Longbox Heroes
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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.
Longbox Heroes Episode 617: Shake the Adam Off
August 03, 2022 04:06 - 1 hour - 113 MBSome Substack changes to start things off, one that’s just for Joe starts the news, then it’s all DC from there. Our shared love for the Death of Superman, in spite of what it inspired, their LONG history of messing up collections and the fate of the new Batgirl movie. Oh yeah, and the return […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 617: Shake the Adam Off appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 616: When Quirks Collide
July 27, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 83 MBLots of news before, during and after San Diego this past weekend, from the passing of another comics legend, the original price guide finally making the leap online, maybe the biggest re-hash of 90’s nostalgia and more. And then there’s all that Marvel Studios Phase Five info. What we read last week (no spoilers!) and […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 616: When Quirks Collide appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 615: Better Living Through Chemistry
July 20, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBDiscussion of what’s going on at ONI Press/Lion Forge and the perils of the indie creator world. And did Zack Snyder work the system to get his vision of Justice League made? But at what cost? Plus, what we read last week including a passing mention of if/when Punisher and Daredevil will meet up again, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 615: Better Living Through Chemistry appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 614: As Honest As Possible
July 13, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 105 MBNews talk with the passing of a Wizard founder and beloved DC editor, Ed Brubaker’s next project is an old project and Mark Waid’s take on evil Superman is coming back to print. Plus, what we read last week with speculation of dead character returns, and what we’re looking forward to this week. the Silver […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 614: As Honest As Possible appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 613: Put the Whammy On You, Put the Whammy On Me
July 06, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBCon news in the news about mask mandates and retailers no longer getting free tickets to a returning big show. Also, disputes of street dates and when radio bits invade the MCU. Plus, what we read last week and what we’re looking forward to this week. Back to some heads up Bat vs. Spider villain […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 613: Put the Whammy On You, Put the Whammy On Me appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 612: The Comics Talk
June 29, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBDC is not only back to making mistakes with collected editions, but also preventing YOU, the comic con attending public, the opportunity to tell them face to face about this. Also, Marvel is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Miracleman and the 30th anniversary of the last time it was solicited. Plus, what we read last […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 612: The Comics Talk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 611: My Millennium Falcon Has Ugnaughts
June 22, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBBig news week with the passing of a very influential creator, moving and shaking of licensed properties, how are we going to cover the Netflix Sandman series and Marvel is bungling the Fortnite comic HOW? Plus, what we read last week and what we’re looking forward to this week. Back to some heads up Bat […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 611: My Millennium Falcon Has Ugnaughts appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 610: Valley of Mediocrity
June 15, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 101 MBWhy leaving your mark on a character or team seems to be more of a thing at Marvel and less so at DC, Todd attempting to trigger exactly one listener, Previewing the Past has willed a 30 year late book into publication and more! What we read last week and the differences between a Marvel […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 610: Valley of Mediocrity appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 609: Sliding Out of Substack
June 08, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThere are recent departures from a few publishers that gets Joe and Todd off topic about the late 90’s and early 00’s time of bombastic editors. We talk about what we read last week, which leads to Joe and Todd talking about what is safe and not safe for spoiler talk and how far into […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 609: Sliding Out of Substack appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 608: Sleight of Hand
June 01, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBA twenty year plus staple at Marvel leaves and we speculate where and with whom they’ll work with. What we read last week, with speculation on what’s REALLY going on in Punisher, what we’re looking forward to next week, round two of the Silver Standard rolls on with a Bat villain who had something iconic […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 608: Sleight of Hand appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 606: Translucent Bits
May 25, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBMarvel is doing WHAT with the visage of Stan Lee? DC did WHAT to the Wonder Twins movie? The Nightwing creative team is nominated for HOW MANY Eisners? This and more in the news! Plus, conventions! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the second round of the Silver Standard […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 606: Translucent Bits appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 606: Publish or Perish
May 18, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBLots of news this week (no movies or TV!) like Conan leaving Marvel again, more Human Target, Neil Gaiman does Spider-Man and George Perez is remembered the way he wanted. What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and one last impassioned pitch for Kyle Starks new title in shops this […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 606: Publish or Perish appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 605: A Penny in a Diamond Mine
