The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

This episode was originally released on Patreon last month, but now everyone gets to hear it! This episode (S.F.P. Ep. 33 for those keeping count) was recorded just a few hours before Drew left for Denver! We were inspired by a recent fan mail to get one more recording done before Drew took off (shout-out T Mixx!). In this episode, we talk about everything from K-Pop Demon Hunters, the Deadpool/ Batman crossover, Denver recommendations, and Walt calls in to share some words of wisdom LINKS: HEREPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Professional comic book enthusiast and talk show host, Coy Jandreau, joins the Short Box to talk about working on shows like DC Studios Showcase, and hosting the DC High Volume: Batman podcast. Coy also reveals that he reads about 70 comic books a week! Which prompts a deep dive into some of his favorite comics and a discussion about the Deadpool/ Batman crossover. We also discuss what it's like recommending comics to celebrities like Damon Lindelof and Jake Gyllenhaal, interviewing James Gunn and the state of DC Studios, and obviously, we spend PLENTY of time discussing Batman! Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Vote for DC Studios Showcase to win a Signal Award for Best Video Podcast Co-Host Team: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/video/best-video-podcast-co-host-team LINKS: HEREPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

This episode was originally released in April 2022, as Ep. 356 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 me about the origin of the League, and how he's helping improve the comic experience for readers, retailers, and comic creators around the world. Read the new SKTCHD article about what League of Comic Geeks has been up to recently: HERE Are you attending NYCC? Come check out a LIVE Comic Podcast Crossover Show on Friday, Oct. 10th! Details: HERE LINKS: HEREPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

This episode was originally intended to be a Patreon exclusive episode, but it's been a while since Cesar joined the show, so here it is for everyone to enjoy! Cesar and I made a day trip to visit Cosmic Comics' new location, and hopped on the mics afterwards to talk about the comics we picked up (check out pictures of the haul, HERE). We also discussed our shared love of all things Moebius and Heavy Metal, Kickstarter campaigns, the art of Marvel Rivals and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Cesar talks about comic collecting as a new dad LINKS: HEREPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Hoopla gives readers free access to THOUSANDS of digital comics, manga, and graphic novels from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image, and more—all with just a library card. Catherine Zappa, VP of Digital Acquisition at Hoopla Digital, joins the show to share how comics make it onto the platform, the latest in digital reading trends, new features like manga support, and Hoopla’s mission to empower public libraries. Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS: HEREPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Six-time New York Times bestselling comics' writer, novelist, and playwright: Fred Van Lente, joins the show to talk about Jack Kirby, writing educational comics like Action Philosophers, the success of the YA graphic novel market, writing Archer & Armstrong, Marvel Zombies, Incredible Hercules, getting his own holiday (Fred Van Lente Day), and talks about his new noir-meets-zombies comic series for Dynamite Entertainment: Die!namite: Bood Red (coming out Oct. 8th). Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Check out a preview of the first issue of Die!namite: Blood Red : HERE LINKS: HEREPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

3x Eisner Nominated comic creator, Kyle Starks (Rick & Morty, Peacemaker Tries Hard, I Hate This Place), joins the show to talk about the new projects he's working on (Where the Monsters Lie: Dead End and Devil on My Shoulder), horror comics, the keys to a successful Kickstarter campaign, Peacemaker, his favorite C-list characters, tips for promoting yourself at conventions, and way more! Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Support the campaign for Where Monsters Lie: Dead End: HERE LINKS: The Short Box Podcast YouTube channelPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Are you attending NYCC this year? If so, come join us for a LIVE COMIC BOOK CROSSOVER SHOW on Friday, October 10th at 12:45 PM at Javits Center, Room 1C03. The panel will ft. Badr, along with the hosts of the Comic Couples Counseling, The Oblivion Bar, and Off-Panel podcasts, talking about the best comics of the year so far! In celebration of said upcoming panel, here's audio from the last time we were at NYCC. This episode was originally recorded live from New York Comic Con and released October 2023: Podcasting has never been more popular, and it especially reigns supreme in the world of comics. In this panel, hear from the hosts of some of the BEST comic podcasts in the industry (The Oblivion Bar, Comic Book Couples Counseling, and Rex Co Comics), and learn how they got their start, the comic creators and publishers they've worked with, and the best tips and tricks to start your own show! Watch the video version of this podcast: Here LINKS: The Short Box Podcast YouTube channelPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Award-winning Marvel cover artist: Mike Del Mundo stops by the show to talk about his brand-new book: The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo. We talk about landing his first gig with Marvel after impressing editor C.B. Cebulski in 2010, collaborating with hip-hop heavyweights like Freddie Gibbs on Alfredo 2, creating legendary Marvel Hip-Hop Variant covers, and his viral J Dilla artwork. Plus, Mike reveals insights into his creative process with writer Jonathan Hickman, the story behind some of his all-time favorite covers, and the artists who inspire him most. The campaign for the book goes live on August 12th. Back it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloverpressart/the-marvel-art-of-mike-del-mundo-a-deluxe-art-book-and-more?ref=dxywl2 Watch the uncut video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/XXPlUVRU0hs LINKS: The Short Box Podcast YouTube channelPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

