Longbox Heroes

This week, we've got a brand new idea for a comic con, DC trying had to get their new books in your hands, a follow up to a three plus year long industry wide lawsuit and late books. And their effects on all of us. Beckie tells tale of a very special Nick Fury Christmas […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 739: Recency Bias appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

This week, we look at the full slate of Free Comic Book Day 2025 offerings and investigate Twisted Comics, compare Predator crossing over with other Marvel characters as opposed to other movie properties in comics, Boom losing two big licensed properties and more Diamond woes. We also remind you of some Final Order Cut Off […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 738: Local Dialects appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

The groundwork is being laid for Free Comic Book Day 2025 with more Energon universe, the 10th anniversary of I Hate Fairyland, the shared Godzilla and more. Plus, when a distributor drops you, it must be bad and how does Into the Spider-Verse relate to the Mooninite Panic of 2007? Beckie takes a detour in […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 737: A Monument to Man's Arrogance appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

We got late books and how the affects moments when the big things are coming out on time, the latest additions to the DC Compact Comics line and why doesn't Marvel treat their back catalog with the same importance, Todd's give the history of and warning of Atlas Comics and why we'll probably never see […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 736: World's Greatest Lasagna appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Light news week, but we discuss the passing of a bona fide art legend and what he'd been up to prior to his passing and maybe we conspire to use James Gunn's goodwill for our own good? Beckie laments not being able to sell an organ in this week's My Walk Down Lois Lane. Then, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 735: Not Overhanded appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A light news week sees DC try to get us olds to double dip just because of a logo change, the real reason why that Hickman Wolverine book is late and an update on the 1982 DC Style Guide. Beckie has candy opportunities and marrying the dead in this week's My Walk Down Lois Lane. […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 734: Deadlines are a Fickle Mistress appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

It's a HUGE week of comics news with the direct and indirect fallout from New York Comic Con as Todd was on there all weekend and got lots of scoops! For real! Beckie is ready for spooky season in My Walk Down Lois Lane as Lois dates the actual Devil. Then, in What We Read […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 733: If the Force Was Real appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Another big news week, with the history of pulping Amalgam comics, big success for the Absolute line, late books and this time it's not DC to blame, J Michael Straczynski leaves Cap of his own accord for some big, crazy ideas and more comics coming in 2025 from our favorite creators. Plus, Todd is heading […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 732: Bagel Grenade appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A big news week as Image holds off on preview pages for the next big Energon Universe book, Chip Zdarsky's Batman being delayed and the speculation around why it is, the most snake bit collection of all time and the Rob Watch looks to have the best year ever next year. Beckie takes us back […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 731: Juvenile Plasma appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

DC and Marvel can no longer sue people over the use of ‘Super Hero.' What does this mean? We try to figure it out. Plus, is the permeation of horror movies in popular culture birthing more and more horror imprints in comics? We try and figure this out as well. Beckie defends being bald and having […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 730: the Supes and the Salads appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

This week, the news is business news as we talk page rates and how shockingly little folks in comics get paid and we investigate a little bit more into those Image delays from a few weeks back and a definitive answer on the latest if the 1982 DC Style Guide. Beckie then talks organized crime and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 729: Time Clop the Time Travelling Horse appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Those Marvel/DC/Amalgam omnibuses are delayed again, but WHY? Will Knull buy his creators a moat? Will IDW's non-licensed gambit pay off? And HOW many X-books are we buying? Plus, instead of romance and weird silver ago nonsense, Beckie tells tales of cereal tie ins and westerns in this week's My Walk Down Lois Lane. Then, in […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 728: the Tender Tornado appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

What does your comic book shop smell like? Good enough to bring home? Also, a bunch of Image books are going to be late, hoping isolated and the passing of a modern day comic legend and how his friends remembered him. Beckie regales us with stories of Supergirl and gorgeous hussies in this week's My Walk […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 727: Pleasure Scooner appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

This week, the news is able about creators getting the credit (money) they deserve. Joe tries to tie it into wrestling but the point gets away from him. Even the Rob Watch talks about folks getting acknowledged for their hard work! Beckie murder mysteries and maybe and even more elaborate get rich slow opportunity than last […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 726: Blimp Attack appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

DC is now doing QR Codes, but will it be like the Joker's Daughter or will it be like Harley Quinn? Also, is the Elseworlds name a flop already? And in the Rob Watch, where exactly is the Rob needed elsewhere? Beckie talks the crown of Isis and the most elaborate scheme every in the latest […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 725: A Dishonest Dollar appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Maybe those QR Codes in the Marvel books are a bad idea, but Todd thinks there is a more sinister motive to them, what are Lunar doing at Retailers Night at New York Comic Con and what SHOULD they be doing, Larry Hama is one of the best and deserves better, the Acolyte is done and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 724: Concentrated Dude appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Todd gives us a history of blank sketch covers which makes one wonder why they still get messed up today. Theories as to why the Marvel/DC omnibuses are late again, did DSTLRY cancel their books and who owns the words ‘super hero.' Beckie introduces us to Laney Lane and robot Lois in My Walk Down […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 723: King of Uninformed Opinions appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Another big DC week of news, talking delays and Tom Taylor's legacy, the next compact titles may read nice, but will they look nice and why Paul Levitz is a creator's best friend. We also have the 7.5 million dollar edition of the Rob Watch, Beckie‘s My Walk Down Lois Lane gets us talking about […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 722: Gifts, Fireworks and Hams appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

