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

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, Alex Segura joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about breaking into the comics industry, the world of Legendary Lynx, getting to work on Dick Tracy comics, exploring the Spider-verse, trying to make it on social media, and Alex’s exciting November releases, and David is unimpressed by puns.

Timestamp Segments

• [01:16] Alex’s origin story.
• [04:47] Writing full-time.
• [06:03] Secret Identity.
• [12:30] Alter Ego.
• [15:03] Making a 70s-feeling comic.
• [18:36] David’s review of Stalker.
• [19:59] Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians.
• [21:02] Taking control of Dick Tracy.
• [26:53] The approach to a modern Dick Tracy.
• [29:24] Picking the post-war era.
• [30:09] Writing Dick Tracy’s pathos.
• [33:04] The Question.
• [35:31] Spider-Society.
• [37:41] Making it in the industry today.

Notable Quotes

• “We have a responsibility to play with the toys and show the toys.”
• “You want to be in the places where people are at.”
• “The journey is the thing, not the destination.”

Relevant Links

All the Alex Segura Goodness you can handle!
www.alexsegura.com

David's New Kickstarter is LIVE!
Fun Time Go, Inc.
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

On this episode of The Corner Box, Denton J. Tipton joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about Denton’s early introduction to reading comics, the best and worst times for product launches, moving to San Diego, Magma Comix’s fast growth, and exciting upcoming Magma titles. Also, Tom Waltz gets a promotion, David launches a new project, and John has a special bond.

Timestamp Segments

• [00:00] Disclaimer.
• [01:48] Congratulations to Tom Waltz.
• [04:53] Denton’s first comics.
• [07:33] Denton’s first professional job in comics.
• [10:16] Comics people with law backgrounds.
• [10:48] Launching in ’99.
• [15:34] Moving to San Diego.
• [17:00] Denton’s IDW highlights.
• [22:57] Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians.
• [23:59] Launching Magma Comix.
• [29:52] Keeping up with the changing industry.
• [32:40] Magma’s growth plan.
• [34:00] The first title launches.
• [38:02] The Pedestrian.
• [41:42] Hell’s Half Acre.
• [45:34] Ramon’s RV art life.
• [47:12] Being an editor and a writer.
• [48:23] John’s special bond.

Notable Quotes

• “People love comics.”
• “If you can get through that crucible and come out the other end, still alive, then you can work anywhere.”
• “Maybe we could sell the kids a meme comic.”
• “You need to have a good editor, no matter who you are.”

Relevant Links

Follow Your New Favorite Publisher - Magma Comix!
magmacomix.com

David's New Kickstarter is LIVE!
Fun Time Go, Inc.
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

On this episode of The Corner Box, Kirt Burdick returns to join hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about the new Death of Power issue, how issue #4 challenged Kirt’s skills, the 3D comic craze, the best awful movies, and how Kirt’s art has transformed since Fae Archaic, and Kirt entered a contest that didn’t exist, John is still himself, and David learns about combat kangaroo canon.

Timestamp Segments

· [01:40] About Death of Power.

· [03:18] Keeping an interest in comics.

· [08:10] Death of Power #4.

· [08:43] Invisible vehicles and a combat kangaroo.

· [13:48] Polymer Man.

· [17:37] Where to start with 3D comics.

· [21:00] Warhammer 40k is for cool kids.

· [22:45] Movies so bad they’re good.

· [29:43] Death of Power #5.

· [31:18] How Kirt creates a comic.

· [38:53] Kirt’s art from Fae Archaic to Death of Power.

· [54:01] Limiting exposure to violence.

· [56:51] Growing without social media.

Notable Quotes

· “It’s printed on better paper than most people draw on.”

· “John made Rob Liefeld.”

· “The less you get on social media, the happier you’re going to be.”

· “We all have fooled ourselves into thinking we have the ability to discern reality from lies.”

Relevant Links

Death of Power #5 Kickstarter!
Death of Power #5
Death of Power #5 Trailer

David's New Kickstarter launches AUGUST 27th. Reserve your copy!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

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

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock talk about Omnibus shutting down, Larry Hama and GI Joe, the reality of comic book royalties, what Filip and Jamie are really up to, Boom!’s exciting future, and what Peepshow means in 2024, and David gets a mission briefing, and John makes a mistake.

Timestamp Segments

· [01:55] David’s new alien research project.

· [05:40] Omnibus news.

· [13:58] Reading app vs physical prints.

· [16:43] Larry Hama’s GI Joe: Real American Hero.

· [22:50] The unsustainable royalty structures.

· [32:39] What are Filip and Jamie up to?

· [38:00] Boom! is off the market.

· [41:10] What it means for PRH.

· [49:20] Joe Matt’s Peepshow, in 2024.

Notable Quotes

· “David’s off to Afghanistan in the 1980s.”

· “So much of comics are based on licensed material or material that the creators don’t own.”

· “Our audience deserves the truth, John.”

· “Getting old is weird.”

Relevant Links

David's New Kickstarter launches late August. Reserve your copy!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

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

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, Paul Kupperberg returns to join hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about Direct Creativity, the creators that rock Paul’s boat, Paul’s transformative Comic Con party, working on Archie and World of Krypton, the outrage of One Million Moms, and the podcast gets a new name.

Timestamp Segments

· [02:05] Paul’s latest book.

· [03:37] The Direct Creativity inspiration.

· [07:09] What is a DC Woodchuck?

· [09:56] John’s magical salad.

· [10:16] Paul’s Mount Rushmore of writers.

· [12:44] Paul must read it all.

· [16:58] A crazy Comic Con party.

· [18:55] Grant, Mark, and Frank.

· [22:00] Frank Quitely’s real name.

· [23:26] Working on Aztek.

· [24:48] The DC Implosion.

· [27:23] Archie.

· [36:36] Most successful stories.

· [39:56] Keeping track of 40 characters.

· [41:06] World of Krypton.

· [45:12] Living with John Byrne.

· [49:54] Forgetting to press record.

Notable Quotes

· “A good salad is hard to beat.”

· “If they were still doing comics that appeal to me, I would think comics are in bigger trouble than they actually are.”

· “Jim Shooter got on his knees in the men’s room with me.”

Relevant Links

Find out about all things Paul.
www.paulkupperberg.net

David's New Kickstarter launches late August. Reserve your copy!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

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

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club