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After a short hiatus, Marvel Masterworks is back! Hank Kanalz, publisher of Clover Press, joins the show to explain how the beloved hardcover collection found a new home, what goes into restoring and preserving classic Marvel artwork, and what's next for the legendary line. Hank also breaks down the first wave of titles, including Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's Uncanny X-Men, Walter Simonson's Thor, Tomb of Dracula, and Super-Villain Team-Up. Plus, surprise questions from comic artists Tyler Kirkham and Mike Del Mundo lead to some incredible stories about Clover's premium art books, the early days of Image Comics, working with Rob Liefeld on Youngblood, and Hank's role in designing the iconic Image Comics logo! Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Originally recorded on 8/26/26 for Patreon, Drew and Badr don’t exactly see eye-to-eye on DC’s Lanterns show. After watching the first two episodes, Drew is already sold, while Badr wonders if the Green Lantern series has gone a little too far in the True Detective direction. Then it’s over to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the new Marvel fighting game that unexpectedly won us over. Plus: remembering Dolly Parton, revisiting Big Hero 6, and plenty of comic book recommendations and reviews, including Peter David's Incredible Hulk, Radiant Black, Cable: Love and Chrome, The Authority, Clobberin Time, Rook: Exodus This episode originally premiered as a Patreon bonus episode. If you enjoy the looser, anything-goes side of the Podcast, check out the latest bonus episode on patreon.com/theshortbox Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Award-winning comic artist Sanford Greene returns to The Short Box to talk about his massive new DC project, DC All In Saga: Darkseid vs. the World #1, and the surprising connection between Darkseid and his acclaimed 2024 Doom one-shot.  Sanford reveals how a conversation with a comic shop retailer helped spark the idea for his Darkseid story, working with Snyder and Joshua Williamson, and the Jack Kirby and manga influences behind the book  The conversation also dives into Sanford’s growing original art collection, his little-known history creating artwork for MF DOOM’s Viktor Vaughn, the impact of his Ink Alliance variant cover, and an early look at a graphic novel inspired by his childhood in South Carolina. Plus, Sanford shares new details about his work on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Beyond the Spider-Verse, and gives a candid update on the long-in-development Bitter Root adaptation. Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Eisner and Ringo Award-winning comic writer Chuck Brown joins The Short Box to talk about his career, Bitter Root, and taking Dean Winchester on a brand-new hunt in Dynamite Entertainment’s Supernatural: Dean Winchester. Chuck breaks down how a seemingly throwaway line from the very first episode of Supernatural inspired his new comic, what it takes to write a character with 15 seasons of history, and his early beginnings in South Carolina, his years of self-publishing and working in IT before making the leap to comics full-time, the origins and continued success of Bitter Root, his creative partnership with Sanford Greene, and the writing philosophy that has carried him through his career. Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Gotham City Limit owner Ben Kingsbury is back on the podcast for a Batman-heavy episode celebrating Batman Day 2026! Recorded live inside the shop, Ben breaks down why Absolute Batman continues to bring new readers into comic stores, whether classics like The Dark Knight Returns and The Long Halloween still hold up as essential Batman recommendations, and his personal favorite Batman stories. Then we put his Dark Knight knowledge to the test with a round of Batman trivia, followed by a preview of the upcoming Tyler Kirkham signing experience. We also talk shop-exclusive variant covers, the business of comic collecting, indie publishers, and the current state of comics—including some of the good ideas coming out of Bad Idea Comics. Ben also shares his picks for the best comics of 2026 so far, including Warbird, Ordained, Rook: Exodus, JSA and more Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

In this episode, we dive into a rich conversation with acclaimed comic writer Greg Pak, writer of over 600 comics and best known for his influential work on Marvel blockbuster stories like Planet Hulk and World War Hulk, creator owned series like Mech Cadet Yu, and longest-running Darth Vader comics series. Greg looks back on why Planet Hulk still resonates 20 years later,  how his filmmaking background shaped the way he writes comics, and the creation of characters like Amadeus Cho and Wave, and what fans can expect from his new run on ThunderCats, starting October 7th Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Jason Fabok (Batman: Three Jokers, Darkseid War, Detective Comics) joins the show for a candid conversation about the physical toll of drawing comics, leaving DC to help build Ghost Machine, creating the epic sci-fi series Rook: Exodus, surviving David Finch's art bootcamp, creative ownership, working with Geoff Johns, and drawing Batman for over a decade. Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Try COVRPRICE for one month for $1 : HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler Group Click here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Originally released in February 2016 , this classic episode of The Short Box (Ep. #122) features the world renowned Hip-hop artist and comic book enthusiast, the departed legend Paten Locke (RIP. 🅿️🔒 Forever) for a wide-ranging conversation about music and pop-culture  Paten joins Badr and Drew to talk about his journey through Hip-Hop as an independent artist, moving to Jacksonville and the early Duval Hip-Hop scene, his experiences performing and touring around the world, starting groups like Asamov, The Smile Rays, and the record label Full Plate, his new album Super Ramen Rocketship, his love of Marvel Comics, including Luke Cage, Power Man & Iron Fist, and a larger conversation about  Black representation in comics then vs now  LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler GroupJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

