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Mark Spears, the artist behind the breakout horror hit: MARK SPEARS MONSTERS, joins The Short Box to talk about his rise from rejection to recognition. He unpacks the eerie origins of MONSTERS, and his early journey of trying to break into comics, as well as the cult-favorite (and sold-out!) MONSTERS trading cards, becoming Dynamite's go-to cover guy, his first sold-out comic con appearance, and how a self-made horror project led to a life changing meeting with Todd McFarlaneLINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe on YouTube for more video content!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HereTake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #224DC Super-Stars of Space (of Space) 4, DC Comics, cover-dated ruary 197  ."Puzzle of the Perilous Prisons!" by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Infantino. and"The Army of Interplanetary Beasts," by probably either Gardner Fox or Edmond Hamilton, with art by Jim Mooney.and"Destination Doom!" by John Broome, with art by Murphy Anderson. What happens when Professor Alan revisits a sci-fi reprint issue that he read (conservatively) a quadrillion times when he was a tween? Can he set aside nostalgia and analyze the comic in his normal cold-eyed manner?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Magazines & MonstersNext Episode: Champions 14 & 15, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July & September 1977.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: unknownMusic in the episode: The Illusionist by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Alan's Eyes & Ears #028 - How We Podcast (pt 2 of 2)Part 1 occurred in the prior episode.  In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is it more than you EVER needed to know about podcasting? Listen to this episode ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Mike's Comic Book RoadshowLink #1: Bill's Bat-PodLink #2: Derek's FanholesLink #3: Tom's Pop Culture AffidavitLink #4: Luke's Earth Destruction DirectiveSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

It is our last episode of the season and it is RJ's turn to pick a title from last year.  He has brought us the wonderfully quirky and strange murder mystery, Hobtown Mystery Stories Vol 1: The Case of the Missing Men by Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes.  This was such a fun small town mystery with some really strange elements.    Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Alan's Eyes & Ears #027 - How We Podcast (pt 1 of 2)Part 2 follows in the next episode.   In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is it more than you EVER needed to know about podcasting? Listen to this episode ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: 8TW Audio WorksLink #1: Bill's Bat-PodLink #2: Derek's FanholesLink #3: Tom's Pop Culture AffidavitLink #4: Luke's Earth Destruction DirectiveSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

It's Rj's turn to take us back to the year of his birth.  It's 1994, and we are diving head first into Starman by James Robinson, Tony Harris and Wade Von GanBadger.  It was a great year for comics, and this is a great pick.  We follow a reluctant hero as he deals with the generational baggage of being the third Starman.     Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Quarter-Bin Podcast #223 Free Comic Book Day 2025 It's time to celebrate the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast!  How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? And was he able to convince his wife that this counted as a "lunch date adventure"for them? Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: DC Super-Stars 4, DC Comics, cover-dated June 1976.Link: Packrat Comics Link: World's Greatest ComicsLink: Krazzy Comics Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Music for this episode is the song: Bloom by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deckMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)

It's Adam's turn to pick a book from last year, and he's bringing us Deviant by James Tynion IV and Joshua Hixon.  This is a nailbiting ho-done-it that kept us all in suspense up to the very last panel.  We all had a lot to say about this one, as it landed right in each of our wheelhouses for different reasons.  It had a neo-noir style mystery at its core, it touched on serial killer lore, and also serves as a very important conversation about queer representation in the media.     Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Alan's Eyes & Ears #026 - Free Marvel Must-HavesIn this  pre-FDBC episode 26 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan discusses a FREE recent reprint initiative from Marvel. What is the mix of classic versus modern stories? How many of these contain Spidey-related stories? And are these REALLY just big old advertising pamphlets? Listen to this episode ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Pop Culture AffidavitSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

It's Adam's turn to take us back to the year of his birth. And why not also go back to the birth of comics? It's 1985 and we're talking about The Dreamer by Will Eisner. This is the semi-autobiographical story of not only Eisner's rise as one of the best to ever do it, but the story of comics itself. It's a love letter to comics as told in one of the first “Graphic novels.”    Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

