Longbox Review

After a special message from the Comic Geek Speak crew, I have a "dramatic" reading for you. Sit back, relax, and (hopefully) enjoy! Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

After I talk about my time at Six Flags Magic Mountain, I dive into the feedback that I've received over the last several months! Thanks to everyone who took the time and commented, tweeted, voicemailed, or otherwise sent me some words. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! Links: Twitter: Chris Snell, Junior, Sleepy Reader, Chris of ComicBookDB, The Daily Rios, Ryan Sanio, M Shuelke, electric mayhem, Shawn Bertke, Eric Jones, Matt SantoriGriffith, Hassan, Jason Ford, Adam Stabelli, MJ, Chris Callahan, Mother Box YouTube: Sherpanaut, Thomas Williams, stacey gallagher, Will Sullivan, koestenbraumstar, sleepreader666, John DaCosta, jcseiji, Howlermouse, comicKkrakK, Matt OnComics Web: Henry Chamberlain from Comics Grinder, Comic Book DB, The Daily Rios, Ryan Sanio, The Womb Mates, Dave from Write Good!: The Blog, Antique Clock Collector, Turtlebunny Productions, Nerd Goggles Podcast, alwaysthebigspoon (in case it ever comes back online) Six Flags Magic Mountain pics All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

I ponder my (lack of a) legacy. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

I talk about the following trades: The Twelve (Marvel), The Unwritten: Tommy Taylor and the Ship That Sank Twice (Vertigo), Uber (Avatar), and Peter Panzerfaust: The Great Escape (Image). Spoilery bits abound, so beware! Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

This episode I talk with Bruce Leslie of the Heroes and Villains podcast. We discuss his podcast, his comic book backstory, and his visit to the 2014 Emerald City Comicon. You can find the Heroes and Villains podcast at http://heroesandvillains.libsyn.com/, and you can contact Bruce via Twitter @hvpodcast. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

Would I like some cheese with my whine? Also, I talk podcasty stuff. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

I talk about some TV comics, including: Battlestar Galactica Buffy, Season 9 Angel and Faith Star Trek Doctor Who, including Prisoners of Time Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (http://www.speakpipe.com/longboxreview). Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

Listen as I prove what an a-hole I really am.... Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

Peter Rios and I complete our examination of Terry Moore's Rachel Rising through issue 22. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (http://www.speakpipe.com/longboxreview). Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Links: The Daily Rios (thedailyrios.com) Here's a link to a very short Twitter conversation I had with Terry Moore about the future of Rachel Rising. Again, the take away is PREORDER the issues! #SaveRachelRising (https://twitter.com/TerryMoore/status/439608211327295488) Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

Peter Rios is back with me to discuss Terry Moore's Rachel Rising through issue 11. Join us next episode as we discuss issues 12-22. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (http://www.speakpipe.com/longboxreview). Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Links: The Daily Rios (thedailyrios.com) Here's an interview with Terry Moore where he talks about the affect of the #SaveRachelRising campaign. The take away: PREORDER issue #25! (http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/01/21/terry-moore-on-rachel-rising-22s-big-reveal-the-tv-series-and-saverachelrising/) Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

Here's something new for the podcast feed: a short musing on dreaming of flying. Links: Oddfellowsthoughts The Daily Rios Komicskast The Sainio Cast Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

It's that time once again to look back at the previous year's comics and talk about our favorites (and some other things). Travis and I did a live Google Hangout (http://www.youtube.com/user/longboxreview) on February 9, 2014, to discuss our picks for the following: Favorite: Limited series Artist (can be a penciler, inker, or colorist) Single issue (of a title, a one shot, or trade) Writer Cover New character Moment Ongoing Others: Most missed Sleeper/Surprise hit Cancelled before its time Most anticipated for 2014 If you still wanted to submit your choices for the above categories, you may do so by sending email to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. And while you're at it, would you mind rating and reviewing the show on iTunes? Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

After too long an absence, Peter Rios returns to catch up on things Rios, and to discuss the great series Lazarus by Greg Rucka, Michael Lark, and Santi Arcas. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where Peter and I discuss the entire run (through #22) of Terry Moore's Rachel Rising. Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss Links: The Daily Rios The Lazarus prelude that Peter spoke about. As mentioned at the end of the show, send me your nominations (email [email protected]) for the Best of 2013 episode coming soon. The categories are: Favorite: Ongoing Limited series Single issue (of a title, a one shot, or trade) Artist (can be a penciler, inker, or colorist) Writer Cover New character (hero, villain, or anyone) Moment Others: Most missed Sleeper/Surprise hit Cancelled before its time Most anticipated for 2014