May 11, 2022 04:15 - 1 hour - 106 MBA passing we knew was coming still tough none the less, we cover the legacy George Perez leaves behind, Kyle Starks has a hit on his hands and we had nothing to do with it, the controversy behind the next Doctor and CGC unveils their latest opportunity. What we read last week, what we’re looking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 605: A Penny in a Diamond Mine appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 604: Wig O’Clock No More
May 04, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBAnother another comic related film delay, the end of an underappreciated classic TV show and the passing of a bonafide comic book legend. What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to coming out next week, the next match up in the Silver Standard pitting a great look with poor execution against yet another […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 604: Wig O’Clock No More appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 603: Double It and Add Thirty
April 27, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 57 MBAnother comic related film delay and how can a movie get delayed that I didn’t even know existed and hasn’t even started filming yet? Plus, how the big two are honoring George Perez. Plus what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to coming out next week, the next match up in the Silver […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 603: Double It and Add Thirty appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 602: Moon Knight Boat
April 20, 2022 03:59 - 2 hours - 149 MBWe got your reminder about the Fortnite/Marvel comic coming this summer with exclusive in game items! We knew certain conventions were gonna start signing creators to exclusive contracts and it’s happening! And are we the reason why Diamond has increased the price of Previews? MAYBE? But, we do have a super sized interview with Kyle […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 602: Moon Knight Boat appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 601: Gustin Grant
April 13, 2022 03:58 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBLots of news, cancellations from DC, and with good cause, announcements of new titles at an actual comic convention, and as someone who wields a wordy hashtag, do social media campaigns work? And the return of the Rob Watch! And the exploration of the extended Pauly Shore Cinematic Universe? Maybe, but we will cover what […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 601: Gustin Grant appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 600: Confection Grading Company
April 06, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBA loaded show with the future of variant covers, the future of conventions and the future of donuts? Plus, a bonus news story in the middle of the show because we did bad notes this week! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the next Silver Standard match up pitting […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 600: Confection Grading Company appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 599: Ounce For the Bounce
March 30, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBLots of news this week from Alan Moore giving back, DC’s new Flashpoint moving back, some Marvel covers feeling flimsy, the second to last appearance of the Doctor and DC’s 2022 Round Robin that we somehow missed last year! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and so much more! […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 599: Ounce For the Bounce appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 598: The Hawkman Principle
March 23, 2022 03:59 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBWe’re back! Next time, you’ll get something, an audio explanation at the very least. This week, we talk about not one but TWO Mark Waid creator owned books being options for Netflix, but you really can’t do just one, ya dig? Plus, what constitutes a first appearance, other than the price tag? We’re gonna make […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 598: The Hawkman Principle appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 597: Turkster Gold
March 09, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBJason Aaron shows us all how to handle controversy and Kevin Smith comes back to comics. What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to next week. The latest result in the Silver Standing and the next match up pits a man who rides a Ferris Wheel and the inspiration two much better Monarchs! […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 597: Turkster Gold appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 596: Rinse and Repeat
March 02, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBBig news week is back with Fortnite crossing over with Marvel before DC does, Ant-Man gets a 60th anniversary celebration, the latest creative team to take over the Bat Flagship title, how those extra violent Marvel Netflix shows are gonna be found on Disney Plus and another updated on the Amazon/Comixology debacle. What we read […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 596: Rinse and Repeat appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 595: the Laryngitis Special
February 23, 2022 04:50 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBIt took a severe illness of a comics legend for the publishing arms of Marvel and DC to do something good together, but is it enough? Peacemaker gets picked up for a second season and one of the longest standing features of our show is going on hiatus. What we read last week, what we’re […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 595: the Laryngitis Special appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 594: Magazines on Layaway
February 16, 2022 04:49 - 1 hour - 73 MBIf an editor changes art without the artist’s permission, are they within their rights or is there more to it? Another new DC event named Something Crisis and another Thunderbolts relaunch with another last page shocker. Which is more egregious? The answer may shock you! Also, updated on that Marvel Predator comic and BIG changes […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 594: Magazines on Layaway appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 593: Beskar Onesie