What happens when two of the most expressive subcultures in pop culture collide? In Episode 509 of The Short Box, I sit down with Zach Norris—writer, comic shop manager at San Diego’s Now or Never Comics, and the creator behind the Hip-Hop and Comics zine series C.R.E.A.M. (Comics Rule Everything Around Me).  Zach breaks down his journey from writing for The Hundreds, the hidden links between 80s NYC graffiti culture, hardcore punk, and early comic art, Comic Book Easter Eggs and references in Hip-hop lyrics, the comic artists behind some of rap's most iconic album covers, and shares behind-the-scenes stories from San Diego Comic-Con and advice for indie creators looking to get their self-published work onto comic shop shelves.  Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Try COVRPRICE for one month for $1 : HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

This week on The Short Box, we’re bringing you an exclusive SDCC 2026 interview with Patrick Horvath, the mastermind behind IDW’s breakout horror hit Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees and its sequel Rite of Spring!  Patrick unpacks the delicate balance between 1980s/90s small-town nostalgia and visceral, upsetting horror. We also talk about the character dynamics, the strong fan reception to Samantha Strong, how graphic design and lettering elevate the storytelling, why horror fans and non-horror readers alike are falling in love with this series, and what the future holds for the residents of Woodbrook in the upcoming Halloween Special! Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Try COVRPRICE for one month for $1 : HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

How do you go from covering the comic industry for more than a decade, to receiving one of the industry's highest awards? David Harper stops by to tell the story and give us the ultimate SDCC recap! AWARD WINNING Comic Journalist, and Podcaster, David Harper (SKTCHD⁩ & Off Panel) joins me to celebrate his major win at the 2026 Eisner Awards. SKTCHD took home the trophy (Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism), and David talks about the big moment, the current state of comic journalism, the best news & announcements to come out of Comic Con, and a recap of our personal favorite moments from San Diego Comic Con, along with some tips for first-timers Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Try COVRPRICE for one month for $1 : HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

[UNLOCKED PATREON EPISODE] Every month, I record an exclusive spin-off show (with Drew) for SBX Patrons called Save For Pod—and today, we’re unlocking the latest episode for everyone Enjoy a laid back conversation as Drew and I play catch-up on life, including the top moments from my trip to Japan & Sri Lanka (click here for photos). I talk about culture shock, manga hunting in Tokyo, and the comics I picked up overseas (click here for photos). To wrap things up, we share our unfiltered reactions to the first three episodes of X-Men '97 Season 2 (Spoiler Warning)  Unlock the full Save For Pod back catalog, and other Patron perks by joining the Short Box Nation at patreon.com/theshortbox Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Want to know the value of your comic collection? Try COVRPRICE for one month for $1 : HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by IDW ComicsProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

What makes a modern comic book a true "grail," and how do you separate genuine value from market hype? This week, I sit down with John Sulaitis and Matt DeVoe, the co-founders behind CovrPrice—the ultimate comic book collection management and pricing tool. Together, they break down how real sales data can make you a smarter collector, share advice on how to build a collection without falling into speculator fatigue, and what to expect from this year's SDCC exclusive variants and blind bags! Check out the most comprehensive list of SDCC exclusives and comics: HERE Try COVRPRICE for one month for $1 : HERE Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Recorded at the inaugural First Coast Comic Con and Indie Comic Creator Con (IC3) show in Jacksonville: Cosmic Lion Productions founder and indie-comic-champion Eli Schwab jumps on the mic to talk about what's new at CLP, attending conventions as an independent publisher, advice for pitching your comic, comic con travel tips, and defines what it means to be "indie" Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Comic duo: Kenny Porter & Tyrell Cannon are on the show to talk about their collaborative process on titles like the superhero body-swap comedy: The Schlub, and what readers can expect from their brand-new horror action series: Operation: Iron Coffin - Issue one is already being described as a bloody mashup of Castlevania, Metal Gear, and Hellboy! Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats