Episode Summary

NEW NUMBER ONE! On this episode of The Corner Box, host John Barber is joined by Eisner-nominee, Dave Baker, and Editor-Extraordinaire, Chase Marotz, to kick off SEASON 2! The gang talks about all things Batman: Knightfall, Bane’s misunderstood character, Bruce Wayne’s broken back, when different characters try being Batman, and how Batman comics have evolved since the 90s. Also, David Hedgecock gets lost in the mountains, Chase makes an enemy, and John gives away his Batman: Knightfall collection because they aren't Near Mint (typical).

Timestamp Segments

• [01:00] How to pronounce Chase Marotz.
• [01:55] Chase’s re-reading of Batman: Knightfall.
• [03:28] What happened to Batman: Knightquest?
• [05:51] Batman: Knightfall vs Spider-Man Clone Saga.
• [08:04] Batman in the 90s.
• [09:09] Knightfall in a nutshell.
• [11:13] The genius of Bane.
• [14:47] What does Wayne Tech do?
• [16:12] The prelude to Knightfall.
• [19:56] How to pronounce character names.
• [22:07] Knightfall.
• [24:14] Bruce Wayne gives away the role of Batman.
• [32:32] What you’ll find in an issue of Batman.
• [34:00] KnightsEnd.
• [35:28] Jean-Paul Valley brings down crime.
• [38:52] Who writes the different eras?
• [40:51] What does Knightfall mean?
• [44:19] Chase wants to do steroids.
• [45:30] Chase hates Robin.
• [48:02] Where are the other superheroes?

Notable Quotes

• “It rhymes with shorts.”
• “Spiderman would still be married if Batman’s back hadn’t gotten broken.”
• “It’s brightest for the One More Day after the Knight has fallen.”
• “Real Batman has pheromones.”
• “The ultimate strategic maneuver: hallway.”
• “So many of Batman’s problems could be solved, even, by The Flash.”

Relevant Links

Buy David's New Book!
Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians

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

Chase Marotz Rocks!
The Gruesome Details

Dave Baker Makes Books!
Hey! Dave Baker!

Catch up on Batman: Knightfall!
Batman: Knightfall

For transcripts and show notes!
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock talk about the exciting future of the podcast, big announcements from all around the industry, and the aftermath of San Diego Comic Con, and John holds off on seeing new movies, David nearly sets a new record, and Keanu Reeves earns exclusive access to Comic Con.

Timestamp Segments

• [01:04] David has a solution.
• [02:16] What to expect in Season 2!?
• [03:22] John’s chickens come home to roost.
• [04:59] The Nostradummies.
• [09:06] David’s new record-breaking Kickstarter.
• [10:55] The aftermath of San Diego Comic Con.
• [14:32] Where are David’s 3D comics?
• [15:29] What is a Rob Liefeld Chisel Signature?
• [16:57] Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians.
• [17:59] The launch of Ghost Machine.
• [19:07] John’s vacation reading.
• [20:49] Dazzler.
• [24:23] Thoughts on Deadpool/Wolverine.
• [27:44] The Book of Elsewhere.
• [30:19] Felix Comic Art.
• [33:19] John and David’s dedication to the fans.

Notable Quotes

• “And then suddenly, everybody thought Taylor Swift was going to be Dazzler in the Deadpool movie.”
• “We’re doing it weekly – also, every seven days.”

Relevant Links

Buy David's New Book!
Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
https://www.pugworldwide.com/

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of The Corner Box, Jeremy Whitley joins hosts David Hedgecock and John Barber to talk about Jeremy’s journey from Blockbuster to Marvel, the elusive 10th volume of Princeless, Jeremy’s prolific pandemic output, and the new "Navigating With You" graphic novel. Also, John has a superpower, and David makes a promise.

Timestamp Segments

• [03:26] Jeremy’s gateway comic.
• [06:48] Getting into a career in comics.
• [10:35] Rick Remender’s secret sauce.
• [12:34] The 10th volume of Princeless.
• [15:48] A new IDW Editor-in-Chief.
• [16:21] Navigating My Little Pony.
• [24:28] Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians.
• [25:31] Getting to Marvel.
• [29:11] Vampirella.
• [31:17] Pandemic projects.
• [33:59] John has a problem.
• [35:22] David has a problem.
• [37:16] John has a superpower.
• [37:49] Navigating With You.

Notable Quotes

• “Comics is wild.”
• “It’s all about falling in love over obscure manga, which is something I feel like we can all relate to.”
• “I will never, ever not be here.”

Relevant Links

Buy David's New Book!
Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians

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

Jeremy Whitley Does Cool Things!
jeremywhitley.com

For transcripts and show notes!
www.thecornerbox.club