The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

Blythe Brumleve ( Everything is Logistics ) &  Chris Hacker ( The Oblivion Bar ) join Badr for Ep. 409  for a SPOILER -filled review of The Marvels movie. The trio also revisit the topic of the current  state of the MCU , its Phase 5 lineup, the Young Avengers, and still find time to spotlight a new kick-ass Kickstarter! Watch the uncut video version of this episode on our YouTube channel TOPI...

Regie Simmons ( Regie Collects ) joins us for Ep. 408 , and helps us address some of the startling revelations from Variety's MCU article , and DC's plans to avoid superhero fatigue , and how compact comics may be the key to attracting new readers. Check the timestamps below for the topics, and watch the unedited video version of this episode on YouTube Listen to this week's bonus e...

Here's a preview of a recent Patreon exclusive episode, recorded right after Day 2 of NYCC. Drew and Badr hopped on the mics to recap the highlights of the trip and their favorite moments so far Hear the full thing ( here ), along with a ton of other bonus episodes and Patreon exclusives, when you join the Short Box Patreon Community ! ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Join our Patreon Community and get VIP t...

Acclaimed horror author and comic writer, Joe Hill , joins the show for Ep. 407 to talk about his favorite horror comics and scary movies, the making of Locke & Key , his encounters with the supernatural, the future of Hill House Comics , and settles the Marvel vs DC debate once and for all! Watch the unedited video version of this episode, Here , on YouTube Big shout-outs to DeftStrokeSound f...

Chris Hacker ( The Oblivion Bar )   joins Badr for Ep. 406 to recap this year's New York Comic Con event in full. The two trade stories and highlight the best moments from the weekend, and give their best advice on how you can prepare for next year's event .  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: Here Want more NYCC coverage? Check out this week's special bonus episode...

Recorded live from New York Comic Con 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...

Kyle Willis ( Cowabunga Comics & Collectibles ) joins Badr for Ep. 404 to talk about his first creator-owned comic ( The Adventures of Wyatt and Pouches ), online arguments with Rob Liefeld, and what it takes to run a comic shop in the digital age of retail.  Attending NYCC this year? Catch our panel ( The Awesome Power of Comic Book Podcasts, and How You Can Start One Yourself! ) on Saturday,...

Chris Hacker ( The Oblivion Bar podcast ) joins us for Ep. 403 to talk about our upcoming New York Comic Con panel , how to prepare for NYCC as a first-time goer, and helps us recap some recent comic news and headlines. Ben also calls in and shares a spicy top-three comic list ❤️‍🔥. Check the timestamps below, and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube ! Listen to Part two of this sho...

One of the best comic creators working in the industry today, Daniel Warren Johnson ( How To Do A Powerbomb, Murder Falcon, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth ) joins us for episode #402 to talk about his artistic influences, favorite manga, behind-the-scenes stories, and gives us a preview into his new Skybound / Hasbro Transformers comic series, hitting shops next month! (get a first look here ). Watch th...

Brian Wiedman , a Comic Book Consignment Director at Heritage Auctions , joins the show for episode #401, to talk about the busy life of a comic auctioneer, setting a world record for the highest Batman comic ever sold, and gives a tour of some of the rare comics and original artwork that will be going up for auction in the Comic & Comic Art Signature Auction #7341 taking place Sept. 14-17th. ...

Welcome to an epic celebration, 11 yrs in the making, Short Box Nation. We finally made it to the 400 Club!   In this episode, we review the best comics to ever reach 400 issues, discuss one of the weirdest X-Men stories possibly ever written, take a trip down memory lane with friends and listeners of the show (big shout-out to everyone who sent in something!), and Cesar treats everyone to an epic...

As we put the finishing touches on the 400th episode (dropping next week!), here's a special episode, unlocked from our Patreon , to hold you over: Three interviews recorded live from Collective Con 2023, featuring Amy Jo Johnson ( the OG Pink Ranger !), Francois Petit ( Mortal Kombat ), and John Rhys-Davies ( Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings ) TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  Amy Jo Johnson intervi...

Argentina-born comic artist Juan Gedeon joins Badr to talk about the comic scene back home, the letter column that landed him a job at Marvel, creating The Jurassic League with Daniel Warren Johnson , dealing with critics (and dinophiles?!), and explains why Venom is his favorite character to draw (purchase stickers here ). Watch the uncut video version of this podcast here  TOPICS & TIMESTAMP...

