The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

Ashley picked this week's comic spotlight topic: Issues  #52 - #53  of the 1982 Swamp Thing comic series, by Alan Moore, Rick Veitch, and John Totleben.  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!  O...

The Mandalorian returns to his friends Greef and Cara on Nevarro for repairs on his ship but is talked into blowing up an old imperial base. Little to everyone's knowledge there is a lot more taking place at the base.  Cesar is back to chat about the fourth episode (Chapter 12) , and gives a surprising predication for the next episode. This episode contains SPOILERS!   Support the show to rec...

This week's comic spotlight is about the 1989 Epic Graphic Novel (an imprint of Marvel Comics): The Punisher: Return to Big Nothing , by Steven Grant & Mike Zeck. This comic was suggested by a patron of the show, and follows Frank Castle's run-in with an old sergeant that takes him back to his Vietnam days - but this time they're on opposite sides! Other topics include: DC Comic...

The Mandalorian finds himself braving the high seas alongside some unexpected allies who reveal more things about his Mandalorian heritage. And with so many Easter Eggs & references to cover, we invited two of our favorite Star Wars correspondents to chat about the third episode (Chapter 11) of the new season of The Mandalorian , "The Heiress". This episode contains SPOILERS!  Suppor...

We're proud to present the debut of our new ongoing bonus series: Pilots License ,  a Patreon exclusive spin-off devoted to comic book cartoons and animated shows This episode features Badr & Drew discussing the debut episode of the Spider-Man Unlimited cartoon (available on Disney + ), a short-lived series that only lasted from 1999-2001, and spawned an even shorter five-issue comic seri...

 We cover the second episode (Chapter 10) of the new season of The Mandalorian , "The Passenger". The Mandalorian must ferry a passenger with precious cargo on a risky journey.  This episode contains SPOILERS !  Support the show to receive access to bonus  episodes like  our new series, Pilots License , a Patreon exclusive spin-off devoted to comic book cartoons/animated series. #makemin...

Batman: Mad Love is next up to receive our comic spotlight treatment. It's the 1994 Eisner Award-winning   comic by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, set in the continuity of Batman: The Animated Series, and features the origin of the Joker's girlfriend, Harley Quinn. Other topics include: Short Box Fan-mail (01:04:38) & Champion Season (01:12:40)  This episode was recorded at Darby's D...

Taking a break from our usual comic -themed topics, we're covering the first episode (Chapter 9) of the new season of The Mandalorian , "The Marshall".  The episode stars Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian, a lone bounty hunter on the run with "The Child", in search of other Mandalorians to help him return the Child to his people.  This episode contains SPOILERS ! We'll...

Justin Jordan's (Luther Strode, Reaver, Green Lantern ) popular Webtoons series, Urban Animal ,  is seeing print for the first time! It's the story about a normal kid who finds out he's not so normal when he turns into a sabertooth tiger. Justin called in to chat about the Kickstarter campaign, the series' Webtoons origin, his thoughts on the direct market, advice for  aspiring...

This is it, our milestone 300th episode!  Not only do we discuss Venom's first full appearance in the iconic Amazing Spider-Man #300 , but past guests, friends of the show, and some mystery patrons call in to celebrate with us ( 00:55:58 ). Other topics include: Fan-mail ( 01:00:50 ), Champion Season ( 01:11:33 ), and a few heartfelt words on what you can expect in the next season ( 01:27:30...

This is the last stop on our road to 300 before we drop our landmark show, next week. Here is a remastered version of the episode that started it all, the first episode of the Short Box from December 2012, starring the OG crew talking about the infamous Amazing Spider-Man #700 leak and bonding over their Jerome Opena man-crush. This episode also includes a special bonus segment featuring an outtak...

Comic book artist and illustrator, Jim Rugg ( Afrodiasiac , Street Angel , PLAIN Janes ), joins us to talk about his new comic, Octobriana 1976 , the world's first fluorescent black light comic, and the success of Cartoonist Kayfabe , TMNT , teaching visual narrative, and answers some questions from the Kayfabe Community.  Click here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW...

