The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

Badr Milligan of The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book Podcast
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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. 6d ago

    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! Click HERE for the Humble Bundle: Batman Day Comics Bundle! 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

  2. 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! Click HERE for the Humble Bundle: Batman Day Comics Bundle! 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

  3. 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! Click HERE for the Humble Bundle: Batman Day Comics Bundle! 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

  4. 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! Click HERE for the Humble Bundle: Batman Day Comics Bundle! 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

  5. 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! Click HERE for the Humble Bundle: Batman Day Comics Bundle! 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

  6. Aug 26 ·  Bonus

    Paten Locke was Hip-Hop's Triple Threat: A Throwback Interview about Duval Hip-Hop History, Marvel Comics, and Super Ramen Rocketship

    Originally released in February 2016 , this classic episode of The Short Box (Ep. #122) features the world renowned Hip-hop artist and comic book enthusiast, the departed legend Paten Locke (RIP. 🅿️🔒 Forever) for a wide-ranging conversation about music and pop-culture  Paten joins Badr and Drew to talk about his journey through Hip-Hop as an independent artist, moving to Jacksonville and the early Duval Hip-Hop scene, his experiences performing and touring around the world, starting groups like Asamov, The Smile Rays, and the record label Full Plate, his new album Super Ramen Rocketship, his love of Marvel Comics, including Luke Cage, Power Man & Iron Fist, and a larger conversation about  Black representation in comics then vs now  LINKS:  Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler GroupJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREClick here to text us Fan Mail! Click HERE for the Humble Bundle: Batman Day Comics Bundle! 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

    Paten Locke was Hip-Hop's Triple Threat: A Throwback Interview about Duval Hip-Hop History, Marvel Comics, and Super Ramen Rocketship

  7. Aug 19

    Comics Rule Everything Around Zach Norris. An Interview About Hip-Hop And Comic Book Crossovers

    What happens when two of the most expressive subcultures in pop culture collide? In Episode 509 of The Short Box, I sit down with Zach Norris—writer, comic shop manager at San Diego’s Now or Never Comics, and the creator behind the Hip-Hop and Comics zine series C.R.E.A.M. (Comics Rule Everything Around Me).  Zach breaks down his journey from writing for The Hundreds, the hidden links between 80s NYC graffiti culture, hardcore punk, and early comic art, Comic Book Easter Eggs and references in Hip-hop lyrics, the comic artists behind some of rap's most iconic album covers, and shares behind-the-scenes stories from San Diego Comic-Con and advice for indie creators looking to get their self-published work onto comic shop shelves.  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 GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Click HERE for the Humble Bundle: Batman Day Comics Bundle! 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

    Comics Rule Everything Around Zach Norris. An Interview About Hip-Hop And Comic Book Crossovers

  8. Aug 12

    Patrick Horvath talks Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees sequel, Samantha Strong, and new Halloween Special

    This week on The Short Box, we’re bringing you an exclusive SDCC 2026 interview with Patrick Horvath, the mastermind behind IDW’s breakout horror hit Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees and its sequel Rite of Spring!  Patrick unpacks the delicate balance between 1980s/90s small-town nostalgia and visceral, upsetting horror. We also talk about the character dynamics, the strong fan reception to Samantha Strong, how graphic design and lettering elevate the storytelling, why horror fans and non-horror readers alike are falling in love with this series, and what the future holds for the residents of Woodbrook in the upcoming Halloween Special! 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 GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Click HERE for the Humble Bundle: Batman Day Comics Bundle! Presented by CovrPriceProudly 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

    Patrick Horvath talks Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees sequel, Samantha Strong, and new Halloween Special
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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.

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  • Creator
    Badr Milligan of The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book Podcast
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    606
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show
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