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Welcome to The Corner Box, where we talk about comic books as an industry and an art form. You never know where the discussion will go, or who’ll show up to join hosts David Hedgecock and John Barber. Between them they’ve spent decades writing, drawing, lettering, coloring, editing, editor-in-chiefing, and publishing comics. If you want to know the behind-the-scenes secrets—the highs and lows, the ins and outs—of the best artistic medium in the world, listen in and join the club at The Corner Box!
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David is joined by Editor-in-Chief of Fun Time Go, Inc., Chase Marotz, for a free-dive into the wild world of comics, from their weekend adventures with snare drums, cold beers, and tall stacks of comics, to the wild world of comic book publishing rights and the decades-long saga of Miracleman, one of the industry’s most infamous legal nightmares. Then, Chase steps into the ring to do the unthinkable: defend The Clone Saga. Love it or hate it, this polarizing Spider-Man storyline gets its day...
David and John "Transformers Hall-of-Famer" Barber are joined by regular guest, Chase Marotz, for a deep dive into the wild and wonderful frontier of public domain. This is where expired copyrights mean anything goes (kind of)! They wade through the murky rules of public domain reuse, highlight some exciting new and upcoming properties, and uncover David’s master plan to rejuvenate century-old comic book properties. Chase weighs in with wisdom derived from his extensive beer collection, and t...
Our Best of 2025 continues! We find out which comics and artists made it on to the comics industry’s most prestigious (and accurate!) awards list: The Corner Box Best of 2025! This week's awards include Best Original Graphic Novel, Best Collection and Archival Collection, Best New Series, Favorite Comeback, Favorite Artist and Cover Artist, and Best Continuing Series. Timestamp Segments [00:54] The Best Best Of List.[01:56] Recap of last week’s Bests.[01:58] Best Original Graphic Novel.[02:17...
John and David bring us their BEST OF 2025! They take a look at the comics that took the world by storm, the stories that shaped the industry, the artists that made it all possible, and a few honorable mentions (some maybe not from 2025... the fellas got a little excited). Timestamp Segments [00:38] The true 2025 review.[04:00] John’s Favorites: New Material.[08:10] The story of Prometheus.[09:36] David’s Favorites: New Material.[13:25] Favorite Interior Artist of the Year.[17:21] OGN o...
Heroic Signatures Editor, Chris Butera, joins David and John to talk about all things Conan the Barbarian! They get into Jim Zub’s mastery of Conan lore, the expansion of the Howard-verse, the importance of a good writer-artist pairing, and fitting stories into a modern context, and David learns about comics without pictures. Timestamp Segments [01:14] This is the Barbarian.[02:51] How Chris fell into comics.[04:15] Jim Zub is made for success.[08:37] Starting on Conan.[11:47] Into the Howard...
Challengers Comics + Conversation’s Patrick Brower joins John and David for part 2 of this year-end conversation about all things comics in 2025. They get into why David can’t get all the variant covers, the Marvel/DC crossovers, what made the Absolute Line so successful, the good and the bad of 2025, and looking ahead at the comics industry in 2026, and Patrick makes a prediction – will it come true? Timestamp Segments [00:57] Excitement for 2026.[04:38] The variant covers headache.[08:03] M...
Challengers Comics + Conversation’s very own Patrick Brower joins John and David for a 2-part year-end conversation about all things comics in 2025. They get into how Diamond’s fall reshaped the entire industry, what it takes to run a comic bookstore, the disappearance of customer service, and a week in the life of a Challengers comic book. Stay tuned for Part 2 of The Corner Box vs Patrick Brower! Timestamp Segments [01:13] The podcast peaks.[05:00] The fall of Diamond.[13:53] Navigating sma...
The one and only real Jim McCann joins John and David to talk about his secret careers in music and flower arranging, the truth behind the success of the podcast, a peek the behind-the-scenes in comic book publishing offices, and how to put a double-page spread to good use. Also, David wets himself, Jim wets his comics, and John gets a rock. Timestamp Segments [00:48] David’s leaky pipes.[04:28] Jim loses comics.[05:12] David finds comics.[06:16] The third best Jim McCann.[06:53] Jim is algor...
Superguy creator and Comics and Chronic cohost, Anthony Iannaccio, joins John and David to talk about his career arc, from WWE arenas to writing comedy superhero comics, the super team behind Superguy, the state of comedy in comics, and the best comics of the moment. Relevant Links MrTonyNacho Timestamp Segments [00:43] Comics and Chronic.[02:08] The secret to longevity.[03:09] Anthony career arc.[04:18] Getting into comics.[07:59] Stand-up comedy.[09:54] Writing for WWE.[13:29] Breaking into...
