The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show

Here's a preview of the latest Patreon bonus episode! Badr and Drew are celebrating the release of the Marvel vs Capcom: Fighting Collection, by talking about the updates and new features, what the franchise means to longtime comic fans, and the Bengus MvC variant covers coming out later this year. 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! 20% offmerch store “YOO“comic shoppingGotham City Limit!Patreon Communitybonus episodesTry out a free 7-day trialhereWe 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

Comic artist, writer, and graphic novelist: Tom Scioli (Transformers vs G.I. Joe, Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics), joins me this week to talk about his new Godzilla comic: Godzilla Monsterpiece Theatre. A comic that pits the King of Monsters against his most unlikely foe yet... American Literature! Issue one is in shops Oct. 23rd, and final-order-cutoff is Sept. 6th, so order now! We also talked about how he broke into comics, his process for making them, Cartoonist Kayfabe, and Jack Kirby's lasting legacy Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube (here) Join the Short Box Patreon Community, and get early access to future episodes, FREE comics and merch, and listen to hundreds of bonus episodes (like this one). Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon Communityhere 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 GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 artist: Thomas Tenney, co-creator of Marvel's Force Works. Tenney is an open book as he recalls stories from his extensive career, being mentored by the late great Gene Colan, drawing for AC/DC, working on Shudder's Creepshow, and the important lessons he's learned along the way! Get early access to future episodes, comics and merch, and listen to hundreds of bonus episodes (like the latest one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 this episode on Patreon, and hear Chris recap the big moments from his SDCC trip. Ben's Top 3 Comic Books for September 2024: Spirit of Vengeance #1Star Wars: Darth Vader #50Venom Lethal Protector #1Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon Communityhere 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon Communityhere 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon Communityhere We read Fan Mail! Send us some Support the Show. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 comics of the year, sleeper titles of 2024, and what new comics coming out later this year that he's most excited about. There's A LOT of recommendations being shared in this episode, so have a notepad ready — It's a good one! Watch the unedited and extended video version of this episode on YouTube! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 how a tenacious email to Kelly Sue DeConnick got her foot in the door, dishes out writing advice, and explains who would win in a battle between super-spies: Scarlett O' Hara and Black Widow! Watch the uncut video version of this episode, HERE! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon Communityhere 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon Communityhere 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 Darkness left off, channeling 90's Image Comics through Local Man (with Tim Seely), the inspiration behind Stray Dog's horror movie covers, the comics he's currently collecting, and names the creators on his Comic Mt. Rushmore! Watch the uncut video version of this episode, HERE! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon Communityhere 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 Snyder Cut, updates on the HBO Max Green Lantern series & Wonder Woman 1984, and get to champion some of our favorite reads! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe read Fan Mail! Send us some Support the Show. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

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 shares his favorite art trades of all time! Watch the uncut video version of this episode, HERE! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Badr & Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) both attended the premiere of the Frank Miller: American Genius movie, and hopped on the mics right after for a free-flowing conversation and retrospective about the film, Frank Miller's career, Dark Knight Returns, and the impact his work has had on their lives. Watch the video version of this episode, HERE! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon bonus episode, with Badr and Cesar! The two friends have a free flowing conversation and catch up on life, and talk about Moebius and Miyazaki's 2004 art exhibit, Jodorowsky's unreleased Dune concept art, X-Men '97, and more! 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! Click here for the Miyazaki & Moebius exhibition catalogue we talked about in this episode SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

This episode was recorded back in March, so there's been a lot of new updates and features from Omnibus since then, including the launch of their iPhone & iPad and Android apps! Travis Schmeisser, the CEO and Founder of Omnibus, a modern digital comic book store and reader carrying your favorite publishers and creators, joins Badr for Ep. 429, to talk about digital comics, the fall of Comixology, and why an app like Omnibus has been a long time coming. Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel (here) Listen to this week's exclusive bonus episode, and get early-access to weekly shows, and over one hundred hours of extra episodes on our Patreon channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Highly acclaimed comic writer, Jason Aaron, joins Badr and Cesar for Ep. 428 to talk about his upcoming and highly anticipated run on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! (which begins in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Alpha #1, on sale June 5). Jason provides an insightful retrospective on his career, and also talks about the new creative freedom he's enjoying after being Marvel-exclusive, the incredible artists he's working with on the new TMNT run, the comics he's reading, and he answers one of the weirdest TMNT questions he's ever been asked before! Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel (here) Listen to this week's exclusive bonus episode, and get early-access to weekly shows, and over one hundred hours of extra episodes on our Patreon channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Sanford Greene joins the show to talk about his new Marvel comic: Doom #1, a passion project and love letter to Marvel's top super villain and monarch. Sanford also talks about the comic scene in the Carolinas, his early career, MF DOOM, co-writing with Jonathan Hickman, and what makes Dr. Doom one of the best characters of all time. He also gives an update on the return of Bitter Root! Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel (Here) Listen to this week's exclusive bonus episode, and get early-access to weekly shows before anyone else, and over one hundred hours of extra episodes on our Patreon channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon Communityhere 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

This episode was recorded LIVE from C2E2 2024, where The Short Box and The Oblivion Bar and First Issue Club recorded a LIVE podcast crossover episode celebrating the best comics of the year (so far). We also talked about creators on the rise, and what makes for a good first issue, and the best ways to get new people into comics. Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel (Here) Listen to this week's exclusive bonus episode, and get early-access to weekly shows before anyone else, and over one hundred hours of extra content on our Patreon channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Join Badr for ten short interviews recorded at Gotham City Limit on Free Comic Book Day 2024. Meet the fans and the staff who were there, learn about the Jax comic scene, and hear what comics brought everyone out, and what titles everyone recommends as can't miss-reading! INTERVIEWS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: Friendly Neighborhood JonathanBryan CodyShattermare ComicsBen KingsburyGotham City LimitRon Santana Penn Thony AuippyClusterfux Comix: Tribute to Adult SwimDuval Comic & Zine Fest 2024Gotham'sListen to this week's special bonus episode, and enjoy early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, and over one hundred hours of exclusive content on our Patreon channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats

Ashton Greenwood is the official spokesperson of Free Comic Book Day, as well as a host on the PREVIEWSWORLD YouTube Channel, and a regular contributor to the PREVIEWS magazine. She joins Badr for Ep. 425 to talk about what goes into making FCBD happen every year, the FREE comics for up-for-grabs this year, and how to navigate Free Comic Book Day in style! Check out this year's Free Comic Book Day titles here Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube Listen to this week's special bonus episode, and enjoy early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, and over one hundred hours of exclusive content on our Patreon channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! merch store Gotham City LimitPatreon CommunityhereWe 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. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! 🤝🏼 theshortboxjax@gmail.com IG theshortboxjaxtheshortboxentertainment.comDeftStrokeSoundMecca Tha MarvelousDJ CrumbzL.E.R.M.Dialectable Beats