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. Join the Short Box Nation on Patreon.com/theshortbox to listen to bonus episodes and get other exclusive perks!We read Fan Mail, send us some! Support the showREACH OUT!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #222The Champions 2 & 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January & February 1976."Whom the Gods Would Join," by Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & John Tartaglione.and"Assault on Olympus!" by Tony Isabella & Bill Mantlo, with art by George Tuska & Vince Colletta.  What happens when Professor Alan revisits the swingin' seventies, as The Champions wrap up their first storyline? Can the powers of teamwork, love, & forgiveness emerge victorious over deception and deviltry?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Action Film Face-OffNext Episode: Free Comic Book DaySend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: Half Price BooksMusic in the episode: Neonscapes by FSM Team feat. < e s c p > | https://escp-music.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

It's Shaun's turn to pick a book from last year, and he has brought us the post-disaster coming of age story In Utero by Chris Gooch.  What happens when two monsters have a drag out fight under the streets of a major city? What kind of friends will we make along the way? Listen in and find out!   Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

This week on Play Comics, we're taking you on a high-speed tour through Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, a PS2 classic that's equal parts thrilling dogfight simulator and love letter to Universal Century lore. From piloting iconic mobile suits to reenacting pivotal battles from the One Year War, this game has everything a Gundam fan could ask for—except ground-based combat (but hey, who needs dirt when you've got asteroids?). Joining us for this cosmic adventure is George from Shortbox Summary, who brings his signature wit and deep knowledge of pop culture to the discussion. Together, we'll explore what makes Encounters in Space stand out among Gundam games, share our favorite moments from its sprawling story modes, and maybe even speculate about Zeon's questionable interior design choices. Strap in—it's going to be a bumpy ride through the stars! Learn such things as: Did George really say starting with SD Gundam is a viable option for me? If you can't find a character you like here, are you even trying? Zoomy zoomy, shooty shooty giant robots got big booties. And so much more! You can find George on Bluesky @shortboxsummary.bsky.social and of course over at Shortbox Summary. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscaston Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Groupon Facebook. A big thanks to the Zombie Date Night 2 Kickstarter campaign and the BicentenniKILL + Invasion from Planet Wresletopia Kickstarter campaign for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who would rather be a mech than a pilot. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomicsRead transcript

It's Shaun's turn to take us back to the year of his birth, and we are going back to 1988 with Batman: The Cult by Jim Starlin, Bernie Wrightson, and Bill Wray.  We find Batman at his lowest as he gets drawn into an underground murder cult.  We explore cult ideology, the masterful work of the creative team, and giant monster trucks!    Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Quarter-Bin Podcast #221JSA #59, DC Comics, cover-dated April 2004."Time & Time & Time Again," by Geoff Johns, with art by Sean Phillips.What happens when Dr Anj joins the Professor to celebrate JSApril 2025? Have they finally found a Per Degaton story that is NOT the same as all the other Per Degaton stories? And what does Anj think of the physician-on-physician violence portrayed in this issue?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: JSApril 2025 (including the list of participants)Link: Anj's Comic Box Commentary blogNext Episode: Probably The Champions 2 & 3, cover-dated January & February 1976.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: Half Price BooksMusic in the episode: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Donald....Shant...and MARK FREAKIN WAID. The Interview we've all been waiting for!!!!

Get ready for a squealchy one! This week, we're peeling back the pages of Cacey's pick from 2024: THE RIBBON QUEEN by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows, & Dan Brown. One part supernatural revenge elemental unleashed upon some deserving monsters; one part modern social commentary on police brutality and accountability in America; and it all comes together as one powerful (and icky) narrative!                                                                     ---TW: s*xual assault, police violence, racism, misogyny, and extreme body horror!--- Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Alan's Eyes & Ears #025 - Global GumshoesIn this mysterious episode, Alan is joined by THREE guests to discuss mystery and detective properties from around the world. We go to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the UK, all around Europe, the Caribbean, and even the USA. We talk TV, novels, comic books, and even a few games. Which of these items will YOU want to check out? Listen to this episode ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Comics for Fun & ProfitLink: The RaD Adventures Network Link: Em's bookstore The Book LoftSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

It's officially a new season of TFTSB, and we have a new theme! We are each picking a book from the year we were born, and one from the last year. We're starting out in 1990 with Cacey's pick Shade The Changing Man by Peter Milligan and Chris Bachalo. We dive down a psychedelic rabbit hole as we explore the Kennedy assassination, corruption in Hollywood and the deteriorating credulity of the American people. It's a weird one, folks.  Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Quarter-Bin Podcast #220Marvel Graphic Novel 14, cover-dated 1985."Swords of the Swashbucklers," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Butch Guice.What happens when Professor Alan covers a comics from a source of cheap comics he has never covered before on the show? And how does he feel about pirates? SPACE PIRATES, at that?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: To the Batpoles!Next Episode:JSA 59, DC Comics, cover-dated April, 2004. Part of the JSApril event.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: Humble BundleA Robust Crew by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurezMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)

