Longbox Heroes
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Longbox Heroes episode 716: A-Team BBQ
June 26, 2024 05:02 - 2 hours - 127 MBWhen does two years on a book feel like more? When Amazing Spider-Man ships three times a month! Will that continue with the new creative team come October? We shall see! Can Scott Snyder sell us on Batman again? And why did Dark Horse inspire the return of All Heat, No Heaters and the Great […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 716: A-Team BBQ appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 715: the 10 O’clock Skunk
June 19, 2024 04:23 - 2 hours - 112 MBA big DC news week as the Absolute Universe may actually happen, creators are even leaving high profile books for a chance at it, fellow artist call out a swiper and AI user, plus updates on some highly anticipated animated series. Plus, the best the Rob Watch in the last 33 years. Beckie gets to […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 715: the 10 O’clock Skunk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 714: Cakes and Money
June 12, 2024 04:49 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIt’s our big 10th anniversary show, but you’ll never know! Maybe, kinda, we reminisce a little. But there’s tons of news this week, like JSA is late (again), George Perez gets honored by the Smithsonian, new books from some of our favorite creators, the high cost of NYCC and the passing of a comics YouTube […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 714: Cakes and Money appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 713: Emotional Support Bugle
June 05, 2024 04:11 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBA very, VERY light news week, but we try and make the most of it. We do have a the Rob Watch and some clarify regarding a story that possibly painted the Rob in a negative light. Beckie wraps up this chapter of My Walk Down Lois Lane with an even more problematic Lois story […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 713: Emotional Support Bugle appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 712: Amalgam Omnibus Futures
May 29, 2024 04:37 - 1 hour - 91 MBAnother DC centric news segment, mostly good news, with them helping retailers get their next event book cheap, artist spotlights of super cool artists and limited print runs of upcoming collections. Plus, the Travelling to Mars Kickstarter is off to a great start! And the biggest the Rob Watch in quite some time! Beckie continues […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 712: Amalgam Omnibus Futures appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 711: Sin Catcher
May 22, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBMore DC lateness and changes, no bets are made but we all hope the classic bullet comes back! And, check out the Kickstarter for one of our favorite books of 2023/2024. In a change of pace, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane starts a series on some of the most notorious covers and stories in Lois […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 711: Sin Catcher appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 710: Dawn of the Trademarks
May 15, 2024 04:13 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBIt’s a DC Comics news week with late books, late omnibuses and lawsuits from car manufacturers? Maybe the 30th anniversary of Zero Hour can turn things around? We do speculate which Marvel and DC stories from 30 years ago will get and should get the anniversary treatment. Beckie uses this week’s Walk Down Lois Lane […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 710: Dawn of the Trademarks appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 709: Giving Away Air
May 08, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBBig news week talking style guides, bringing back stamp books, Oni Press wants your greatest fears, lost emotional support alligators and more X-books just for us. Then , Beckie takes a detour from Walk Down Lois Lane to fill your eyes with Della Vision! What We Read Last Week covers beautiful, watercolor western horrors and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 709: Giving Away Air appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 708: Full of Baloney
May 01, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBA light news week sees Marvel take up one of DC’s worst habits. And how can Sony save the Kraven movie and how does it relate to Cloverfield. It’s Free Comic Book Day this weekend, be sure to get out there and support your local store! Also this week, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane revisits […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 708: Full of Baloney appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 707: Black Luthor
April 24, 2024 03:58 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBThis week, we walk you through the stuff to be on the look out for in the July Previews catalog, from Namor to Aliens to Kurt Busiek. Plus, more creator owned imprints, more fav creators on big books and free Blood Hunt! Also this week, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane tells the tale of Lex […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 707: Black Luthor appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 706: Recent Acquisitions
April 17, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBAnother big news week, talking the passing of not just a comics legend, but a pop culture icon, Disney characters invade the ‘What If’ line, the first ‘Red Bag’ ongoing, Dynamite finally gets a creator owned imprint and Todd give us the history of DC’s many, many, MANY imprints and maybe figures out what happened […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 706: Recent Acquisitions appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 705: Forts of July
April 10, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis week, we talk where the rights for Terminator comics have flipped and flopped around these last 36 years, the return of Valiant, the Coke x Marvel crossover and more of The Rob Watch than anyone can handle! Walk Down Lois Lane has Beckie talking the time Bruce Wayne just had coal everywhere! Then, What […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 705: Forts of July appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 704: the Hardest of Hard Sells