This episode was originally released last week, exclusively for our Patreon subscribers (aka the Patronies!), but since I've been busy with Jax Podcast Camp for the last two weeks, here it is for everyone to enjoy! Everyone's favorite big homie, Walter Gant, and I jumped on the phone to talk about both Fantastic Four and Superman movies (SPOILER WARNING FOR BOTH), comics we're currently reading, Kickstarter projects we're backing, and had an overdue Rap-Talk session (discussing the new Clipse, Freddie Gibbs, and Tyler the Creator albums) LINKS: The Short Box Podcast YouTube channelPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, Essex County, Green Arrow, Moon Knight) is on the podcast to talk about his new graphic memoir: 10,000 Ink Stains, a hardcover memoir collection which features a ton of essays, never-before-seen process material, and unpublished artwork. We discuss how the book came together, personal highlights from his long career in comics, unreleased projects that never saw the light of day, studio essentials and art process, working on the of Essex County TV show, dream collaborations, and a lot more. LINKS: The Short Box Podcast YouTube channelPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show - Ep. 466: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a new Short Box Pod! Before making our way to First Coast Comic Con, Drew and I recorded a spoiler-filled review and breakdown of James Gunn's 'Superman' movie. SPOILER WARNING: We discussed everything from our favorite characters, standout scenes, and what we want to see next from James Gunn's DC Universe. Stick around to the end to hear about Drew's One Piece journey, and my review of Jeff Lemire's new graphic memoir: 10,000 Ink Stains LINKS: The Short Box Podcast YouTube channelPatreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show - Ep. 465: Married couple and comic book icons: Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner join the show to talk about their life together as full-time comic creators, behind-the-scenes stories from cons, how therapy shaped their storytelling, meeting the real life Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), and how they balance work and marriage. They also preview their new Harley Quinn and Elvira crossover comic, coming out in August. Catch Jimmy & Amanda at First Coast Comic Con in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, July 12th! (grab your tickets here) LINKS: uncut video versionHERE(Subscribe to The Short Box Podcast YouTube channel for more video content!Patreon Communitybonus episodesHEREcomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED AT HEROES CON 2025 The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show Ep. 464: Badr, BJ Kicks (Comics Are Dope), and Eli Schwab (Cosmic Lion Productions) meet IRL for the first time, in the most comic podcast way possible: At Heroes Con 2025, on a panel together talking about the year in comics so far. The trio discuss their favorite titles and creators, comic book hot takes they probably should've kept to themselves (looking at you, BJ), and Eli gets real personal about how the Diamond Bankruptcy is impacting the lives of indie comic publishers. Watch the video version of this episode (here), or check out the slideshow from this panel: HERE LINKS: uncut video versionhereThe Short Box Podcast YouTube channelPatreon Communitybonus episodesHerecomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

This episode was recorded at Heroes Con 2025! Brad & Lisa Gullickson, hosts of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast, found time away from the busy convention floor to join me to talk about their first time experiencing Heroes Con. We discussed everything from the people we met, the art and merch we saw, the comics we found, white whale interviews, married couples in comics, building and finding community, and our favorite places to eat in Charlotte. LINKS: uncut video versionhereYouTubePatreon Communitybonus episodesHerecomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Mark Spears, the artist behind the breakout horror hit: MARK SPEARS MONSTERS, joins The Short Box to talk about his rise from rejection to recognition. He unpacks the eerie origins of MONSTERS, and his early journey of trying to break into comics, as well as the cult-favorite (and sold-out!) MONSTERS trading cards, becoming Dynamite's go-to cover guy, his first sold-out comic con appearance, and how a self-made horror project led to a life changing meeting with Todd McFarlane LINKS: uncut video versionhereYouTubePatreon Communitybonus episodesHerecomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Fan-favorite sci-fi comic writer: Zack Kaplan is back on the show for his third appearance to talk about his upcoming Masterminds comic (coming out through Darkhorse in August), the success of Kill All Immortals, the experience of comic to TV adaptations, and the freedom that comes with creator-owned comics. LINKS: uncut video versionhereYouTubePatreon Communitybonus episodesHerecomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

IDW Comic Editor: Jake Williams, is on the show to talk about the new Godzilla comic book shared-universe: The Kai-Sei Era. It's an ambitious project which brings three new Godzilla comics series to life this summer: Godzilla, Godzilla: Escape The Deadzone, and Starship Godzilla. Jake spills the beans on what fans can expect from each series, what it's like working with TOHO and abiding by the "Godzilla Rules", favorite Kaijus, and talks in-depth about the life and role of a comic book editor. He also gives some tips for aspiring comic artists and their art portfolios LINKS: uncut video versionhereYouTubePatreon Communitybonus episodesHerecomic shoppingGotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Greg Weisman, the creator and producer of the hit Disney cartoon series: Gargoyles, is on the podcast to talk about his new comic series: Gargoyles: Demona, and shares some details about the upcoming Gargoyles/ Fantastic Four crossover! Greg also shares some stories from working on shows like Young Justice, Gargoyles, and Star Wars: Rebels, and on comics like Star Wars: Kanan and The Spectacular Spider-Men, and explains how he navigates interacting with fandom both online and IRL LINKS: uncut video versionhereYouTubePatreon Communitybonus episodesHerecomic shoppingGotham City Limit!We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Here's something a little different from normal, thanks to our awesome Patronies, we had a fun mail bag episode and talked about everything from the Superman Trailer, Andor season two, new comics, mental health, and MCU's Phase 5 lineup. Also, welcome to our newest Patrons: Dave Wilson, Kyle Conway, and Goncalo Fortes! Part two of this conversation dropping soon on Patreon.com/theshortbox! LINKS: YouTubePatreon Communitybonus episodesHerecomic shoppingGotham City Limit!We read Fan Mail, send us some! Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats