
The Corner Box
Welcome to The Corner Box, where we talk about comic books as an industry and an art form. You never know where the discussion will go, or who’ll show up to join hosts David Hedgecock and John Barber. Between them they’ve spent decades writing, drawing, lettering, coloring, editing, editor-in-chiefing, and publishing comics. If you want to know the behind-the-scenes secrets—the highs and lows, the ins and outs—of the best artistic medium in the world, listen in and join the club at The Corner Box!
Podcasting since 2023 • 103 episodes
The Corner Box
Latest Episodes
Superman and San Diego Comic-Con 2025 on The Corner Box - S2Ep44
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.Relevant Lin...
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55:06

The Real Money in Comics on The Corner Box - S2Ep43
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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45:00

Jim Shooter's Secret Wars on The Corner Box - S2Ep42
John and David catch up on the comics industry news—the ripple effects of Diamond’s closure, the reminiscences pouring in after the passing of Jim Shooter, how he reshaped the entire comic book industry, the success of the Secret Wars formula, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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48:08

Jim McCann's Triumphant Return on The Corner Box - S2Ep41
Writer Jim McCann joins hosts John and David to talk about his journey from writing soap operas to comics, coming up with some of the most memorable marketing slogans in Marvel Comics history, the exciting upcoming launches from Ignition...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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40:05

Peanut Butter Has Three Potty Words on The Corner Box - S2 Ep40
David and John dive headfirst into a collector’s dream haul of vintage Avengers comics, mourn the untimely demise of Marvel’s Spider-Boy series, and dissect the ambitious (but uneven) rollout of the Nacelleverse and the bold l...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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