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The Corner Box

The Corner Box

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Welcome to The Corner Box, where we talk about comic books as an industry and an art form. You never know where the discussion will go, or who’ll show up to join hosts David Hedgecock and John Barber. Between them they’ve spent decades writing, drawing, lettering, coloring, editing, editor-in-chiefing, and publishing comics. If you want to know the behind-the-scenes secrets—the highs and lows, the ins and outs—of the best artistic medium in the world, listen in and join the club at The Corner Box!



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  • Hot Artists on the Steel Streets of The Corner Box - S3Ep48

    Hot Artists on the Steel Streets of The Corner Box - S3Ep48
    2026/08/18
    David unveils the new Top 10 Hottest Artists list, from Mark Spears and Brett Bean to Nick Dragotta, Ryan Ottley, and Hayden Sherman at the top. Daniel Warren Johnson’s upcoming Chain Kata causes a minor ashcan feeding frenzy, while Jamal Campbell makes the case that Zatanna can absolutely move books when the pages look that good. John then brings Image’s Royals to the table, praising Derek Kirk Kim and Jacob Perez for a psychic-poker crime story that suddenly turns into a chase-comic clinic. David follows with an accidental cage match between Spawn #376 and Mahdi Khene’s Steel Streets—and the gloriously odd handmade book wins on personality. They close in the nostalgia gutter with Mad Cave’s The Last Starfighter, Comic Shop News’ Team America revival, and the insane fact that Kyle Baker adapted Howard the Duck.Captions:“There should be more things like that.” — John on Eric Larsen keeping Savage Dragon alive, strange, and evolving for 281 issues“Chicks with chainsaws in space.” — David on Daniel Warren Johnson’s ChainKata pitch, which sold him instantly“Absolute Batman continues to be the thing that is saving the comic industry.” — David on Nick Dragotta’s sales monster“I’m jumping right back off.” — David after trying Spawn again at issue #376“What if Raphael died and got turned into a RoboCop and goes out for vengeance?” — David explaining Steel Streets“The one that you would think I would like more… laid an egg.” — David on slick craft versus a comic with a real voice“Every time I think this couldn’t be more random, you’re making it more random.” — David as John explains Team America’s bizarre historySplash Page[03:06] – Savage Dragon Still Bites: Eric Larson becomes a “one to watch” after issue #281 sparks aftermarket noise.[09:11] – Blind-Bag Roulette: David buys 20 Terminal blind bags hunting a Rob Liefeld cover. This can only end well.[16:32] – Chainsaws in Space: Daniel Warren Johnson’s Chain Kata pitch lands, followed by a wild $400 ashcan price.[20:55] – The Absolute Crown: Hayden Sherman takes the top slot on the strength of Absolute Wonder Woman and Legion of Super-Heroes.[25:09] – Dog Man Returns: David and John celebrate a new Dav Pilkey original graphic novel coming in November.[31:39] – Psychic Poker, Seoul Style: John explains why Royals turns a sharp premise into a twisty action comic.[36:20] – Spawn Gets the Hook: David’s much-delayed Spawn return lasts exactly one issue.[43:31] – The Personal-Work Argument: The guys make the case for imperfect comics made with a singular, unmistakable voice.Support the Corner Box:David Hedgecock (https://funtimego.com) - The Corner Box Co-HostJohn Barber (https://www.pugworldwide.com) - The Corner Box Co-HostThe Corner Box (https://www.thecornerbox.club) - Official WebsiteDive Deeper Into the Back Issue Bin:Daniel Warren Johnson (https://www.danielwarrenart.com) - Writer-artist behind the upcoming Chain Kata, whose convention ashcan is already causing a collector scramble.Jamal Campbell (https://www.dc.com/blog/2024/11/12/zatanna-d-cs-mistress-of-magic-is-back) - Writer-artist whose Zatanna work earns praise for handling the full visual load and making magic look massive.Hayden Sherman (https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-06-17/dc-announces-three-new-next-level-comic-book-series) - Absolute Wonder Woman artist and upcoming Legion of Super-Heroes artist who takes the list’s top spot.Nick Dragotta (https://www.dc.com/allin) - Absolute Batman artist and one of the key visual forces behind DC’s huge Absolute line.Derek Kirk Kim (https://imagecomics.com/features/royals-q-a-with-cartoonist-derek-kirk-kim) - Royals writer and longtime cartoonist returning to a setting rooted in Korea.Jacob Perez (https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/royals-launch-deals-a-winning-hand-rushed-back-to-print-this-week) - Royals artist singled out for dynamic chases, clean action, and surprise-heavy storytelling.Matthew Rosenberg (https://imagecomics.com/creators/matthew-rosenberg) - Spawn #376’s new writer, whose jumping-on point does not win David over.Mahdi Khene (https://www.instagram.com/mahdikhene/) - Cartoonist behind Steel Streets and Bootleg Spider-Man, whose raw handmade energy wins David’s heart.Willi Roberts (https://madcavestudios.com/product/the-last-starfighter-issue-1/) - The Last Starfighter artist praised for taking critique seriously and visibly leveling up.Dav Pilkey (https://www.scholastic.com/site/dav-pilkey.html) - Dog Man creator, whose next original graphic novel has both hosts ready to dive back in.Royals (https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/royals-launch-deals-a-winning-hand-rushed-back-to-print-this-week) - Derek Kirk Kim and Jacob Perez’s six-issue psychic-poker crime series set in Seoul.Zatanna (https://www.dc.com/blog/2024/11/12/zatanna-d-cs-mistress-of-magic-is-back) - Jamal Campbell’s writer-artist series, central to the conversation about an ...
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  • The Egret of Happiness or SDCC Recap on The Corner Box - S3Ep47