April 03, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBLots of news this week with a new teen team book at DC, an email campaign to reprint a controversial Swamp Thing story, letters pages are back (again), is an editor an equal creator, the passing of MD Birght and more! Walk Down Lois Lane takes a detour as Beckie talks Night Nurse! Then, What […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 704: the Hardest of Hard Sells appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 703: Radar Detector Area
March 27, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBImage is getting ready to Young Adult one of their greatest series of all time, we’re hopeful that means we’ll be getting new issues of said title this year, more AI art controversy and a the Rob Watch that confirms a nearly 20 year old rumor. Then, Walk Down Lois Lane, Beckie tells us the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 703: Radar Detector Area appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 702: Sniped on Antifreeze
March 20, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 73 MBA big news week returns with DC doing really cool, worthwhile things for their Pride books, the pluses and mostly minuses of AI art and Marvel has finally got us back on an X-Book after 10 years! A double dose of the Rob Watch as the Rob proves to have the most contentious relationship with […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 702: Sniped on Antifreeze appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 701: It Actually is a Short Show II
March 13, 2024 03:59 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBA light news week sees us compare Thanos and Zatanna, no really! Plus some movie dates get moves and we speculate how the Jimmy Pistol Cinematic Universe influenced one of those. Walk Down Lois Lane this week sees Beckie wonder why Lois is smoochin’ all the Justice League! What We Read Last Week brings discussion […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 701: It Actually is a Short Show II appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 700: Mark on the Man Side
March 06, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBI can’t believe there was so much news in the week we took off! Big moves from Marvel, DC, Diamond, Ahoy, Battle Quest, Ghost Machine and librarians everywhere! A special Walk Down Lois Lane where Beckie looks at the letters pages in romance books and YOU get the opportunity to get advice from Beckie herself! […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 700: Mark on the Man Side appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 699: Vacation Had To Get Away
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBNo news as this is pre-recorded, so let’s hope the comics industry doesn’t burn down between this recording and this being released. But, we have the return of the Preview Review talking something near and dear to Joe’s heart, What We’re Looking Forward To This Week, Todd & Joe Have Issues continues, talking Gail Simone’s […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 699: Vacation Had To Get Away appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 698: Shenanigans Having
February 21, 2024 05:03 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBAn all indie version of the news as Tiny Onion tries to help, ONI Press brings back EC Comics and Image wants you to recognize your local shop! Then, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane introduces us to Rand Kirby and Superman just loves cubin’ cars! What We Read Last Week talks the creepiness and heroism […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 698: Shenanigans Having appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 697: Putting the Joke Before the Killing
February 14, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBBig news week covering Brian Bolland’s missing art edition, the End of Doom or just the beginning, an entire pallet of books goes missing, the 20+ sequel to my favorite Brian Michael Bendis book and are the Amalgam books coming back to print? Well, it does give us a chance to play Does Joe Know […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 697: Putting the Joke Before the Killing appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 696: Movie Money
February 07, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThis week, we reminisce about Comic Book News and what counts as a first appearance, why an exodus of artists would leave a rep and more news from Hollywood Kyle Starks! Plus, a super sized, teased out edition of the Rob Watch. Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane has Jack Kirby and Joe Simon’s romance comic […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 696: Movie Money appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 695: Loser Smocks
January 31, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis week, Todd McFarlane does good, Diamond flinches, Kyle Starks gets a middle initial and a director and the Rob makes getting his new book more confusing than it should be. Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane is 100% medically accurate, What We Read Last Week wraps up but leaves the door open for more Wild […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 695: Loser Smocks appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 694: My Friend Clicka
January 24, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBWe get the art team on Jason Aaron’s Ninja Turtle book in the picture of pre-planning and finally hardcore content is coming to a big Marvel Summer Event! We get the specs on this week’s release of Last Blood in the Rob Watch! Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane takes a detour to Marvel, What We […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 694: My Friend Clicka appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 693: Burnt Styrofoam
January 17, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBA huge week in news with new Brubaker/Philips stuff and when we learned about the Satanic Panic, Image over shipping and our speculation as to why, new way to republish old stuff at DC, which DC logo was the best and a follow up from last week with Jason Aaron’s big next book which leads […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 693: Burnt Styrofoam appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 692: It’s Right Every Day
January 10, 2024 04:22 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBOne of our favorite comics of all time has officially been optioned for a TV show and we couldn’t be happier, Marvel decides to literally flip the script on a recent X-story and it pays to subscribe to your favorite creators newsletter. Plus, follow ups from last week’s Grading on You story and TWO non-the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 692: It’s Right Every Day appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 691: Magic Squeezing Rock
