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. 

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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. 

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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 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. 

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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/ 

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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, 

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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 in Chicago (and the best pizza to try!) 

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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

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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 shares some behind-the-scene stories about working with comics' most famous artists! 

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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 members got on the mics to wax poetic about this classic Daredevil story!

Check out photos from the show: Here (photos by Kory Torjussen)

Episode artwork: Ed Dansart

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