This episode was recorded at Heroes Con 2025! Brad & Lisa Gullickson , hosts of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast , found time away from the busy convention floor to join me to talk about their first time experiencing Heroes Con. We discussed everything from the people we met, the art and merch we saw, the comics we found, white whale interviews, married couples in comics, building and finding community, and our favorite places to eat in Charlotte. LINKS: Watch the uncut video versio...
Jun 25, 2025•55 min•Season 10Ep. 463
Mark Spears , the artist behind the breakout horror hit: MARK SPEARS MONSTERS , joins The Short Box to talk about his rise from rejection to recognition. He unpacks the eerie origins of MONSTERS , and his early journey of trying to break into comics, as well as the cult-favorite (and sold-out!) MONSTERS trading cards , becoming Dynamite's go-to cover guy, his first sold-out comic con appearance, and how a self-made horror project led to a life changing meeting with Todd McFarlane LINKS: Watch th...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 10Ep. 462
Fan-favorite sci-fi comic writer: Zack Kaplan is back on the show for his third appearance to talk about his upcoming Masterminds comic (coming out through Darkhorse in August), the success of Kill All Immortals , the experience of comic to TV adaptations , and the freedom that comes with creator-owned comics. LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here , and subscribe on YouTube for more video content! Join our Patreon Community , and get access to bonus episodes , free comics, a...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 10Ep. 461
IDW Comic Editor: Jake Williams , is on the show to talk about the new Godzilla comic book shared-universe: The Kai-Sei Era . It's an ambitious project which brings three new Godzilla comics series to life this summer: Godzilla , Godzilla: Escape The Deadzone , and Starship Godzilla . Jake spills the beans on what fans can expect from each series, what it's like working with TOHO and abiding by the "Godzilla Rules", favorite Kaijus, and talks in-depth about the life and role of a comic book edit...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 10Ep. 460
Greg Weisman , the creator and producer of the hit Disney cartoon series: Gargoyles , is on the podcast to talk about his new comic series: Gargoyles: Demona , and shares some details about the upcoming Gargoyles/ Fantastic Four crossover ! Greg also shares some stories from working on shows like Young Justice , Gargoyles , and Star Wars: Rebels , and on comics like Star Wars: Kanan and The Spectacular Spider-Men , and explains how he navigates interacting with fandom both online and IRL LINKS: ...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 10Ep. 459
Here's something a little different from normal, thanks to our awesome Patronies , we had a fun mail bag episode and talked about everything from the Superman Trailer, Andor season two, new comics, mental health, and MCU's Phase 5 lineup. Also, welcome to our newest Patrons: Dave Wilson, Kyle Conway, and Goncalo Fortes! Part two of this conversation dropping soon on Patreon.com/theshortbox ! LINKS: Subscribe to the show on YouTube for uncut video content! Join our Patreon Community , and get acc...
May 21, 2025•36 min
Invincible Co-Creators, Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley are reunited once again for the brand-new Invincible Universe: Battle Beast series. (The first issue is in comic shops today!) Kirkman and Ottley reflect on the making of Battle Beast, the success of the Invincible animated show, their favorite Image Comic characters and creators, and talk about what fans can expect from this new Invincible comic. LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here , and subscribe on YouTube for more ...
May 14, 2025•27 min•Season 10Ep. 458
Comic writer and filmmaker, Kyle Higgins , joins the show to talk about the return of Radiant Black , and it's new Rebuild Arc . Kyle also shares details about the upcoming Radiant Black Audiobook (featuring Rider Strong & Will Friedle !), working with Dan mora on Immortal Legend Batman , hanging out with Kid Cudi, and talks about what's next for the indie superhero shared universe: Massive-Verse . LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here , and subscribe on YouTube for more...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 10Ep. 457
Ben Kingsbury ( Gotham City Limit Comic Shop ) joins the show to talk about this year's Free Comic Book Day event (taking place Saturday, May 3rd ). We discuss how GCL is celebrating the event, the free comics that will be available, the state of the comic book industry, hope for James Gunn's Superman movie, and the best comics to be collecting right now. We also discuss how Diamond Comic's bankruptcy could possibly change the future of FCBD. LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode,...
