Longbox Heroes
547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsToo Many Comics
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Longbox Heroes Episode 520: Wraith and See
September 16, 2020 03:57 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBDC tries to explain their way out of this one with little success, every Spider book ever is getting delayed and one for no good reason and lights out, Bad Ideas has a good idea with some guerrilla marketing. Plus what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to next week, Todd’s Art Attack, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 520: Wraith and See appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 519: Randy Travis Tritt
September 09, 2020 03:36 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBA light news weeks brings talk of the relationship between retailer and creator and where the truth falls apart. Plus what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to next week, Todd’s Art Attack, an EXTENDED discussion of the first three episodes of The Boys Season Two and so much more! If you want […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 519: Randy Travis Tritt appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 518: I Hope This Podcast Finds You Well
September 02, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBLast week, we asked if DC is doing OK? By a certain, very important crowd, they most certainly are not. Todd talks Alice Cooper and Neil Gaiman and Joe is happy he’ll have more Spider-Man comics to buy in 2021. All this, plus what we read last week, tons of wild conspiracy theories, what we’re […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 518: I Hope This Podcast Finds You Well appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 517: What the Road Looks Like
August 26, 2020 03:49 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBDC is OK, right? The Fandome thing was a success, lots of cool stuff was shown. But one man doesn’t think so, which leads to the most the Rob Watch segment to date (no time for the intro, sadly!) Boom Studios continues to make big strides, Thor crosses over with one of the biggest video game […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 517: What the Road Looks Like appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 516: Running in the Sun
August 19, 2020 03:46 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBDC is making moves, much sooner than one would expect. Will one, that was already being made by Todd years ago get them in trouble? Let’s hope not! Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, hunting where some variant covers might originate, a spirited and related Todd’s Art Attack […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 516: Running in the Sun appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 515: Earned Your Respect With Money
August 12, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBSome follow up on the story we (didn’t really) break a few weeks ago about the next Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips project, when is Black Widow coming out and everything going on at DC. We try and look at the positives of tons and tons of people losing their jobs, but it’s tough. Plus […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 515: Earned Your Respect With Money appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 514: Punctuate with Swear
August 05, 2020 03:56 - 1 hour - 61 MBA light week of news, most the big two not honoring their own street dates and spoiling their creatoris surprises. Plus what we read this past week with lots of love for Daniel Sampere and Ed Brubaker, what we’re looking forward to this week and talk of the latest episode of Stargirl, including speculation who […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 514: Punctuate with Swear appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 513: No More Convention Talk
July 29, 2020 03:53 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBA few interesting debuts and teases for possible upcoming storylines and do you need to read both books that are crossing over to understand the upcoming crossover? Also, hear in real time how this week’s episode got it’s title. Plus what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to this week and talk […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 513: No More Convention Talk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 512: A Lotta Handsome
July 22, 2020 03:53 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBSome follow ups on some news stories from week’s gone by, one of the most revered things from DC past is coming back in omnibus form, and what some companies are willing to do with their licensed characters. Plus what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to this week and talk of the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 512: A Lotta Handsome appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 511: the Rob’s Essence
July 15, 2020 03:52 - 1 hour - 71 MBA busy news week as Marvel announces their next event when their latest one has barely started. Anthologies and dirty pool at DC and San Diego Comic Con at Home is next week and boy is there a lot to watch and buy there! Plus, in the Rob Watch, the 90’s will never die as […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 511: the Rob’s Essence appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 510: The Spite Is On Me
July 08, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBYou know those Marvel print books that went digital only? Hope you didn’t buy that story! Also, Marvel takes another piece of the licensing pie from Dark Horse. And more analytics and jokes about latest opportunities from CGC! Plus what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to this week and talk of […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 510: The Spite Is On Me appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 509: Jimmy Pistol
July 01, 2020 03:57 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWe rank the best DC logos of all time and wonder why there were so many. Speaking of DC, they return to several tried and true formulas in one crazy, digital package and who or what is the the next big BOOM Studios announcement? Plus what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 509: Jimmy Pistol appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 508: Alot Faithful