Travis and I got together over Google Hangouts to discuss some comic-book related news items from the last few weeks. This episode is the audio version of that live broadcast. Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

Travis and I got together to discuss the #SaveRachelRising effort, and then the first three issues (and the Justice League tie-ins) of DC's current event book, Forever Evil. After that we move one to two Image books that we both really like: Jupiter's Legacy (Travis's pick) and Revival (my pick). Enjoy! Time stamps: #SaveRachelRising - 2:25 (you can listen to me and Peter Rios discuss the first eight issues of Rachel Rising by Terry Moore on Episode 28) Forever Evil (by Geoff Johns, David Finch, et al) - 9:15 Jupiter's Legacy (by Mark Millar & Frank Quitely) - 48:51 Revival (by Tim Seeley & Mike Norton) - 1:25:33 Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

After I chat a bit about the Captain Comics comic book shop I visited in November, I talk about the following comics that I read: Letter 44 #1 Velvet #1 Sandman Overture #1 Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

I saw a bunch of stuff to chat about in the December, 2013 issue of Previews, so I did! Listen along as I point out those items that you might consider buying. Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

I talk about the following comics: Super! #1 Earth 2 #16 The Witching Hour #1 Batman #24 Coffin Hill #1 Rocket Girl #1 Superman/Wonder Woman #1 Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

This episode is a rebroadcast of the Heroes and Villains podcast where I joined host Bruce Leslie to talk about Dick Grayson, who is one of my very favorite characters in comics. You can find the Heroes and Villains podcast at http://heroesandvillains.libsyn.com/. Please send your comments to [email protected] (or to Bruce: [email protected]), or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review our shows on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

It's an extra-sized episode with good friend Greg, who returns after a year+ to catch up on comic book related movies and TV, including Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Greg’s websites are: http://toxiccotton.com/ http://www.covermescreenprinting.com/ http://www.stoutstudios.com/ Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

I ramble on about the state of comics in general and my love of the medium. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

Join us for a spoiler-filled look at DC Comics' Trinity War! We talk about the events in and provide our thoughts on each of the Justice League titles and the tie-in issues that make up the prelude to Forever Evil. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. I'm on Twitter and Facebook as well. You can go here to watch Travis' YouTube channel. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss

There's so much to love about Batman, Incorporated #13 (the epic conclusion!), that I chat a bit about it. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. I'm on Twitter and Facebook as well. Thanks for listening!

Travis joins me to discuss news coming out of or talked about during the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

For episode 50 (and to celebrate three years of podcasting) I present to you 10 Top 5 lists. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

I talk about the following series: Point of Impact Nowhere Men Thor: God of Thunder Links: Heroes and Villains podcast episode 21 about Dick Grayson/Nightwing The new Longbox Review podcast RSS feed (subscribe now!): longbox.libsyn/com/rss Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

I talk about the following titles: The Answer #4 Danger Club #5 East of West #1-2 Idolized #5 Jupiter's Legacy #1 Mara #4 The Movement #1 Suicide Rick #1 Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

The Marvel NOW! initiative began about six months ago, and we discuss the titles that have launched so far in 2013, including: Young Avengers Superior Spider-Man Avenging Spider-Man Savage Wolverine Captain Marvel New Avengers Guardians of the Galaxy Uncanny X-Men Fearless Defenders Daredevil Wolverine What did we like? What could have been better? Just how successful was this initiative? Listen to discover the secrets! Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

The Marvel NOW! initiative began about six months ago, and we discuss the titles that started within the first three months, including: Uncanny Avengers Red She Hulk All-New X-Men Thor: God of Thunder FF Fantastic Four Indestructible Hulk Captain America Avengers Hawkeye (Yes, this started before Marvel NOW!, but we also wanted to discuss all Marvel titles that we're reading now.) What did we like? What could have been better? Just how successful was this initiative for a couple of old comics readers who weren't reading a lot of Marvel comics before? You'll have to listen to find out! Next episode we'll finish up with the rest of the Marvel NOW! titles. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

There were enough cool things in this month's Previews to talk about, so I did! Listen along as I point out those items that you might consider buying. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening! Links: My YouTube channel My review of Xenoglyphs My review of Hoax Hunters #0 Finally, here are the links to my Retro Reviews of the DC Comics Presents, four-issue storyline: issue 27, issue 28, issue 29, & issue 36.