January 03, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWe’ve got news about DC’s janky covers and revisiting what constitutes a first appearance and the double return of Grading on You AND the Rob Watch! Beckie takes a Walk Down Lois Lane as Superman tries to have the best of both worlds. Then, in What We Read Last Week, we lament people’s perceived aversion […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 691: Magic Squeezing Rock appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 690: The Best Ability is Availability
December 27, 2023 05:27 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt’s our year in review episode, having nothing to do with there being no news this week! Our favorite writer, artist, book, TV shows and movies we consumed in 2023 plus bold predictions for 2024. Beckie takes a Walk Down Lois Lane and compares her to Elizabeth Taylor. Then, in What We Read Last Week, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 690: The Best Ability is Availability appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 689: Hell In Nacelle
December 20, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBDC is making a book that has Todd’s two favorite things, apes and puns! Lunar is giving retailers free copies of the latest Transformers book because they’re nice guys and gals! Plus, your one stop pod for all Great Garloo news! Plus, Beckie is here with My Walk Down Lois Lane talking a seminal, yet […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 689: Hell In Nacelle appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 688: Flash Limbo
December 13, 2023 05:09 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBIs Vertigo coming back? Just in time for it’s 31st anniversary? Why are these comics that make noise so light sensitive? And why does Tubi never stop winning? Also, Beckie is here with My Walk Down Lois Lane and how both this issue and Catwoman connect to Hedy Lamarr. Then in What We Read Last […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 688: Flash Limbo appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 687: Say Goodbye to the Grind
December 07, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBWe’ve got news of imprints involving everything from Elijah Wood to breaking DC contracts to the Great Garloo! Plus, Beckie is back with My Walk Down Lois Lane with a forgotten DC letter writing campaign. Then in What We Read Last Week we talk Kyle Starks and Fernando Pasarin’s Batman the Brave and the Bold […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 687: Say Goodbye to the Grind appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 686: the Mayo Clinic
November 29, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThe holiday caused everyone to talk the week off, so there is no news, but there is some filibustering about food and out love of sorting comics. Our good friend Beckie returns with My Walk Down Lois Lane and some shameless product placement. Then, What We Read Last Week, Jason Aaron and Doug Mahnke take […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 686: the Mayo Clinic appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 685: Feel Like a King
November 22, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBFree Comic Book Day is back (in 2024) and it feels big again! We cover the key books to look for, the new launches, the merch and the art being used. Plus, Tubi has added over 600 episodes of Doctor Who, do with that information what you will. Beckie returns with My Walk Down Lois […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 685: Feel Like a King appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 684: Crocortunity
November 15, 2023 05:17 - 1 hour - 109 MBAre Digital Sales back? Freebies aren’t and Comixology is gone forever! We talk about how and where you can get your digital books, a shift in the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, more DC stuff being delayed and cancelled and is $15.00 too much for a comic that roars at you? My Walk […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 684: Crocortunity appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 683: Rub and Smell
November 08, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBDC is changing the way they’re getting classic stories in your and others hands. Disney Plus is changing how the next Marvel series is being released. And how does CGC grade a scratch and sniff comic? We have the debut of our new segment, My Walk Down Lois Lane with our good friend Beckie. Next, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 683: Rub and Smell appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 682: Framing the Photo
November 01, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWill we be making a big change in the way we record? Well, not as big as the return of married Peter Parker! The most sought after return of the last fifteen plus years! But, What We Read Last Week, we talk Alan Scott the Green Lantern #1 with some new looks at Golden Age […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 682: Framing the Photo appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 681: Long Lasting Nickel
October 25, 2023 04:11 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBAfter being physically away for two weeks, we have some news, about the return of Elseworlds, the return of ashcans and Action Comics bringing the big guns for 2024! And a live edition of Robserecaps in the Rob Watch! In What We Read Last Week, Jay Garrick the Flash and Sensational She-Hulk come out of […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 681: Long Lasting Nickel appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 680: Salty Keith
October 18, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis is what happens when we record early. After some joking about Wendy’s still having Kids Meals, messing up the color scheme and Todd’s hatred of blind boxes, we remark on the Rob’s latest opportunity. Then we saw a social media post from Keith Giffen, then about 50 minutes later changes everything. Well, What We […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 680: Salty Keith appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 679: More Than Eats a Pie
