On this episode of The Ultimate/Absolute/New Adventures of The Corner Box, Chase Marotz joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about books that have caught their attention, some tragic news in comics, the true quality of improv, IDW’s venture into whiskey, and the mark of a good comic. Also, David gets written out of Corner Box continuity, Chase has to follow too many rules, and John has ideas on how to improve the podcast.

Timestamp Segments

• [00:56] The return of David Hedgecock.
• [04:13] A hell of a week for comics.
• [07:04] Planetary.
• [11:37] An amazing new Groo.
• [16:44] Peepshow #15.
• [20:50] Hellverine #1.
• [26:21] Blood Brothers Mother #2.
• [30:27] Batman/Judge Dredd: Die Laughing #2.
• [33:45] Plastic Man No More!
• [36:45] Is all improv bad?
• [38:45] IDW makes whiskey.
• [39:25] Corto Maltese.
• [45:40] Monsters.
• [47:53] The Monsters vs Hulk controversy.
• [49:27] Barry Windsor-Smith’s existing work.
• [51:56] Rune.

Notable Quotes

• “In a unique twist, the surprise guest is the regular host.”
• “It’s been a hell of a week for comics, and not in a good way.”
• “[I] really was not able to talk about my experience seeing “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” for any length of time.”
• “Is it good? No, but I love it.”

Relevant Links

David's Playground is Here!
Did Someone Say Fun Time? Let's GO!

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
Pug Worldwide

Chase Marotz Rocks!
The Gruesome Details

Listen to our All-GROO episode!
S1E17 - Sergio Aragones' Groo the Wanderer and the Dream Team

For transcripts and show notes!
www.thecornerbox.club