Longbox Heroes
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Longbox Heroes episode 666: Number of the Best
July 12, 2023 03:56 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBLots of news as DC slipped some big books through digitally day and date, is Marvel going into business for themselves with Halloween Comicfest, are the Thunderbolts just Suicide Squad at home and the ULTIMATE San Diego Comic Con exclusive for Todd. In What We Read Last Week, Peacemaker Tries Hard #3 leans into it’s […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 666: Number of the Best appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 665: the Mona Lisa Protection
July 04, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBAn early show and a light news week as retailers are disappointed with DC’s latest cover opportunity. What We Read Last Week, Green Arrow #3 cleans up the A story and gives us a surprise Lady Peacemaker. What We’re Looking Forward to this Week, Todd and Joe Have Issues kicks off Neil Gaiman’s Death the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 665: the Mona Lisa Protection appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 664: Poor Man’s First Class
June 28, 2023 04:16 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThis week, we debate what effect the writer’s strike will have on San Diego Comic Con and future ‘big’ conventions, plus, Valiant publishes another book, but not from their robust catalog of characters. In What We Read Last Week, Incredible Hulk #1 returns to it’s monster roots and Saga #65 promises something we know it […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 664: Poor Man’s First Class appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 663: Ben Franklin Bat Kite
June 21, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe only news we got is the who and the what of the upcoming Energon Shared Universe and things look good! In What We Read Last Week, Green Lantern #2 continues to thrill and Night Fever may try too much at once. What We’re Looking Forward to This Week, Todd and Joe Have Issues are […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 663: Ben Franklin Bat Kite appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 662: Close the Bow
June 14, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBThe first Marvel character crosses over into a movie property! The Ultimate Universe is back! *.*. *** and the ************ are gonna be part of a shared universe at Image! And we spoke a four year old story back into existence! Plus, What We Read Last Week with Flash #800 and spoiler free talk of […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 662: Close the Bow appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 661: Second Country Smoking
June 07, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBControversial creators! Well respected creators! We’ve got both in news this week, plus the convention jewel of Italy comes to Orlando! Then What We Read This Past Week, we avoid spoilers for Power Girl Special #1 and have no choice but to hang out hats on them for Amazing Spider-Man #26, What We’re Looking Forward […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 661: Second Country Smoking appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 660: Dumpster Flip
May 31, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBAnother BIG news week as Image leaves Diamond, Marvel gouges foil covers, DC forces you to get the Joker in hardcover and can’t move their ambitious, devilish varaint. In What We Read This Past Week, we try and stay mostly spoiler free on Nightwing #104 and Green Arrow #2, What We’re Looking Forward to This […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 660: Dumpster Flip appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 659: Topping From the Bottom
May 24, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBA HUGE news covering everything from the Eisners to San Diego Comic Con to ROM to G’Nort and all points in between. In What We Read This Past Week, we tackle to very different new team number ones in Titans #1 and Avengers #1, What We’re Looking Forward to This Week and in Todd and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 659: Topping From the Bottom appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 658: Purpen Shone
May 17, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBThe Marvel August (and part of September) solicitations are a treasure trove of news with more mystery books and the return of the Pet Avengers from a friend of the show, plus the rebuilding of the Green Lantern universe. In What We Read This Past Week, we cover Saga #64, Green Lantern #1 and spoiler […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 658: Purpen Shone appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 657: Hearse with a Luggage Rack
May 10, 2023 04:16 - 1 hour - 104 MBDC is going to the Golden Age well this October, hopefully the flagship Justice Society book will be up to date by then and the Burger King/Spider-Verse marketing blitz starts this Monday! What We Read Last Week, with spoiler-free talk of three big DC releases from last week What We’re Looking Forward to This Week, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 657: Hearse with a Luggage Rack appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 656: Coin A Sewer
May 03, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWe got some news of DC books coming out in September, maybe DC is listening to us and the most expensive Marvel Omnibus of all time, and that’s not a good thing. Plus, a Marvel Unlimited update regarding migration and alphabetization, What We Read Last Week in Green Arrow and Clobberin’ Time, What We’re Looking […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 656: Coin A Sewer appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 655: To The Wind
April 26, 2023 04:06 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBWhen are the keys that are keys are key? We try to answer that question as we have no news, but analyze the reorganization of our respective collections. What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, things get darker than they ever have been before in the issues of Neil Gaiman’s […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 655: To The Wind appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 654: Ying Yang Each Other
