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Dust off your favorite Calvin and Hobbes book, and join us for the latest installment of our artist spotlight series. We're analyzing the life and career of one of comic's most private and beloved creators: Bill Watterson. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Remembering our first Calvin and Hobbes strip - 00:10:2…

The Gang discuss another top ten filled with deception!The REAL Short Box! による

Shaggy Black (Cinema Villains) makes his glorious return to the show and joins Badr and Ed to catch up with the latest comic news and headlines. Watch the extended video version of this episode on YouTube TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Nic Cage is not returning to play Spider-Man Noir - 00:10:35 Jeremy Renner now in stable condition after accident - 00:17:39…

he Gang discuss C.G.C., off-grading, and who's overseeing the comic book graders!The REAL Short Box! による

The Co-founder & Co-Publisher of WhatNot Publishing, Kevin Roditeli, joins the show to talk about the company's inaugural slate of books (Alpha Betas, Ninja Funk, Quested, and The Exiled), and more! Watch the extended video version of this episode on our YouTube TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: What is the role of a Co-Publisher? - 00:04:29 WhatNot Publishing'…

Badr invites some friends and fellow comic podcasters to close out the year. Alongside Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar), Lance (Comic Book Keepers), and Jake Hull (Spec Tales), no stone is left unturned when it comes to recounting the year's best comic books, movies, and superhero offerings. Watch the extended video version of this episode on YouTub…

This episode was recorded during the Short Box Christmas party, where we reunited in person to celebrate the holidays and the 10 yr anniversary of the show! This rowdy episode is brought to you by friendship, Christmas cheer, and Ashley's famous spiked eggnog 🎅🏽 TIMESTAMPS: Our Holiday Traditions - 00:12:39 Christmas Comics Spotlight - 00:23:13 Ces…

The Gang, along with Pro-Wrestler, John Catheline, discuss the GREATEST Christmas Gifts they've EVER received!!!The REAL Short Box! による

Badr & Drew discuss the best comics they've read all month, and then compare notes on the most interesting comics, manga, toys, and merch hitting shops soon, according to this month's PREVIEWS catalog. Check out the merch below, and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! PREVIEWS Wishlist (starts at 00:14:48) Drew’s Pick: DEC222117 - P…

The Gang discuss Cameo appearances vs. first-full appearances....What is the difference?!The REAL Short Box! による

Finally unlocked from our Patreon: Recorded immediately after their first viewing of the movie, Badr, Drew, and returning guest, Blythe Brumleve, hopped on the mics to discuss their thoughts and fresh reactions to Wakanda Forever. BEWARE OF SPOILERS if you haven't seen the movie SUPPORT THE SHOW: Click here to join our Patreon community and get acc…

The Comic Coalition gathers to discuss the current Top Ten, and their thoughts on it!The REAL Short Box! による

We dedicate this episode to the impactful careers and recent passing of comic legends: Kevin O' Neil and Carlos Pacheco, and the definitive voice of Batman: Kevin Conroy. May they all rest in peace. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. TOPICS: Kevin O' Neill Tribute - 00:07:52 Carlos Pacheco Tribute - 00:16:26 Kevin Conroy Tribute - …

We're excited about the upcoming Black Panther movie, so this week's episode is dedicated to one of Marvel's oldest comic characters making his MCU debut this week: Namor, The Sub-Mariner. And thanks to the votes from our Patreon Subscribers, we also reviewed the scariest version of him ever written TOPICS: Namor Comic Spotlight - 00:09:22 Wakanda …

The Gang discuss James Gunn's meteoric rise in the Ranks of the Warner Bros/DC Cinematic Universe!The REAL Short Box! による

In this Eerie Episode, The Gang sit down with Writer/Director Phil Mucci, Podcaster John Catheline, and Actor, Janet Lee Rodriquez to discuss what makes a Perfect Horror Film!The REAL Short Box! による

This episode was recorded LIVE from the Duval Comic & Zine Fest, and features Badr's Lit Chat interview with Eisner Award-winning cartoonist, illustrator and YouTuber, Jim Rugg! The two conversed about self-publishing, creator-owned comics, and hosted a Q&A session with a packed audience (starting at 00:36:51) Photo by: K Torjussen Photography SUPP…

Kevin & Donald discuss some of the most vicious deaths in comic book History!The REAL Short Box! による

Zack Armour (of ComicVentures) joins us in gearing up for the upcoming Black Adam movie, with a dedicated spotlight on the character and his first solo comic series: Black Adam: The Dark Age, and we award Marvel's Werewolf by Night with the highest level of praise possible. Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube! TOPICS: Black Adam Spot…