    The Egret of Happiness or SDCC Recap on The Corner Box - S3Ep47
    2026/08/11
    David and John compare San Diego Comic-Con scars, including a panel-opening challenge that landed like a wet fart. John unveils his work on a 3D comic adaptation of Santo and the Treasure of Dracula, built to read like an actual comic instead of a pile of movie stills. David breaks news on the upcoming Kull miniseries with John Arcudi, Mark Buckingham, and Dave Stewart—then explains why he missed the announcement after an egret turned him into a disaster zone. The guys also puzzle over the reported takedown of a Dark Knight Returns recreation project, praise Geof Darrow’s latest Shaolin Cowboy work, and stumble into a restored Steranko-related short film. It’s a full convention-floor episode: great art, bizarre panels, copyright ownership headaches, and no budget left by Saturday.Captions:“Everybody that was up on the panel loved comic books more than everybody in the audience.” — David, explaining his unexpectedly controversial Comic-Con opener“I’ve probably almost made as much money as I’ve spent on comics over my 20-year professional career.” — David, defining success with painful honesty“This needs 3D glasses.” — David, on John’s Santo comic experiment“I don’t go anywhere near preview night for exactly this reason.” — John, after hearing about the Dark Knight recreation chaos“There goes my entire Comic-Con budget.” — David, after spotting Darrow’s limited oversized edition and original artSplash Page:[01:49] – Love Letter With a Chair Thrown: David’s Comic-Con panel declaration gets a rough landing.[08:02] – Santo Goes Stereo: John reveals a 3D comic built from Santo and the Treasure of Dracula.[11:16] – The Screen-Grab Curse: Why most movie-to-comic photo books forget how comics work.[15:58] – Kull Draws Steel: David announces the new Kull miniseries with Arcudi, Buckingham, and Stewart.[17:20] – Attack of the Egret: A bird disaster wipes out David’s plans to attend his own announcement.[24:48] – Shadow House of Pain: John stumbles into a strange Steranko-related restoration panel.[29:05] – Dark Knight, Rights Fight: A fan-made recreation project reportedly runs into a DC takedown.[33:02] – Darrow’s Budget Finisher: David finds a Shaolin Cowboy treasure and spends accordingly.Support the Corner Box:David Hedgecock (https://funtimego.com) - The Corner Box Co-HostJohn Barber (https://www.pugworldwide.com) - The Corner Box Co-HostThe Corner Box (https://www.thecornerbox.club) - Official WebsiteDive Deeper Into the Back Issue Bin:John Arcudi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Arcudi) - Writer announced for the upcoming Kull miniseries.Mark Buckingham (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Buckingham) - Fables and Miracleman artist whose Kull pages get David and John fired up.Dave Stewart (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Stewart_(colorist)) - Acclaimed colorist joining the Kull creative team.Geof Darrow (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geof_Darrow) - Shaolin Cowboy artist whose limited convention edition wrecked David’s spending plan.Jim Steranko (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Steranko) - Artist connected to the restored Shadow House short-film detour.Harlan Ellison (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlan_Ellison) - Writer whose freeway-gunfight story was discussed as the short film’s original intended adaptation.Rob Liefeld (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Liefeld) - Convention-floor near miss and the source of David’s lingering complaint.Nicole Goux (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Goux) - Eisner-winning guest celebrated for her Comic-Con weekend.Frank Miller (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Miller) - Creator of The Dark Knight Returns, central to the recreation-project discussion.Kull (https://heroicsignatures.com/) - Robert E. Howard’s Atlantean king returns in the newly announced miniseries; the transcript’s exact subtitle is unclear.Santo and the Treasure of Dracula (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_and_the_Treasure_of_Dracula) - The Santo film being reshaped into a 3D comic.Masked Republic (https://www.maskedrepublic.com/) - The lucha libre rights holder working with John on the Santo project.The Dark Knight Returns (https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/the-dark-knight-returns-1986/batman-the-dark-knight-returns-frank-miller-gallery-edition) - Miller’s landmark Batman story, discussed after the unlicensed recreation project was reportedly halted.Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/838666/shaolin-cowboy-staying-ailive-by-written-and-illustrated-by-geof-darrow/) - Darrow’s latest Shaolin Cowboy release and David’s convention-floor splurge.Tower of Shadows (https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/21015/tower_of_shadows_1969_1) - The Steranko comic discussed before John’s Shadow House panel story.
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    38 分
  • You Can't Hit Batman in the Back of the Head on The Corner Box - S3Ep46

