The groundwork is being laid for Free Comic Book Day 2025 with more Energon universe, the 10th anniversary of I Hate Fairyland, the shared Godzilla and more. Plus, when a distributor drops you, it must be bad and how does Into the Spider-Verse relate to the Mooninite Panic of 2007? Beckie takes a detour in […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 737: A Monument to Man’s Arrogance appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
We got late books and how the affects moments when the big things are coming out on time, the latest additions to the DC Compact Comics line and why doesn’t Marvel treat their back catalog with the same importance, Todd’s give the history of and warning of Atlas Comics and why we’ll probably never see […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 736: World’s Greatest Lasagna appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Light news week, but we discuss the passing of a bona fide art legend and what he’d been up to prior to his passing and maybe we conspire to use James Gunn’s goodwill for our own good? Beckie laments not being able to sell an organ in this week’s My Walk Down Lois Lane. Then, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 735: Not Overhanded appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
A light news week sees DC try to get us olds to double dip just because of a logo change, the real reason why that Hickman Wolverine book is late and an update on the 1982 DC Style Guide. Beckie has candy opportunities and marrying the dead in this week’s My Walk Down Lois Lane. […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 734: Deadlines are a Fickle Mistress appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
It’s a HUGE week of comics news with the direct and indirect fallout from New York Comic Con as Todd was on there all weekend and got lots of scoops! For real! Beckie is ready for spooky season in My Walk Down Lois Lane as Lois dates the actual Devil. Then, in What We Read […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 733: If the Force Was Real appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Another big news week, with the history of pulping Amalgam comics, big success for the Absolute line, late books and this time it’s not DC to blame, J Michael Straczynski leaves Cap of his own accord for some big, crazy ideas and more comics coming in 2025 from our favorite creators. Plus, Todd is heading […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 732: Bagel Grenade appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
A big news week as Image holds off on preview pages for the next big Energon Universe book, Chip Zdarsky’s Batman being delayed and the speculation around why it is, the most snake bit collection of all time and the Rob Watch looks to have the best year ever next year. Beckie takes us back […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 731: Juvenile Plasma appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
DC and Marvel can no longer sue people over the use of ‘Super Hero.’ What does this mean? We try to figure it out. Plus, is the permeation of horror movies in popular culture birthing more and more horror imprints in comics? We try and figure this out as well. Beckie defends being bald and having […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 730: the Supes and the Salads appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
This week, the news is business news as we talk page rates and how shockingly little folks in comics get paid and we investigate a little bit more into those Image delays from a few weeks back and a definitive answer on the latest if the 1982 DC Style Guide. Beckie then talks organized crime and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 729: Time Clop the Time Travelling Horse appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Those Marvel/DC/Amalgam omnibuses are delayed again, but WHY? Will Knull buy his creators a moat? Will IDW’s non-licensed gambit pay off? And HOW many X-books are we buying? Plus, instead of romance and weird silver ago nonsense, Beckie tells tales of cereal tie ins and westerns in this week’s My Walk Down Lois Lane. Then, in […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 728: the Tender Tornado appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
What does your comic book shop smell like? Good enough to bring home? Also, a bunch of Image books are going to be late, hoping isolated and the passing of a modern day comic legend and how his friends remembered him. Beckie regales us with stories of Supergirl and gorgeous hussies in this week’s My Walk […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 727: Pleasure Scooner appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
This week, the news is able about creators getting the credit (money) they deserve. Joe tries to tie it into wrestling but the point gets away from him. Even the Rob Watch talks about folks getting acknowledged for their hard work! Beckie murder mysteries and maybe and even more elaborate get rich slow opportunity than last […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 726: Blimp Attack appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
DC is now doing QR Codes, but will it be like the Joker’s Daughter or will it be like Harley Quinn? Also, is the Elseworlds name a flop already? And in the Rob Watch, where exactly is the Rob needed elsewhere? Beckie talks the crown of Isis and the most elaborate scheme every in the latest […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 725: A Dishonest Dollar appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Maybe those QR Codes in the Marvel books are a bad idea, but Todd thinks there is a more sinister motive to them, what are Lunar doing at Retailers Night at New York Comic Con and what SHOULD they be doing, Larry Hama is one of the best and deserves better, the Acolyte is done and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 724: Concentrated Dude appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Todd gives us a history of blank sketch covers which makes one wonder why they still get messed up today. Theories as to why the Marvel/DC omnibuses are late again, did DSTLRY cancel their books and who owns the words ‘super hero.’ Beckie introduces us to Laney Lane and robot Lois in My Walk Down […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 723: King of Uninformed Opinions appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Another big DC week of news, talking delays and Tom Taylor’s legacy, the next compact titles may read nice, but will they look nice and why Paul Levitz is a creator’s best friend. We also have the 7.5 million dollar edition of the Rob Watch, Beckie‘s My Walk Down Lois Lane gets us talking about […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 722: Gifts, Fireworks and Hams appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
So Much San Diego Comic Con news! So much so we forgot a story or two! Gail Simone has two new books! Thundarr gets a comic for the first time ever! JSA volumes get ready to overlap! DC goes back to a classic logo design, but the big story involves Doctor Doom and Todd’s got […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 721: Todd Needs His Candy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
All of DC All In is here. Well, the big three. We more so focus on creator shakeups and DC possibly putting this initiative into actual stores, not just comic ones! Plus, Diamond is gonna let you order specialty items directly from them and your LCS can wet their beak. Will it work out? Then, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 720: Cartoon Drunk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
A big, giant week of news with publishers moving distributors, distributors buying publishers and what that could mean in the future. Plus, DC’s push for both Absolute Power and the coming Absolute line keeps on truckin’, the passing of a comic book legend, Todd’s dream figure is coming from another Todd and now you can […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 719: Logistics Man appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Lots of news, but is Justice Society of America being late really news? But we do have information about the return of James Robinson’s Starman, more details about Absolute DC All In, more DC’s finest, some finer than others, and Marvel has Halloween reprints and noise makers, so the big two are back! The Rob […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 718: And I’ll Milk Your Cow If You Got One appeared first on Longbox Heroes.