Justin Hall, the creative force behind JHall Comics has a knack for transforming the mundane moments of everyday life into comedic gold. With a loyal following of over 28K fans on Facebook his work blends sharp humor pop culture references Pokémon lover’s notes and situations so relatable they’ll make you cringe with recognition.
Formerly an illustrator for CollegeHumor and Dorkly Justin now balances his time between creating comics streaming on Twitch and occasionally updating his website with new content. But that’s not all he’s also expanded his creative reach by offering coloring books and planners on Amazon proving that his talents stretch far beyond just making people laugh. If you’re into witty sarcasm, a healthy dose of nostalgia, and a little nerdy humor JHall Comics is sure to be your new favorite read.
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Justin Hall, the creator of JHall Comics, began blending everyday life with pop culture when he joined Dorkly as a full-time illustrator in 2015. His initial focus was on Pokémon but he soon expanded his comics to include a wide range of pop culture topics, particularly with a nerdy twist. Drawing inspiration from his deep knowledge of fandoms like comic book movies and sci-fi TV shows, he weaves humor into these subjects in a relatable way.
As he explained, I usually focus on topics I am familiar with like the MCU and Pokémon which have plenty of material to use for jokes. This comfort with popular media gives him a creative framework to pull from allowing for humor that resonates with fellow fans.
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Justin Hall’s career has been marked by adaptability and persistence. After his time as an illustrator at CollegeHumor and Dorkly, he faced a significant change when the Dorkly/CollegeHumor offices shut down in 2020. Instead of stepping back, Justin pivoted to a new role as a social media manager before moving on to become a designer and writer for Cracked.
Currently, he’s found his way back to drawing and contributing monthly comics at Dorkly once again while also creating art for Dropout, the popular VOD service by the same team that helped build CollegeHumor’s success. Through it all Justin has maintained his passion for blending humor pop culture, and everyday life in his distinctive comic style.
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Social media has been crucial in building Justin Hall’s brand, but like many creators, he’s noticed significant shifts in the online space. Social media has been important in growing my brand but recently, there are diminishing returns, he shared. Younger audiences aren’t using Facebook as much and Twitter has become very unreliable since Musk took over.
Despite these changes, Justin is staying ahead of the curve by embracing new platforms. He encourages his followers to connect with him on Bluesky where he’s active under the handle @Jhallcomics. Additionally, Justin uses Twitch to engage with his audience in real time. Not only does he share his art but he also interacts with fans by playing games and having live discussions offering a more personal connection.
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