Our second epsiode of the week allows us to get into the weeds of marketing, criticism, and collecting.

The Walter Cronkite of comics journalism @davidharper.bsky.social weighs in on print comic journalism having a comeback and what that means for fans

There's no better feeling as a comic fan than when the interior art matches the cover art 😮‍💨🤌🏻 @mouthdork.bsky.social & @davidharper.bsky.social also weighed in on the A Cover vs Variant Cover debate

One hour and 17 restarts later (or "power cycles"as Mr. IT @davidharper.bsky.social calls them), this is the only evidence that remains of the now "lost episode" with @mouthdork.bsky.social and David. What did we do to deserve this Riverside?

I’m at Collective Con, and I asked Andrew Robinson for a #jayz sketch And he delivered a classic 🔥

My amateur videos don’t capture even a fraction of the energy you feel in person at a Lucha Libre event. The crowd is HYPE from the first round to the last. Obscenities and “Mexico” chants for three hours straight without a dip in enthusiasm or passion. Just incredible

This was one of the best sporting events I ever went to. I felt like a superhero last night. I lost my voice, drank a couple of Micheladas, and watched a Luchadores lose his mask! I can’t recommend watching a Lucha Libre in Mexico enough.

A second print worth seeking out is Assorted Crisis Events #8. It’s printed on newsprint and worth every penny. @denizcamp.bsky.social, whose idea was it for the newsprint, and where do I sign the petition to make this the industry default again?

Can you imagine retiring from comics at the height of your career and skills? That's what Eisner Hall of Fame legend Stephen Bissette was forced to do in the late 90's after the implosion of the direct market. Leaving behind one of the best dinosaur comics of all time unfinished

Everyone should be subbed to @badrm.bsky.social's Short Box Podcast.

World famous cartoonist/ illustrator, Michael Cho, explains "The Batman Rule" he follows when it comes to traditional art vs digital

@dougwagner13.bsky.social visits the Short Box Podcast & @badrm.bsky.social to chat about Narco, dark comedy horror comics, and the Materials Universe! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ldf...

We ALMOST got a pulpy noir Batman comic from Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang before DC New 52...but it never happened. I've been mad thinking about it since Cliff shared the story with me

Besides Conan comics, what's best in life? I think @jimzub.bsky.social and @comicstitan.bsky.social might know

I wish I could travel back in time to tell this baby face kid to take this podcast thing more seriously, and take more photos! FYI, 13 years ago, The Short Box podcast made its debut with our first ever episode.

Badr is such a delight, I kept forgetting we were recording a podcast!

You can't walk into a comic shop now and NOT see @gronbekk.bsky.social name on several high-profile books Some highlights from my convo with a real-life Norwegian badass comic writer 🧵

Since @heritageauction.bsky.social has been in the news for setting another world record for a comic book sale, I think it's a perfect time to remind everyone of the auctioneer who yet again is part of comic history:

Yoo! New SBX Merch is here. I'm talking about all new shirt designs, and for the first time ever: long sleeves and hoodies! And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors. Pre-orders going on now! theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com

🗽New Episode🗽 Listen (& watch🫣) our @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social Massive Comic Book Podcast Crossover Event with @badrm.bsky.social, @oblivionbarpodcast.com, and @sktchd.bsky.social. Audio Only: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/live-from-... Video: youtu.be/Yx7-YlYPL4g?...

Everything about Czarface, from the music, branding, and merchandise, is all steeped in Silver-Age comic book lore. And it's not just for show. A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡

From the people who brought us Comixology and @dstlry.bsky.social, comes a bold new step into the future for digital comics: Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵

From Scientist ➡️X-men Meme Queen ➡️ Professional Comic Book writer...I dare you to name a better career journey than Stephanie Williams'

🦇New Episode🦇 @danielwarrenart.bsky.social joins us for an Exclusive Conversation about ABSOLUTE BATMAN ANNUAL #1 - OUT TODAY - & why this book was the most brutal comic to make, but demanded to get out of his mind & hands: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/daniel-...

“We are D’ Angelo”

Gun to my head, someone asks me to fold a Gemini mailer right the first time

You might want to wear shades when talking about the future of @idwpublishing.com (unless you're talking about their horror imprint), because the future looks pretty damn bright for the publisher! "Just across the board, incredible stuff" - @greggkatzman.bsky.social

Want to hear me and my boss babble about comic book marketing and IDW? Check out the latest episode of @badrm.bsky.social’s The Short Box podcast! www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...