John, David, and Everybody Else (aka Mason Rabinowitz) return for Part 2 of the "Top 5 Runs in All of Marvel Comics"! They get into the Top 3, make some honorable mentions, add a few titillating surprises, and then the trio faces-off for the True #1 Marvel Comic Run. Relevant Links Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secret Wars Timestamp Segments [00:00] Check out This Secret Wars Kickstarter![02:13] John’s #3.[05:34] Dave Cockrum vs John Byrne.[09:42] Mason’s #2.[13:35] David’s #2.[17:10] John’s ...
Everybody Else (aka Mason Rabinowitz) joins John and (eventually) David for Part 1 of their "Top 5 Runs in All of Marvel Comics"! They get into what makes a run truly great, some iconic collaborations and runs that didn’t make the lists, the exciting Behind the Panels of Secret Wars, and Batman’s new logo. Also, David makes a surprise appearance on today’s episode. Stay tuned for Part 2 of The Corner Box vs Mason Rabinowitz next week! Relevant Links Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secret Wars T...
John and David go undercover in search of the answer to the ultimate question: Why? They get into the magic of great creators and their stories, do a deep dive on the recent Batman/Deadpool comic by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora, and discuss David’s unchecked comics spending. Also, John has a revelation. Timestamp Segments [01:06] Why?[02:07] David’s Why? Salvation Run.[05:46] John’s Why? Youngblood #1.[09:04] The most Garth Ennis of Garth Ennis books.[14:00] The thing about Hitman.[19:05] The ...
Rob Worst cheats death once again and joins John and David to talk about the art of collecting comics, the value of original art, the rise of AI and digital comics, and the importance of artists supporting other artists. SUPPORT THE SHOW! DO FUN THINGS! John has a Kickstarter | Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secret Wars Rob Worst has a podcast | Not Near Mint Timestamp Segments [00:00] Check out This Secret Wars Kickstarter![02:03] The show gains a new listener![02:39] Rob’s origin story.[03:3...
Former Marvel editor and Behind the Panels writer, Ellie Pyle, joins John and David to talk about the upcoming Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secret Wars! They get into Ellie’s career path through every known form of media, the ins and outs of working at big companies, the process of creating the Behind the Panels book, and collaborating with the nicest people in comics. Relevant Links Women of Marvel Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secret Wars Timestamp Segments [00:00] Check out This Secret Wa...
John and David look at what it means to succeed in comics, David Finch's incredible work on Skinbreaker, some new Easter eggs in old comics, and the best way to waste a splash page. Also, John talks about his exciting new Kickstarter, and David sees the light. Support the Fellas! Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secret Wars Timestamp Segments [00:00] Check out This Secret Wars Kickstarter![02:17] David’s winning week.[04:54] John has 3D glasses.[05:54] John was “hard at work.”[06:24] Good for Gu...
John and David share their monthly "Top 10 Hottest Artists of the Moment" list! This isn't some arbitrary list, folks. These artist picks are based on a variety of factors including their current book sales, industry "buzz", and production pulled from several different online and in print sources. Not enough for you? The guys also get into the art of New #1s, John’s life after Grey, and the podcast gets a 5th listener! SUPPORT THE SHOW! John's Company has a Kickstarter! Timestamp Segments [00...
After a couple of weeks of really insightful comic talk from John and special guest host (and Fun Time Go EiC), Chase Marotz, David returns just in time to dumb things back down and go “All In” on DC’s K.O. brackets! The guys predict the winning brackets, make a shocking discovery about Batman(?!), announce (again) the return of Vertigo, contemplate Marvel’s ventures into other genres, and speculate about the future of the Ultimate and Absolute Lines. SUPPORT THE SHOW! John's Company ha...
Kirt Burdick, John, and David return to talk more Death of Power! Along the way they get into comic conventions, showing appreciation to fandom, using technology to enhance art, and how memes run the world. Also, David takes off (maybe to Paris). Support the Show! Buy Our Books! Support Kirt Burdick Timestamp Segments [00:53] Kirt does Cons.[05:36] Death of Power: The Sales Pitch.[06:53] Kirt’s comics for kids.[09:30] Kickstarter VS publishers.[12:00] What happens next in Death of Power?[14:2...
Kirt Burdick joins the show (or does he?) to talk with John and David about Death of Power #7! The gents get into old vs new comics and their influences, Star Wars’ missing piece, Kirt’s unusual 7th issue success, and Kickstarter VS publishers. Also, David has a bone to pick with Death of Power #7 and ends up being horribly, terribly wrong. Support the Show! Buy Our Books! Support Kirt Burdick Timestamp Segments [01:11] Ready to throw Kirt under the bus![02:03] Where comics get their influenc...
Welcome to the New and Improved Corner Box! Kicking off Season 3, John and David ditch the Black Hawk and Captain Carrot news and look to the future of comics. They get into the ever-changing comic book audience, how new art styles are transforming the face of comics, embracing manga in the US, and preparing for the next new thing. Also, John reveals the secret of his big toes. Support the Show and Get Great Comics! It’s Fun Time! Timestamp Segments [00:24] A New #1![04:31] The changing audie...
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