June 24, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBEvery one is trying to get people back to the comic shops! Image, DC, Diamond, all of them! To varying degrees of interest to the show, but make of great interest to you! Plus what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to this week and talk of the latest episode of Stargirl. […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 508: Alot Faithful appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 507: Behind the Glass
June 17, 2020 03:51 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThings are returning to normal as DC is cancelling more books, Marvel is gently ribbing DC about when you can get your books and where does Tom King’s Batman fit in with the rest of the Bat-Stuff? Plus what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to this week and talk of the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 507: Behind the Glass appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 506: Lined Up For Blocks
June 10, 2020 03:50 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe biggest move in comics distribution in the last 25 years happened while I was cooking myself at the pool, like may others probably were. What does DC leaving Diamond mean? Will it last? Who’s next? Also, Marvel takes away pins (yay!) and gives us Free Comic Book Day in July (double yay!). And, a […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 506: Lined Up For Blocks appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 505: Trimmed Close to the Bone
June 03, 2020 03:56 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWhat’s worse than a book being cancelled? It going digital only? It going to an original graphic novel to be released question mark? It disappearing completely? Or, being scalped on eBay since Wal-Mart doesn’t follow rules. Also, a less in depravity as Joe assists Todd in organizing his pull list going forward. Plus what we read […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 505: Trimmed Close to the Bone appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 504: T Minus Zero
May 27, 2020 03:54 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBIf you didn’t get enough Snyder’s Justice League talk on After Dark this week, we got some more for ya! Plus, books are finally shipping, but has anyone learned any lessons in their time off? Probably not. Also, the real victims of no comics for the last two months, the variant cover people. Plus what […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 504: T Minus Zero appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 503: T Minus One Week
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWe are getting closer to new books finally being here and there are good things and bad things everyone is doing, from Marvel to DC to Diamond themselves. Also, Todd and Joe finish their reading of Ed Brubaker’s Catwoman and things go from deep and depressing to light and airy real quick! Plus, talk of […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 503: T Minus One Week appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 502: T Minus Two Weeks
May 13, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBMarvel is strangely quiet, but all the other major publishers are letting it be known, new books are coming from now (next week) to August! Also, should Wicca Phase (springs eternal) be cast in the latest Netflix/comics adaptation? Also also, Todd and Joe continue their reading of Ed Brubaker’s Catwoman run talking all the new […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 502: T Minus Two Weeks appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 501: T Minus Three Weeks
May 06, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe end is nearly here. Or the beginning of the end of the end. What am I getting at? New comics are going to be shipping soon! Who is already shipping? When will they be shipping? How will they be helping the retailers? And what of Free Comic Book Day? Also, Todd and Joe start […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 501: T Minus Three Weeks appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 500: the Power of the Anchor Blazer
April 29, 2020 04:12 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIs the end near? Sure, SOME DC books are shipping this week, but do we have a date when ALL publishers will be shipping new books? And what books? And will your local store even be open by then? We cover it all, plus the final chapter of this iteration of The Great Trade Off talking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 500: the Power of the Anchor Blazer appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 499: Stimu-Guy
April 22, 2020 04:13 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBOh boy… More delays, lots of comic industry folks doing good, the return of both Grading on You and the Rob Watch but the big news this week is comics are shipping next week! But how? And where? By who? And what? We cover it all this week, plus, what we read last week, what we’ll […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 499: Stimu-Guy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 498: Every Fish For Themself
April 15, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIf we can be your one stop shop for when the comics industry will return, then mission accomplished. Rumors of when books are back, what books are coming back, how and where you can get them, comics legends doing their part to help out and more! Plus, what we read last week, what we’ll be reading […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 498: Every Fish For Themself appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 497: Why Are These Episodes So Long
April 08, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThere is more news about comics even there there are new books coming out. Official stoppages and hiatuses of books, the first big name retailer suspends it’s services, what some publishers are doing to help your local retailers and Diamond figures a way to get old stock to retailers homes. Plus, what we read last week, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 497: Why Are These Episodes So Long appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 496: Del Rusk