The Gang, along with Horror Podcaster, John Catheline, discuss a few of their favorite Horror Actor Icons!The REAL Short Box! による

Kory Torjussen (host of the TWIMB podcast) joins a Halloween-ready Short Box crew for their annual horror comics show and tell. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! And don't forget, this is the last week to enter our giveaway for a CGC 9.8 Deadly Class #1! Click here for contest rules TIMESTAMPS: Horror Comics Spotlight - 00:12:15 K…

In this Sinister Podcast Episode, Donald & Kevin talk with Rabid Horror Fans John Catheline, and Janet Lee Rodriguez!The REAL Short Box! による

This episode comes from our Patreon vaults! Back in February, we had an X-cellent conversation about one of the best comic cartoons that has ever aired: X-Men: The Animated Series. We discussed our favorite episodes, B-list mutants, reminisced about the forgotten Pizza Hut X-Men collectibles, and debated who was the best comic artists to ever draw …

The crew catch-up with some of the latest comic news and headlines from the past week, and unearth a very incriminating photo from Ashley's past. Check out the timestamps below for topics, and watch the extended video version of this episode on YouTube! We're also partnering with the Shortboxed app to give away a Deadly Class #1 CGC 9.8! Click here…

Ashley & Ed are back in action this week to continue our celebration of 30 yrs of Image Comics with a dedicated, and sentimental, discussion about one of our favorite writers of all time: Rick Remender. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube We're also partnering with the Shortboxed app to give away a Deadly Class #1 CGC 9.8! Cli…

Badr & Drew workshop a new episode series, and flip through this month's PREVIEWS catalog and come up with a wishlist of comics, figures, and other stuff they could only dream of owning. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! THE WISHLIST (starting at 00:06:34): Mega Man Official Complete Works Ultraman Mystery of Ultraseven The Boxer …

Walt joins Badr for some big synergy talk this week. The two address a few topics for warm-up before diving into the main discussion: "What famous and iconic comics have you still not read?" TOPICS: Dan Slott leaves Fantastic Four - 00:01:58 She-Hulk, Disney+, and HBO Max - 00:13:19 Milestone Generations documentary review- 00:25:21 Comics we shoul…

Badr talks with J. Gonzo, a Chicano artist who resides in Phoenix, AZ, about creating his own comic book title: La Mano Del Destino, which is a love letter to Luche Libre, his Latinx culture, and Silver Age comics. Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy merch from our store, and use the discount code "…

To celebrate 30 yrs of Image Comics, our Patrons voted on Chicago PD's finest (and greenest) for us to deep dive. We're reviewing the first few issues of Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon series and talking about the founding fathers of Image. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube TOPICS: 30 yrs of Image Comics - 00:13:24 Savage Dragon comic…

This episode is finally being unlocked from our Patreon archives! Eisner Award-winning comic creators: David Petersen (Mouse Guard, The Wind in the Willows) and Charles Vess (Sandman, The Books of Earthsea) chat about the intricacies of world-building, their approach to illustrating fantasy genre comics, and share their best advice for aspiring com…

Warren Evans (Bart of Darkness, Simpsons is Greater Than), joins Badr and Ed to discuss a variety of San Diego Comic-Con news and announcements. Check out the timestamps below for topics, and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! TOPICS: Super7 Toy announcements - (00:08:15) Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill revival - (00:14:39) E…

The Uncanny Omar, is the host & producer of the comic YouTube channel: Near Mint Condition, the "home of the collected editions". Omar joins the show to share some honest insight into the life of a full time YouTuber (00:23:17), talks about the most prized books in his collection (00:46:25), and explains how he uses his platform and community to wo…

Joining the podcast this week is Ben O’Grady, the editor of: Tales from the Cloakroom, a multi-genre anthology by creators from Scott Snyder's inaugural comics writing class, and Travis Libin, a member of the class and the Director of Photography on the DMX documentary. Ben and Travis share the lessons they learned from Snyder's class (00:12:37), a…

Badr kicks off the show with a story about meeting an eccentric comic legend this past weekend at HeroesCon, and to coincide with the new Thor movie, our Patrons selected Jason Aaron & Esad Ribic's epic Thor story: The God Butcher, for us to revisit, as we get ready for Gorr's live action MCU debut later this week TIMESTAMPS: Comic review - 00:14:0…

Two giants in the industry talk about their long-time friendship and memorable meetings with other creators. Both professionals also share insight into their creative process, advice for aspiring comic creators, and answer some questions from the audience (00:43:53). Check out the video version of this panel on YouTube! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Want first…