April 19, 2023 04:15 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBIs Mark Waid getting his own corner of the DCU to play in? And free plastic rings are back, but are the same ones we got 14 years ago? What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, a DEEP dive into our Sandman re-read in Todd and Joe Have Issues, spoiler […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 654: Ying Yang Each Other appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 653: Frankie O the Story of O
April 12, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBA light news week means we have to address the Rob doing a private CGC signing? Even after all those terrible things the Rob said about CGC? I guess! We do some slight spoiler talk about the latest issues of Saga, Second Coming Trinity and Where Monsters Lie, what we’re looking forward to this week, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 653: Frankie O the Story of O appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 652: An Appropriate Amount of Mississippis
April 05, 2023 04:16 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBBig news week with shake ups at the highest level at Marvel, how to make death matter again in comics, a great idea for the Daily Planet and a near miss on the DC print team. Plus, trailers, trailers, trailers and Salty Keith has a podcast! Plus What We Read This Week in Clobberin’ Time […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 652: An Appropriate Amount of Mississippis appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 651: Sand Mandy
March 29, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe finally get a date on one of the many Disney Plus ‘coming soon’ Marvel series, as quickly as a book is solicited, it is taken away and more like DEFECTIVE Comics, amirite? Plus What We Read Last Week looking at recent issues of Superman and Nightwing, What We’re Looking Forward to this week, Todd […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 651: Sand Mandy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 650: Bring Us Some Reads
March 22, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBWho is gonna take the place of Comixology as a usable digital reader? And when will DC stop…AHEM…fowling up their collections. Not in my lifetime for either, I’d wager. Plus What We Read Last Week talking our concerns with the current Justice Society of America book, What We’re Looking Forward to this week, Todd and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 650: Bring Us Some Reads appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 649: Living Lazier
March 15, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBA big news week with tons of talent announcements for the Dawn of DC, a second Free Comic to promote all of this, a return to legacy numbers for the legacy company, an April Fool’s bit I can get behind and a lost Warners animated show finds a new home. Spoiler free What We Read […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 649: Living Lazier appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 648: Toddtopsy
March 08, 2023 05:08 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIs the Longbox Heroes Effect, or LHE, reaching across the comics industry? Who else is talking about crossover events in annuals, Doctor Destiny and classified character reveals in 2023? WE ARE! Plus, a spoiler free What We Read Last Week talking the finale of the Human Target, the return of I Hate This Place and […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 648: Toddtopsy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 647: A Hearty Stock
March 01, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBNo news this week, just lamenting about multiple browsers (not tabs) and Tumblr changes. We do cover, somewhat spoilery, the latest issues of World’s Finest #12, Superman #1 and Saga #62, plus how bad the DC website is now! What we’re looking forward to this week and Todd & Joe Have Issues continues with the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 647: A Hearty Stock appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 646: Omni Potent
February 22, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 86 MBBig news this week, as friend and former guest of the show, Kyle Starks, gets a plumb gig at DC writing a John Cena (kinda) comic! What we read last week where we find out what Reed did in Fantastic Four and we harken back to the far flung days of the New 52 with […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 646: Omni Potent appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 645: A Bad Case of the Kangs
February 15, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 92 MBSean Philips is carving out his own corner of the DCU, so much so, he’s licensing the in continuity inspiration for Batman! Spider-Man is teasing yet another anniversary with yet another status quo changing story. Plus, are we, YET AGAIN, inspiring DC’s latest premium collection? We get into pricing at your local con, we review […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 645: A Bad Case of the Kangs appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 644: Go Shoot On You
February 08, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 72 MBWho wants to be a stooge for Lunar? Not it! Also, does being a ‘show runner’ on a DC event getting you a bigger cut of the money? YEAH? Also, wither the new creative team and direction on Hulk. Plus, unlike the solicitation copy, a non-spoiler review of last week’s WHERE MONSTERS LIE #1, what […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 644: Go Shoot On You appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 643: We Put Our Feed in the Water
February 01, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBA big DC week in the news as the are bringing back special order slip cases, Tom Taylor gets the big team book and…oh yeah…maybe some stuff about the DC Cinematic Universe from Jimmy Pistol himself. We talk, spoiler free of course, about Human Target #11 and Saga #61 from last week. Plus, what we’re […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 643: We Put Our Feed in the Water appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 642: Feeding Pigeons
January 25, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWe influence the news (through our Patreon) as DC brings back how they used to collect their books, the GLAAD Comic Award nominations and how it could change future awards and a new cover gimmick…err…opportunity never seen before! We also talk about Nightwing #100 and christen Bruno Redondo the definitive hug artist. Plus, what we’re […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 642: Feeding Pigeons appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 641: Your Carriage is Carried Well
