The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

How Chuck Brown went from working in IT to writing award-winning comics, Bitter Root, and Supernatural's Dean Winchester

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 Dynam

Ben Kingsbury takes on Batman Day 2026 and Picks the Best Comics of The Summer

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 A

Greg Pak on Planet Hulk, ThunderCats & Why Monsters Matter

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 blockb

Jason Fabok Speaks On The Physical Toll of Drawing Comics, Life After Batman, and Ghost Machine

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

Paten Locke was Hip-Hop's Triple Threat: A Throwback Interview about Duval Hip-Hop History, Marvel Comics, and Super Ramen Rocketship

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

Comics Rule Everything Around Zach Norris. An Interview About Hip-Hop And Comic Book Crossovers

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 a

Patrick Horvath talks Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees sequel, Samantha Strong, and new Halloween Special

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 Wh

David Harper wins his first Eisner Award! SDCC 2026 Recap, SKTCHD, & Comic-Con Survival Tips

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

Manga Hunting in Tokyo, Travel Tales & X-Men ’97 Reactions w/ Drew (Unlocked Patreon Episode)

[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

How to Navigate the Comic Market & Value Your Comic Collection with CovrPrice Founders Matt DeVoe & John Sulaitis

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-fo

How to pitch your indie comix: A convo with Eli Schwab about portfolio tips, IC3, and Cosmic Lion Productions

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 Schwa

Kenny Porter & Tyrell Cannon are out for bloody revenge: An interview about Dracula, Superhero comedies, and Operation: Iron Coffin

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 read

Erica Schultz keeps it 100% real about working in comics. An interview about writing, X-23, and making history with Spawn

Erica Schultz has worn a lot of different hats throughout her 25+ yr career in the comic industry (including writer, letterer, colorist, teacher, editor), and she's

Kasra Ghanbari is the Comic Con whisperer. An Interview about Indie Comic Creator Con, Comic Art Fans , and the Jack Kirby Awards

Kasra Ghanbari might just be the most interesting man in comics. He's been: a Biotech CEO, a cancer and Alzheimer's researcher, written comics for IDW, an art a

The Short Box celebrates 500! A king-size podcast about Archie Comics, Universe of Superheroes, and the good old days

This is a King-size episode 14 yrs in the making! Badr, Drew, and Walt are reunited again to celebrate the podcast's 500th episode. Starting with a roundtable discus

Mike Del Mundo: Back Like He Never Left. An interview about Marvel art, 3 Worlds / 3 Moons, and working with Nas

Mike Del Mundo makes a return visit to talk about what's changed in his life and career since his last visit. He's also got new comics and projects coming out t

SBX Classic: The Short Box 300 meets Amazing Spider-Man 300 (and Rob Liefeld?!)

This episode was originally released in October 2020, as Ep. 300 This is it, our milestone 300th episode!  Not only do we discuss Venom's first full appearance in t

Joshua Williamson is mapping the future of comics. An interview about Iron Man, G.I. Joe, and the summer of Superboy

NYT Bestselling comic writer and world builder, Joshua Williamson (DC K.O., Superman, The Flash,) joins me for a conversation reflecting on how he broke into comics, and

SBX Classic: The Roast of Badr Milligan: A 400th Episode Celebration of Friends & Comics

This episode was originally released in September 2023, as Ep. 400 The SBX finally made it to the 400 Club! In this episode: Badr, Cesar, and Ed reviewed the best comic

From Ghostface to Spawn to Abe Lincoln: An Interview with writer Matthew Rosenberg

Writer Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, We Can Never Go Home, DC vs Vampires) stops by to talk about his new sci-fi adventure series in shops today, called IF