Apr 30, 2025•55 min•Season 10Ep. 456
Al Letson — award-winning journalist, Godzilla: Monarch writer, and Emmy winning host of Reveal — joins the show to talk about his upcoming DC Comics debut: Mr. Terrific: Year One . We dive into the emotional inspiration behind the series, the differences between writing for TV and comics, and how Al is redefining Michael Holt’s origin story—just in time for the character’s live-action debut in Superman this summer. Order Mister Terrific: Year One at your local comic shop by May 5th to ensure yo...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 10Ep. 455
The Short Box is the best way to get your weekly dose of comic shop vibes without ever leaving the house! Join your host, Badr Milligan, every Wednesday, for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books and comic culture, and hear exclusive conversations with the top comic creators in the world. Join the Short Box Nation on Patreon.com/theshortbox to listen to bonus episodes and get other exclusive perks! We read Fan Mail, send us some! Support the show REACH OUT! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortbox...
Apr 23, 2025•38 sec
Battle Quest Comics Publisher, and writer, Andrew Kafoury stops by the show to talk about navigating Diamond Comics Distribution and the direct market as an indie publisher, creating fantasy/ sci-fi stories for all ages, and teaching morality through comics. He also gives an in-depth look into the Battle Quest line of comics. Check out the titles we talk about, here: https://battlequestcomics.com/comics/ LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here , and subscribe on YouTube for mo...
Apr 16, 2025•58 min•Season 10Ep. 454
This episode was originally released last month for our Patrons: Drew and I talked about a new shop in town ( Black Cat Comics ), buying wall comics, the upcoming Marvel & DC crossover , and we also reviewed the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again ( SPOILERS! ) Listen to our latest bonus episode, talking about the first issue of Hush 2: HERE , Become a Patron of the show and get all the bonus episodes as soon as they drop! Try a FREE 7-day trial, HERE LINKS: Watch the uncut video ver...
Apr 09, 2025•55 min
Writer- slash -artist, Tim Seeley , is on the show this week to talk about his new comic projects, including: Red Sonja vs Army of Darkness crossover ( in shops April 9th ) and Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante / Eagly Double Feature , and his experience teaching art at Columbia College, tips for collecting original comic art (check out Panel Punk Comics Originals ), the upcoming Revival television show, finding inspiration from 90s Image Comics, and he shares some of his favorite things to do ...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 10Ep. 453
David Harper ( Off Panel , SKTCHD ) is back on the show this week to talk all things manga! We discuss how we both got into manga, the manga we're reading, what we've learned about the art form, and explore some key differences and similarities between Manga and Western comics. Artwork by Salva Makoto Read David's articles about manga : Here and here LINKS: Subscribe on YouTube , and watch the uncut video version of this episode , and other video content! Join our Patreon Community , and get acc...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 10Ep. 452
Longtime comic writer, and animation scribe, Joe Casey ( Superman, X-Men, Avengers, Wildcats ) joins the show this week to talk about his upcoming Space Ghost & Jonny Quest crossover comic: Space Quest ( issue one available 4/23! ). Joe also recounts how he broke into the comic industry, and talks about the influence of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, the genius of Alex Toth and Dan Wildey. He pays respect to George Lowe ( Space Ghost Coast To Coast ), reveals how he created America Chavez , and sha...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 10Ep. 451
This episode was originally recorded and released in November 2018 . The SBX Crew put Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli's Marvel classic: Daredevil: Born Again , under the microscope in front of a live audience at Coliseum of Comics! Join Badr, Cesar, Ashley, and Ed as they talk about how the comic came to be, Miller & Mazzuchelli's partnership, and explore the story's religious themes and ever lasting relevance. This recording also includes an audience Q&A segment, where audience membe...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 30 min
This is the one you all have been waiting for — the return of Ashley , Cesar , and Ed ! The band's back together this week, to celebrate the show's milestone 450th episode. Ashley and Cesar reveal what they've been up to since becoming parents (check out Cesar's band: Peyote Coyote ), Ed shares his favorite comics from last year ( Final Cut & Dynamite Diva ), and we also talk about downsizing and tips for selling comics on FB Marketplace, Jack Kirby, and friends of the show call in to celebr...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 9Ep. 450
Here's a preview of last month's Patreon bonus episode : Badr & Drew answer some questions submitted by listeners about the new Bad Bunny album, Daredevil: Born Again, and politic's place in comics…before going off into some interesting tangents about the ideal comic shop experience, playing Marvel Rivals for the first time, and the ultimate mashup that is Bartkira ! Check out the full episode, for FREE : Here . And if you like this style of show, there's more where that came from! Become a ...