January 18, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBWe got news this week with the passing of another artist taken way too soon, what is going on with Heavy Metal magazine and Cullen Bunn’s new Substack looks to be more than just comics. We also don’t have much what we both read last week, but it’s the latest issue of the Human Target […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 641: Your Carriage is Carried Well appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 640: A Lot of Fun In One Package
January 11, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBWe start with the passing of a convention staple cult hero of the show and the return of the Rob Watch! Plus, what we read last week with spoiler free discussion of Batman #131 and more and what we’re looking forward to this week. We also have a stunning entry in Todd’s Art Attack, the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 640: A Lot of Fun In One Package appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 639: Boris Car Lot
January 04, 2023 05:06 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIt’s time for the annual year end awards! Definitely not because there was no news and we threw this together at the last minute! Enjoy as Todd and Joe go over their favorite movie, YV, comic, artist, writer and guest of the last 12 months. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 639: Boris Car Lot appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 638: the Talk to the Refrigerator Bowl
December 28, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBA light news week sees some nostalgia for a late 90’s DC book, that jumped to Dark Horse and may be jumping to Image? Plus, what was the most read single issue on DC Universe Infinity? You might need that for 2023! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 638: the Talk to the Refrigerator Bowl appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 637: Road Bagels
December 21, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBFollow ups from last week’s story about Action Lab and Aftershock Comics, two very different ways to handle allegations of not paying creators. Plus, all the latest with the DC Cinematic Universe, thick skin and very passionate fans. Plus, what we read last week, two very different ways to get people to read multi book […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 637: Road Bagels appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Special: Mark Pirro Interview
December 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBOver a year in the making, we finally get to sit down and talk with the auteur behind the films of this year’s Patreon movie show, Pirromounties, Mark Pirro himself! Mark was very gracious with his time, was super honest and forthcoming with his film making, be sure to check out his website for link […] The post Longbox Heroes Special: Mark Pirro Interview appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 636: Fighting Money
December 14, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBLots of people not getting paid in comics and where our loyalties lie in this regard (no surprise) and with the shakeups coming for the DC Cinematic Universe, can you smell if the Rock is cooking the books? What we read last week, featuring Reed and Sue done right, an emotional beginning and end for […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 636: Fighting Money appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 635: Spectrox In My Blood
December 07, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWe all miss Andor and lament, as 40 plus year Star Wars fans, that you’ve gotta break a few eggs to make a delicious omelette. In the news this week, a legendary indie creators returns with his first new work in nearly 20 years and will 2023 be the golden age of pro wrestling comics? […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 635: Spectrox In My Blood appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 634: A Rigid Form
November 30, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBAfter 20 plus years, how many ashes does Mark Grunwald’s family have left? Plus, the last chance to get the introductory price on DC Universe Infinite Ultra, now with Vertigo! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the finals for the Spidey side of the Silver Standard is set, we’ve […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 634: A Rigid Form appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 633: It Actually Is A Short Show
November 23, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBWhat happens when you mix the main show with After Dark? Well, when Joe loses his voice we find out because the show must go on! We look at DC’s projections for 2023 and speculate if things will hit these dats. We also marvel at the Free Comic Book Day offerings for 2023 and are […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 633: It Actually Is A Short Show appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 632: Real Past Histories
November 16, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBLight news but we speak of the passing of two huge influences in all things comics and pop culture from the last week. A huge what we read this week, what we’re looking forward to coming out this week, the elite eight of the Silver Standard soldiers on with an upset and maybe some bargaining, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 632: Real Past Histories appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 631: Through a Dirty Window
November 09, 2022 05:09 - 1 hour - 92 MBTONS of news this week with Boom and WhatNot making moves, for better or worse, a new title from one of our favorite creative teams, the passing of a modern day comics legend and Sandman is officially renewed for another season. What we read this week, clearing up some confusion over which Waynes are these, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 631: Through a Dirty Window appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 630: Scarf Budget
November 02, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB90’s nostalgia is running wild at DC, but they forgot one important thing, one thing that both Joe and Todd wish for consistency with placement of. The definitive end of the CW’s Stargirl gets us reminiscing for more of those DC Direct replica props and why buy the Doctor when you can get the BBC […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 630: Scarf Budget appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 629: Buttery Soft Black
