Longbox Heroes
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Longbox Heroes Episode 471: The Rib Robs
October 09, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBA jam packed show this week with tons of news out of New York Comic Con, books getting extensions at DC, more Harley Quinn than you can shake a beaver at, creative changes at Marvel that look real good, the return of the Rob Watch and the future of DC Comics. Plus, Todd’s stories from […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 471: The Rib Robs appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 470: Allergic to Her Cowl
October 02, 2019 04:01 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBA light news week as we assume everyone is saving everything for NYCC, but we postulate why a book is being delayed, the ins and out of intellectual property and the return of a top two duo from at least a top ten publisher. Also, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 470: Allergic to Her Cowl appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 469: Do You Take Wristbands?
September 25, 2019 03:57 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBMore DC cancellations and schedule changes, the new writer on Batman in 2020 isn’t who we all thought but will it be eventually? Also, the return of our favorite due from a top ten comic publisher, the debut of Todd’s Timeout, what we read last week, the penultimate (?) edition of the Mutant Minute, what […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 469: Do You Take Wristbands? appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 468: Sig Series Slab
September 18, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 53 MBWe’re back and of course we’re talking about the solicited finale of Doomsday Clock. And Hey, we have maybe the biggest the Rob Watch to date, a new change Joe just noticed happening at conventions and some trepidation with our love affair with an up and coming creator. Also, what we read last week, what we’re […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 468: Sig Series Slab appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 467: Weezing the Juice
September 11, 2019 03:56 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBFollow ups from last week as December’s solicitations are already rolling out, information about the new way Marvel seems to rolling out big events and a heaping dose of the Rob Watch and is the Rob right? Also, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the Mutant Minute, Todd’s Art […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 467: Weezing the Juice appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 466: A Completely Superfluous Bottle of Cough Syrup
September 04, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 49 MBIf you though last week was light on news, you ain’t heard nothing yet! Talk of who will be the new Batman when Bendis takes over has speculators and dumb people running wild. Also, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the return of the Mutant Minute, Todd’s Art Attack, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 466: A Completely Superfluous Bottle of Cough Syrup appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 465: Buy High and Sell Low
August 28, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBA light news week means the Disney D23 Expo did a lot of work for us. What version of Jennifer Walter will we see? When will any of these shows see the light of day? Plus, Todd and Josh’s adventures at Keystone Comic Con. Also, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 465: Buy High and Sell Low appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 464: Crinkles are Part of the Fun
August 21, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBHot off the presses news a Sony cuts of their nose to spite their face. Spider-Man is their nose and money is their face in this analogy. Also, more info about DC wanting recent Superman and Supergirl books destroyed, and update on some of the bets Todd and Joe have percolating, specifically the one involving Doomsday […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 464: Crinkles are Part of the Fun appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 463: Grenade of Hate
August 14, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBBooks are being pulped and we test the retailers code and give both CGC and the Rob some great, money making ideas. And the Rob Watch is back in full force as we decide to mend the fences between the Rob and the current owners of his intellectual property. Also, what we read last week, what […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 463: Grenade of Hate appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 462: the NPRer
August 07, 2019 03:58 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBAnd we’re back with a regularly scheduled episode with an update on the second longest running story on the show, the latest CGC ‘opportunity’ and a jam packed international edition of The Rob Watch. Also, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the most recent episodes of SyFy’s Krypton, the series […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 462: the NPRer appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 461: Cake Speculation
July 31, 2019 03:59 - 47 minutes - 27.2 MBA bit of a diversion this week as Todd sits down with Matt from our local comic shop for a little one on one. The discuss the recent speculator boom we’ve been seeing with books like Marvel Comics Presents #6, Immortal Hulk and others! Matt has some really interesting front line stories regarding this. If you want […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 461: Cake Speculation appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 460: Just Film A Donut
July 24, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 49 MBWe’re a big show and we’ll admit when we’re wrong. We thought all the comic news would be released before San Diego as not to be overshadowed by the Marvel Cinematic Universe phase four announcements. Oh, we talk about that, new Marvel books, new speculation about solicited DC books and of course an update on […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 460: Just Film A Donut appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 459: Two Tales of a Delay