February 09, 2022 04:58 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBHow are you (a comic retailer) going to get a fancy The Batman standee for your trade paperbacks? And will the future DC ones be easier to get? Some cosmetic and URL changes are coming to Comixology and updates on past stories about Action Lab Comics and the Marvel Predator book. What we read last […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 593: Beskar Onesie appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 592: A Little Bit of the Butterflies
February 02, 2022 05:05 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBAs folks were lured away from Substack last week, everyone else double downed this week with some of the biggest names in comics joining the Force. The passing of an unsung comic book writer and editor and Bad Idea and CGC come to a disagreement. What we read last week and what we’re looking forward […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 592: A Little Bit of the Butterflies appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 591: Look Away of Approval
January 26, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBLight news week in the lure away from Substack and a Batman tie in taste test in our future? What we read last week and the most obvious what we’re looking forward to this week. Todd & Joe Have Issues begins with the Silver Standard of Rogue’s Galleries with last week’s results and this week […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 591: Look Away of Approval appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 590: Web Zells
January 19, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBAnother huge week with the final fate of Y: the Last Man, a renewed hope in the Predator franchise, a new number one for Spider-Man, the trailer for the first unconnected Marvel/Disney + show and the return of the Rob Watch! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week. Todd & […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 590: Web Zells appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 589: Adjacent Todd
January 12, 2022 04:42 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBA huge news week covering leaked digital books, Image exclusives and where their other creator owned stuff will go, a week of all Batman but not ALL Batman and did we inspire interest in a Jonah Hex HBO Max series (no, but it’s fun to pretend). What we read last week, what we’re looking forward […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 589: Adjacent Todd appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 588: And Moore
January 05, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBMarvel bought the rights one of the most influential comics of the 80’s and are finally doing something with it! Plus, CGC does good for George Lopez Perez, but how good are they actually doing? What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week. Todd & Joe Have Issues begins with the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 588: And Moore appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 587: Pretzel Bun Solidarity
December 29, 2021 05:18 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBTwo Donny Cates books are crossing over in the middle of their own respective runs. Was this the plan all along? And where does Venom fit in? And a bad idea from Bad Idea involved CGC and even we can’t figure out a way this opportunity works. What we read last week, what we’re looking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 587: Pretzel Bun Solidarity appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 586: Trucker’s Choice
December 22, 2021 05:36 - 1 hour - 108 MBHuge news week with everything from Free Comic Book Day 2022, has Diamond finally fixed their site, the best Rogues Gallery in comics getting their due and changes in digital and trade releases for Marvel for the worse! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week. Todd & Joe Have Issues […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 586: Trucker’s Choice appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 585: Sad Eyed Sentinel
December 15, 2021 04:57 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBHope that not all our favorite creators are headed to Substack, in real person movie promotions ahead of Spider-Man: Far From Home and 2022 is gonna see a lot of tenuous anniversaries. What we read last week with the possible spiritual successor to one of the best marvel books in years and a great jumping […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 585: Sad Eyed Sentinel appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 584: Split Up the Pie
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBWe have no choice but to address the rumor and innuendo regarding the Hasbro properties and where they will end up in 2022, plus a tribute to a true legend in George Perez. What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd & Joe Have Issues the big, shocking reveal of […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 584: Split Up the Pie appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 583: Read My Completion
December 01, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 107 MBFinally, the city of Dover NH gets the recognition it deserves, the boom of independent comics. Plus, another publisher leaves Diamond for Lunar and a mix up in the cut of Birds of Prey on HBO Max. What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd & Joe Have Issues gives […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 583: Read My Completion appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 582: Let’s Light This Candle
November 24, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBLight news week with the newest destination of the all ages Star Wars comics. Tons of what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd & Joe Have Issues wraps up the Hobgoblin and Cell-12 story arc in the Spider-Clone Saga and how Jonah Hex’s youth has shaped him today. […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 582: Let’s Light This Candle appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 581: A World of Elses
