
Comic News Recap: Transformers #1 sets records, Bill Willingham vs DC, Hickman relaunches Ultimate Spider-Man, and Tips for NYCC First-timers
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10/04/23 • 78 min
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Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar podcast) joins us for Ep. 403 to talk about our upcoming New York Comic Con panel, how to prepare for NYCC as a first-time goer, and helps us recap some recent comic news and headlines. Ben also calls in and shares a spicy top-three comic list ❤️🔥. Check the timestamps below, and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Listen to Part two of this show over on our Patreon (click here)
TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:
- Our first NYCC panel: The Awesome Power of Comic Podcasts and How You Can Start One - 04:53
- Tips for attending New York Comic Con for the first time - 08:42
- Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers #1 already sets new records for Skybound comics with over 153,000 Orders - 12:53
- Bill Willingham beefs with DC Comics over royalties and ownership of Fables - 21:52
- Jonathan Hickman relaunches Ultimate Spider-Man, is he a good fit for the character? - 33:27
- Rick Remender signs 3-year exclusivity deal with Image comics - 45:04
- Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks for November 2023 - 56:14 (Red Light #1, Batman #139, Barbaric: Wrong Kind of Righteous #1)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards!
- Get 10% off anything in The Short Box
We read Fan Mail, send us some!
Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
REACH OUT! 🤝🏼
- Email us at [email protected]
- Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax
- Website: theshortboxentertainment.com
- The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar podcast) joins us for Ep. 403 to talk about our upcoming New York Comic Con panel, how to prepare for NYCC as a first-time goer, and helps us recap some recent comic news and headlines. Ben also calls in and shares a spicy top-three comic list ❤️🔥. Check the timestamps below, and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Listen to Part two of this show over on our Patreon (click here)
TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:
- Our first NYCC panel: The Awesome Power of Comic Podcasts and How You Can Start One - 04:53
- Tips for attending New York Comic Con for the first time - 08:42
- Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers #1 already sets new records for Skybound comics with over 153,000 Orders - 12:53
- Bill Willingham beefs with DC Comics over royalties and ownership of Fables - 21:52
- Jonathan Hickman relaunches Ultimate Spider-Man, is he a good fit for the character? - 33:27
- Rick Remender signs 3-year exclusivity deal with Image comics - 45:04
- Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks for November 2023 - 56:14 (Red Light #1, Batman #139, Barbaric: Wrong Kind of Righteous #1)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards!
- Get 10% off anything in The Short Box
We read Fan Mail, send us some!
Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
REACH OUT! 🤝🏼
- Email us at [email protected]
- Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax
- Website: theshortboxentertainment.com
- The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
Previous Episode

More Than Meets The Eyes: An Interview with Daniel Warren Johnson About Transformers, Manga, and Making Comics
One of the best comic creators working in the industry today, Daniel Warren Johnson (How To Do A Powerbomb, Murder Falcon, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) joins us for episode #402 to talk about his artistic influences, favorite manga, behind-the-scenes stories, and gives us a preview into his new Skybound / Hasbro Transformers comic series, hitting shops next month! (get a first look here). Watch the video version of this episode over on YouTube (here)
TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:
- Introducing Daniel Warren Johnson, a crash course! - 03:06
- Early comic memories and Bill Watterson's influence - 11:53
- Working with Zack Snyder on Rebel Moon - 17:35
- The making of Murder Falcon & Wonder Woman: Dead Earth - 23:27
- Dan ranks his favorite comic artists of all time - 35:19
- What to expect from Transformers #1 - 43:30
- Working with comic colorist, Mike Spicer, for the last seven-years - 53:00
- Dan's advice to aspiring comic artist - 01:07:15
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Check out Mecca Tha Marvelous' new album "DAVID" anywhere you stream music
- Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, access to exclusive episodes, and other rewards!
- Get 10% off anything in The Short Box Store by using the discount code: "YOO"
- Take your comic shopping experience to the LIMIT, with Gotham City Limit! Shop here
We read Fan Mail, send us some!
Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
REACH OUT! 🤝🏼
- Email us at [email protected]
- Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax
- Website: theshortboxentertainment.com
- The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
Next Episode

The Adventures of Wyatt and Pouches: An Interview With Kyle Willis About Indie Comics, Kickstarters, and Owning a Comic Shop
Kyle Willis (Cowabunga Comics & Collectibles) joins Badr for Ep. 404 to talk about his first creator-owned comic (The Adventures of Wyatt and Pouches), online arguments with Rob Liefeld, and what it takes to run a comic shop in the digital age of retail.
Attending NYCC this year? Catch our panel (The Awesome Power of Comic Book Podcasts, and How You Can Start One Yourself!) on Saturday, Oct 14th, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the River Pavilion
TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:
- From brick and mortar to online: Tips for selling comics online - 09:19
- How to launch a successful Kickstarter & The Adventures of Wyatt and Pouches - 23:05
- Arguments with Rob Liefeld: Pouches vs The Pouch, who came first? - 31:22
- Full Time Comic Con hustle: Advice for selling your comics and original art at comic conventions - 38:44
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards!
- Get 10% off anything in The Short Box Store by using the discount code: "YOO"
- Take your comic shopping experience to the LIMIT by shopping online at Gotham City Limit
We read Fan Mail, send us some!
Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
REACH OUT! 🤝🏼
- Email us at [email protected]
- Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax
- Website: theshortboxentertainment.com
- The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats
The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show - Comic News Recap: Transformers #1 sets records, Bill Willingham vs DC, Hickman relaunches Ultimate Spider-Man, and Tips for NYCC First-timers
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The Short Box Podcast Ep. 403 - Comic News Recap: Transformers #1 sets records, Bill Willingham vs DC, Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man, and NYCC Tips for First-timers
[00:00:00] intro music plays
[00:00:11] Badr: That was a good little warmup. Let's get this thing started. Let me go to my actual notes.
[00:00:27] Badr: Because I need to re remind it how to intro the show. It's not memorized. Yeah. Burnt in your brain by
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