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by Badr Milligan of The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book Podcast
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.
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- 5 days ago1h 11m
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 previe...
- 1 weeks ago1h 15m
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 ...
- 2 weeks ago1h 29m
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 experi...
- 3 weeks ago2h 8m
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 grou...
- Aug 19, 20261h 35m
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 re...
- Aug 12, 202639 min
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...
- Aug 5, 20261h 36m
David Harper wins his first Eisner Award! SDCC 2026 Recap, SKTCHD, & Comic-Con Survival Tips
How do you go from covering the comic industry for more than a decade, to receiving one of the industry's highest awards? David Harper stops by to tell the story and give us the ultimate SDCC recap! AWARD WINNING Comic Journalist, and Podcaster, David Harper (SKTCHD & Off Panel) joins me to celebrate his major win at the 2026 Eisner Awards. SKTCHD took home the trophy (Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism), and David talks about the big moment, the current state of comic journalism,...
- Jul 29, 20261h 26m
Manga Hunting in Tokyo, Travel Tales & X-Men ’97 Reactions w/ Drew (Unlocked Patreon Episode)
[UNLOCKED PATREON EPISODE] Every month, I record an exclusive spin-off show (with Drew) for SBX Patrons called Save For Pod—and today, we’re unlocking the latest episode for everyone Enjoy a laid back conversation as Drew and I play catch-up on life, including the top moments from my trip to Japan & Sri Lanka (click here for photos). I talk about culture shock, manga hunting in Tokyo, and the comics I picked up overseas (click here for photos). To wrap things up, we share our unfiltered r...
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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.
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