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!
Episodes
121 episodes
Comic Collecting 101 with Rob Worst and The Corner Box - S3Ep10
Rob Worst cheats death once again and joins John and David to talk about the art of collecting comics, the value of original art, the rise of AI and digital comics, and the importance of artists supporting other artists.SUPPORT THE SH...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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42:44
Behind the Panels with Former Marvel Editor Ellie Pyle on The Corner Box - S3Ep9
Former Marvel editor and Behind the Panels writer, Ellie Pyle, joins John and David to talk about the upcoming Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Secre...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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50:38
The "Win State" of Comics on The Corner Box - S3Ep8
John and David look at what it means to succeed in comics, David Finch's incredible work on Skinbreaker, some new Easter eggs in old comics, and the best way to waste a splash page. Also, John talks about his exciting new Kickstarter, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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45:11
The New Top 10 Hottest Artists List! on The Corner Box - S3Ep7
John and David share their monthly "Top 10 Hottest Artists of the Moment" list! This isn't some arbitrary list, folks. These artist picks are based on a variety of factors including their current book sales, industry "buzz", and producti...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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43:09
DC K.O. Brackets - We Predict Jason Todd Dies on The Corner Box - S3Ep6
After a couple of weeks of really insightful comic talk from John and special guest host (and Fun Time Go EiC), Chase Marotz, David returns just in time to dumb things back down and go “All In” on DC’s K.O. brackets! The guys predict the...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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44:50
The Joy of a Really Bad Comic on The Corner Box - S3Ep5
John and special guest host, Chase Marotz, learn new things about old stuff! They get into pronouncing names they’ve never heard, the state of reproduced comics, and the joy of finishing a really bad comic. Also, John crosses the threshold....
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39:44
Comics Get Personal on The Corner Box - S3Ep4
John and Chase Marotz (as David 2.0) get into Autobiographical Comics! They talk about the evolution of autobio comics, what it would take to write about one’s innermost thoughts, grappling with comics as journalism, and the educational value o...
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38:17
Kirt Burdick Learns to Pitch on The Corner Box - S3Ep3
Kirt Burdick, John, and David return to talk more Death of Power! Along the way they get into comic conventions, showing appreciation to fandom, using technology to enhance art, and how memes run the world. Also, David takes off (maybe to Paris...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:21
Kirt Burdick Wakes Up on The Corner Box - S3Ep2
Kirt Burdick joins the show (or does he?) to talk with John and David about Death of Power #7! The gents get into old vs new comics and their influences, Star Wars’ missing piece, Kirt’s unusual 7th issue success, and Kickstarter VS publishers....
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:39
Shiny New #1! on The Corner Box - S3Ep1
Welcome to the New and Improved Corner Box! Kicking off Season 3, John and David ditch the Black Hawk and Captain Carrot news and look to the future of comics. They get into the ever-changing comic book audience, how new art styles are t...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:12
Shutting Down the Multiverse at The Corner Box - S2Ep52
John and David heroically collapse The Corner Box Multiverse in preparation for a NEW #1! That’s right! Season Three starts next week!The guys reminisce on a successful second season, reflect on some of their favorite comics of the past ...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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53:28
Nicole Goux Lights Up the Corner Box - S2Ep51
Nicole Goux joins the show! John and David welcome Eisner nominated artist, Nicole Goux (Everyone is Tulip, Forest Hills Bootleg Society, This Place Kills Me) to talk about her burgeoning career! From drawing a...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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53:09
Archie Digests Take a Short Walk Off a Long Pier on The Corner Box - S2Ep50
John and David killed Archie Digests? Well, sort of. It's complicated. The fellas dig into the history of Archie, the rising costs of publishing comic books, the influence of manga on the wider industry, and overcoming the industry’s self-impos...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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56:15
Top 10 Hottest Artists Right Now! according to The Corner Box - S2Ep49
John and David get together for the first installment of The Corner Box Top 10 Hottest Interior Artists of the Moment, then they get into the prices of movies, AI, and marketing in 2025. Also, John loses his rails.SUGAR BOMB La...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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42:12
Archenemy Dave Baker Attacks The Corner Box - S2Ep48
Episode SummaryArchenemy of the show, Dave Baker, joins hosts John and David to talk about the reality of comic book publishing, the real reason John is part of the show, the Fantastic Four movie vs the comics, and Dave’s new Hall...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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1:02:56
The Tooth Fairy Doesn't Collect Comics on The Corner Box - S2Ep47
Chase Marotz joins hosts John and David wrapping up their conversation about their recent favorite comics, discovering new artists, what happens when comic creators get older, and John and David’s growing tooth collections?SUGAR BOMB ...
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35:55
Comics! Get Yer Comics Here! on The Corner Box - S2Ep46
Editor-in-Chief of Fun Time Go, Chase Marotz, joins John and David for a thrill-a-minute talk about their recent favorite comic books and artists, their exciting experiences at SDCC 2025, and the podcasts new archenemy. Also, Mickey Mouse makes...
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35:46
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 t...
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40:29
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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1:01:28
Comics Can Break Your Heart on The Corner Box - S2Ep39
David and John pay heartfelt respect to the late, great Peter David—exploring his legacy on Incredible Hulk, X-Factor, and beyond—while reflecting on what makes a comic creator’s career truly enduring. Along the way, they diss...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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50:22
Comic Collecting for Real with Rob Worst on The Corner Box - S2Ep38
The invincible Rob Worst joins John and David to talk about getting into comic book collecting, the biggest misconceptions around the hobby, the truth about comics rarity, and watching the stock market for deals. Also, Rob reveals his secret to...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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47:13