So Much San Diego Comic Con news! So much so we forgot a story or two! Gail Simone has two new books! Thundarr gets a comic for the first time ever! JSA volumes get ready to overlap! DC goes back to a classic logo design, but the big story involves Doctor Doom and Todd's got […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 721: Todd Needs His Candy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

All of DC All In is here. Well, the big three. We more so focus on creator shakeups and DC possibly putting this initiative into actual stores, not just comic ones! Plus, Diamond is gonna let you order specialty items directly from them and your LCS can wet their beak. Will it work out? Then, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 720: Cartoon Drunk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A big, giant week of news with publishers moving distributors, distributors buying publishers and what that could mean in the future. Plus, DC's push for both Absolute Power and the coming Absolute line keeps on truckin', the passing of a comic book legend, Todd's dream figure is coming from another Todd and now you can […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 719: Logistics Man appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Lots of news, but is Justice Society of America being late really news? But we do have information about the return of James Robinson's Starman, more details about Absolute DC All In, more DC's finest, some finer than others, and Marvel has Halloween reprints and noise makers, so the big two are back! The Rob […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 718: And I'll Milk Your Cow If You Got One appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

This week in the news, the new writer on Amazing Spider-Man is revealed, we get the stealth release of the return of Moon Knight with a limited variant that has some people up in arms, more than likely the same people who are upset with how much a Jim Lee commission is. Then, Beckie takes […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 717: the Secret Keeper appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

When does two years on a book feel like more? When Amazing Spider-Man ships three times a month! Will that continue with the new creative team come October? We shall see! Can Scott Snyder sell us on Batman again? And why did Dark Horse inspire the return of All Heat, No Heaters and the Great […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 716: A-Team BBQ appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A big DC news week as the Absolute Universe may actually happen, creators are even leaving high profile books for a chance at it, fellow artist call out a swiper and AI user, plus updates on some highly anticipated animated series. Plus, the best the Rob Watch in the last 33 years. Beckie gets to […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 715: the 10 O'clock Skunk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

It's our big 10th anniversary show, but you'll never know! Maybe, kinda, we reminisce a little. But there's tons of news this week, like JSA is late (again), George Perez gets honored by the Smithsonian, new books from some of our favorite creators, the high cost of NYCC and the passing of a comics YouTube […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 714: Cakes and Money appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A very, VERY light news week, but we try and make the most of it. We do have a the Rob Watch and some clarify regarding a story that possibly painted the Rob in a negative light. Beckie wraps up this chapter of My Walk Down Lois Lane with an even more problematic Lois story […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 713: Emotional Support Bugle appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Another DC centric news segment, mostly good news, with them helping retailers get their next event book cheap, artist spotlights of super cool artists and limited print runs of upcoming collections. Plus, the Travelling to Mars Kickstarter is off to a great start! And the biggest the Rob Watch in quite some time! Beckie continues […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 712: Amalgam Omnibus Futures appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

More DC lateness and changes, no bets are made but we all hope the classic bullet comes back! And, check out the Kickstarter for one of our favorite books of 2023/2024. In a change of pace, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane starts a series on some of the most notorious covers and stories in Lois […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 711: Sin Catcher appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

It's a DC Comics news week with late books, late omnibuses and lawsuits from car manufacturers? Maybe the 30th anniversary of Zero Hour can turn things around? We do speculate which Marvel and DC stories from 30 years ago will get and should get the anniversary treatment. Beckie uses this week's Walk Down Lois Lane […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 710: Dawn of the Trademarks appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Big news week talking style guides, bringing back stamp books, Oni Press wants your greatest fears, lost emotional support alligators and more X-books just for us. Then , Beckie takes a detour from Walk Down Lois Lane to fill your eyes with Della Vision! What We Read Last Week covers beautiful, watercolor western horrors and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 709: Giving Away Air appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A light news week sees Marvel take up one of DC's worst habits. And how can Sony save the Kraven movie and how does it relate to Cloverfield. It's Free Comic Book Day this weekend, be sure to get out there and support your local store! Also this week, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane revisits […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 708: Full of Baloney appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

This week, we walk you through the stuff to be on the look out for in the July Previews catalog, from Namor to Aliens to Kurt Busiek. Plus, more creator owned imprints, more fav creators on big books and free Blood Hunt! Also this week, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane tells the tale of Lex […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 707: Black Luthor appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Another big news week, talking the passing of not just a comics legend, but a pop culture icon, Disney characters invade the ‘What If' line, the first ‘Red Bag' ongoing, Dynamite finally gets a creator owned imprint and Todd give us the history of DC's many, many, MANY imprints and maybe figures out what happened […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 706: Recent Acquisitions appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

