The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

Badr Milligan of The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book Podcast
  • 5.0 (123)
  • Entertainment News
  • Weekly

Can’t make it to your local comic shop? The Short Box Podcast brings the comic shop experience straight to your headphones. Join host Badr Milligan every Wednesday for comic book news, reviews, and in-depth interviews with the writers, artists, and creators behind your favorite comics. Discover new releases, hear the stories behind how comics are made, and stay connected to comic book culture. Whether you’re a longtime collector or casual reader, The Short Box is your New Comic Book Day companion and a must-listen comic book podcast for fans and collectors. Join The Short Box Nation at Patreon.com/theshortbox for bonus episodes and exclusive perks.

  1. 1d ago

    Christian Ward Talks Reinventing Himself, Batman, and Event Horizon

    Multi-Eisner Award Winning comic writer and artist, Christian Ward (ODY-C, Blood Stained Teeth, Batman: City of Madness) joins the show to talk about his humble beginnings as an art teacher, creative reinvention, finding his voice as a writer, his new projects with Oni Press (The Forever Home), Ignition Press (The Patron), and IDW (Event Horizon: Pandemonium), what he learned working with writers like Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson, Alfred's true connection to Batman, and why learning to let go has been essential to his evolution as a storyteller Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    Christian Ward Talks Reinventing Himself, Batman, and Event Horizon

  2. Oct 21

    Marvel Masterworks Returns! Hank Kanalz talks Clover Press and The Origin of The Image Comics Logo

    After a short hiatus, Marvel Masterworks is back! Hank Kanalz, publisher of Clover Press, joins the show to explain how the beloved hardcover collection found a new home, what goes into restoring and preserving classic Marvel artwork, and what's next for the legendary line. Hank also breaks down the first wave of titles, including Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's Uncanny X-Men, Walter Simonson's Thor, Tomb of Dracula, and Super-Villain Team-Up. Plus, surprise questions from comic artists Tyler Kirkham and Mike Del Mundo lead to some incredible stories about Clover's premium art books, the early days of Image Comics, working with Rob Liefeld on Youngblood, and Hank's role in designing the iconic Image Comics logo! Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    Marvel Masterworks Returns! Hank Kanalz talks Clover Press and The Origin of The Image Comics Logo

  3. Oct 7 ·  Bonus

    Does Lanterns Feel Like Green Lantern? Lanterns Review, Plus Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Comic Reviews (Unlocked Patreon Episode)

    Originally recorded on 8/26/26 for Patreon, Drew and Badr don’t exactly see eye-to-eye on DC’s Lanterns show. After watching the first two episodes, Drew is already sold, while Badr wonders if the Green Lantern series has gone a little too far in the True Detective direction. Then it’s over to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the new Marvel fighting game that unexpectedly won us over. Plus: remembering Dolly Parton, revisiting Big Hero 6, and plenty of comic book recommendations and reviews, including Peter David's Incredible Hulk, Radiant Black, Cable: Love and Chrome, The Authority, Clobberin Time, Rook: Exodus This episode originally premiered as a Patreon bonus episode. If you enjoy the looser, anything-goes side of the Podcast, check out the latest bonus episode on patreon.com/theshortbox Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

  4. Sep 30

    From Doom to Darkseid: Sanford Greene Talks Darkseid vs. the World, Spider-Verse and Bitter Root Movie

    Award-winning comic artist Sanford Greene returns to The Short Box to talk about his massive new DC project, DC All In Saga: Darkseid vs. the World #1, and the surprising connection between Darkseid and his acclaimed 2024 Doom one-shot.  Sanford reveals how a conversation with a comic shop retailer helped spark the idea for his Darkseid story, working with Snyder and Joshua Williamson, and the Jack Kirby and manga influences behind the book  The conversation also dives into Sanford’s growing original art collection, his little-known history creating artwork for MF DOOM’s Viktor Vaughn, the impact of his Ink Alliance variant cover, and an early look at a graphic novel inspired by his childhood in South Carolina. Plus, Sanford shares new details about his work on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Beyond the Spider-Verse, and gives a candid update on the long-in-development Bitter Root adaptation. Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    From Doom to Darkseid: Sanford Greene Talks Darkseid vs. the World, Spider-Verse and Bitter Root Movie

