Tales from the Short Box

Join us as we congratulate ourselves on our Mystique predictions in Inferno #2 on our top story. Also mean girl monster hunters, a mutant snowball space ship, and someone finally drank Zan (but not how you think). Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:11:56 – Amazing Spider-Man #77 00:23:32 – Black Widow #12 00:29:56 – Daredevil #35 00:38:53 – House of Slaughter #1 00:53:06 – Harley Quinn #8 00...

It's a short one, but we have plenty to say about Catwoman Lonely City on the top story. Also retro Dr. Strange, old man Killer Croc, and the right and wrong ways to destroy computer evidence. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:11:48 – Reckless: Destroy all Monsters 00:25:46 – The Death of Doctor Strange #2 00:35:36 – Nightwing #85 00:41:53 – Catwoman Lonely City #1 Support Tales From The Sh...

Join us as we discuss Batman the Imposter #1 on the top story. Also the life expectancy of a meme, the lengths Bruce Wayne is willing to go to avoid therapy, and is Spider-Sense a type of Anxiety? Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:08:46 – 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton # 5 00:17:03 – Amazing Spider-Man #76 00:30:05 – Ka-zar Lord of the Savage Land #2 00:41:24 – Black Hammer Reborn #4 00:48:5...

We've got some Batman horror action on the top story with the new Arkham City book. Also, phantom cigarettes, questionable ghostly relationships, and we get caught up on Amazing Spider-Man Pull List (With Spoiler Time Stamps): 00:10:49 – Amazing Spider-Man #75 00:25:05 – New Mutants #22 00:39:11 – Dirtbag Rapture #1 00:53:09 – The Nice House on the Lake #5 01:07:53 – Excalibur #24 01:11:54 – The M...

Enjoy this special preview episode of one of our Dueling Genre Patreon exclusive shows: Tales From the Short Box presents: Now In Trade. The TFTSB gang is joined by Franchisography host Nick Jimenez to chat about the earth shattering Jonathan Hickman run of X-Men with the first volume of House of X and Powers of X. We discuss the many lives of Moira MacTaggert, hot mutant thrupple action, and how...

Join us as we go back to where we started as a podcast and unravel the current state of House of X with Inferno #1 on the top story. Also the conclusion of Kieron Gillen's Die, satanic panic (again), and a mutant animal donnybrook. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:05:17 – Department of Truth #13 00:26:39 – Die #20 00:37:29 – Action Comics #1035 00:48:36 – TMNT #121 00:56:27 – Harley Quinn...

Adam's back just in time for The Death of Doctor Strange on the top story. Also, finding a needle in a scarecrow, the return of Jnco Jeans, and 616 New Yorkers have seen everything Pull list (with Spoiler Time Stamps): 00:13:48 – X-Men #3 00:29:53 – Once and Future #20 00:41:09 – Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly 00:54:28 – Nightwing #84 01:05:39 – Aquaman: The Becoming #1 01:07:31 – Batman 113 0...

Adam's away but we recorded an episode anyway because we keep missing weeks with new issues of Wynd! Also, talking plants with familiar voices, animals in space, and the gang opens and closes a time loop. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:10:29 – Harley Quinn: Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #1 00:20:08 – Black Widow #11 00:30:28 – Primordial #1 00:40:2 – Mazebook #1 00:42:01 – Time Before Time #5 00:...

Join us as we discuss the beginning of the new super scary Batman story arc in our top story. Also Misters Sinister's head pants, space slug pest control, and strawman beach attire. 00:14:04 – Hellions #15 00:25:10 – New Mutants #21 00:42:53 – Harley Quinn Annual 00:52:26 – The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #5 01:01:27 – The Last Annihilation – Wiccan & Hulkling #1 01:07:11 – Infinite Frontier #5 01:...

Join us as we Jump into the Last Annihilation event with Cable Reloaded #1 on the top story. Also black hat helicopters, fairy cops, and the importance of setting boundaries with your pets. 00:10:17 – Something is Killing the Children #19 00:16:56 – Department of Truth #12 00:31:21 – Barbaric #3 00:39:42 – Robin #5 00:49:31 – Darkhawk #1 00:52:15 – Echolands #1 00:55:41 – Action Comics #1034 00:59...

It's a classic who-done-it on our top story as we break down the Trial of Magneto. Also being drastically underdressed at the worst kind of cookout, and Onslaught build-a-figure, and we find out what Dick Grayson and Dolly Parton have in common. 00:09:;56 – Nightwing #83 00:22:45 – Eat the Rich #1 00:36:20 – Kang the Conqueror #1 00:51:55 – Way of X #5 01:02:22 – Superman and the Authority #2 01:0...

Join us as we chat about some exciting character revelations in Batman Urban Legends #6 on the top story. Also Galactus's mom, witch trials, and things you shouldn't say to Siri. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:09:43 – The Silver Coin #5 00:18:08 – Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? 00:29:45 – The Joker #6 00:41:42 – The Unbelievable Unteens #1 00:51:28 – Infinite Frontier #4 00:55:44 – S...

Join us as we talk about truth, justice, and a better world in Superman: Son of Kal-El in our top story. Also, sad Big-Feet, a Summers family hail Mary, and Adam makes a poorly aged soccer prediction. Pull List (With Spoiler Time Stamps) 00:07:40 – Harley Quinn #5 00:14:09 – The Department of Truth #11 00:31:50 – S.W.O.R.D. #7 00:45:45 – Cable #12 00: 56:36 – Action Comics #1033 01:01:22 – Barbari...

