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episode 427: Meet Your Doom! An Interview with Sanford Greene about Dr. Doom, MF DOOM, and Bitter Root
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...
episode 426: Live from C2E2 2024: A Comic Podcast Crossover Live Show! The Short Box meets First Issue Club meets The Oblivion Bar
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 ...
FCBD 2024: Live From Gotham City Limit Comic Shop!
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:Jonathan Sanders aka "Friendly Neighborhood Jonathan"Bryan Cody: Co-Founder of Shattermare Comics - 05:13Ben Kingsbury: Owner of Gotham City Limit - 11:28Ron - 17:46Spencer - 20:33James &...
episode 425: Get Ready For Free Comic Book Day 2024 with Ashton Greenwood, the Duchess Of FCBD
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 hereWatch the video version of this episode on YouTubeListen to this week's special bonus ...
episode 424: Coast to Coast: An Interview with David Pepose About Space Ghost, Punisher, and Marvel Infinity Comics
David Pepose is a former crime reporter turned Ringo Award-winning comic book creator. He’s written on hit titles such as Punisher, Moon Knight, and Darth Vader: Black, White & Red. He's on the show this week to talk about his new Space Ghost comic series from Dynamite Entertainment ( which comes out May 1st, with superstar artist Jonathan Lau), the history of Space Ghost, carrying the torch after Alex Toth, Space Ghost Coast to Coast 30th Anniversary , life as a crime reporter, cre...
Patreon Preview: DC vs AI, and Should Artificial Intelligence Be Allowed In Comics?
Here's a short preview of a bonus episode that was recorded earlier this month, with Badr, Chris, and Ed. The guys discuss the accusations against DC for the use of AI, and the growing and complicated presence of artificial intelligence in comics. We also discussed Daniel Warren Johnson's recent Extremity campaign, and the value of the Artist Edition, in the full episode. Check it out here And, if you'll be at C2E2 this month, join our live podcast show on Friday, April 26thEnjoy early-...
episode 423: The Big Bad Wolf: An Interview With Maria Wolf Lopez About The Business Of Comics, Marvel Snap, and Bad-Ass Covers
Maria Wolf Lopez (aka Maria the Wolf) is an up-and-coming and highly sought after cover artist for DC, Marvel, Image, BOOM Studios and more. She’s on the podcast for Ep. 423 to talk about the business of comics, how to sell yourself as an artist, working for Marvel, her five-year plan, the convention circuit, her favorite covers of all time, and Native American representation in comics.Watch the unedited/ extended video version of this podcast on YouTubeEnjoy early-access to weekly episodes b...
episode 422: Comic News Recap: The Best Comics of March, Disney Legend Steve Ditko, X-Men '97, and Comic Picks for May
Ed is back! And so are The Comic Gents (Chris Hacker & Greg Licktieg), for Ep...
Short Box Classic: Akira Toriyama Artist Spotlight
We time travel back to March 2018, for this month's Short Box Classic (originally released as Ep. 196). This episode marked the third installment of our Artist Spotlight series, and is all about the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, Akira Toriyama! Press play and learn a couple of new and interesting tidbits about the manga icon and his legacy. Enjoy early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, and bonus shows over on our Patreon channel (here)!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Ge...
episode 421: Breaking Into The Comic Book Industry: A 101 Crash Course with Mike Spicer, Karl Moline, and John Tyler Christopher (Collective Con 2024 Panel)
This week's podcast was recorded live at Collective Con 2024! Comic pros: Mike Spicer (Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Extremity, Transformers), Karl Moline (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Route 666), and John Tyler Christopher (Avengers, Star Wars, Spider-Man) joined Badr for an honest conversation about what it's like working in the comic book industry as artists, the sacrifices, and rewards, and share their best advice for aspiring comic creators.Photo courtesy of KTorjussen PhotographyWatch the vide...