The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show

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The Short Box is the best way to get your weekly dose of comic shop vibes without ever leaving the house! Join The Short Box every Wednesday, for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books and comic culture, and hear exclusive chats with the top comic creators in the world. Hosted by Badr Milligan, and friends.

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The Best Comics of 2024: Early Edition w/ Ben Kingsbury of Gotham City Limit
04-12-2024
The Best Comics of 2024: Early Edition w/ Ben Kingsbury of Gotham City Limit
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 answers questions submitted by listeners!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (here), to watch the extended video version of this episode!Want to hear exclusive episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of unreleased and bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
An Interview with Chris Ryall about Syzygy, Marvel History, and The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book
13-11-2024
An Interview with Chris Ryall about Syzygy, Marvel History, and The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book
Chris Ryall, the former President, Publisher, Chief Creative Officer, and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, and now co-founder of Syzygy Publishing, is on the show this week to talk about his LONG career in comics, working for Kevin Smith, creating Zombies vs Robots & Syzygy with Ashley Wood, and his new book: The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book (available now!)...and Locke & Key co-creator: Joe Hill, calls into the show!Subscribe and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Want more episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of unreleased and bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS! : MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
Talking Astrobots, Transformers, and Marvel UK with writer Simon Furman
30-10-2024
Talking Astrobots, Transformers, and Marvel UK with writer Simon Furman
Calling-in all the way from the UK, is one of the most recognized and celebrated writers of the Transformers and robot-fiction: Simon Furman (Death's Head, Dragon's Claw, Doctor Who). Simon is on the show this week to talk about the release of his latest mech-inspired comic: Astrobots Vol. 1 (available now!), the 40th Anniversary of the Transformers, working at Marvel UK during its peak, and what robot characters can teach us about our own humanity.Subscribe and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Want more episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of unreleased and bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS! : MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
Short Box Classic: An Interview with Thomas Tenney about Marvel Force Works, Gene Colan, and Creepshow
28-08-2024
Short Box Classic: An Interview with Thomas Tenney about Marvel Force Works, Gene Colan, and Creepshow
Veteran comic artist: Thomas Tenney (Marvel, DC, Creepshow) needs our help! Thomas and his family are at risk of homelessness, and he’s relying on family and friends for help. A GoFundMe page has been created to help Thomas at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-artist-tom-tenney-and-family. Please, consider donating if you can. In honor of Thomas Tenney, this week's episodes is a Short Box Classic! Let's take it back to March 2020, and revisit an interview with the celebrated comic artist: Thomas Tenney, co-creator of Marvel's Force Works. Tenney is an open book as he recalls stories from his extensive career, being mentored by the late great Gene Colan, drawing for AC/DC, working on Shudder's Creepshow, and the important lessons he's learned along the way! Get early access to future episodes, comics and merch, and listen to hundreds of bonus episodes (like the latest one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
Catching-up with Chris Pt. 1: The Olympics for comics, Collector talk, and September 2024 comic picks
14-08-2024
Catching-up with Chris Pt. 1: The Olympics for comics, Collector talk, and September 2024 comic picks
Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) joins me this week for Ep. 436 to catch up on life, podcasting, the Olympics (and what an Olympics for comic collectors would look like), and the hurdles of buying original comic art. We also look ahead to September's previews, and with Ben's help, pick three of the must-buy comics!Watch the unedited/ extended video version of this episode on YouTube!Want to know what it was like attending SDCC this year, and how the Eisner Awards went? Listen to part two of this episode on Patreon, and hear Chris recap the big moments from his SDCC trip. Ben's Top 3 Comic Books for September 2024:Spirit of Vengeance #1 Star Wars: Darth Vader #50 Venom Lethal Protector #1 Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
The Best Comics of 2024 (So Far): A Mid-Year Check-In with Ben Kingsbury of Gotham City Limit Comic Shop
24-07-2024
The Best Comics of 2024 (So Far): A Mid-Year Check-In with Ben Kingsbury of Gotham City Limit Comic Shop
This episode (Ep.435) was recorded at Gotham City Limit comic shop with Ben Kingsbury (the owner!). Ben and Badr chop it up about their predictions for SDCC 2024, and discuss Marvel's big events (Blood Hunt & The Ultimate Universe) vs DC's big events (Absolute Universe & All-In initiative). They also talk about what it takes to run a successful comic shop, the oversaturation of variant covers in the market, and lessons learned from being a shop owner. Ben also shares his favorite comics of the year, sleeper titles of 2024, and what new comics coming out later this year that he's most excited about. There's A LOT of recommendations being shared in this episode, so have a notepad ready — It's a good one! Watch the unedited and extended video version of this episode on YouTube! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, hereWe read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
An interview with Kelly Thompson about the Powerpuff Girls, Eisner Awards, and Scarlett vs Black Widow
17-07-2024
An interview with Kelly Thompson about the Powerpuff Girls, Eisner Awards, and Scarlett vs Black Widow
Powerpuff Girls is making its return to comics with a brand-new series from Dynamite Entertainment (issue one in shops now!), and Eisner-award winning writer: Kelly Thompson (Birds of Prey, Scarlett, Black Widow) is writing it!. Kelly joins Badr in Ep. 434 for a conversation about sugar, spice, and everything that's nice, and talks about what fans can expect from her iteration of Cartoon Network's titanic trio. She also shares her thoughts on leading the 2024 Eisner Award nominations, recaps how a tenacious email to Kelly Sue DeConnick got her foot in the door, dishes out writing advice, and explains who would win in a battle between super-spies: Scarlett O' Hara and Black Widow! Watch the uncut video version of this episode, HERE! Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
An Interview with Tony Fleecs about Army of Darkness, Local Man, and Bronies?!
03-07-2024
An Interview with Tony Fleecs about Army of Darkness, Local Man, and Bronies?!
Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, My Little Pony, In My Lifetime) is an Eisner & Harvey award nominated writer and artist, who is currently writing FOUR different monthly titles, including: Feral & Local Man (Image Comics), Uncanny Valley (Boom Studios), and he's also the writer of Army of Darkness Forever on Dynamite Entertainment (order issue 11 here). Tony joins Badr for an in-depth conversation about finding success on My Little Pony comics, Bronie culture, picking up where Army of Darkness left off, channeling 90's Image Comics through Local Man (with Tim Seely), the inspiration behind Stray Dog's horror movie covers, the comics he's currently collecting, and names the creators on his Comic Mt. Rushmore! Watch the uncut video version of this episode, HERE!Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
It's Dekal, Son! An Interview with Jeff Dekal about Art and Meeting Your Opportunities
19-06-2024
It's Dekal, Son! An Interview with Jeff Dekal about Art and Meeting Your Opportunities
Jeff Dekal is a freelance illustrator and one of the most prominent cover artists working in comics. His art has been used on books for AWA, Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM!, and Heavy Metal. Jeff is on the podcast to talk about his art journey and the years of preparation that led him to his big break. He also details his work process, current and upcoming projects, favorite covers, how he finds inspiration and his artistic influences, traveling to comic cons and meeting fans in other countries, and shares his favorite art trades of all time!Watch the uncut video version of this episode, HERE!Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, hereWe read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax Website: theshortboxentertainment.com The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats