The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show

Here's a short preview of a bonus episode recorded last week, with Badr and Cesar. The guys catch-up on life, talk about the mad genius that is Grant Morrison, and discussed what comic creators deserve a documentary Listen to the full thing (here), along with a ton of other bonus episodes and Patreon exclusives, when you join the Short Box Patreon Community!LINKS: Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try it out 7-days f...

Multi-award winning comic letterer, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, is on the podcast for Ep. 419 to talk about his busy comics career at DC, Dark Horse, Image, and Dynamite, the importance of comics journalism, and gives a comprehensive break down of the comic lettering process and what it takes to be great at the craft Hassan is also the 2x Eisner-winning editor of the digital comic magazine PanelxPanel, the voice behind the seminal YouTube channel: Strip Panel Naked, and as of last year, a publishe...

Highly acclaimed comic writer, Tom King, is on the podcast this week for Ep. 420 to talk about his new comic series, Helen of Wyndhorn, a new Gothic sword and sorcery epic from Darkhorse which reunites him with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow artist, Bilquis Evely! (Issue #1 is in stores today!) Tom spares no detail talking about the new series, pulp comics and Jack Kirby, advice for new writers, and also takes some rapid fire questions from our Patrons about his writing process, Top 5 fav...

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...

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-...

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 &...

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...

Ed is back! And so are The Comic Gents (Chris Hacker & Greg Licktieg), for Ep...

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...

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...