Brad Gullickson ( from @cbccpodcast.bsky.social ) got a round of applause from the audience after sharing his comic book hot take on our panel: "We spend too much time talking about the collectability of comics"

HUGE shoutout to @zackquaintance.bsky.social & @comicsbeat.bsky.social (did we mention 2025 Eisner winner?) for placing our comic podcasting crossover panel in the ✨ winners ✨ category for New York Comic Con '25 🗽 🎤

The real surprise of our crossover podcast panel at NYCC was seeing my Riddler self come to life thanks to @badrm.bsky.social. I did not see that coming!

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I can’t recommend this enough for my #nycc peeps, get you a deep tissue foot massage tomorrow. I feel like I reset the odometer on mine

Shout out to all those supportive podcast bros out there. Much love to @chacker41.bsky.social of @oblivionbarpodcast.com & @badrm.bsky.social of The Short Box for showing up at @harveyawards.bsky.social & snapping so many lovely photos so there's proof that it actually happened Friday night. #NYCC

This week on Off Panel, it's a real change of pace, as @badrm.bsky.social from The Short Box and @chacker41.bsky.social from @oblivionbarpodcast.com join the podcast to fantasy draft hyperspecific things about comics we love. This one is a TON of fun!

Friday. @badrm.bsky.social @oblivionbarpodcast.com @davidharper.bsky.social &Us All Along One Long Table #NYCC

Cat's out of the bag (I don't think there ever was a bag). A fun episode with me and Harper and Hacker (attorneys at law) is coming out on @sktchd.bsky.social this week!

I'm really fighting the impulse to just grab all my comics and start pointing out all the little things I love about them after listening to the latest episode of Off Panel. (I believe it comes out tomorrow-ish for non-Patrons.) @davidharper.bsky.social @badrm.bsky.social @chacker41.bsky.social

NYCC is right around the corner, and the only thing currently in my suitcase is old reliable.

If you happen to find yourself at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social on 10/10 @ 12:45 PM, come hang out with us in room 1C03 for a crossover panel with our buds @cbccpodcast.bsky.social, @sktchd.bsky.social, & @badrm.bsky.social 🗽🎙️

How I’m feeling after finishing Clair Obscur. WTF am I supposed to do now?!

In this week's feature on SKTCHD, I talked with Jordan Blanco, the founder of League of Comic Geeks, dozens of its users, comic creators, and others inside the industry to answer a big question: How and why did League of Comic Geeks become maybe the largest comics-centric community online?

I still get a small rush when I get to tell people about @hoopladigital.bsky.social , and how it's the best way to read digital comics for FREE.99 So imagine how hype I was getting to talk about all things Hoopla for this week's Short Box pod 👇🏼

Six-time New York Times bestselling comics' writer, novelist, and playwright: @fredvanlente.bsky.social, is on the podcast this week to celebrate Jack Kirby, comic book history, and talk about his new Vampirella series for @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social, coming out in Oct!

Mike Del Mundo's Dilla playlist has some heat! Pharcyde, De La Soul, Mad Skillz - Dilla produced some of his best music with all of them. What else are you adding to this list? 💿

Peacemaker is a big dumb violent idiot...luckily for him, @thekylestarks.bsky.social knows how to write big dumb violent idiots (looking at you Lobo) I can't recommend enough, 'Peacemaker Tries Hard' for anyone that's a fan of the show!

International friends, the WHERE MONSTERS LIE: DEAD END kickstarter has great cheap digital options our monstrous, nightmarish current shipping situation be DAMNED! Only a couple days left! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

This was a fun interview! Check it out!

You think you love horror, until you've met @thekylestarks.bsky.social. He REALLY loves horror, especially horror comics...🧵

Have you watched #InTheStacks at @thirdeyecomics.bsky.social? All 7 episodes of Season One are Now Streaming on YouTube. @iamdavidbrothers.com, Chip Zdarsky, @benjaminpercy.bsky.social, Steve Anderson, @phillipkjohnson.bsky.social, @sanfordgreene.bsky.social, @christophcondon.bsky.social & CBCC.