  5. Sep 23

    How Chuck Brown went from working in IT to writing award-winning comics, Bitter Root, and Supernatural's Dean Winchester

    Eisner and Ringo Award-winning comic writer Chuck Brown joins The Short Box to talk about his career, Bitter Root, and taking Dean Winchester on a brand-new hunt in Dynamite Entertainment’s Supernatural: Dean Winchester. Chuck breaks down how a seemingly throwaway line from the very first episode of Supernatural inspired his new comic, what it takes to write a character with 15 seasons of history, and his early beginnings in South Carolina, his years of self-publishing and working in IT before making the leap to comics full-time, the origins and continued success of Bitter Root, his creative partnership with Sanford Greene, and the writing philosophy that has carried him through his career. Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    How Chuck Brown went from working in IT to writing award-winning comics, Bitter Root, and Supernatural's Dean Winchester

  6. Sep 16

    Ben Kingsbury takes on Batman Day 2026 and Picks the Best Comics of The Summer

    Gotham City Limit owner Ben Kingsbury is back on the podcast for a Batman-heavy episode celebrating Batman Day 2026! Recorded live inside the shop, Ben breaks down why Absolute Batman continues to bring new readers into comic stores, whether classics like The Dark Knight Returns and The Long Halloween still hold up as essential Batman recommendations, and his personal favorite Batman stories. Then we put his Dark Knight knowledge to the test with a round of Batman trivia, followed by a preview of the upcoming Tyler Kirkham signing experience. We also talk shop-exclusive variant covers, the business of comic collecting, indie publishers, and the current state of comics—including some of the good ideas coming out of Bad Idea Comics. Ben also shares his picks for the best comics of 2026 so far, including Warbird, Ordained, Rook: Exodus, JSA and more Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    Ben Kingsbury takes on Batman Day 2026 and Picks the Best Comics of The Summer

  7. Sep 9

    Greg Pak on Planet Hulk, ThunderCats & Why Monsters Matter

    In this episode, we dive into a rich conversation with acclaimed comic writer Greg Pak, writer of over 600 comics and best known for his influential work on Marvel blockbuster stories like Planet Hulk and World War Hulk, creator owned series like Mech Cadet Yu, and longest-running Darth Vader comics series. Greg looks back on why Planet Hulk still resonates 20 years later,  how his filmmaking background shaped the way he writes comics, and the creation of characters like Amadeus Cho and Wave, and what fans can expect from his new run on ThunderCats, starting October 7th Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    Greg Pak on Planet Hulk, ThunderCats & Why Monsters Matter

  8. Sep 2

    Jason Fabok Speaks On The Physical Toll of Drawing Comics, Life After Batman, and Ghost Machine

    Jason Fabok (Batman: Three Jokers, Darkseid War, Detective Comics) joins the show for a candid conversation about the physical toll of drawing comics, leaving DC to help build Ghost Machine, creating the epic sci-fi series Rook: Exodus, surviving David Finch's art bootcamp, creative ownership, working with Geoff Johns, and drawing Batman for over a decade. Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Try COVRPRICE for one month for $1 : HERE LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler Group Click here to text us Fan Mail! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    Jason Fabok Speaks On The Physical Toll of Drawing Comics, Life After Batman, and Ghost Machine
See All (609)

Trailer

5
out of 5
123 Ratings

About

Can’t make it to your local comic shop? The Short Box Podcast brings the comic shop experience straight to your headphones. Join host Badr Milligan every Wednesday for comic book news, reviews, and in-depth interviews with the writers, artists, and creators behind your favorite comics. Discover new releases, hear the stories behind how comics are made, and stay connected to comic book culture. Whether you’re a longtime collector or casual reader, The Short Box is your New Comic Book Day companion and a must-listen comic book podcast for fans and collectors. Join The Short Box Nation at Patreon.com/theshortbox for bonus episodes and exclusive perks.

Information

  • Creator
    Badr Milligan of The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book Podcast
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    609
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show
  • Show Website
    The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

You Might Also Like