July 17, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBLess pre-San Diego news than we thought but tons of DC news going forward into 2019 and possibly the end of one of the longest running bits on the show? And not one, but TWO stories in The Rob Watch. What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the most recent episodes […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 459: Two Tales of a Delay appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 458: the Schneider Cut
July 10, 2019 04:06 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBMore goings on at DC as Todd and Joe try to figure how the Sandman Universe fits into the Black Label and why are they announcing new Vertigo books two months before it closes. Speaking of DC closing things, Mad Magazine we hardly knew ye. Plus, an in depth discussion of the finale of the Walking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 458: the Schneider Cut appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 457: Never Go Full Joe
July 03, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBDC announces a new horror line! And it’s a shame they cancelled Vertigo, that’d be a perfect place for it! And speaking of Vertigo, perhaps the biggest property to ever launch from those pages is coming to a streaming service near you! And it’s not the one it should be either! All this, what we read […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 457: Never Go Full Joe appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 456: Sunset Everything
June 26, 2019 04:11 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBEnd of an era as officially one of the most influential brands in comics is being put to pasture. Is it a good idea? A bad idea? A DC idea? Plus, more cancellations and bets on if a certain big Marvel title will come to a natural conclusion. All this, what we read last week, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 456: Sunset Everything appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 455: Potsie Schemes
June 19, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBThe September solicitations reap tons of material, from the good, the bad, the new number ones and missing Suicide Squad. Also, who could be the Nick Fury of the DC television universe? All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the most recent episodes of DC Universe’s Swamp Thing, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 455: Potsie Schemes appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 454: Fifth Anniversary Special
June 12, 2019 04:04 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBDoing lots of work, both with follow ups on the DC Adam Hughes hardcover and what happened to the DC Universe Swamp Thing show. Also, a 90’s superstar artist is at it again! All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the most recent episodes of DC Universe’s Swamp […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 454: Fifth Anniversary Special appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 453: A Tum Blur
June 05, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBA follow up from last week’s Tom King story and how it involves Hollywood. Also, the end of one of the most recognizable brands in the last 25 plus years? How did it all go wrong? All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the season finale of Freeform’s […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 453: A Tum Blur appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 452: My Beef is Getting Bigger
May 29, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBCoverage of the biggest Batman story to break in the last seven days. What sport is Marvel getting into bed with? Also, a follow up on a DC Collections story from three months ago. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the latest episode of Freeform’s Cloak & Dagger […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 452: My Beef is Getting Bigger appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 451: Fandella Effect
May 22, 2019 04:09 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBTalk of this past weekend’s Las Vegas Retailer Summit goes off the rails and quick, talking forced crossovers and Flint Marko heel and face turns. Also, DC is quick to remind us nothing ever ends. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the latest episode of Freeform’s Cloak & […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 451: Fandella Effect appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 450: Packed With Jam
May 15, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBMergers! 80 page giants! No more swimsuits! And Doomsday Clock is still on track! A sampling of the news segment as well as discussion how too much information about what your comics might be worth could be dangerous. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the latest episodes of […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 450: Packed With Jam appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 449: Dueling Uglies
May 08, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIs the streak over? Doomsday Clock news, but not what we’ve come to expect. Also, Marvel announces some big time creative teams with no books and a million issue selling idea that leads to tons of speculation. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the latest episodes of the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 449: Dueling Uglies appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 448: Blue with Excitement
May 01, 2019 03:57 - 1 hour - 41 MBA light news week, but some heavy discussion about how and who DC is trying to make their next big thing. Will it work this time? And when it comes to news, time and something else keeps on slipping. All this, what we read last week (spoiler tags listed below), what we’re looking forward to this […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 448: Blue with Excitement appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 447: Inceptionation
April 24, 2019 04:37 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBIf Jason Aaron is Marvel’s new Bendis, who is Marvel’s Grant Morrison? Do they need one? One thin Todd and Joe can agree on is Marvel needs a return to the 90’s with the Swimsuit Specials. And I’m sure DC is doing great too! The Swamp Thing show is still coming out, just a little […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 447: Inceptionation appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 446: Divided Attention
