The Best of the Worst  With Forever Evil wrapping up and DC’s Villains month over, Adam and Nick thought it was the perfect time to talk about the most interesting villains in comics. We picked a group of villains who represent the different styles of villainy. Motivations range from the classic plotting to take over the world to more sympathetic goals like wanting to save a loved one. What makes a protagonist last for decades? We answer that question by examining some of the most important bad guys in comic book history. http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpceps047.mp3 iTunes listeners: HELP US OUT! Win Free Marvel Comics of your choice by leaving us iTunes reviews. Click HERE to find out how! Have something you’d like us to discuss? Please email us question at [email protected] with “Listener Topic” in the subject line and make sure to let us know if we can use your name on the podcast. Thanks for listening!

50th Anniversary of The X-Men We had the pleasure of talking with Marvel Comics Editor, Jordan D. White about everything X-Men leading up to the mega crossover, Battle of the Atom. This crossover brings together the fractured X-Men teams against a threat from within just in time for the 50th anniversary of one of the most important franchises in comics. Jordan discusses where a number of different X-Books are and how they got there. We also talk about how we got into X-Men comics including 90s Excaliber, Marvel trading cards, and why we love the X-Men. http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpceps046.mp3 iTunes listeners: HELP US OUT! Win Free Marvel Comics of your choice by leaving us iTunes reviews. Click HERE to find out how! Have something you’d like us to discuss? Please email us question at [email protected] with “Listener Topic” in the subject line and make sure to let us know if we can use your name on the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Comic Con News Big news came out of this summer’s conventions. Big Movie News: Batman/Superman Movie Days of Future Past Guardians of the Galaxy Age of Ultron Amazing Spder-Man We also go over a lot of new comic announcements including Wolverine Origins and Villains United. http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpceps045.mp3 iTunes listeners: HELP US OUT! Win Free Marvel Comics of your choice by leaving us iTunes reviews. Click HERE to find out how! Have something you’d like us to discuss? Please email us question at [email protected] with “Listener Topic” in the subject line and make sure to let us know if we can use your name on the podcast. Thanks for listening!

The Man of Steel Review SPOILERS!!! The most debated super hero movie ever! We reviewMan of Steel with guest Mikey Wood and there are LOTS of spoilers! You might remember Mikey from our episode on the previous Superman Movies. We go over questions like: Was this movie too dark? Is it right to have a movie with Superman killing? Were there plotholes? Did we like the changes made to his origin? What do we think will happen in the sequel? Find out in this special movie post-mortem. http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpceps044.mp3 iTunes listeners: HELP US OUT! Win Free Marvel Comics of your choice by leaving us iTunes reviews. Click HERE to find out how! Have something you’d like us to discuss? Please email us question at [email protected] with “Listener Topic” in the subject line and make sure to let us know if we can use your name on the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Still Not Ginger! Like many of you, we watched the live BBC special announcing that Peter Capaldi would take over after Matt Smith as the 12th Doctor on Doctor Who during the Christmas Special later this year. Has there ever been a live global announcement of a new actor coming on to a TV show before? It felt just so epic! How about those montages with Matt Smith? FEELINGS you guys!! Initial reactions are all over the place. Most who have followed Peter Capaldi’s work are extremely happy because he is a very capable actor with a ton of range. Lots of conversations are taking place on Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook about gender, age, and skin color. The conversations continue but we want to remind you about a different conversation…one that took place a few months ago when we discussed why we love Doctor Who.  Check out this episode of Doctor Who as Nick, Adam and decades long Whovian, Jake discuss why Doctor Who matters and why you should care about regenerations, companions, and aliens in rubber suits. http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpcepsrewindwho.mp3

Interview with Justin Peterson of Very Near Mint We had the pleasure of talking to artist/writer of the indie comic, Very Near Mint - Justin Peterson. In anticipation of the release of the third volume of Very Near Mint, we talk to Justin about his process, Kickstarter, his fascinating day job, and more. This interview was really one of our favorite episodes. Justin has a really distinct view on the comic book industry and what it takes to succeed. You’re going to like this one! http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpceps043.mp3 More information and the art of Justin Peterson iTunes listeners: HELP US OUT! Win Free Marvel Comics of your choice by leaving us iTunes reviews. Click HERE to find out how! Have something you’d like us to discuss? Please email us question at [email protected] with “Listener Topic” in the subject line and make sure to let us know if we can use your name on the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Iron Man 3 In Review Adam and Nick discuss the latest Iron Man movie. Iron Man 3 was a Shane Black movie through and through and it had a lot of charm. This was part super hero part 80s action movie and very fun. We go over what made this movie different than the other Iron Man movies as well as the big twist in the movie. This review has spoilers! http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpceps042.mp3 iTunes listeners: HELP US OUT! Get Free Marvel Comics of your choice by leaving us iTunes reviews.  Have something you’d like us to discuss? Please email us question at [email protected] with “Listener Topic” in the subject line and make sure to let us know if we can use your name on the podcast. Thanks for listening!

To get ready for Man of Steel, we’re bringing back our Superman Movie Special, Episode #19.  Adam, Nick and guest Mikey Wood are back to talk about the REAL Superman trilogy: Superman, Superman II, and Superman Returns….and maybe just a little bit of Superman III and IV. Just the tiniest bit. Listen here: http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/Shortboxrewind1.mp3 The Superman movies directed by Richard Donnor (Superman I and the edited “Richard Donnor Cut” of Superman II) and the 2006 movie: Superman Returns (directed by Bryan Singer and inspired by Donnor’s vision). Superman I is the benchmark that made Super Hero movies have been tested against since it’s 1978 release. This episode is SUPER! Why is the first Superman from 1978 still considered one of the best super hero movies of all-time? Why aren’t movies like this being written today? Why didn’t Superman Returns launch the Superman franchise again in 2006? These questions will be answered by three big Superman movie fans.

Sometimes a good guy goes bad. Or rather, a protagonist becomes an antagonist. Villains become heroes more often then the other way but there are times where some of the best go down a dark path. Adam and Nick discuss a few notable twists in the lives of the best heroes. Some of these number in our lists of favorite comic stories of all-time. Check out why we think these characters made these changes and why they are important stories. http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpceps040.mp3 Get Free Comics

June 2013 Solicits We discuss the comics coming to stores in June 2013, what we think about many Marvel and DC titles, and Marvel Now vs. The New 52. We also look at some of the quotes Marvel is using to promote their books. They are so boring! Stuff like, “I Love This Book” - IGN. Seriously…you can do better. http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/sbpceps039.mp3 iTunes listeners: HELP US OUT! Win Free Marvel Comics of your choice by leaving us iTunes reviews. Click HERE to find out how! Have something you’d like us to discuss? Please email us question at [email protected] with “Listener Topic” in the subject line and make sure to let us know if we can use your name on the podcast. Thanks for listening!