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The Short Box is the best way to get your weekly dose of comic shop vibes without ever leaving the house! Join The Short Box every Wednesday, for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books and comic culture, and hear exclusive chats with the top comic creators in the world. Hosted by Badr Milligan, and friends.
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This week's episode was originally recorded for Patreon, but it's the holidays, so we're sharing it with everyone! Drew and I celebrated another Friday bonus pod by answering fan mail questions and talking about some recent comic news (Invincible S3 trailer, new Battle Beast series, & Godzilla vs Marvel ). We also get into some random tangents about our favorite gangster movies, One Piece character designs, and comic book novels. Want to hear other exclusive episodes? Listen to HUNDR...
I'm back at Gotham City Limit for Ep. 443, chatting with everyone's favorite comic shop owner, Ben Kingsbury, about what it was like to run a comic shop in 2024. We talked about what's new at the shop, industry trends we want to see stay/ leave in 2025, and got an early head start on awarding the best-selling books, most pulled titles, and best sleeper comics of the year, stand-out creative teams and publishers. We also discussed the comics we're looking forward to in 2025, and Ben also answe...
In honor of the John Stewart statue that was unveiled this month, this week's episode is a re-release of Ep. 338! Revisit our contribution to the 2021 Justice League-themed podcast crossover event: UNITE THE SEVEN, and join us as we explore the creation of John Stewart by comic legend Neal Adams, Stewart's military ties, and how Phil Lamar's monumental portrayal of the character inspired a generation.And don't forget to check out this week's Oblivion Bar podcast to hear Badr on the 2024 Comic...
Walt stops by the show this week, to join Badr & Drew for a long overdue catch-up session! The SBX OGs read some fan mail, and talk about their favorite back-up stories, the state of Spider-Man comics, favorite Tom King books, the genius of Kieron Gillen, and a new segment is introduced this episode that's dedicated to the reading piles/ stacks everywhere.Want more episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of unreleased and bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: ...
Chris Ryall, the former President, Publisher, Chief Creative Officer, and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, and now co-founder of Syzygy Publishing, is on the show this week to talk about his LONG career in comics, working for Kevin Smith, creating Zombies vs Robots & Syzygy with Ashley Wood, and his new book: The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book (available now!)...and Locke & Key co-creator: Joe Hill, calls into the show!Subscribe and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube!&n...
Calling-in all the way from the UK, is one of the most recognized and celebrated writers of the Transformers and robot-fiction: Simon Furman (Death's Head, Dragon's Claw, Doctor Who). Simon is on the show this week to talk about the release of his latest mech-inspired comic: Astrobots Vol. 1 (available now!), the 40th Anniversary of the Transformers, working at Marvel UK during its peak, and what robot characters can teach us about our own humanity.Subscribe and watch the video version of thi...
Here's a preview of the latest Patreon bonus episode: Drew and I recap my wedding, list off some wedding-themed comics, and we welcome some new Patrons and read some fan mail! Listen to the rest of this episode, and a TON of other bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS! : MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, b...
Scott Snyder, one of the most celebrated and accomplished Batman writers of all time, joins me this week to talk about his career and how he started writing comics, DC's new All-In Initiative, reinventing Batman for the modern age today, the most important lesson he learned from Stephen King, and what you can expect from Absolute Batman (issue #1 in shops today!) and the Absolute Universe. Subscribe and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube!LINKS! : MERCH SALE! Get 20% off y...
Webcomics superstar, Justin Westover (J.L. Westover) joins the show this week to talk about his new book: Mr. Lovenstein Presents: FEELINGS (in stores everywhere now), the official sequel to 2022's Eisner-nominated OGN: Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure. Justin and I talk about making webcomics, tips for running a successful Kickstarter campaign, finding the perfect partnership with Skybound, the power of a Cyanide and Happiness co-sign, and more! Subscribe and watch the video version of this ...
We talked about his forthcoming IDW comic: Godzilla Monsterpiece Theater (in shops 10/23, with FOC being Monday, Sept. 6th. Get your orders in with your LCS, NOW!). He shares a few details about his artistic process, takes me through his career, and of course, we bring up the King (Jack Kirby talk!).LINKS!: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Li...
Veteran comic artist: Thomas Tenney (Marvel, DC, Creepshow) needs our help! Thomas and his family are at risk of homelessness, and he’s relying on family and friends for help. A GoFundMe page has been created to help Thomas at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-artist-tom-tenney-and-family. Please, consider donating if you can. In honor of Thomas Tenney, this week's episodes is a Short Box Classic! Let's take it back to March 2020, and revisit an interview with the celebrated comic ar...
Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) joins me this week for Ep. 436 to catch up on life, podcasting, the Olympics (and what an Olympics for comic collectors would look like), and the hurdles of buying original comic art. We also look ahead to September's previews, and with Ben's help, pick three of the must-buy comics!Watch the unedited/ extended video version of this episode on YouTube!Want to know what it was like attending SDCC this year, and how the Eisner Awards went? Listen to part two of th...
To celebrate the end of House of The Dragon S2, let's take a trip back through time to Collective Con 2019, and revisit a trio of interviews with past Game of Thrones actors and stars, including Tom Wlaschiha (Jaqen H'ghar, 06:53), Luke Barnes (Rast, 12:53), and the OG Night King: Richard Brake (19:34)! Enjoy the blast from the past, and come back next week for more! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon C...
Here's a preview of our latest Patreon bonus episode! Badr and Drew talk about Deadpool & Wolverine, and discuss their reaction to the movie, favorite cameos, and thoughts on where the MCU goes from here Listen to the rest of this episode, and a TON of other bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping e...
This episode (Ep.435) was recorded at Gotham City Limit comic shop with Ben Kingsbury (the owner!). Ben and Badr chop it up about their predictions for SDCC 2024, and discuss Marvel's big events (Blood Hunt & The Ultimate Universe) vs DC's big events (Absolute Universe & All-In initiative). They also talk about what it takes to run a successful comic shop, the oversaturation of variant covers in the market, and lessons learned from being a shop owner. Ben also shares his favorite comi...
Powerpuff Girls is making its return to comics with a brand-new series from Dynamite Entertainment (issue one in shops now!), and Eisner-award winning writer: Kelly Thompson (Birds of Prey, Scarlett, Black Widow) is writing it!. Kelly joins Badr in Ep. 434 for a conversation about sugar, spice, and everything that's nice, and talks about what fans can expect from her iteration of Cartoon Network's titanic trio. She also shares her thoughts on leading the 2024 Eisner Award nominations, recaps ...
This episode (Ep. 433) was recorded LIVE at this year's Duval Comic & Zine Fest. Badr sat down with award-winning cartoonist: Nate Powell, to talk about several of his highly acclaimed graphic novels like March, Fall Through, and Lies My Teacher Told Me. Nate also shares what it was like working with civil-rights icon: John Lewis, his creative process, and answers a few questions from the audience!Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (lik...
Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, My Little Pony, In My Lifetime) is an Eisner & Harvey award nominated writer and artist, who is currently writing FOUR different monthly titles, including: Feral & Local Man (Image Comics), Uncanny Valley (Boom Studios), and he's also the writer of Army of Darkness Forever on Dynamite Entertainment (order issue 11 here). Tony joins Badr for an in-depth conversation about finding success on My Little Pony comics, Bronie culture, picking up where Army of Darknes...
This episode was originally released in November 2020 as Ep. 304. Ashley selects Swamp Thing issues #52-#53, from the 1982 Swamp Thing comic series, by Alan Moore, Rick Veitch, and John Totleben, for dissection this week! It's a tale of mayhem as Swamp Thing heads to Gotham City in search of his spouse, Abby, who is on the run for crimes against nature. The Swamp Thing crosses paths with Batman once again in an all-out battle for Gotham City and Abby! After that, we discuss JLA's S...
Jeff Dekal is a freelance illustrator and one of the most prominent cover artists working in comics. His art has been used on books for AWA, Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM!, and Heavy Metal. Jeff is on the podcast to talk about his art journey and the years of preparation that led him to his big break. He also details his work process, current and upcoming projects, favorite covers, how he finds inspiration and his artistic influences, traveling to comic cons and meeting fans in other countries, and...
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what can I say about the shortbox? I discovered the pod around 8 years ago and have been loving the evolution of the show. it is a perfect show for someone who is new to comics or just love learning the different aspects of the medium. Now about the crew. Badr may not be able to pronounce names, but he has come along in his interview skills, now able to talk to some big names in the industry or the underground scene. Ed knows his artists and knowledge of methods and is spot on giving shade to Badr. Ashely is the queen of the pod; quiet in the bg but can still deliver with the boys and willing to admit that she can throw some names around like they are in her rolodex. Cesar is a man of many voices, the geezer, old soul of infinite knowledge and the one who can give and take shit. Love the cast guys, keep it up and hopefully you won't get too big for your britches.
Excellent podcast if you like comics and humor. This group knows their stuff and each episode is unique and fun. Give them a listen!