Longbox Heroes

A light news week sees some nostalgia for a late 90’s DC book, that jumped to Dark Horse and may be jumping to Image? Plus, what was the most read single issue on DC Universe Infinity? You might need that for 2023! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 638: the Talk to the Refrigerator Bowl appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Follow ups from last week’s story about Action Lab and Aftershock Comics, two very different ways to handle allegations of not paying creators. Plus, all the latest with the DC Cinematic Universe, thick skin and very passionate fans. Plus, what we read last week, two very different ways to get people to read multi book […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 637: Road Bagels appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Over a year in the making, we finally get to sit down and talk with the auteur behind the films of this year’s Patreon movie show, Pirromounties, Mark Pirro himself! Mark was very gracious with his time, was super honest and forthcoming with his film making, be sure to check out his website for link […] The post Longbox Heroes Special: Mark Pirro Interview appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Lots of people not getting paid in comics and where our loyalties lie in this regard (no surprise) and with the shakeups coming for the DC Cinematic Universe, can you smell if the Rock is cooking the books? What we read last week, featuring Reed and Sue done right, an emotional beginning and end for […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 636: Fighting Money appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

We all miss Andor and lament, as 40 plus year Star Wars fans, that you’ve gotta break a few eggs to make a delicious omelette. In the news this week, a legendary indie creators returns with his first new work in nearly 20 years and will 2023 be the golden age of pro wrestling comics? […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 635: Spectrox In My Blood appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

After 20 plus years, how many ashes does Mark Grunwald’s family have left? Plus, the last chance to get the introductory price on DC Universe Infinite Ultra, now with Vertigo! What we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week, the finals for the Spidey side of the Silver Standard is set, we’ve […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 634: A Rigid Form appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

What happens when you mix the main show with After Dark? Well, when Joe loses his voice we find out because the show must go on! We look at DC’s projections for 2023 and speculate if things will hit these dats. We also marvel at the Free Comic Book Day offerings for 2023 and are […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 633: It Actually Is A Short Show appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Light news but we speak of the passing of two huge influences in all things comics and pop culture from the last week. A huge what we read this week, what we’re looking forward to coming out this week, the elite eight of the Silver Standard soldiers on with an upset and maybe some bargaining, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 632: Real Past Histories appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

TONS of news this week with Boom and WhatNot making moves, for better or worse, a new title from one of our favorite creative teams, the passing of a modern day comics legend and Sandman is officially renewed for another season. What we read this week, clearing up some confusion over which Waynes are these, […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 631: Through a Dirty Window appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

90’s nostalgia is running wild at DC, but they forgot one important thing, one thing that both Joe and Todd wish for consistency with placement of. The definitive end of the CW’s Stargirl gets us reminiscing for more of those DC Direct replica props and why buy the Doctor when you can get the BBC […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 630: Scarf Budget appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Is DC gonna kill Batman for the 30th anniversary of when he had his back broken? Will the $2.99 line finally being broken break the levy even more, Disney Plus adds more content except in Ireland and the UK, big moves at the DC Film/TV/Animation division and the Rob Watch lays out the plans for […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 629: Buttery Soft Black appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A light news week sees WhatNot Publishing pick up a popular, long running publication and our history with said publication and a follow up from last week’s The Rob Watch to see how his pricing has changed over the last six years. What we read this week, what we’re looking forward to coming out this […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 628: Give Us Todd’s A Chance appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

DC dominates the news with a rebrand for Jonathan Kent and making big, ultra moves with their digital books, taking clear shots at Marvel with little to no regard for the retailers, Peach Momoko almost causes a riot, the 2023-2025 Marvel Cinematic schedule falls like dominos and the Rob Watch returns where we bear out […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 627: It Flips Hard appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Dark Horse continues their ‘In the News’ streak alive by acquiring the rights to maybe the greatest cult film in the last fifty years, lots of moving and shaking on the indies editorial staffs, how Comixology Originals can keep you ahead of the curve, on the heels of the announcement of another Spawn movie, how […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 626: Take Two Social Media and Call Me in the Morning appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Yet again, Dark Horse is in the news and Diamond is the one telling us it’s not that big a deal! Plus, Marvel has an opportunity for all you Fortnite fans, and the return of the Rob Watch and is the Rob in the right? What we read this week, talking Vanish and Nightwing, what […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 625: Kanari in the Coal Mine appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Another big news week as we recall that time Stan Lee reimagined the DCU, more creators that left Dark Horse coming back, WhatNot getting into comics and us trying to figure out WhatNot, DC swinging and foul tipping for Hispanic Heritage Month and what would get us to buy a seven dollar anthology book. What […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 624: Extend the Mississippi appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

A big news week sees Usagi Yojimbo return home, at least two things inspired by our shows, good or bad is up to you. But we do reminisce about Graphitti Designs, Judas Traveller and creators Todd has heat with. What we read last with no spoilers for Batman and sadness that Suicide Squad has replaced […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 623: Plumb the Death appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

If DC’s Fandome is over, does that mean they’ll be back full force at conventions? They claim so, so we shall see. What we read last week, with a very interesting Alex Ross Fantastic Four book, less about the what and more about the how and and are there more Thunderbolts #1 than Monica Rambeau […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 622: Rambeau Aficionado appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Did Bad Idea have a good idea? Half the show seems to think so! We pinpoint where the Batgirl leak happened, we just now have to wait, plus more DC movies dates change and a follow up on the lateness of Donny Cates books. What we read last week as Tom King absolutely nails a […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 621: The Distress of Duress appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

News of a Diamond lawsuit against a company that has tons of product and not enough stores to put it in. Plus the latest comings and goings (mostly goings) on the Warner/Discovery/HBO Max/DC front. What we read last week, in how delays in big crossovers can kill momentum and more hard sells for Do A […] The post Longbox Heroes episode 620: Like a Pig in Something appeared first on Longbox Heroes.