Longbox Heroes

The end is nearly here. Or the beginning of the end of the end. What am I getting at? New comics are going to be shipping soon! Who is already shipping? When will they be shipping? How will they be helping the retailers? And what of Free Comic Book Day? Also, Todd and Joe start […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 501: T Minus Three Weeks appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Is the end near? Sure, SOME DC books are shipping this week, but do we have a date when ALL publishers will be shipping new books? And what books? And will your local store even be open by then? We cover it all, plus the final chapter of this iteration of The Great Trade Off talking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 500: the Power of the Anchor Blazer appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Oh boy… More delays, lots of comic industry folks doing good, the return of both Grading on You and the Rob Watch but the big news this week is comics are shipping next week! But how? And where? By who? And what? We cover it all this week, plus, what we read last week, what we’ll […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 499: Stimu-Guy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

If we can be your one stop shop for when the comics industry will return, then mission accomplished. Rumors of when books are back, what books are coming back, how and where you can get them, comics legends doing their part to help out and more! Plus, what we read last week, what we’ll be reading […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 498: Every Fish For Themself appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

There is more news about comics even there there are new books coming out. Official stoppages and hiatuses of books, the first big name retailer suspends it’s services, what some publishers are doing to help your local retailers and Diamond figures a way to get old stock to retailers homes.  Plus, what we read last week, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 497: Why Are These Episodes So Long appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

If there are no more comic books (in April), why is this episode so long? We talk about the major publishers decisions of what to publish and how during these trying times. Also, new contenders in the distribution markets could be poking around. Also, how much would you pay for every DC comic ever? Probably […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 496: Del Rusk appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

We are looking up (compared to last week) as the comics industry looks to shut down. For how long? Who really knows. We’ll still be here. Also, what we read this past week, what we’re looking forward to this week and talk of the most recent episodes of the Flash and Legends of Tomorrow and what […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 495: Lots of News, Even More Uncertainty appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

From the time we record this to the time you listen, things may have changed drastically. TV shows being postponed. Movies being postponed. Comic delayed or harder to get. But Joe and Todd and our shows will be here. Nothing short of a heart attack can stop us, and that only slowed us down. Lots […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 494: Perfect Villain Attendance appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

We talk about cancellations of books quite a bit, but for the first time in the history of doing this show, we have the cancellation of a major convention. What could that mean for future conventions and what about retailers and companies that we planning this weekend as a big money maker? We cover it […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 493: Matches and Patches appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

It seems as though the time of DC monopolizing the news segment is far from over. This week, we talk more late books, books that were shortened have been returned to their original size and who and how dirty rumors get started. Please a special on the floor of C2E2 report from Jeremy Dennis of […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 492: Pennsylvania Joe and His Late Crusade appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

First time creator owned books showing up at publishers you may not have expected. A name change back to a name we never knew changed. Also, we dissect arguably the biggest comic news story of 2020, with a sprinkling of  Grading on You and the Rob Watch as well.  Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 491: Knife in Thigh appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Things are coming to shape on the fifth generation of DC’s timeline, but is all just cashing it’s tail back to 1986? Also, updates on key late books and how YOU gentle listener, can stay ahead of the dirt sheets, and it’s easier than you think! Also, in a crossover of Amalgam like proportions, the […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 490: What Dreams May Come appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Everything DC is up to from more delays, to more shortening of mini series, changing titles, everything gets covered this week. Also, so, you want to get your comics graded, how do you get them to CGC? Well, they can help, at a cost! Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 489: Too Stupid To Get Confused appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Redemption for DC as some previously cancelled books get re solicited, in the face of the a cult book being delayed and possibly buries. But Marvel is up to some shady business when it comes to delays, but at least you can get themed stickers on your CGC’d books! Plus, what we read last week, […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 488: Muff the Punt appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

It may feel like a repeat, but more DC books are late. However, in the interest of fairness, we also look to see what books are constantly late from Marvel, and why we don’t talk about it will surprise you! Also, what is Jason Aaron is up to in 2020? We reveal all! Plus, what we […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 487: All These Yoms appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Did you know a bunch of comics are late? Should we get a reason why they’re late? And why do we let the indies slide but hold the Big Two to a higher standard? Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, discussion of the return episodes of Arrow and […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 486: Hepatitis Bee appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

You know all the DC things we’re lamented over the last two years on the show? Doomsday Clock? Lateness of books? Lateness of Doomsday Clock? 5G? Collections being cancelled? Well, DC Publisher Dan Didio took to Facebook to address all of these things and more. That’s our news segment this week. Plus, what we read last […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 485: Take My Foot Now appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

The usual news sees more speculation about what and when DC’s 5G will happen, more absolutes being cancelled, but don’t worry, there is some good in Matthew Rosenberg going good to promote his Hawkeye book. Plus, what we read last week with the return of the Preview Review book, what we’re looking forward to this […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 484: When You Eat a Chicken, You Don’t Eat the Bones appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Not much news, but lots of speculation as to the what and the when of DC’s 5G deal is. Plus, what we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the last ten issues on Shelf Dust’s best first issues list, and discussion of the season finale of the Mandalorian and so much […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 483:You Made Your TARDIS, Now You Have to Ride In It appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

In the debut episode of Previewing the Past, Todd and Joe tell the tale of how this show came to be, how much money was spent to make it happen as well those missing pieces. Then, the main event, the comic book world is on a high of sorts following Batman 1989 and how does […] The post Previewing the Past Zero – December 1989 appeared first on Longbox Heroes.