I read some first issues and final issues of some comics, and wanted to share my thoughts about them with you. Alpha: Age of Ultron #1 Ame-Comi Girls #1 Helheim #1 Sex #1 Omega: Before Watchmen: Rorschach #4 Buffy: Willow: Wonderland #5 Superman #17 (H'El on Earth) Swamp Thing/Animal Man #18 (Rotworld) Finally, I talk a bit about the Green Lantern and Young Justice finales (and end with a brief discussion with a special guest). Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

I talk about my experiences while at the 2013 Emerald City Comicon. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

This episode, we discuss a little bit of news, review the endings of the "Rotworld" and "Death of the Family" storylines, and then discuss our enthusiasm for the upcoming Emerald City Comicon! News (1:47) JH Williams III dropping art duties on Batwoman Marvel of the Dead Larfleeze ongoing Gender Through Comic Books MOOC Reviews (37:50) "Rotworld" from Swamp Thing and Animal Man "Death of the Family" from the Batman family Emerald City Comicon (1:23:40) For our thoughts while we're at ECCC, follow us on Twitter! @longboxreview @the_gaunt_man Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

I complete my look at the DC New 52 titles that I am reading. This time, I comment on the the following family of titles: Green Lantern The Dark The Edge Young Justice Digital Firsts This is the first episode recorded using my new Zoom H1 mic so I may sound a bit different. :) Let me know how you like it. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

Best of 2012, part 2. This time, we discuss our choices in the following categories: Best Cover (1:20) Best Moment (12:07) Best Ongoing (28:08) Best Media Adaptation (41:12) Most Surprising (50:06) Most Disappointing (57:35) Cancelled Before Its Time (1:06:49) Bonehead Award (1:13:41) Title that's not getting enough attention (1:16:51) Future Project (1:19:24) Wild Card (1:24:26) "Surprise" clip (1:29:58) Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

It's the first episode of 2013, so I, along with co-host Travis, discuss what we thought were the best choices in the following categories for comics published in 2012: Reinvention (12:50) Costume (19:20) Mini (21:41) Title per publisher (26:31) Writer (59:33) Artist (1:04:49) Creative Team (1:08:33) Join us soon for Part 2 of our romp through last year's comics. In the meantime, send your comments about Part 1 to [email protected] or contact me in other ways by visiting the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!

It's the final episode of 2012 with a look through Previews, just in time for your last-minute holiday shopping, but I start off with a real-time reaction to the firing of Gail Simone off of Batgirl. Links: That review of mycomicshop.com. The Daily Rios episode wherein Peter discusses Martial Law. The second Star Trek movie trailer (it looks so awesome!). Fight for Comics podcast. Short Box podcast. As always, please leave feedback at the blog, email me at [email protected], leave a review at iTunes, tweet me @longboxreview, or you can now leave me voicemail by dialing 208-953-1841. Thanks for listening!

Here's another breaking late news episode wherein we talk about some various comic book related news bits, including: Disney's ownership of Star Wars Fearless Defenders The lack of excitement in general regarding the Marvel NOW! initiative DC's expansion of its digital comics distribution A possible Justice League Dark movie JLA state variant covers Jeff Lemire on Green Arrow and Keith Giffen's return to LSH Finally, Hellblazer ends its long run at #300 (that's a doozy!) If you'd like to watch Travis express fanboy rage at Hellblazer's cancellation, watch his YouTube video. As always, please leave feedback at longboxreview.wordpress.com, email me at [email protected], leave a review at iTunes, or tweet me @longboxreview. Thanks for listening!

I interview the author of the first iTunes review for the LBR podcast, Fukudometown, aka, Mike. We talk about his comic reading experiences, attending cons, a dash of Star Trek, et al, and then we talk about Batman & Robin, Mind the Gap, and Revival, with recommendations from me for Mike to read Daredevil and the totally awesome Danger Club! Note: There were some issues with Skype the day that Mike and I recorded, so there is some static and a clicking noise through most of the show. However, it was a really good conversation, so please listen in as two fans geek out about their love of comics. Links: Graham Crackers Comics–the comic book store that Mike mentioned (http://www.grahamcrackers.com/) Mike’s and his father’s antique clock repair website (http://www.antiqueclockcollector.com/) Thanks for listening!

