Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock ditch today’s topic to talk about skateboarders, a new Superman character, David’s new appreciation of Ladrönn’s work, the only Kickstarter that was more successful than theirs, and the evolution of Blackhawk comics, and John struggles to chew, and David teases a new topic.

Timestamp Segments

· [02:14] David’s favorite treat.

· [04:28] Skateboarders. Good or evil?

· [05:17] David has stuff to get off his chest.

· [08:24] Appreciating José Ladrönn.

· [13:06] Marvel’s forgotten runs.

· [16:35] David almost owned Marvel.

· [18:17] Skybound’s wild Kickstarter.

· [23:20] The cost of collecting GI Joe.

· [24:44] Props to Larry Hama.

· [27:35] Increasing digital prices.

· [30:50] The evolution of Blackhawk.

· [35:32] The Blackhawk knockoff.

· [38:52] Dan Jurgens at Marvel.

Notable Quotes

· “Somebody was more successful at Kickstarter than us.”

· “Somebody turned Marv Wolfman’s fan letter into a finished comic.”

· “This whole episode is so out of bounds.”

Relevant Links

David's New Kickstarter is almost here. Reserve your copy!
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

Mark Evanier's excellent Blogsite is worth your time:
www.newsfromme.com

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, current Eisner Award Nominee, Tim Seeley, joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about the creative flexibility of Hack/Slash, the advent of the writer-artist, the story behind Local Man, what the collaboration process looks like, the power of manga, the future of Local Man, and creating comics with reverence and affection, and David discovers what he really looks like.

Timestamp Segments

· [01:36] What David really looks like.

· [03:18] Tim’s career highlights.

· [04:12] Hack/Slash creative talent.

· [08:52] The writer-artist.

· [14:42] Local Man.

· [21:49] The collaboration process.

· [22:50] Coming up with 90s characters.

· [26:23] When artists are too good.

· [28:35] The power of manga.

· [31:29] The resilience of the manga market.

· [32:21] The Scott Pilgrim gateway.

· [34:28] Sticking to projects long-term.

· [36:26] Tony Fleecs beyond ponies.

· [39:50] The plan for the end of Local Man.

· [40:49] Bloodstrike with Rob Liefeld.

· [43:42] Creating with reverence and affection.

· [47:14] Cosplaying comics today.

Notable Quotes

· “There’s a manga for everything you could possibly want.”

· “Comics aren’t for old people.”

· “Do not take no for an answer.”

Relevant Links

Tim Seeley's work can be found here!
www.timseeleycreative.com

David's New Kickstarter is almost here. Reserve your copy!
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, 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