We're reviewing Mike Mignola's first solo-written Hellboy story, The Wolves of St. August, as suggested by our patrons . Everyone's favorite occult investigator travels to the Balkans to find it decimated by angry ghosts and an associate murdered by a living werewolf, thanks to a 780-yr-old curse that’s been put on the town.  Other topics include: Fan mail (01:01:48) & Champion...

Our road to 300 begins now! We're revisiting key episodes from the Short Box saga, starting with a remastered version of the first episode featuring the crew you know today . Originally released as " Ep.134 From One to Loki ", this episode also happens be Ashley's debut as a full time host! Throwback topics include: 2016 E3 hype, Dark Knight 3, and an introduction to Ashley and...

The crew have an in depth discussion about the comic book series that inspired the New Mutants movie, the " Demon Bear Saga "  (10:32). Ed shares his thoughts on the movie's adaptation (1:02:45) and everyone pays respect to Chadwick Boseman (1:21:30). Hear our full New Mutants movie review here   Click here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Ema...

Desiree Rodriguez , an Eisner award-winning editor , and comic writer, stops by to chat about her role at Lion Forge comics, working with Gail Simone on Catalyst Prime: Seven Days , where she sees the industry going, and how her Latinx heritage has played a part in her journey.  Click here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com...

This episode was recorded live at Gotham City Limit's Free Comic Book Day event.  Badr interviewed fans in attendance and the staff about the FCBD offerings, and DC Fandome movie trailers like The Batman , Wonder Woman 1984 , Justice League #Snydercut , and the Suicide Squad sequel.  Click here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax...

The crew share their personal top five comic artist list (22:40) and discuss the DC layoffs and Jim Lee's response (55:58). Bets are wagered on the outcome of this year's superhero movies: New Mutants, Black Widow, or Wonder Woman 1984 (1:08:45), and Cesar turns in his Hamilton & Southern Bastards homework (08:06)  Click here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW...

The Short Box is excited to premiere the pilot episode of the Bart of Darkness ' upcoming podcast debut: Simpsons Is Greater Than , a show about the cultural impact of the Simpsons. Press play to listen to Warren's interview with Yeardley Smith , the iconic voice actress of Lisa Simpson.  Click here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at thes...

Warren Evans , aka Bart of Darkness , is back for a special conversation introducing his upcoming podcast debut: " Simpsons Is Greater Than ", a podcast about the creative impact of The Simpsons. We'll be premiering the pilot episode, his interview with the legendary Yeardley Smith , on this feed Wednesday, August 12th, and it's a must-listen!   Click here to text us Fan Mail!...

The crew catch up on listener emails (09:37), revisit the Michael Jordan of comic artist debate (11:53), get nostalgic over Marvel trading cards (27:27), speculate on the fate of the DC Universe app (55:39), and share their dream Scott Snyder Marvel project (1:12:18) Click here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com  Follow Bad...

The crew celebrates the career, and talent of Art Adams , and his influence on  a generation of comicbook artists, in addition to discussing the New Mutants trailer , Helstrom , and other Comic-Con@Home related news Want to support the show in exchange for commercial-free listening, bonus episodes, and merch? Consider becoming a patron !  Stay up-to-date on the latest Short Box episodes and happen...

Badr and Drew pay Walt a visit to discuss Empyre's prelude issues (10:57), debate who is the Michael Jordan of comic book artists (45:00), and tackle Drew's doubt in Rick Remender (01:03:23). Who do you think is the MJ of comicbooks? What's your top Backburner Series? Leave us an email, or message us @ theshortboxjax Want to support the show in exchange for commercial-free listening...

Last week, we invited a select group of Short Box Patrons to join us for a secret live show. The conversation was focused on Roger Corman's, unreleased 1994 Marvel movie , "The Fantastic Four", and the comic series of the same name. This week's episode is audio from that show! Visit our YouTube Channel for the video version! Want to support the show in exchange for future live...

The hosts of The Creator's Corner , Greg Hopkins & Cory Pommell, join us to talk about their upcoming virtual comic convention: Comic Conline (July 9-12th), favorite convention stories, and working alongside Stanley "Artgerm" Lau   on Artgerm Collectibles. We also find time to catch up on emails from the Short Box Nation! Want to support the show in exchange for commercial-free...