Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, Jim Zub, joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock in Part 2 of this conversation to talk about Jim’s history with Conan, becoming known as a writer, his 18-year pitch, what it takes to write effortlessly, and the exciting future of Conan.

Timestamp Segments

· [00:58] Jim can’t be Jim.

· [02:34] Making money from comics.

· [05:34] Jim’s first published credit.

· [07:18] Becoming a writer.

· [18:11] Jim’s 18-year pitch.

· [21:44] The Adventures of Conan.

· [29:21] Channeling Robert E Howard.

· [32:30] The Conan team.

· [38:57] Did Conan write himself?

· [44:57] Plans for extra issues.

Notable Quotes

· “We’re the only book in the Top 50 that’s not Marvel, DC, or Image.”

· “I can write a little bit like Two-Gun Bob, but I work very hard on it.”

· “The next writer of the Avengers, 99% of readership’s sticking around for that book. They don’t care if you’re the writer or not.”

Relevant Links

You can see what Jim Zub is up to on his site:
www.jimzub.com

David is having a Fun Time. Let's GO!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
https://www.pugworldwide.com/

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, the Love Zub, Jim Zub, joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock! In Part 1 of this conversation we talk about when Jim became a comics fan, his extensive Marvel collection, the massive creative influence of DnD, Jim’s journey into a creative career, and Scott McCloud’s pure kindness. Also, Jim learns to cook, John gets a Pro Badge, and David’s notes take a dark turn.

Stick around for Part 2 of this conversation next week on The Corner Box vs Jim Zub.

Timestamp Segments

· [00:57] Who is Jim Zub?

· [02:16] What has Jim done?

· [04:01] When Jim became a comics fan.

· [10:45] The continuity of the Marvel Universe.

· [12:03] Jim and Joe’s Marvel collection.

· [13:00] Getting into DnD.

· [20:33] Is DnD evil?

· [25:11] New DnD tech.

· [27:09] Chef Jim.

· [29:56] Jim’s early access to comics.

· [33:31] Making a living with comics.

· [39:58] The forbidden list.

· [41:25] Rejected by Marvel.

· [42:30] Jim’s first webcomics.

· [44:31] The future of comics.

· [47:00] Meeting Scott McCloud.

Notable Quotes

· “It’s not evil. It’s just fucking stupid.”

· “If you made comics, you were part of it.”

Relevant Links

You can see what Jim Zub is up to on his site:
www.jimzub.com

David is having a Fun Time. Let's GO!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
https://www.pugworldwide.com/

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock talk about their formative years at comic conventions, the unimaginable growth of Comic Con, attending conventions as professionals, what they look for in portfolio reviews, when quality art gets lost in the process, and John wears a fantastic shirt, and the show gets a new running joke.

Timestamp Segments

· [00:38] John’s Off The Hook shirt.

· [02:56] John’s early access to comics.

· [04:18] David’s late access to comics.

· [07:01] David’s first convention.

· [09:35] John’s earliest convention memory.

· [14:39] Frank Miller: American Genius.

· [17:22] David’s first San Diego Comic Con.

· [22:04] John’s first San Diego Comic Con.

· [24:54] The growing Comic Con.

· [26:29] David’s favorite conventions.

· [28:07] Cosplay costumes.

· [30:07] The end of Mandalorian.

· [32:15] John nearly dies.

· [33:05] Celebrity encounters.

· [36:00] What makes a good portfolio?

· [40:09] The problem with coloring.

· [43:34] Moebius and The Pitt.

· [44:12] The Incal.

· [45:49] When David hires.

Notable Quotes

· “This is good radio right here.”

· “I literally rode my horse down Main Street.”

· “Almost never is there universal advice that you can just give.”

· “For whatever reason, that charming piece that was appealing, doesn’t translate to the finished product.”

· “There’s an art to this art.”

Relevant Links

David is having a Fun Time. Let's GO!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
https://www.pugworldwide.com/

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club