November 17, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBMore delays from Diamond, but their website is in a state of disarray, What If returns in print form next year and we decide DC did this format wrong and friend of the show, Tom Derenick, gets some non KFC DC work! What we read last week (skip from 24:55 to 34:42 to avoid Six […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 581: A World of Elses appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 580: Crazy Teddy’s House of Supplies
November 10, 2021 05:42 - 1 hour - 102 MBIs Todd upset that DC is choosing the wrong stuff to commemorate the 30th anniversary of or is just not remember key plot points? And who would try and hold hostage the Diamond website and how much are bags and boards really selling for? What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 580: Crazy Teddy’s House of Supplies appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 579: the Wig of Hamburgers
November 03, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 101 MBLots of follow ups from weeks past, a push for Local Comic Shop Day, which may be different than Small Business Saturday and can a union work amongst comic professionals? What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd & Joe Have Issues sees some tall tales and some detective work […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 579: the Wig of Hamburgers appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 578: More Low Key Than Loki
October 27, 2021 04:19 - 1 hour - 108 MBLess what’s inside the books in the news this week, but more how many will be printed and how you will store them being the issues (pun intended) of the day. Todd’s adventures at Baltimore Comic Con dove tail nicely to a great experience with Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton artist, Chris Schweizer. What we […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 578: More Low Key Than Loki appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 577: You Can’t Make Butter With a Twig
October 20, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBBig news week with follow ups from last week, all of the Disney Marvel films in 2022 getting delayed, Penguin finally (maybe) figuring out how to ship comics, but there’s still more problems to resolve. And what’s worse than comics grading? Whatever it is Diamond just purchased! What we read last week, what we’re looking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 577: You Can’t Make Butter With a Twig appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 576: Take the Cash, Lose the Wallet
October 13, 2021 04:21 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBNews is back with maybe some of the biggest news stories of the year! What’s going on with Jonathan Kent? It’s been how long since the last issue of Saga? Doctor WHO? What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd and Joe Have Issues as after a six month absence, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 576: Take the Cash, Lose the Wallet appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 575: Almost A Swearing Show
October 06, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 70 MBA bit of different structure of the show since there was no news this week. Not even something we could stretch into news! What we read last week, including who does Deathstroke work better with or against and what REALL was Nick Spencer trying to do in his Amazing Spider-Man run, what we’re looking forward […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 575: Almost A Swearing Show appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 574: Check Liver Light
September 29, 2021 03:57 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBMarvel soft cancelling books, maybe with lots of threads dangling, maybe to be relaunched and never seen again, plus Todd’s conspiracy about the estates of some deceased creators looking for a bigger piece of the pie. What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd and Joe Have Issues as each […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 574: Check Liver Light appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 573: Prime Ordeals
September 22, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 105 MBMarvel does their small part to save Fake Free Comic Book Day, but what about all those All Ages books they’ve been farming out to IDW? They just joined up with Penguin Publishing? Is there more afoot or just a coincidence? Plus, the first Substack spinoff may get Todd to drop a book! What we […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 573: Prime Ordeals appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 572: Boxes of Sherloque
September 15, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBA huge news week sees another hiatus for Fake Free Comic Book Day, a return of Jason Aaron to Conan, Mark Waid returning the DC for the first time in twelve plus years and after 27 years, a famous independent publisher closes up shop. What we read last week, as we deftly try to avoid […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 572: Boxes of Sherloque appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 571: Porch Ugal Talk
September 08, 2021 03:58 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBSome depressing news in regards to smaller publishers and creators rights, but that leads to some reminiscing about CrossGen! Also, the parting of ways on the creative team of one of our most beloved books, but with good cause! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and Todd and Joe […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 571: Porch Ugal Talk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 570: Here Comes Fame!
September 01, 2021 03:55 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBNews this week! The new writer on the main Batman title and speculation on why DC doesn’t take a risk with that one. Also, Marvel announces their comic plans for the next six months in the same manner they do their films! Did it work? What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 570: Here Comes Fame! appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 569: Carlton Frommage
August 25, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBWhen there is no room in Hell, the Rob awakens! We try and figure out why the Rob hates people who like Blade so much. What we read last week, plus a non-spoiler filled Preview Review of the super hot book out today, what we’re looking forward to this week and Todd and Joe Have […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 569: Carlton Frommage appeared first on Longbox Heroes.