Comics shaped who I am—but today, I’m scared for their future.

This episode is a personal letter, a cultural warning, and a love story.

Vactor opens up about how superheroes taught him compassion, why comics matter more than ever, and what we all risk losing if this medium fades away. From the quiet of comic shops to the chaos of the attention economy, this is one of the most important episodes of This Comic Cooks yet.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Why superhero movies are booming while the comics fade

• The real magic of comics (it’s not the art or words—it’s the space between)

• The comic industry’s biggest challenges: price, access, continuity, and competition

• How to start reading comics again (and help others do the same)

• Why comics whisper, and why that makes them essential in today’s noisy world

💬 What comic changed you?

Drop a comment or send a message—your recommendation could help someone fall in love with comics for the first time.

📚 Get started:

• Hoopla

• Marvel Unlimited

• DC Universe Infinite

• Webtoon

• Tapas

💥 Support the podcast & help keep comics alive: patreon.com/vactor