This week, we talk where the rights for Terminator comics have flipped and flopped around these last 36 years, the return of Valiant, the Coke x Marvel crossover and more of The Rob Watch than anyone can handle! Walk Down Lois Lane has Beckie talking the time Bruce Wayne just had coal everywhere! Then, What […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 705: Forts of July appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Lots of news this week with a new teen team book at DC, an email campaign to reprint a controversial Swamp Thing story, letters pages are back (again), is an editor an equal creator, the passing of MD Birght and more! Walk Down Lois Lane takes a detour as Beckie talks Night Nurse! Then, What […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 704: the Hardest of Hard Sells appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Image is getting ready to Young Adult one of their greatest series of all time, we're hopeful that means we'll be getting new issues of said title this year, more AI art controversy and a the Rob Watch that confirms a nearly 20 year old rumor. Then, Walk Down Lois Lane, Beckie tells us the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 703: Radar Detector Area appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A big news week returns with DC doing really cool, worthwhile things for their Pride books, the pluses and mostly minuses of AI art and Marvel has finally got us back on an X-Book after 10 years! A double dose of the Rob Watch as the Rob proves to have the most contentious relationship with […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 702: Sniped on Antifreeze appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A light news week sees us compare Thanos and Zatanna, no really! Plus some movie dates get moves and we speculate how the Jimmy Pistol Cinematic Universe influenced one of those. Walk Down Lois Lane this week sees Beckie wonder why Lois is smoochin' all the Justice League! What We Read Last Week brings discussion […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 701: It Actually is a Short Show II appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

I can't believe there was so much news in the week we took off! Big moves from Marvel, DC, Diamond, Ahoy, Battle Quest, Ghost Machine and librarians everywhere! A special Walk Down Lois Lane where Beckie looks at the letters pages in romance books and YOU get the opportunity to get advice from Beckie herself! […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 700: Mark on the Man Side appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

No news as this is pre-recorded, so let's hope the comics industry doesn't burn down between this recording and this being released. But, we have the return of the Preview Review talking something near and dear to Joe's heart, What We're Looking Forward To This Week, Todd & Joe Have Issues continues, talking Gail Simone's […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 699: Vacation Had To Get Away appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

An all indie version of the news as Tiny Onion tries to help, ONI Press brings back EC Comics and Image wants you to recognize your local shop! Then, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane introduces us to Rand Kirby and Superman just loves cubin' cars! What We Read Last Week talks the creepiness and heroism […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 698: Shenanigans Having appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Big news week covering Brian Bolland's missing art edition, the End of Doom or just the beginning, an entire pallet of books goes missing, the 20+ sequel to my favorite Brian Michael Bendis book and are the Amalgam books coming back to print? Well, it does give us a chance to play Does Joe Know […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 697: Putting the Joke Before the Killing appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

This week, we reminisce about Comic Book News and what counts as a first appearance, why an exodus of artists would leave a rep and more news from Hollywood Kyle Starks! Plus, a super sized, teased out edition of the Rob Watch. Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane has Jack Kirby and Joe Simon's romance comic […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 696: Movie Money appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

This week, Todd McFarlane does good, Diamond flinches, Kyle Starks gets a middle initial and a director and the Rob makes getting his new book more confusing than it should be. Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane is 100% medically accurate, What We Read Last Week wraps up but leaves the door open for more Wild […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 695: Loser Smocks appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

We get the art team on Jason Aaron's Ninja Turtle book in the picture of pre-planning and finally hardcore content is coming to a big Marvel Summer Event! We get the specs on this week's release of Last Blood in the Rob Watch! Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane takes a detour to Marvel, What We […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 694: My Friend Clicka appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A huge week in news with new Brubaker/Philips stuff and when we learned about the Satanic Panic, Image over shipping and our speculation as to why, new way to republish old stuff at DC, which DC logo was the best and a follow up from last week with Jason Aaron's big next book which leads […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 693: Burnt Styrofoam appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

One of our favorite comics of all time has officially been optioned for a TV show and we couldn't be happier, Marvel decides to literally flip the script on a recent X-story and it pays to subscribe to your favorite creators newsletter. Plus, follow ups from last week's Grading on You story and TWO non-the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 692: It's Right Every Day appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

We've got news about DC's janky covers and revisiting what constitutes a first appearance and the double return of Grading on You AND the Rob Watch! Beckie takes a Walk Down Lois Lane as Superman tries to have the best of both worlds. Then, in What We Read Last Week, we lament people's perceived aversion […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 691: Magic Squeezing Rock appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

It's our year in review episode, having nothing to do with there being no news this week! Our favorite writer, artist, book, TV shows and movies we consumed in 2023 plus bold predictions for 2024. Beckie takes a Walk Down Lois Lane and compares her to Elizabeth Taylor. Then, in What We Read Last Week, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 690: The Best Ability is Availability appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

DC is making a book that has Todd's two favorite things, apes and puns! Lunar is giving retailers free copies of the latest Transformers book because they're nice guys and gals! Plus, your one stop pod for all Great Garloo news! Plus, Beckie is here with My Walk Down Lois Lane talking a seminal, yet […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 689: Hell In Nacelle appeared first on Longbox Heroes.