We are officially back from our break, and we're kicking it off with a special guest episode! Travis Bow from Minute of Thieves and Reel Comic Heroes podcasts joins us for Annihilation by Keith Giffen, Andrea Divito, and Laura Villari. It's a universe sized cosmic Marvel event where our titular character has big plans of being the last thing left in the universe.  It's a good old-fashioned star war!  Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

 DOOMSPEAK DOOM 2099 #36 - 38, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1995, January 1996. & February 1996. "Shockriding, parts 1 - 3" were all written by Warren Ellis, with art by Steve Pugh (36 & 38), Scott Koblish (36 - 38), & Ashley Wood (37).What happens when Doom's battle with Anthony Herod (and President Captain America) finally come to an end? How exactly does Doom win?  Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Two True FreaksNext Time: Could be anything. Maybe Doom 2099 39 & 40, maybe not. Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan

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 DansartLINKS: Buy your tickets for Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention, Collective Con 2025! (here)! Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HereTake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit! We read Fan Mail, send us some! Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2025, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HEREProudly sponsored by Collective Con!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

175 - X-Men with Adam Sheehan Get ready, true believers! In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the movie that helped launch the modern era of superhero films, X-Men (2000). Directed by Bryan Singer and featuring an all-star cast, this film brought Marvel's beloved mutants to the big screen in a way that changed comic book adaptations forever. Joining us for this discussion is the fantastic Adam Sheehan, a longtime X-Men fan and all-around pop culture aficionado. We break down the film's impact, its faithfulness to the comics, and the performances of Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and the rest of the team. Plus, we discuss what worked, what didn't, and how X-Men helped pave the way for the explosion of superhero cinema in the years that followed. Whether you're a die-hard X-Men fan or just revisiting this classic, we've got plenty to discuss. So, grab your leather suits (sorry, no yellow spandex this time) and join us as we revisit the film that made us all believe in mutants! Guest Plugs Adam Sheehan - Tales from the Short Box, TMNT Minute Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens Follow @ReelComicHeroes on Letterboxd Join us for our next movie review - Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Instagram | Website Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Deep Haze" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Intro/Outro by Matthew S Mendoza  

The Gang discuss DC's Absolute Universe, and Marvel's Ultimate Universe. Should they be expanded, and if so, HOW?!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #219Detective Comics Annual #3, cover-dated 1990.  "Obligation" by Archie Goodwin, with art by Dan Jurgens & Dick Giordano.What happens when a certain irredeemable guest joins the professor to discuss an epic globe-spanning Batman adventure? And what is the guest's favorite Ohio-based food item?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Mike's Comic Book RoadshowLink: The Fire & Water Podcast NetworkNext Episode:Marvel Graphic Novel 14: Swords of the Swashbucklers, cover-dated 1985.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: In the BallparkMusic in the episode: City Life by Artificial.Music | https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)

Alan's Eyes & Ears #024 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 4 In this fourth episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he talks about Doctor Doom, DC Bombshells, Doctor Doom, Doctor Who, and possibly even Doctor Doom. And which well-known title is astonishingly under-represented in the collection? Listen to this episode ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: JSApril 2025 Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #218The Champions #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1975."The World Still Needs The Champions," by Cleveland native Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & Mike Esposito.What happens when a university on the west coast is invaded by harpies, mutates, & Amazon warriors? Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Hey Kids! ComicsNext Episode:Detective Comics Annual #3, cover-dated 1990.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: Krazzy ComicsMusic in the episode: City Life by Artificial.Music | https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

It's our season finale! This week we're reading Shaun's foreign pick, Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido.  This book was originally published in French, and written by a Spanish creative team, but takes place in mid 20th century America.  It's a refreshing perspective of mid-century politics all told from the perspective of cartoon animals.  Tune in for some hard-boiled Antro-Noir.    Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Jeff Parker, writer of comics such as Agents of Atlas, X-Men First Class, Batman '66, Aquaman, Future Quest, Thunderbolts and Hulk, is on the podcast this week to talk about his extensive career. We get into his time working in animation, drawing storyboards for Big Guy and Rusty The Boy Robot (and Nelly music videos?!), the Portland comic scene, his favorite artists he's ever worked with, and talks about being a part of the country's largest collective of comics creators: Helioscope! Watch the uncut video version of this podcast on YouTube!Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of exclusive episodes, on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: Read thousands of FREE digital comics on GlobalComix! Use Promo Code SHORTBOX to save 33% on a year of GlobalComix Gold membership (or click here!)Buy your tickets for Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention, Collective Con 2025! (here)! Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, We read Fan Mail! Send us some Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2025, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE Read thousands of FREE digital comics on GlobalComix! Use Promo Code SHORTBOX to save 33% on a year of GlobalComix Gold membership (or click here!)Proudly sponsored by GlobalComix!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