October 26, 2022 04:25 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBIs DC gonna kill Batman for the 30th anniversary of when he had his back broken? Will the $2.99 line finally being broken break the levy even more, Disney Plus adds more content except in Ireland and the UK, big moves at the DC Film/TV/Animation division and the Rob Watch lays out the plans for […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 629: Buttery Soft Black appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 628: Give Us Todd’s A Chance
October 19, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBA light news week sees WhatNot Publishing pick up a popular, long running publication and our history with said publication and a follow up from last week’s The Rob Watch to see how his pricing has changed over the last six years. What we read this week, what we’re looking forward to coming out this […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 628: Give Us Todd’s A Chance appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 627: It Flips Hard
October 12, 2022 04:40 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBDC dominates the news with a rebrand for Jonathan Kent and making big, ultra moves with their digital books, taking clear shots at Marvel with little to no regard for the retailers, Peach Momoko almost causes a riot, the 2023-2025 Marvel Cinematic schedule falls like dominos and the Rob Watch returns where we bear out […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 627: It Flips Hard appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 626: Take Two Social Media and Call Me in the Morning
October 05, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBDark Horse continues their ‘In the News’ streak alive by acquiring the rights to maybe the greatest cult film in the last fifty years, lots of moving and shaking on the indies editorial staffs, how Comixology Originals can keep you ahead of the curve, on the heels of the announcement of another Spawn movie, how […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 626: Take Two Social Media and Call Me in the Morning appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 625: Kanari in the Coal Mine
September 28, 2022 04:15 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBYet again, Dark Horse is in the news and Diamond is the one telling us it’s not that big a deal! Plus, Marvel has an opportunity for all you Fortnite fans, and the return of the Rob Watch and is the Rob in the right? What we read this week, talking Vanish and Nightwing, what […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 625: Kanari in the Coal Mine appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 624: Extend the Mississippi
September 21, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBAnother big news week as we recall that time Stan Lee reimagined the DCU, more creators that left Dark Horse coming back, WhatNot getting into comics and us trying to figure out WhatNot, DC swinging and foul tipping for Hispanic Heritage Month and what would get us to buy a seven dollar anthology book. What […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 624: Extend the Mississippi appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 623: Plumb the Death
September 14, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBA big news week sees Usagi Yojimbo return home, at least two things inspired by our shows, good or bad is up to you. But we do reminisce about Graphitti Designs, Judas Traveller and creators Todd has heat with. What we read last with no spoilers for Batman and sadness that Suicide Squad has replaced […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 623: Plumb the Death appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 622: Rambeau Aficionado
September 07, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 57 MBIf DC’s Fandome is over, does that mean they’ll be back full force at conventions? They claim so, so we shall see. What we read last week, with a very interesting Alex Ross Fantastic Four book, less about the what and more about the how and and are there more Thunderbolts #1 than Monica Rambeau […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 622: Rambeau Aficionado appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 621: The Distress of Duress
August 31, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBDid Bad Idea have a good idea? Half the show seems to think so! We pinpoint where the Batgirl leak happened, we just now have to wait, plus more DC movies dates change and a follow up on the lateness of Donny Cates books. What we read last week as Tom King absolutely nails a […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 621: The Distress of Duress appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes episode 620: Like a Pig in Something
August 24, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBNews of a Diamond lawsuit against a company that has tons of product and not enough stores to put it in. Plus the latest comings and goings (mostly goings) on the Warner/Discovery/HBO Max/DC front. What we read last week, in how delays in big crossovers can kill momentum and more hard sells for Do A […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 620: Like a Pig in Something appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 619: Talking to a Serving Dish
August 17, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBA few follow ups from the last few weeks regarding Acetate-Gate and what’s going to happen with the Flash movie. Plus, one of our favorite writers has a new creator owned book on the horizon. Plus, what we read last week with one high concept book and one very straight forward one, what we’re looking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 619: Talking to a Serving Dish appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 618: Four Staples
August 10, 2022 04:20 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBCould a long time comics company be done? Again? And if so, who will pick up their IP? And is Gold Key part of the Silver Age? Follow ups regarding mask policies at Emerald City Comic Con, the cast of Batgirl getting paid and David Zaslav’s 10 year plan. Will it work this time? And […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 618: Four Staples appeared first on Longbox Heroes.