This episode was originally released in 2019 as Short Box #248 Tze Chun is the co-founder & publisher of the comic company, TKO Studios, as well as the writer and director for shows like Gotham & Little America. We’re happy to have him on the show to talk about how TKO Studios is revolutionizing the comic industry, representation in comics, and Bat…

Selected by our Patrons, from our last episode poll, is Sara. A gripping war story inspired by true events, released by TKO Studios in 2018, from Garth Ennis (Preacher, Boys) and Steve Epting (Velvet, Captain America). It's set in the cold winter of 1942, and follows a Soviet Sniper named Sara, and her comrades, as they beat back the Nazi invaders …

The successful career and captivating art style of the married comic couple: Mike & Laura Allred, get our full attention for the 17th installment of our Artist Spotlight series. The couple have been working together as one of the comic industry's most recognizable and prolific art duos for the last 30+ yrs, so we had plenty to talk about TIMESTAMPS…

We're re-releasing this classic episode in honor of the recent passing of George Pérez Back in September 2019, The remarkable career of George Pérez was the subject for the 9th installment of our Artist Spotlight series (as selected by our Patrons). We explored his extensive career, recounted the many contributions he provided to comics, and shared…

Cesar is back with us this week, so we've got a lot of catching up to do. We covered a handful of topics, and made sure to dedicate plenty of time to celebrate the careers of two comic legends who recently left us. Rest in Peace to George Pérez and Neal Adams, respectively TIMESTAMPS: George Perez tribute (00:09:42) Neal Adams tribute (00:29:35) Fr…

Badr & Drew say farewell to their pals, Marc, Steven...and Jake?! And discuss what happened in the season finale, and contemplate on what two MCU cameos were possibly cut from this episode. Watch the full unedited video version of this podcast on our YouTube! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy some merch from our store, and use the discount code "YOO" to save 1…

The 2006 limited series: New Avengers: Illuminati, which chronicled the earliest clandestine adventures of Marvel's secret society, gets the spotlight treatment (thanks to our Patron's pick) to celebrate their forthcoming appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Spoiler free!) ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Introduction to the Illuminati (…

Badr & Drew get sentimental talking about Marc's troubled childhood as portrayed in last week's emotional Moon Knight episode. Watch the full unedited video version of this podcast on our YouTube! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy some merch from our store, and use the discount code "YOO" to save 10%. Want to hear these episodes, and more, the second we post t…

Here's the fourth installment of our Moon Knight series rewatch and review series. Listen to Badr & Drew recap, react, and comment on the episode all-in-one, and attempt to make sense of what transpired this week (you know the scene we're talking about). Watch the full unedited video version of this podcast on our YouTube! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy som…

Badr & Drew fire up the third episode of Moon Knight and provide commentary as the episode plays, share their predictions for Marc's potential third personality, and ponder how the gods/deities in the MCU could all be related. Watch the full unedited video version of this podcast on our YouTube! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy some merch from our store, and …

Jordan Blanco is the creator of the ultimate social network for comic book fans: League of Comic Geeks. The platform helps collectors discover and discuss comics, organize their collections, and more. Jordan talks with Badr about the origin of the League, and how he's helping improve the comic experience for readers, retailers, and comic creators a…

Badr & Drew rewatch the second episode of Moon Knight, and share their reactions, opinions, and predictions while the episode plays. Fire up Disney+ and watch along with us! Watch the full unedited video version of this podcast on our YouTube! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy some merch from our store, and use the discount code "YOO" to save 10%. Want to hear…

Badr & Drew rewatch the premiere of Moon Knight, and share their reactions, opinions, and predictions while the episode plays. Fire up Disney+ and watch along with us! (starting at 00:07:00), and watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy some merch from our store, and use the discount code "YOO" to save 10%. Want…

The 2014 Moon Knight comic series (by Warren Ellis and Declan Shalvey), responsible for introducing Moon Knight's "Mr. Knight" persona, gets the spotlight treatment this week, just in time for the new Disney+ series! ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Moon Knight vs Batman comparisons (00:28:45) Live-action predictions (00:37:30) Fistful of Comics (00:47:09) Di…

We're talking about a select handful of the latest comic news and headlines from this month, for another installment of our SBX News series TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Metallica invests in Vault Comics (00:08:03) Riddler prequel comic by Paul Dano (00:18:22) Mandalorian comic series announced (00:24:13) Daredevil reboot rumor (00:30:11) New comics arri…