This week it's Shaun's Domestic pick: Sleeper by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. This book has a little bit of everything. Superheroes, double agents, high stakes heists, even a bit of steamy romance. It's the kind of break-neck anti-hero story we've come to expect from this creative team, and it's one that we haven't read before (except RJ, who has read everything). Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

DOOMSPEAK Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated  2025. "Thirteen Days of Doom," written by J Michael Straczynski, with art by Will Robson.What happens with Rocket gives Doom a hand in traveling back to before the Big Bang to answer the question ... WHY??? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Deconstructing ComicsNext Time: Doom 2099 #36 - 38. Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan

BJ Kicks, host of Comics Are Dope, joins me this week for an honest conversation about being a comic podcaster, our comic collecting habits, budgeting for comics, representation, and finding community at comic shops, and Ben from Gotham City Limit calls in with his Top 3 Comic Picks for February (Pop Kill, Through Red Windows, and Doctor Strange of Asgard) Watch the uncut video version of this podcast on YouTube!Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of exclusive episodes, on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Buy your tickets for Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention, Collective Con 2025! (here)! MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure! We read Fan Mail! Send us some Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2025, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HEREProudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

This week we explore Adam's foreign comic pick: TREASURE OF THE BLACK SWAN by Paco Roca and Guillermo Corral, with translation by Andrea Rosenberg! This book was its own hidden treasure, a complete mystery until we dove in to find an incredible story. It's the true-to-life account of what happens when treasure hunters find loot in a lost wreckage, and how the origin country of that wreckage tries to reclaim it for cultural importance. It's the thrill seekers vs the bureaucrats, pillaging pirates vs diligent diplomats. It's an adventure comic like you've never read before!   Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

Ed Brisson (Iron Fist, Batman, Comeback) is on the show to talk about his new SilverHawks comic series from Dynamite Entertainment. Issue one comes out January 29th, and it's the first SilverHawks anything in nearly 40 yrs! Ed also breaks down his career working as a comic book writer, growing up in Canada, writing for video games, and talks about the potential for a Thundercats and SilverHawks crossover!Watch the uncut video version of this podcast on YouTube!Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of exclusive episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure! We read Fan Mail! Send us some Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2025 (here), Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #217Avengers #7, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 2024. "Twilight Dreaming, Part 1" by Jed MacKay, with art by CF Villa. What happens when Captain Entropy steps out of the obscurity of the Fire & Water Podcast Network to join Professor Alan? Is his experience a dream come true? Or is it just one long Nightmare?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: The Huntress PodcastLink: The Fire & Water Podcast NetworkNext Episode: Champions 1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1975.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: The bagging and boarding competition, Heroes Con 2024.Music in the episode: An Epic Story by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) 

This episode was originally released in January 2023 as Ep. 379. Dust off your favorite Calvin and Hobbes book, and join us for the latest installment of our artist spotlight series! Today, we're analyzing the life and career of one of comic's most private and beloved creators: Bill Watterson. Hear us talk about our first exposure to Calvin & Hobbes, the best strips to read as a new fan, and the origin of Watteron's unique water color art style. And learn about why there's never been any officially licensed Calvin and Hobbes merchandise. Also in this episode, Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks, and our reaction to the Invincible Season 2 trailer! Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of exclusive episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

This week we dive into Adam's TBR pile and find CONCRETE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION by Paul Chadwick! This one subverted all of our expectations, taking what should've been a straightforward superhero comic and turning it on its head. Sure, there's a guy who got his brain swapped into a giant man made of rocks, but it's really a slice of life story about a man taking a tragedy and figuring out how to be fulfilled in his life. It chronicles his journey in and out of the lives of regular people, using his irregular situation to his advantage whenever possible. Despite all intents and purposes, this comic is as real as it gets, and we loved that about it... We also loved making an AGGRESSIVE amount of rock puns, so prepare yourself for that   Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics

Alan's Eyes & Ears #023 - Christmas 2024 & the Florida Road TripIn this 23rd episode of the podcast, Alan discusses how he spent is Christmas vacation -- which includes a college football game in Orlando, visiting buddies, and hitting a trio of comic shops in the area.And find out which comic title he finally completed his collection of, and exactly HOW MANY copies of the missing issues he actually acquired during the holidays.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Coffee & ComicsSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Christopher Carter is the CEO & Founder of GlobalComix, a new digital comic platform and comic reader app that's quickly growing in popularity among comic fans and comic creators around the world. Chris joins me to talk about the future of digital comics, old-school manga fan forums, hot spots around the globe for indie comics, and how GlobalComix is helping creators around the world get paid.Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube!Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of exclusive episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

Alan's Eyes & Ears #022 - 2024: The Year in ReadingIn this 22nd episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers a bit of feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. He talks about the comics, sci-fi magazines, and books he read during 2024, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo #1: The Bat-Pod Promo #2: The Checkered Past Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #216Spider-Punk #2, Marvel Comics, July 2022Untitled, by Cody Ziglar, with art by Justin Mason. What happens when Earth-138's Spider-Punk and his team battle Kraven and Ta$kma$ter? How does Professor Alan handle those $ in the middle of the bad guy's name? And does the Professor really need to BLEEP himself during the episode?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Lizness SchoolNext Episode: Avengers #7, cover-dated January 2024.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: The bagging and boarding competition, Heroes Con 2024.Music in the episode:  Banger by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

This week was RJ's foreign pick, and we dove into the modern masterpiece SHUBEIK LUBEIK by Deena Mohamed! In this 21st century fairy tale set in Cairo, Egypt, wishes are a commodity that can be mined, and first class wishes are the most coveted of all. As a kiosk purveyor attempts to sell these expensive wishes one by one, we explore the lives of people desperate for a solution to their diverse and perplexing problems. And through these deeply personal stories, we also get to explore the fascinating world Mohamed has immersed us in. It's a deeply moving book that moved us all   Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics  

This week's episode was originally recorded for Patreon, but it's the holidays, so we're sharing it with everyone! Drew and I celebrated another Friday bonus pod by answering fan mail questions and talking about some recent comic news (Invincible S3 trailer, new Battle Beast series, & Godzilla vs Marvel ). We also get into some random tangents about our favorite gangster movies, One Piece character designs, and comic book novels. Want to hear other exclusive episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of unreleased and bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

DOOMSPEAK DOOM 2099 #34 & 35, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October & November 1995. "To Begin the World Again" and To Bring You My Love" were both written by Warren Ellis, and the art in both was from Steve Pugh & Scott Koblish.What happens in the aftermath of the attack on Doom's White House? And how long does it take for Our Leader to actually appear in these issues? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Comics for Fun & ProfitLink: Martin Gray's Review of World's Finest Teen Titans #3Next Time: probably Doom 2099 #36 - 38. Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan

RJ is up with his first pick of the season.  His domestic pick this week is Angel City by Janet Harvey, Megan Levens, Nick Filardi. We take a trip back to 1930s Hollywood with a hard boiled noir crime story drawn from real events.  It combines two of RJ's favorite things: Classic Hollywood, and classic film noir.   Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics

I'm back at Gotham City Limit for Ep. 443, chatting with everyone's favorite comic shop owner, Ben Kingsbury, about what it was like to run a comic shop in 2024. We talked about what's new at the shop, industry trends we want to see stay/ leave in 2025, and got an early head start on awarding the best-selling books, most pulled titles, and best sleeper comics of the year, stand-out creative teams and publishers. We also discussed the comics we're looking forward to in 2025, and Ben also answers questions submitted by listeners!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (here), to watch the extended video version of this episode!Want to hear exclusive episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of unreleased and bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

In honor of the John Stewart statue that was unveiled this month, this week's episode is a re-release of Ep. 338! Revisit our contribution to the 2021 Justice League-themed podcast crossover event: UNITE THE SEVEN, and join us as we explore the creation of John Stewart by comic legend Neal Adams, Stewart's military ties, and how Phil Lamar's monumental portrayal of the character inspired a generation.And don't forget to check out this week's Oblivion Bar podcast to hear Badr on the 2024 Comic Creators Fantasy Draft episode! Want more episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of unreleased and bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS! : MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, we are bringing back a fan-favorite segment: our Comic Creator Fantasy Draft