October 11, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBHas a publisher just decided to give every new number one away for free? And what’s a bigger draw, a Bat universe where you can do whatever you want or Zorro? The answer may surprise you! Plus, the Rob Watch hits three weeks in a row as the Rob’s most infamous work goes up for […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 679: More Than Eats a Pie appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 678: Pedigree of Perfection
October 04, 2023 04:15 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBThird times the charm and six years is worth the wait for this licensed property and what is going on at DC? Late books, trades being cancelled in lieu of hardcovers and Plastic Man? Don’t worry, tho, the Rob has been on a roll the last few days, so we gotta watch! Then, in What […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 678: Pedigree of Perfection appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 677: the Episode of Broken Things
September 27, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhen should you take to social media regarding a Kickstarter gone bad? When should you use the funds for a Kickstarter for their intended purpose? And how does any of this involve the Rob? Well, in What We Read Last Week, is Captain America the only good landlord, when will Saga return and how will […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 677: the Episode of Broken Things appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 676: Midi-Chlorine
September 20, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBRemember Bill Willingham/Fables/DC deal from last week? Yeah, that monopolizes the news this week, but ahead of New York Comic Con exclusives, we have the return of the Rob Watch! Then, in What We Read Last Week, two very different number ones, Batman & Robin #1 doing it’s own thing and Daredevil #1 continuing the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 676: Midi-Chlorine appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 675: Knuckle Buster
September 13, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWe got news this week, bay bee! Vault feels very strong about their latest title, so much so they’re giving it away, Bill Willingham has fired DC and Jose Luis Garcia Lopez is getting an artists edition, but what will it be? In What We Read Last Week, Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville #1 […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 675: Knuckle Buster appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 674: Kick The Leg Out From Under You
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBAnother light news week sees us how to organize a grass roots campaign to get a Robinson/Harris Starman anniversary anything! Then, in What We Read Last Week, we lament the lightness of the G’Nort Illustrated Swimsuit Special, ponder the overall impact of Knight Terrors: Knight’s End #1 and have very differing opinions on Batman/Catwoman: the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 674: Kick The Leg Out From Under You appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 673: From Sassy to Classy
August 30, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWhat happens when there is no news? We talk about sad stuff we didn’t want to talk about, we talk about news that doesn’t affect us and what happened to tracking sales? Then, in What We Read Last Week we fill the gaps in Joe’s head for Immortal Thor #1 and lament the non-ending of […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 673: From Sassy to Classy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 672: Always Elwes
August 23, 2023 04:04 - 1 hour - 105 MBA comic legend delays a tour and new project due to health issues in a light news week. But in What We Read Last Week Batman/Superman World’s Finest #18 sees an early Clark & Bruce team up and Chip Zdarsky wrap things up in Daredevil #14 Plus, What We’re Looking Forward to this Week, the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 672: Always Elwes appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 671: Nobody Likes Being Milked More Than a Toy Boy
August 16, 2023 04:06 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBA follow up from last week’s Loki season 2/McDonald’s crossover and what could make it special and what is our dream DC/Jason Aaron project? In What We Read Last Week we talk Enfield Gang Massacre #1 with some old west bureaucracy and Knight Terrors #3 how the echoes of Sandman could create a whole new […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 671: Nobody Likes Being Milked More Than a Toy Boy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 670: the Reign Name
August 09, 2023 03:40 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBAnother light news week but we find out where a beloved creator has been, the sequel to a notorious Spider-Man story and is Loki getting a fast food tie in? What We Read Last Week includes Peacemaker Tries Hard #4 being the zaniest book of 2023 and Justice Society of America #5 with a hot […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 670: the Reign Name appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 669: Haven’t Found that Drawer Yet
August 02, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBA light news week means we speculate how we can find the G’Nort centerfold we want and why some Sony Pictures got delayed with new dates and some didn’t What We Read Last Week, Knight Terrors #2 is maybe blending the Golden Age to the Vertigo Age to the Modern Age and She-Hulk #15 addresses […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 669: Haven’t Found that Drawer Yet appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 668: Rummed Up
July 26, 2023 04:30 - 2 hours - 116 MBAnother HUGE news week as just as much was announced AT San Diego Comic Con as was BEFORE San Diego Comic Con, including a CRUISE! In What We Read Last Week, Knight Terrors Superman #1 tries to talk the line between a tie in book and staying true to the mainline book. Plus, What We’re […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 668: Rummed Up appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 667: Crook Shank
July 19, 2023 04:16 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe biggest news week in some time, heading to San Diego Comic Con this weekend as Marvel prepares to kill Moon Knight, make a new Punisher, soft launch a universe of forgotten sidekicks and make Kamala Khan a mutant. Plus, DC flubs another book, but tempts Todd with the ULTIMATE collectable. In What We Read […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 667: Crook Shank appeared first on Longbox Heroes.