April 01, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIf there are no more comic books (in April), why is this episode so long? We talk about the major publishers decisions of what to publish and how during these trying times. Also, new contenders in the distribution markets could be poking around. Also, how much would you pay for every DC comic ever? Probably […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 496: Del Rusk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 495: Lots of News, Even More Uncertainty
March 25, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 51 MBWe are looking up (compared to last week) as the comics industry looks to shut down. For how long? Who really knows. We’ll still be here. Also, what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to this week and talk of the most recent episodes of the Flash and Legends of Tomorrow and what […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 495: Lots of News, Even More Uncertainty appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 494: Perfect Villain Attendance
March 18, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBFrom the time we record this to the time you listen, things may have changed drastically. TV shows being postponed. Movies being postponed. Comic delayed or harder to get. But Joe and Todd and our shows will be here. Nothing short of a heart attack can stop us, and that only slowed us down. Lots […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 494: Perfect Villain Attendance appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 493: Matches and Patches
March 11, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWe talk about cancellations of books quite a bit, but for the first time in the history of doing this show, we have the cancellation of a major convention. What could that mean for future conventions and what about retailers and companies that we planning this weekend as a big money maker? We cover it […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 493: Matches and Patches appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 492: Pennsylvania Joe and His Late Crusade
March 04, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBIt seems as though the time of DC monopolizing the news segment is far from over. This week, we talk more late books, books that were shortened have been returned to their original size and who and how dirty rumors get started. Please a special on the floor of C2E2 report from Jeremy Dennis of […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 492: Pennsylvania Joe and His Late Crusade appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 491: Knife in Thigh
February 26, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBFirst time creator owned books showing up at publishers you may not have expected. A name change back to a name we never knew changed. Also, we dissect arguably the biggest comic news story of 2020, with a sprinkling of Grading on You and the Rob Watch as well. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 491: Knife in Thigh appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 490: What Dreams May Come
February 19, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThings are coming to shape on the fifth generation of DC’s timeline, but is all just cashing it’s tail back to 1986? Also, updates on key late books and how YOU gentle listener, can stay ahead of the dirt sheets, and it’s easier than you think! Also, in a crossover of Amalgam like proportions, the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 490: What Dreams May Come appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 489: Too Stupid To Get Confused
February 12, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBEverything DC is up to from more delays, to more shortening of mini series, changing titles, everything gets covered this week. Also, so, you want to get your comics graded, how do you get them to CGC? Well, they can help, at a cost! Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 489: Too Stupid To Get Confused appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 488: Muff the Punt
February 05, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBRedemption for DC as some previously cancelled books get re solicited, in the face of the a cult book being delayed and possibly buries. But Marvel is up to some shady business when it comes to delays, but at least you can get themed stickers on your CGC’d books! Plus, what we read last week, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 488: Muff the Punt appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 487: All These Yoms
January 29, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIt may feel like a repeat, but more DC books are late. However, in the interest of fairness, we also look to see what books are constantly late from Marvel, and why we don’t talk about it will surprise you! Also, what is Jason Aaron is up to in 2020? We reveal all! Plus, what we […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 487: All These Yoms appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 486: Hepatitis Bee
January 22, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 50 MBDid you know a bunch of comics are late? Should we get a reason why they’re late? And why do we let the indies slide but hold the Big Two to a higher standard? Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, discussion of the return episodes of Arrow and […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 486: Hepatitis Bee appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 485: Take My Foot Now
January 15, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBYou know all the DC things we’re lamented over the last two years on the show? Doomsday Clock? Lateness of books? Lateness of Doomsday Clock? 5G? Collections being cancelled? Well, DC Publisher Dan Didio took to Facebook to address all of these things and more. That’s our news segment this week. Plus, what we read last […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 485: Take My Foot Now appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 484: When You Eat a Chicken, You Don’t Eat the Bones
January 08, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThe usual news sees more speculation about what and when DC’s 5G will happen, more absolutes being cancelled, but don’t worry, there is some good in Matthew Rosenberg going good to promote his Hawkeye book. Plus, what we read last week with the return of the Preview Review book, what we’re looking forward to this […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 484: When You Eat a Chicken, You Don’t Eat the Bones appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 483:You Made Your TARDIS, Now You Have to Ride In It