Join us for the perfect jumping on point as we discuss Moon Knight #1 on the top story. Also, bad moon puns, enforcing the "don't" jar, and is Shadow King a reliable babysitter? Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:09:37 – Superman and the Authority #1 00:35:05 – Marauders #22 00:47:01 – Nightwing #82 00:55:27 – Usagio Yojimbo #21 01:01:24 – The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #4 01:05:38 – New Mut...

Things get weird as we dive into the multiverse in Infinite Frontier #2 on our top story. Also One-Face, good-boy bad-guys, and who cleans up after the Ghostbusters? Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:12:38 – The Joker #5 00:23:30 – TMNT #119 00:35:04 – Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton #2 00:49:24 – Flash Annual 2021 01:03:46 – Haha #6 01:06:53 – Batman: Urban Legends #5 01:11:15 – Spider-Man...

We are once again talking about a book called X-Men #1 on the top story. Also multiple James Tynon titles, spooky ghost moths, and a giant tatertot lighthouse robot. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:08:02 – Nice house on the lake #2 00:22:41 – Batman #110 00:34:41 – Wynd #8 00:45:46 – Mamo #1 00:53:22 – Karmen #5 01:00:10 – Hellions #13 01:03:41 – Ordinary Gods #1 01:09:17 – Wonder Girl #2...

It's an odd fifth-week and we have about half of the comics we usually talk about. But good news: The episode is just as long! We chat X-Men time travel shenanigans with Cable #11 on the top story. Also foul mouthed axes, Bigfoots Cryptids and Tulpas (oh my), and things you shouldn't do while driving. Pull List (With spoiler time stamps) 00:13:04 – Barbaric #1 00:25:26 – Dept. of Truth #10 00:39:5...

We're back! Join us as we catch up on the Hellfire Gala in SWORD #6. Also chess antics, hero dogs, and everybody has a guardian Shredder. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:12:01 – TMNT #118 00:24:41 – Harley Quinn #4 00:35:14 – Vinyl#1 00:44:09 – Black Hammer Reborn #1 00:51:25 – Robin #3 00:59:46 – Stray Dogs #5 01:08:13 – Teen Titans Academy #4 01:13:21 – Infinite Frontier #1 01:20:09 – '...

We take a trip back to our first episodes as we cover the house of X call back in X-Men #20. Also, the physics of flying manhole covers, a century of occult philosophy, and a beloved clown casserole. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:10:54 – TMNT Last Ronin #3 00:22:24 – Harley Quinn #3 00:28:50 – Dept of Truth #9 00:50:25 – Money Shot #11 00:56:49 – Robin #2 01:04:12 – Detective Comics #10...

Join us for some Bat-adjacent action as we talk about Nightwing #80 on the top story! Also, Kaiju arena fights, talking crow friends, and some fun new character 'ships. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:09:11 – Way of X #2 00:26:27 – Wonder Girl #1 00:34:39 – Ultra Mega #3 00:46:16 – Stray Dogs #4 00:55:31 – The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #2 01:06:06 – Black Knight: Curse of The Ebony Blade...

Some serious time travel hijinks on our top story as we cover Time Before Time #1! Also, a telethon to save a man's (and dog's) life, Multiple Batman related lollipops, and a friendly neighborhood serial killin' Spider-Man. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:09:07 – Ice Cream Man #24 00:16:15 – Silver Coin #2 00:23:06 – X-Factor #9 00:34:30 – Joker #3 00:44:59 – DC Festival of Heroes: The As...

Things get pretty dark and a little strange as we cover The Good Asian #1 on the top story. Also, Cacey forges her own sword, Adam is the worlds worst dom, and there is always another bummer. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:09:02 – Batman #108 00:19:39 – Swamp Thing 33 00:25:59 – Marauders #20 00:40:34 – Fear Case #4 00:48:37 – Wynd #6 00:55:04 – Eve #1 00:57:30 – Green Lantern #2 00:59:4...

Top story is New Mutants #17. Also fossilized doodoo water, a Batman choose your own adventure, and the council of Merlins. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:11:42 – Reckless: Friend of the Devil 00:22:02 – Harley Quinn #2 00:29:07 – Detective Comics #1035 00:37:30 – Robin #1 00:44:53 – Action Comics #1030 00:52:35 – BRZRKR #2 00:59:38 – Black Widow #6 01:01:37 – Once and Future #18 01:06:3...

Join us as we discuss Mutant religion on the top story with Way of X #1. Also, the gang discusses bag and board techniques, unexpected mushrooms in unexpected places, and Adam defends Ska. Pull List (With spoiler time stamps): 00:09:07 – Nightwing #79 00:20:01 – Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #2 00:31:57 – The Many Deaths of Laila Star #1 00:41:15 – TMNT #116 00:53:43 – Ultramega #2 01:00:...

It's Chip Zdarsky day on TFTSB! We talk about all FOUR of his books from last week including our top story: The Spider's Shadow #1. Also Batman punches a ghost, skeleton gentrification, and the overall message that maybe punching bad guys is wrong actually. Pull List (With Spoiler Time Stamps): 00:09:36 – Batman the Detective #1 00:17:43 – Joker #2 00:32:24 – Proctor Valley road #2 00:39:36 – Lock...