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From Cleveland to Comics: Mike Otis builds the World of Night Reaper
Episode 33615th May 2026 • Blerd’s Eyeview • Chris Fury
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THIS THURSDAY at 8 PM EST 🚨

Blerd’s Eyeview welcomes Cleveland’s own Mike Otis of Phenom Comics! @mikeotis216 Creator of Night Reaper: Origins and Detective Gamble: Price of Justice, Mike joins us for an incredible conversation about comics, creativity, storytelling, and building a legacy through independent Black creators. 🔥📚

Born and raised on the Eastside of Cleveland by a single mom, Mike discovered his passion for creation at just 8 years old. From football at John Adams High School and attending the University of Akron, to becoming a devoted husband and father, Mike’s journey is built on perseverance, imagination, and purpose.

🎙️ We’re talking:

⚡ Night Reaper: Origins

🕵🏾‍♂️ Detective Gamble: Price of Justice

🔥 Independent comics & Black storytelling

🎬 Our thoughts on the new Punisher: One Last Kill presentation

🏈 Family, creativity, and balancing it all

🚀 What’s next for Phenom Comics

📅 Thursday 5/14

⏰ 8 PM EST #blerdseyeview #punisher #entertainment

YouTube ➡️ @blerdseyeview Twitch ➡️ @blerdseyeview1

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