What the Fans Want on The Corner Box - S2Ep45

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. 

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Timestamp Segments

• [00:40] The hottest of hot comic book news.
• [01:33] The voice of Gary Owens.
• [03:03] David’s new comic book.
• [05:19] What are people looking for in a superhero book?
• [07:48] Making a superhero comic.
• [10:38] Comics that push the envelope.
• [12:02] Superhero parody comics.
• [14:31] Non-Marvel/DC successes.
• [17:21] What it takes to succeed.
• [18:32] David sees a theatrical play.
• [19:38] Up-and-coming talent.
• [23:19] How would John relaunch Legion of Super-Heroes?
• [29:34] John’s Star Wars hot take.
• [34:07] How would David relaunch Legion of Super-Heroes?

Notable Quotes

• “We’re pushing beyond what most people would find in good taste.”
• “Maybe James Gunn will make a movie of it.”
• “We’re going to talk about planetesimals and stuff like that.”

Books Mentioned

• 52. 
• Absolute Batman, by Zack Snyder, Nick Dragotta, & Frank Martin.
• Absolute Wonder Woman, by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, & Jordie Bellaire.
• Avengers (1963-1996).
• The Boys, by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson.
• Crisis on Infinite Earths, by Marv Wolfman & George Perez.
• Invincible, by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, & John Rauch.
• Jeff the Land Shark, by Kelly Thompson, Tokitokoro, & Gurihiru.
• Justice League Unlimited.
• Kick-Ass, by John Romita Jr & Mark Millar.
• Legion of Super-Heroes.
• Miracleman.
• My Hero Academia, by Kohei Horikoshi.
• One-Punch Man, by One & Yusuke Murata.
• Savage Dragon, by Erik Larsen.
• Space Ghost Annual #1, by David Pepose & Jonathan Lau.