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A big news week returns with DC doing really cool, worthwhile things for their Pride books, the pluses and mostly minuses of AI art and Marvel has finally got us back on an X-Book after 10 years! A double dose of the Rob Watch as the Rob proves to have the most contentious relationship with […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 702: Sniped on Antifreeze http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-702-sniped-on-antifreeze/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
A light news week sees us compare Thanos and Zatanna, no really! Plus some movie dates get moves and we speculate how the Jimmy Pistol Cinematic Universe influenced one of those. Walk Down Lois Lane this week sees Beckie wonder why Lois is smoochin’ all the Justice League! What We Read Last Week brings discussion […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 701: It Actually is a Short Show II http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-701-it-actually-is-a-short-show-ii/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
I can’t believe there was so much news in the week we took off! Big moves from Marvel, DC, Diamond, Ahoy, Battle Quest, Ghost Machine and librarians everywhere! A special Walk Down Lois Lane where Beckie looks at the letters pages in romance books and YOU get the opportunity to get advice from Beckie herself! […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 700: Mark on the Man Side http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-700-mark-on-the-man-side/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
No news as this is pre-recorded, so let’s hope the comics industry doesn’t burn down between this recording and this being released. But, we have the return of the Preview Review talking something near and dear to Joe’s heart, What We’re Looking Forward To This Week, Todd & Joe Have Issues continues, talking Gail Simone’s […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 699: Vacation Had To Get Away http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-699-vacation-had-to-get-away/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
An all indie version of the news as Tiny Onion tries to help, ONI Press brings back EC Comics and Image wants you to recognize your local shop! Then, Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane introduces us to Rand Kirby and Superman just loves cubin’ cars! What We Read Last Week talks the creepiness and heroism […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 698: Shenanigans Having http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-698-shenanigans-having/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Big news week covering Brian Bolland’s missing art edition, the End of Doom or just the beginning, an entire pallet of books goes missing, the 20+ sequel to my favorite Brian Michael Bendis book and are the Amalgam books coming back to print? Well, it does give us a chance to play Does Joe Know […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 697: Putting the Joke Before the Killing http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-697-putting-the-joke-before-the-killing/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
This week, we reminisce about Comic Book News and what counts as a first appearance, why an exodus of artists would leave a rep and more news from Hollywood Kyle Starks! Plus, a super sized, teased out edition of the Rob Watch. Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane has Jack Kirby and Joe Simon’s romance comic […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 696: Movie Money http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-696-movie-money/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
This week, Todd McFarlane does good, Diamond flinches, Kyle Starks gets a middle initial and a director and the Rob makes getting his new book more confusing than it should be. Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane is 100% medically accurate, What We Read Last Week wraps up but leaves the door open for more Wild […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 695: Loser Smocks http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-695-loser-smocks/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
We get the art team on Jason Aaron’s Ninja Turtle book in the picture of pre-planning and finally hardcore content is coming to a big Marvel Summer Event! We get the specs on this week’s release of Last Blood in the Rob Watch! Beckie‘s Walk Down Lois Lane takes a detour to Marvel, What We […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 694: My Friend Clicka http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-694-my-friend-clicka/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
A huge week in news with new Brubaker/Philips stuff and when we learned about the Satanic Panic, Image over shipping and our speculation as to why, new way to republish old stuff at DC, which DC logo was the best and a follow up from last week with Jason Aaron’s big next book which leads […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 693: Burnt Styrofoam http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-693-burnt-styrofoam/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
One of our favorite comics of all time has officially been optioned for a TV show and we couldn’t be happier, Marvel decides to literally flip the script on a recent X-story and it pays to subscribe to your favorite creators newsletter. Plus, follow ups from last week’s Grading on You story and TWO non-the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 692: It’s Right Every Day http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-692-its-right-every-day/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
We’ve got news about DC’s janky covers and revisiting what constitutes a first appearance and the double return of Grading on You AND the Rob Watch! Beckie takes a Walk Down Lois Lane as Superman tries to have the best of both worlds. Then, in What We Read Last Week, we lament people’s perceived aversion […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 691: Magic Squeezing Rock http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-691-magic-squeezing-rock/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
It’s our year in review episode, having nothing to do with there being no news this week! Our favorite writer, artist, book, TV shows and movies we consumed in 2023 plus bold predictions for 2024. Beckie takes a Walk Down Lois Lane and compares her to Elizabeth Taylor. Then, in What We Read Last Week, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 690: The Best Ability is Availability http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-690-the-best-ability-is-availability/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
DC is making a book that has Todd’s two favorite things, apes and puns! Lunar is giving retailers free copies of the latest Transformers book because they’re nice guys and gals! Plus, your one stop pod for all Great Garloo news! Plus, Beckie is here with My Walk Down Lois Lane talking a seminal, yet […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 689: Hell In Nacelle http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-689-hell-in-nacelle/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Is Vertigo coming back? Just in time for it’s 31st anniversary? Why are these comics that make noise so light sensitive? And why does Tubi never stop winning? Also, Beckie is here with My Walk Down Lois Lane and how both this issue and Catwoman connect to Hedy Lamarr. Then in What We Read Last […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 688: Flash Limbo http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-688-flash-limbo/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