    You Can't Hit Batman in the Back of the Head on The Corner Box - S3Ep46
    2026/08/04
    What separates a technically solid comic from one that grabs three Marvel editors by the throat at the same time? That question leads John through Jason Aaron’s early career, the difference between having technical chops and possessing a distinct creative voice, and why no stack of screenwriting books can manufacture the magic. David then puts Dynamite’s Thundarr the Barbarian revival to the test, complete with Jason Aaron, Kewber Baal, Kirby-fueled nostalgia, mutant motorcycle rats, and a genuinely surprising victory for the bad guys. From there, John unearths Star Rider and the Peace Machine, a 1982 Canadian comic magazine packed with Captain Canuck resentment, suspicious global alliances, and one extremely committed Richard Comely. David fires back with Swords of the Swashbucklers, launching a larger argument about superhero flaws, team infighting, creator-owned momentum, and why Batman should still be allowed to get hit in the back of the head once in a while.Captions:“Knowing all the rules doesn’t make you a good writer. If it did, everybody who read Save the Cat would be one.” — John on why craft books cannot manufacture creative instinct“I want to surprise and delight on every page—and I’m not talking about the reader. I’m talking about myself.” — David on keeping his own writing unpredictable“The bad guys win, John.” — David discovering that Thundarr the Barbarian is willing to wreck the nostalgic safety net“It won’t be biased at all. He’s just reporting the facts.” — David on Richard Comely investigating his own Captain Canuck dismissal“Some guy hit Batman in the back of the head? You can’t do that. He’s the greatest crime fighter who ever lived.” — John on superheroes becoming too flawless to generate real tensionSplash Page:[00:24] – The San Diego Time-Travel Incident: John and David attempt to preserve podcast continuity by pretending their Comic-Con panel has already gone perfectly.[01:40] – Three Editors, One Comic: John remembers himself, Nick Lowe, and Axel Alonso arriving at Marvel with copies of Jason Aaron and Cameron Stewart’s The Other Side.[02:41] – The Spark Beyond Technique: John explains why a distinct voice matters more than merely producing technically competent pages.[06:50] – Save the Cat Cannot Save You: The guys wrestle with whether good writing can be taught, measured, or reduced to a dependable formula.[10:35] – The Sun Sword Correction: John calls Thundarr’s weapon a laser sword and is immediately educated.[12:06] – Thundarr Changes the Verdict: David’s Jack Kirby appreciation tour leads to a surprisingly enthusiastic reassessment of Dynamite.[19:43] – Canadian Comics Go Nuclear: Star Rider and the Peace Machine delivers Captain Canuck resentment, bargain-bin space opera, and a four-page global conspiracy article.[34:02] – Let Hawkeye Be an Asshole: A discussion of Swords of the Swashbucklers becomes an argument for flawed heroes, team tension, and superheroes who are still allowed to fail.Support the Corner Box:David Hedgecock (https://funtimego.com) - The Corner Box Co-HostJohn Barber (https://www.pugworldwide.com) - The Corner Box Co-HostThe Corner Box (https://www.thecornerbox.club) - Official WebsiteDive Deeper Into the Back Issue Bin:Jason Aaron (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Aaron) - Writer of The Other Side, Wolverine: Weapon X, Bug Wars, and the new Thundarr the Barbarian series that kicks off the episode’s larger discussion about creative voice.Jack Kirby (https://kirbymuseum.org) - Legendary artist and designer whose visual work helped define Thundarr the Barbarian and inspired David’s recent appreciation tour through Kirby’s career.Kewber Baal (https://www.instagram.com/kewberbaal) - Artist bringing Thundarr’s ruined future, mutant creatures, and sword-swinging action to the Dynamite series.Michael Cho (https://www.michaelcho.com) - Artist behind the main Thundarr covers, using a bold retro approach that channels the visual power of Kirby-era comics.Richard Comely (https://comelyart.com) - Captain Canuck co-creator and the driving force behind Star Rider and the Peace Machine, including its comics, publishing grievances, and startling conspiracy material.Tom Grummett (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Grummett) - Veteran superhero artist whose early work appears inside Star Rider and the Peace Machine before his later runs on major Marvel and DC titles.Bill Mantlo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Mantlo) - Prolific Marvel writer and co-creator of Swords of the Swashbucklers, known for loading his teams with personality clashes, arguments, and constant dramatic friction.Jackson Guice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Guice) - Artist and co-creator of Swords of the Swashbucklers, delivering heavily rendered spacecraft, pirate ships, alien technology, and oversized painted pages.Colleen Doran (https://www.colleendoran.com) - Acclaimed artist who contributed two issues...
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    44 分
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