The Corner Box

Former Marvel editor and Behind the Panels writer, Ellie Pyle, joins John and David to talk about the upcoming Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secret Wars! They get into Ellie’s career path through every known form of media, the ins and outs of working at big companies, the process of creating the Behind the Panels book, and collaborating with the nicest people in comics.

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John and David look at what it means to succeed in comics, David Finch's incredible work on Skinbreaker, some new Easter eggs in old comics, and the best way to waste a splash page. Also, John talks about his exciting new Kickstarter, and David sees the light.

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Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secret Wars

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• [00:00] Check out This Secret Wars Kickstarter!
• [02:17] David’s winning week.
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John and David share their monthly "Top 10 Hottest Artists of the Moment" list! This isn't some arbitrary list, folks. These artist picks are based on a variety of factors including their current book sales, industry "buzz", and production pulled from several different online and in print sources. Not enough for you? The guys also get into the art of New #1s, John’s life after Grey, and the podcast gets a 5...

After a couple of weeks of really insightful comic talk from John and special guest host (and Fun Time Go EiC), Chase Marotz, David returns just in time to dumb things back down and go “All In” on DC’s K.O. brackets! The guys predict the winning brackets, make a shocking discovery about Batman(?!), announce (again) the return of Vertigo, contemplate Marvel’s ventures into other genres, and speculate about the future of the Ultimate...

John and special guest host, Chase Marotz, learn new things about old stuff! They get into pronouncing names they’ve never heard, the state of reproduced comics, and the joy of finishing a really bad comic. Also, John crosses the threshold.

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• [01:44] How to pronounce things you’ve never heard.
• [05:15] Learning new things about old stuff.
• [07:47] Reading Weapon X.
• [10:09] The problem with reproduced comics.
• [14:35] Th...

John and Chase Marotz (as David 2.0) get into Autobiographical Comics! They talk about the evolution of autobio comics, what it would take to write about one’s innermost thoughts, grappling with comics as journalism, and the educational value of non-fiction comics. Also, David somehow finds himself in a meaty situation?

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• [01:04] What happened to David?
• [02:24] Chase’s journey into comics.
• [04:24] Early autobio com...

Kirt Burdick, John, and David return to talk more Death of Power! Along the way they get into comic conventions, showing appreciation to fandom, using technology to enhance art, and how memes run the world. Also, David takes off (maybe to Paris).

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• [00:53] Kirt does Cons.
• [05:36] Death of Power: The Sales Pitch.
• [06:53] Kirt’s comics for kids.
• [09:30] Kickstarter V...

Kirt Burdick joins the show (or does he?) to talk with John and David about Death of Power #7! The gents get into old vs new comics and their influences, Star Wars’ missing piece, Kirt’s unusual 7th issue success, and Kickstarter VS publishers. Also, David has a bone to pick with Death of Power #7 and ends up being horribly, terribly wrong.

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• [01:11] Ready to th...

Welcome to the New and Improved Corner Box! Kicking off Season 3, John and David ditch the Black Hawk and Captain Carrot news and look to the future of comics. They get into the ever-changing comic book audience, how new art styles are transforming the face of comics, embracing manga in the US, and preparing for the next new thing. Also, John reveals the secret of his big toes.

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John and David heroically collapse The Corner Box Multiverse in preparation for a NEW #1! That’s right! Season Three starts next week!

The guys reminisce on a successful second season, reflect on some of their favorite comics of the past year, and reimagine the future of the comics industry! Also, John collects copies of the same book, and David uncovers a Kickstarter scam.

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• [00:38] We’re like Batman.
• [04:09] The ...

Nicole Goux joins the show! John and David welcome Eisner nominated artist, Nicole Goux (Everyone is Tulip, Forest Hills Bootleg Society, This Place Kills Me) to talk about her burgeoning career! From drawing at an early age to her recent Eisner nominations, Nicole has already had an amazing career and she's just starting! Listen in as the fellas chat with Nicole about her new book with Mariko Tamaki, what it means to make com...

John and David killed Archie Digests? Well, sort of. It's complicated. The fellas dig into the history of Archie, the rising costs of publishing comic books, the influence of manga on the wider industry, and overcoming the industry’s self-imposed problems. Also, David wraps up two more (unexpectedly big!) comics.

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John and David get together for the first installment of The Corner Box Top 10 Hottest Interior Artists of the Moment, then they get into the prices of movies, AI, and marketing in 2025. Also, John loses his rails.

SUGAR BOMB Launches September 5th, 2025!
The Comic That Makes You Ask, "Is That A Freaking Dolphin?!"

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• [00:37] There are no other Johns and Davids.
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Archenemy of the show, Dave Baker, joins hosts John and David to talk about the reality of comic book publishing, the real reason John is part of the show, the Fantastic Four movie vs the comics, and Dave’s new Halloween Boy issues. Also Dave starts a new career as a DJ, and Jim McCann may have had lunch.

SUGAR BOMB Launches September 5th, 2025!
The Comic That Makes You Ask, "Is That A Freaking Dolphin?!"...

Chase Marotz joins hosts John and David wrapping up their conversation about their recent favorite comics, discovering new artists, what happens when comic creators get older, and John and David’s growing tooth collections?

SUGAR BOMB Launches September 5th, 2025!
The Comic That Makes You Ask, "Is That A Freaking Dolphin?!"

John is at PugW!
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• [00:41] David’s Pick #2: Little Bird.
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Editor-in-Chief of Fun Time Go, Chase Marotz, joins John and David for a thrill-a-minute talk about their recent favorite comic books and artists, their exciting experiences at SDCC 2025, and the podcasts new archenemy. Also, Mickey Mouse makes a brief appearance.

SUGAR BOMB is ALMOST HERE!
The Comic That Makes You Ask, "Is That A Freaking Dolphin?!"

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• [01:02] Chase,...

John and David question what modern audiences want from their superhero comic books, discuss successful Non-Marvel/DC superhero comics, the level of new artistic talent in the industry, and what Legion of Super-Heroes would look like today. Also, David has a "controversial" opinion on Moulin Rouge. 

SUGAR BOMB is Coming!
The Comic That Makes You Ask, "Is That A Freaking Dolphin?!"

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John and David get together to discuss the new Superman movie, the San Diego Comic-Con, how Howard the Duck earned its R-rating, and learning to embrace change. Also, David finally earns his greatest treasure—his Gas Pass.

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SUGAR BOMB is Coming!
The Comic That Makes You Ask, "Is That A Freaking Dolphin?!"

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• [00:44] David’s Pass Pass.
• [04:27] San Diego Com...

John and David get into comic book making processes, what it takes to get big-name artists on a book, the value of comic book art, John gives his thoughts on the new Superman movie, David has a gripe with Silver Surfer, and Jim McCann features as a fun fact.

David's First Super-Power Comic is Coming!
Sugar Bomb launches soon!

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• [01:15] David archives Conan.
• [03:32] John’s ...