We’ve got news of imprints involving everything from Elijah Wood to breaking DC contracts to the Great Garloo! Plus, Beckie is back with My Walk Down Lois Lane with a forgotten DC letter writing campaign. Then in What We Read Last Week we talk Kyle Starks and Fernando Pasarin’s Batman the Brave and the Bold […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 687: Say Goodbye to the Grind http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-687-say-goodbye-to-the-grind/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
The holiday caused everyone to talk the week off, so there is no news, but there is some filibustering about food and out love of sorting comics. Our good friend Beckie returns with My Walk Down Lois Lane and some shameless product placement. Then, What We Read Last Week, Jason Aaron and Doug Mahnke take […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 686: the Mayo Clinic http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-686-the-mayo-clinic/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Free Comic Book Day is back (in 2024) and it feels big again! We cover the key books to look for, the new launches, the merch and the art being used. Plus, Tubi has added over 600 episodes of Doctor Who, do with that information what you will. Beckie returns with My Walk Down Lois […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 685: Feel Like a King http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-685-feel-like-a-king/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Are Digital Sales back? Freebies aren’t and Comixology is gone forever! We talk about how and where you can get your digital books, a shift in the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, more DC stuff being delayed and cancelled and is $15.00 too much for a comic that roars at you? My Walk […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 684: Crocortunity http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-684-crocortunity/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
DC is changing the way they’re getting classic stories in your and others hands. Disney Plus is changing how the next Marvel series is being released. And how does CGC grade a scratch and sniff comic? We have the debut of our new segment, My Walk Down Lois Lane with our good friend Beckie. Next, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 683: Rub and Smell http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-683-rub-and-smell/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Will we be making a big change in the way we record? Well, not as big as the return of married Peter Parker! The most sought after return of the last fifteen plus years! But, What We Read Last Week, we talk Alan Scott the Green Lantern #1 with some new looks at Golden Age […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 682: Framing the Photo http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-682-framing-the-photo/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
After being physically away for two weeks, we have some news, about the return of Elseworlds, the return of ashcans and Action Comics bringing the big guns for 2024! And a live edition of Robserecaps in the Rob Watch! In What We Read Last Week, Jay Garrick the Flash and Sensational She-Hulk come out of […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 681: Long Lasting Nickel http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-681-long-lasting-nickel/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
This is what happens when we record early. After some joking about Wendy’s still having Kids Meals, messing up the color scheme and Todd’s hatred of blind boxes, we remark on the Rob’s latest opportunity. Then we saw a social media post from Keith Giffen, then about 50 minutes later changes everything. Well, What We […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 680: Salty Keith http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-680-salty-keith/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Has a publisher just decided to give every new number one away for free? And what’s a bigger draw, a Bat universe where you can do whatever you want or Zorro? The answer may surprise you! Plus, the Rob Watch hits three weeks in a row as the Rob’s most infamous work goes up for […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 679: More Than Eats a Pie http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-679-more-than-eats-a-pie/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Third times the charm and six years is worth the wait for this licensed property and what is going on at DC? Late books, trades being cancelled in lieu of hardcovers and Plastic Man? Don’t worry, tho, the Rob has been on a roll the last few days, so we gotta watch! Then, in What […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 678: Pedigree of Perfection http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-678-pedigree-of-perfection/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
When should you take to social media regarding a Kickstarter gone bad? When should you use the funds for a Kickstarter for their intended purpose? And how does any of this involve the Rob? Well, in What We Read Last Week, is Captain America the only good landlord, when will Saga return and how will […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 677: the Episode of Broken Things http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-677-the-episode-of-broken-things/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Remember Bill Willingham/Fables/DC deal from last week? Yeah, that monopolizes the news this week, but ahead of New York Comic Con exclusives, we have the return of the Rob Watch! Then, in What We Read Last Week, two very different number ones, Batman & Robin #1 doing it’s own thing and Daredevil #1 continuing the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 676: Midi-Chlorine http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-676-midi-chlorine/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
We got news this week, bay bee! Vault feels very strong about their latest title, so much so they’re giving it away, Bill Willingham has fired DC and Jose Luis Garcia Lopez is getting an artists edition, but what will it be? In What We Read Last Week, Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville #1 […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 675: Knuckle Buster http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-675-knuckle-buster/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
Another light news week sees us how to organize a grass roots campaign to get a Robinson/Harris Starman anniversary anything! Then, in What We Read Last Week, we lament the lightness of the G’Nort Illustrated Swimsuit Special, ponder the overall impact of Knight Terrors: Knight’s End #1 and have very differing opinions on Batman/Catwoman: the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 674: Kick The Leg Out From Under You http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-674-kick-the-leg-out-from-under-you/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
What happens when there is no news? We talk about sad stuff we didn’t want to talk about, we talk about news that doesn’t affect us and what happened to tracking sales? Then, in What We Read Last Week we fill the gaps in Joe’s head for Immortal Thor #1 and lament the non-ending of […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 673: From Sassy to Classy http://longboxheroes.com/longbox-heroes-episode-673-from-sassy-to-classy/ appeared first on Longbox Heroes http://longboxheroes.com.