Travis returns to the podcast just in time for us to discuss the news coming out of the 2012 New York Comic Con (as of Sunday morning of the con). Thanks for listening!

After returning from my trip to Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR, I first talk about my visit to Zanadu Comics, and then I discuss four titles that I've read recently (at the 14:45 mark): Star Trek #13 Aquaman #0 Batman, Inc. #0 Batman: The Dark Knight #0 Finally, I rant a bit about arguments people have over Twitter (36:04). Thanks for listening!

I just talk about some comics. Specifically, I discuss the following DC New 52 family of titles: Justice League Superman Batman Links: DC Comics (http://www.dccomics.com/) The Womb Mates podcast (http://www.thewombmates.com/) Thanks for listening!

The podcast returns! This episode I talk about the “secret” origin of the podcast, what I’ve been up to (aka why haven’t I been podcasting?), and what’s to come. Plus, I talk about some other podcasts that I enjoy. Comic Book Podcasts The Daily Rios (http://thedailyrios.com), which is not just about comics KomicsKast (http://komicskast.libsyn.com/) Comic Geek Speak (http://www.comicgeekspeak.com/) House to Astonish (http://www.housetoastonish.com/) 20 Minute Longbox (http://20minutelongbox.libsyn.com/) Girls Don’t Read Comics (http://www.girlsdontreadcomics.com/) Comic Vine (http://www.comicvine.com/) Word Balloon (http://wordballoon.com/) Travis’ YouTube channel (which I incorrectly identified as being searchable by “the gaunt man”; it’s really named oddfellowsthoughts–sorry T!) Other Podcasts The Audacity to Podcast (http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/) Down in Front (http://www.downinfront.net/) Nerdist (http://www.nerdist.com/) This American Life (http://www.thisamericanlife.org/) Finally, here are the links to my Retro Reviews of the DC Comics Presents, four-issue storyline: issue 27, issue 28, issue 29, & issue 36. Thanks for listening!

There were so many cool things to talk about in the August Previews catalog, so I did! Thanks for listening!

For your New Comics Wednesday enjoyment, Travis & I talk about a lot of things, including Marvel NOW! (4:20) San Diego Comic-Con news (19:25) DC’s Second Wave of titles (1:05:13) Batman, Incorporated Dial H Earth 2 GI Combat Ravagers Worlds’ Finest Five independent titles (1:28:33) Revival The Massive Saga The Hypernaturals Danger Club This will be a spoiler-filled discussion–you have been warned! Thanks for listening!

Welcome to part two of my conversation with Mr. Peter Rios. We spend the majority of the episode talking about New Teen Titans: Games (warning: spoilers) and our love of the New Teen Titans in general. Near the end, Peter talks about the fundraiser to send Julian Lytle to Morrisoncon, and then Peter discusses what’s coming next month from him. It’s not to be missed! Peter made my weekend by cohosting the show with me, and I can’t thank him enough. Thanks for listening!

On the big show today is part one of a conversation I had with Peter Rios. If you don't know who Peter is, he is a founding member of the Comic Geek Speak podcast and overall comics aficionado. Peter was very gracious to spend over four hours (!) talking with me about a plethora of topics (see below), part of which was our talk about Terry Moore's fantastic series, Rachel Rising. Intro 2:30 Podcasting discussion 12:45 Theatre talk 36:00 Comic talk, featuring the Denver Comic Con, the New 52, Before Watchmen, the DC Nation shorts (and upcoming Teen Titans Go! animated series) & summer superhero movie talk. 1:28:55 Rachel Rising discussion (warning: spoilers!) I had a wonderful time talking with Peter, and I hope you enjoy it too. Stay tuned for the next episode where Peter and I talk about New Teen Titans: Games (and Peter makes an announcement!). Thanks for listening!

Here’s my look through the June Previews catalog for items shipping in August 2012 and beyond! Thanks for listening!

After a couple of unsuccessful attempts to do this particular episode, here finally is the LBR podcast discussion, with a special guest, about The Avengers movie. We still encountered technical issues, however (26 is 13 twice, so double the bad luck?!), so apologies ahead of time for that. Thanks for listening!