April 17, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBA jam packed news segment as Joe and Todd cover everything from the return of a cult X-Book from the early 2000’s, a definitive end date for one of the biggest indie hits in quite some time, treatment of creators at conventions and some rumor and innuendo about the most delayed series in recent memory. […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 446: Divided Attention appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 445: Kids Make You Weak
April 10, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBTodd and Joe bring you this week more information on how you can get some classic DC comics digitally and when those elusive Wal-Mart books will be coming to comic shops. Also, when is a first appearance not a first appearance? When the ROB says so! All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 445: Kids Make You Weak appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 444: We Could’t Come Up With a Title
April 03, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBOh boy, we have news and only some of it is good. We dive into the future releases on the DC Universe subscription service. But with the good comes the bad, as we talk the boatload of DC delays and you’ll never guess what’s on the list! All this, what we read last week, what […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 444: We Could’t Come Up With a Title appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 443: Fifth Milk
March 27, 2019 04:13 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBThe biggest deal in all of entertainment is official and it will change the (Marvel Cinematic) Universe forever. Eventually. Let’s get past April first. Also, news of collections, new books and (surprise) delays from this past weekend’s C2E2. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the latest episode […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 443: Fifth Milk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 442: Someone Can’t Hit a Fastball
March 20, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBSo much news this week! Even the return of movie related news! Todd and Joe pitch again how to revamp the DC Cinematic Universe. Also, Todd’s wacky Wal-Mart Road Trip! All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the latest episode of the CW’s the Flash and so much […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 442: Someone Can’t Hit a Fastball appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 441: Swinging Blue Pipe
March 13, 2019 03:58 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBFinally! An explanation as to why DC is cancelling so many collections! Also, all the Doomsday Clock stuff you can shake a…stick at. And Joe’s blind love for Spider-Man knows no bounds. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and the return of CW’s the Flash and the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 441: Swinging Blue Pipe appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 440: Called My Shot, But Didn’t Say Anything
March 06, 2019 05:04 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBMore cancellations! More delays! Subscription services going away! Are print comics doomed? I sure hope not! We cover the doom and gloom from the last week and a first time creator book from one of the longest tenured Marvel artists. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 440: Called My Shot, But Didn’t Say Anything appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 439: Gonna Ship Stan to Malibu
February 27, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBA bunch of follow ups from the typical news stories and maybe some finality to the DC 100-Giants and where they will end up. Also, Todd & Joe pitch a better DC Themed dining establishment. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and Todd finally saw Spider-Man: Into […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 439: Gonna Ship Stan to Malibu appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 438: Outrage Bingo Card
February 20, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBA little recap of this weekend’s New York Toy Fair but the big story isn’t the delays and cancellations of various books and collections from DC. Sure, we talk about them as there is more this week than there has been. But, how is it all connected? Todd with a little help from Joe, is […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 438: Outrage Bingo Card appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 437: Dip Your Pen in Gravy
February 13, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBDo you like follow ups? Literally to every news story we’ve discussed since this year began? Do you want the explanation to one of our longest running jokes? It’s in here! All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and the return of the CW’s the Flash. If you want […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 437: Dip Your Pen in Gravy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 436: Angelic Frank
February 06, 2019 04:59 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBA light week leads to a lot of follow ups from past weeks, with more late books, reviews from the field of the DC Universe app and more digital comics stuff than you can shake a stick at. And what is the best Batman movie of all time? All this, what we read last week, what […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 436: Angelic Frank appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 435: Make Up Cult
January 30, 2019 04:59 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBMore DC news than you can shake a stick at! More delays! More cancellations! Conspiracy theories! Plus a mistake I left in! All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and the return of the CW’s the Flash. If you want to help the show, be sure to subscribe on iTunes, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 435: Make Up Cult appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 434: File Drawer Episode