January 01, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBNot much news, but lots of speculation as to the what and the when of DC’s 5G deal is. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the last ten issues on Shelf Dust’s best first issues list, and discussion of the season finale of the Mandalorian and so much […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 483:You Made Your TARDIS, Now You Have to Ride In It appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Previewing the Past Zero – December 1989
December 29, 2019 04:14 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn the debut episode of Previewing the Past, Todd and Joe tell the tale of how this show came to be, how much money was spent to make it happen as well those missing pieces. Then, the main event, the comic book world is on a high of sorts following Batman 1989 and how does […] The post Previewing the Past Zero – December 1989 appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 482: Chewing Your Nog
December 24, 2019 05:19 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBA light news week again, this time, Marvel makes a bunch of printing mistakes, some get fixed, some do not/ Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the next ten issues on Shelf Dust’s best first issues list, and discussion of last week’s episode of the Mandalorian, a full […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 482: Chewing Your Nog appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 481: Blame it on the Light
December 18, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBLots of news this week filled with follow ups from last year, Salty Keith getting what he deserves, Marvel’s next big event and more DC cancellations. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the next ten issues on Shelf Dust’s best first issues list, the mail bag and discussion […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 481: Blame it on the Light appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 480: Helmet Shaming
December 11, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBA light news week inspired by Nextflix’s The Toys That Made Us as well as a mailbag inspired discussion of great first issues. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and discussion of last week’s episode of the Flash, the Mandalorian and the first two parts of the CW Crisis […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 480: Helmet Shaming appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 479: Deep Gum Pockets
December 04, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBNot a lot of news, but a couple follow ups on last week’s piracy discussion. Poking fun at upcoming conventions and the return of the mailbag as we talk how to fill out your collection. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and discussion of the latest episodes of the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 479: Deep Gum Pockets appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 478: Warm Up the Blower
November 27, 2019 05:02 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBLots of DC news as exclusive shows from their digital platform may not be so exclusive no more. Also, more cancellation and solicitations that will surely be cancelled. And, hot takes on piracy! Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and discussion of the latest episodes of the Flash […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 478: Warm Up the Blower appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 477: Shamnanigans
November 20, 2019 05:18 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBNews is back with a remembrance of the DC”s Age of New Heroes, more late books, the debut of new possible recurring segment and the most beloved segment on the show, The Rob Watch. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and discussion of the first two episodes of the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 477: Shamnanigans appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 476: Go Faster Stripes
November 13, 2019 04:58 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBAnother week, and another set of delays and cancellations. Not all from DC and not this show, but we’re cutting it close! Also, the return of the Rob Watch!. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack, TV Talk with the Flash, which is off for two […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 476: Go Faster Stripes appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 475:Frankenstein Shuffle
November 06, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBA light news weeks, mostly dealing with DC short changing books and imprints, leads to discussions about when will Vertigo return and when did Previews begin? Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack, TV Talk with the Flash, which is off for two weeks, a quick […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 475:Frankenstein Shuffle appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 474: Batman Lagoon
October 30, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBA ton of news this week, will we see the end of Doomsday Clock before the beginning of the end of Tom King’s Batman/Catwoman story? Where will Cloak & Dagger go now? Also, so adventures in Bat-toxicity and getting what you’re owed from artists. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 474: Batman Lagoon appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 473: Cecile of Approval
October 23, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBA light news week with speculation of what will happen to Brian Azzarello’s Suicide Squad story and Superman’s secret identity. Also, tons of stories from the floor of Baltimore Comic Con plus a special interview Todd conducted with Johnathon Schaech, Jonah Hex from Legends of Tomorrow! Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 473: Cecile of Approval appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 472: Jean-Luc Petard
October 16, 2019 03:57 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBMore cancelled DC books and variant promotion rings that leads Joe and Todd down a rabbit hole of the greatest mystery of Jonathan Hickman’s Secret War, plus the return of the Rob Watch. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack, the return of TV Talk covering the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 472: Jean-Luc Petard appeared first on Longbox Heroes.