Badr joined Al Letson ( Reveal , State of the Re:Union , DC Comics ) live on the radio to talk all things comics and superheroes. This interview was originally broadcasted on First Coast Connect on August 1st. Listen to the full show here ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Leave us a voice message for the 400th episode ( here ), and have it played on the podcast! Join our Patreon Community ( here ) and get VIP trea...

In this bonus episode,  Badr pits Cesar against Chris Hacker (from The Oblivion Bar podcast), for an MCU-themed trivia game. Play along with us at home and see if you can beat their scores! Want to see this competition unfold in glorious HD? Watch the video version of this episode here TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  Warm-up round - 05:32 Official game start - 09:27 Bonus round - 51:03 ANNOUNCEMENTS:  ...

Ashley is back to join us for Ep. 398! We played catch-up with the new mom, recapped our favorite headlines and announcements from SDCC ( see the list below ), and had some friends call in to share first-hand accounts about this year's San Diego Comic-Con (special shout-out to The Direct Edition and Comic Book Keepers !) TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  Catching up with Ashley - 02:10 What was diffe...

  Gene Miguel , CEO & co-Founder of Shortboxed , joins Badr for episode #397. Gene talks about building a modern, mobile marketplace, the app's latest & game-changing updates, and recent comic book market trends, and shares advice on what buyers and sellers can do to get the best deals. Watch the video version of this episode here TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  An introduction to Gene Migu...

Recorded LIVE at the Duval Comic & Zine Fest (DCAZ), Graphic novelist and educator, Leela Corman ( Unterzakhn , Victory Parade ) joins Badr for a live Lit Chat interview. Leela details her experiences' as an instructor of the Sequential Artists Workshop in Gainesville, Florida, her new graphic novel Victory Parade ( a story about WWII, women's wrestling, and the liberation of the Buc...

Ian Chalgren , the founder of CMF Publishing , joins us for Ep. 396 to talk about his latest book: The Uncanny Covers Ocular Edition , an art book with over 200 pages of original Marvel comic art from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Learn how Ian leveraged his passion projects to get work with publishers like Fantagraphics , Dark Horse, and Syzygy! Also in this episode:   A tribute to the...

Recorded live at HeroesCon ! Find out how BRZRKR became one of the best-selling comics of the 21st Century straight from the masterminds behind the epic BOOM Studios series! Writer Matt Kindt and artist Ron Garney join Badr for an in-depth conversation about the making of the comic and share behind-the-scene stories about working with fellow series co-creator, Keanu Reeves. Audience Q&A starts...

Recorded after two full days at Heroes Con: Badr, Drew, and guest co-host: Blake Simone , recap their favorite interactions and comic purchases, and offer some money-saving tips for first-time convention goers.   TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  Heroes Con nightlife recap- 02:42 Favorite artist/creator interactions - 07:54 Convention haul: The comics and merch we picked up (full list below) - 14:40 BRZRK...

Greg Lickteig , from the First Issue Club podcast, joins Badr and Ed for a conversation about the new Flash movie, and a review of the comic series that inspired the movie  ( Flashpoint ).  Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube [ here ] TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  Get to know Greg from the First Issue Club - 02:30 What you need to know about the Flashpoint ( comic crash course) - 09:46...

Fresh out of the theater on opening night, Badr, Drew, Blythe , and Walt (!) got in the SBX studio to record a first-watch review of Across The Spider-Verse! ( Spoiler review starts at 00:06:58) Special Announcement for our Jax-based friends: Join us for our Lit Chat interview with graphic novelist Leela Corman at the 2nd annual Duval Comic and Zine Fest (DCAZ) on June 10th!  Click here to text us...

David Harper , dubbed the "Reggie Miller of comic interviews" by Mike Del Mundo himself , is the host of the Off Panel podcast and the founder/writer of the comic site: SKTCHD . He joins Badr for a deep-dive conversation about comics, journalism, basketball, Pizza Hut...and Stiltman?! Watch the behind-the-scenes video version on YouTube ! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  An introduction to Davi...

Badr and Ed are joined by longtime friend of the show, Greg Hopkins (Boom Studios), to discuss and recap the latest comic news and headlines from this month.  TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  Jim Lee is promoted to President of DC Comics - 06:30 Massive Publishing is launching three new imprints and a Sean Murphy flagship title! - 15:36 Frank Miller's Wolverine variant cover sparks online debate (Do...