Feb 26, 2025•44 min
Is Captain America: Brave New World worth seeing in the theater, or should you wait to watch it on streaming? Chris Hacker ( The Oblivion Bar ) and Blythe Milligan ( Everything is Logistics ) join me this week to talk about the good, the bad, and ugly. ( SPOILER WARNING!) We also discuss the movie's pre- & post-production drama and reshoots, Harrison Ford as The Red Hulk, standout scenes and moments, the comics to read after this movie, and our favorite trailers and most anticipated movies o...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 449
Joining the show this week, is the return of Chris Hacker ( The Oblivion Bar ), and Edmund Dansart ! We discuss a trifecta of recent comic news and headlines, including: accusations against Marvel for using AI art in Fantastic Four promo , Massive Publishing's new indie label , the ongoing Diamond Comics DIstribution shakeup, and how potential tariffs could drive up the price of comics and what that means for the industry and our pull lists. Ben Kingsbury also calls in to share his Top Three Com...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 448
Jeff Parker , writer of comics such as Agents of Atlas, X-Men First Class, Batman '66, Aquaman, Future Quest, Thunderbolts and Hulk, is on the podcast this week to talk about his extensive career. We get into his time working in animation, drawing storyboards for Big Guy and Rusty The Boy Robot (and Nelly music videos?!), the Portland comic scene, his favorite artists he's ever worked with, and talks about being a part of the country's largest collective of comics creators: Helioscope! Watch the...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 447
BJ Kicks , host of Comics Are Dope , joins me this week for an honest conversation about being a comic podcaster, our comic collecting habits, budgeting for comics, representation, and finding community at comic shops, and Ben from Gotham City Limit calls in with his Top 3 Comic Picks for February ( Pop Kill , Through Red Windows , and Doctor Strange of Asgard ) Watch the uncut video version of this podcast on YouTube ! Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of exclusive episodes, on ou...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Ed Brisson ( Iron Fist, Batman, Comeback ) is on the show to talk about his new SilverHawks comic series from Dynamite Entertainment. Issue one comes out January 29th, and it's the first SilverHawks anything in nearly 40 yrs! Ed also breaks down his career working as a comic book writer, growing up in Canada, writing for video games, and talks about the potential for a Thundercats and SilverHawks crossover! Watch the uncut video version of this podcast on YouTube ! Want to hear bonus episodes? L...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 9Ep. 445
This episode was originally released in January 2023 as Ep. 379 . Dust off your favorite Calvin and Hobbes book, and join us for the latest installment of our artist spotlight series ! Today, we're analyzing the life and career of one of comic's most private and beloved creators: Bill Watterson . Hear us talk about our first exposure to Calvin & Hobbes, the best strips to read as a new fan, and the origin of Watteron's unique water color art style. And learn about why there's never been any ...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Christopher Carter is the CEO & Founder of GlobalComix , a new digital comic platform and comic reader app that's quickly growing in popularity among comic fans and comic creators around the world. Chris joins me to talk about the future of digital comics, old-school manga fan forums , hot spots around the globe for indie comics, and how GlobalComix is helping creators around the world get paid. Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube ! Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDR...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 9Ep. 444
This week's episode was originally recorded for Patreon , but it's the holidays, so we're sharing it with everyone! Drew and I celebrated another Friday bonus pod by answering fan mail questions and talking about some recent comic news ( Invincible S3 trailer , new Battle Beast series , & Godzilla vs Marvel ). We also get into some random tangents about our favorite gangster movies, One Piece character designs , and comic book novels . Want to hear other exclusive episodes? Listen to HUNDRED...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
I'm back at Gotham City Limit for Ep. 443 , chatting with everyone's favorite comic shop owner, Ben Kingsbury , about what it was like to run a comic shop in 2024. We talked about what's new at the shop, industry trends we want to see stay/ leave in 2025, and got an early head start on awarding the best-selling books, most pulled titles, and best sleeper comics of the year, stand-out creative teams and publishers. We also discussed the comics we're looking forward to in 2025, and Ben also answer...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 9Ep. 443
In honor of the John Stewart statue that was unveiled this month, this week's episode is a re-release of Ep. 338! Revisit our contribution to the 2021 Justice League-themed podcast crossover event: UNITE THE SEVEN , and join us as we explore the creation of John Stewart by comic legend Neal Adams, Stewart's military ties, and how Phil Lamar's monumental portrayal of the character inspired a generation. And don't forget to check out this week's Oblivion Bar podcast to hear Badr on the 2024 Comic ...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Walt stops by the show this week, to join Badr & Drew for a long overdue catch-up session! The SBX OGs read some fan mail, and talk about their favorite back-up stories, the state of Spider-Man comics, favorite Tom King books, the genius of Kieron Gillen, and a new segment is introduced this episode that's dedicated to the reading piles/ stacks everywhere. Want more episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of unreleased and bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel . Try a FREE seven-day membership: H...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 442