January 23, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBLots of discussion about the announcement of the retirement of one of the true legends of comics, George Perez and the last few places you can meet and/or greet him. And one may surprise you. Also, talk of more big box store exclusives from DC, more late books from Marvel and DC and far too […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 434: File Drawer Episode appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 433: Read A Luff Life
January 16, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBBefore we get to news, covering honesty in cancellations, DC delays and variant covers, a retraction and correction from last week’s show. Plus, the biggest what we read last week segment with THREE new number ones, what we’re looking forward to this week, and the planning TV talk for the next several months. If you want […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 433: Read A Luff Life appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 432: Give It My Some
January 09, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBIt’s Marvel’s 80th anniversary and everything we know is going to change! Or is it? probably not, but this topic as well as the next rumored relaunch of the Legion of Super-Heroes get us into some deep talk about grand sweeping changes, how to implement them, by who and for how long. And, how long […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 432: Give It My Some appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 431: Spiral Cut Cone Ham
January 02, 2019 04:59 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBA light news week and a new year means we talk the perils of social media and who had the better animal superhero universe, Marvel or DC? Also, how does a book from 2005 make it into a best of 2018 sale? I really want to know. All this, what we read last week, what we’re […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 431: Spiral Cut Cone Ham appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 430: Strawberry Cowboy
December 26, 2018 05:41 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBThe jinx is in as we had a light news week, hardly a convention this weekend, and sure a few books to talk about but, we hope you enjoy this holiday spectacular as we cover what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack and spoiler filled discussion of Aquaman! […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 430: Strawberry Cowboy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 429: Todd Friended Me
December 19, 2018 04:59 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBFree Comic Book Day is only five and a half months away, but let’s start preparing now! Also, talk of a potential Dark Horse/DC crossover that reminds Todd and Joe of other books from said creators. Also, more follow up on a favorite news story of this very program. All this, what we read last week, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 429: Todd Friended Me appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 428: Knee Chi
December 12, 2018 04:59 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBMore cancellations of solicited stuff mid-collection from DC but also a banner book of the new imprint before it even starts. We investigate why. And, explain why this song is playing on a loop in the Marvel offices: All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 428: Knee Chi appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 427: Wave of Ignorance
December 05, 2018 04:59 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBWhat happens when DC cancels a trade? They reprint three more? We try and figure out the business model and the history of DC’s graphic novel publishing. Also, yet another Marvel Netflix show gets ‘cancelled’. And by cancelled, Joe and Toff argue semantics for 20 minutes. Also, is Frank Miller the Undertaker of comics? Some […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 427: Wave of Ignorance appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 426: Call Forward
November 28, 2018 05:06 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBMore cancellation spilling out of the February solicitations, which leads to all sorts of talk of rare prints and recalled comics. Plus, the Keith Giffen Vext story! All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack and TV Talk covering the latest episodes of the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 426: Call Forward appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 425: See Legs
November 21, 2018 04:59 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBAnother heavy news show, dealing with an Image book being recalled and scrubbed from the internet, more DC Omnibuses being solicited and cancelled, Tom King’s mammoth Batman run, price hikes and crossovers at Marvel. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack and TV Talk covering […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 425: See Legs appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 424: Bloozle Buttwater
November 14, 2018 04:58 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBA heavy news show with more DC restructuring and cancelling reissues mid stream. Also, Marvel takes one of our dumbest ideas, which covers a lot of ground and of course the passing of comics legend, Stan Lee. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack and TV […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 424: Bloozle Buttwater appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 423: the Dip is You
November 07, 2018 04:59 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBHey, we have actual news this week! Something from DC (the return of Hex!) something from Marvel (the Old Man-verse) something from Image (digital changes!) and the rest! All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, Todd’s Art Attack and TV Talk covering the latest episodes of Legends of Tomorrow, the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 423: the Dip is You appeared first on Longbox Heroes.
Longbox Heroes Episode 422: Stiffcada
October 31, 2018 03:59 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBHappy Halloween, everybody! We start of with some of Joe’s pet peeves from other podcasters, probably himself as well. But, in the news we have the first (almost) official Marvel Cinematic show for the Disney Streaming service and the price of CGCing Batman’s dong. All this, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 422: Stiffcada appeared first on Longbox Heroes.