The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show
The Short Box is the best way to feel like you’re at your local comic shop, without ever leaving the house! Join your friendly neighborhood podcast host, Badr Milligan, every Wednesday for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books and comic culture, and hear insightful 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!
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This episode was originally released in April 2022, as Ep. 356 Jordan Blanco is the creator of the ultimate social network for comic book fans: League of Comic Geeks. The platform helps collectors discover and discuss comics, organize their collections, and more. Jordan talks with me about the origin of the League, and
Catching up with Cesar: Comic Shop Haul Recap, Moebius Appreciation, and Comic Collecting For Dads
This episode was originally intended to be a Patreon exclusive episode, but it"s been a while since Cesar joined the show, so here it is for everyone to enjoy! Cesar and I made a day trip to visit Cosmic Comics" new location, and hopped on the mics afterwards to talk about the comics we picked up (check out pictures of
Inside Hoopla: How Digital Comics Reach Your Library with Catherine Zappa, VP of Digital Acquisition at Hoopla Digital
Hoopla gives readers free access to THOUSANDS of digital comics, manga, and graphic novels from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image, and more—all with just a library card. Catherine Zappa, VP of Digital Acquisition at Hoopla Digital, joins the show to share how comics make it onto the platform, the latest in digital read
Fred Van Lente celebrates Jack Kirby's Birthday, and talks comic book history and new Die!namite series
Six-time New York Times bestselling comics" writer, novelist, and playwright: Fred Van Lente, joins the show to talk about Jack Kirby, writing educational comics like Action Philosophers, the success of the YA graphic novel market, writing Archer & Armstrong, Marvel Zombies, Incredible Hercules, getting his own holiday
Kyle Starks Knows Where The Monsters Lie: An Interview About Horror Comics, Peacemaker, and Kickstarter success
3x Eisner Nominated comic creator, Kyle Starks (Rick & Morty, Peacemaker Tries Hard, I Hate This Place), joins the show to talk about the new projects he"s working on (Where the Monsters Lie: Dead End and Devil on My Shoulder), horror comics, the keys to a successful Kickstarter campaign, Peacemaker, his favorite C-lis
Are you attending NYCC this year? If so, come join us for a LIVE COMIC BOOK CROSSOVER SHOW on Friday, October 10th at 12:45 PM at Javits Center, Room 1C03. The panel will ft. Badr, along with the hosts of the Comic Couples Counseling, The Oblivion Bar, and Off-Panel podcasts, talking about the best comics of the year s