The Black Box

After a brief hiatus, Jon returns to talk about Wizard World Chicago, his thoughts and feelings on Wizard World cons in general plus how ebook, digital comics pricing and distribution could be improved.

This weeks episode is “Panda Packed” as we have a conversation with Panda Dog Press founder & creator of “Animal Control: Special Creatures Unit” Rob Anderson as we discuss the creation of his comic, storytelling, licensed comics, and his involvement in the “Comics Experience,” which is headed by IDW Senior Editor Andy Schmidt. Then we go all out as we discuss the “Panda Force Summer Shorts” webcomics with “Panda Force” creator Sean Causley & the Glyph Nominated artist Julian Lytle, creator of “Ants.” Get familiar as we go all out and discuss their comics, webcomics, the end of Zuda, Doctor Who Anime, the fall of radio, Rick Ross, “The Expendettes” and a few comics that we think would fly off shelves but the big two would never publish.

This week Donny tackles the dangers of the Toyman in Superman #84 (1993)! Behold the power of Superman’s ultra-90's mullet! Jimmy Olsen chaperoning kids costume parties! Bad Christopher Walken impersonations! Lex Luthor gaming systems!

And remember, “if you cheat, you won’t eat!”

I have no idea what that means.

This weeks show Shawn is joined by guest host Adam Umak as they share an interview with Thomas Cook, an animator and artist that has worked on some of your favorite childhood cartoons ranging from Superfriends to Ducktales. He’s worked for animation homes that range from Hanna Barbera, Ruby Spears, Disney, Filmation and so many more. Get ready for a great convo as we discuss his influences, how he got his start in the animation industry, Jack Kirby, the rise & fall of the U.S. animation studio, comics, and as much as we could fit into this episode. Thomas is still in the art game, working on Comic Book Cover Recreations.

It’s Saturday morning and weekday syndicated goodness all over again. Enjoy the show.

Donny leaps into his longbox of comics and arrives in the year of 1993 to tell you the tale of “Static” #1 from Milestone/DC Comics. Get ready for the “Five Alarm Crew,” arcades, slang galore and so much more because a new hero has been born for the masses! Get your Cross Colours gear on and get ready for some fun. You heard me.

Shawn and Jon have a convo with artist/creator/podcaster Pat Loika as they discuss his book “The Villain” and the San Diego Comic-Con. Then from a lost recording, Donny talks about his flea market comic book finds, then he and Shawn review some comics. As always, prepare for tangents that include a bland pop-artist and Betamax. Enjoy.

Shawn discusses the hit webcomic “Panda Force” and its “Summer Shorts” series, and then has a conversation with “Jesus Hates Zombies” creator Stephen Lindsay as they discuss his path on the independent comics road, digital comics on iTunes, his inspirations and more. Then “V for Vertigo” host Marc Johnson stops by as he and Shawn talk about various Transformers animated series from Generation One to Beast Machines, and Mainframe Studios.

Donny dives into his longbox of comics and reads to you the tale of “The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl” #3 from January of 1983! Get ready for some Decay Day!

Shawn concludes the recital of the final season of 24 as written in the tweets of artist Julian Lytle, then co-host Donny Salvo stops by as they answer questions from the fans, talk comics, 80’s remakes, the Star Wars Omnibus, and Shawn finally gets to discuss the best/worst cartoon of all time starring the powerful CHUCK NORRIS.

Chop to the neck!

Enjoy.

This week Donny dives into his long box of comics to tell you the tale of Marvel Comics “Hulk Versus Quasimodo!” The bells will ring and the French will be annoyed! Enjoy!