The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show - Ep. 465:

Married couple and comic book icons: Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner join the show to talk about their life together as full-time comic creators, behind-the-scenes stories from cons, how therapy shaped their storytelling, meeting the real life Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), and how they balance work and marriage. They also preview their new Harley Quinn and Elvira crossover comic, coming out in August.

Catch Jimmy & Amanda at First Coast Comic Con in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, July 12th! (grab your tickets here)

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This episode was recorded at Heroes Con 2025!

Brad & Lisa Gullickson, hosts of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast, found time away from the busy convention floor to join me to talk about their first time experiencing Heroes Con. We discussed everything from the people we met, the art and merch we saw, the comics we found, white whale interviews, married couples in comics, building and finding community, and our favorite places to eat in Charlotte.

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• Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe on YouTube for more video content!
• Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: Here
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• The Schiller Kessler Group

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First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE!

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Mark Spears, the artist behind the breakout horror hit: MARK SPEARS MONSTERS, joins The Short Box to talk about his rise from rejection to recognition. He unpacks the eerie origins of MONSTERS, and his early journey of trying to break into comics, as well as the cult-favorite (and sold-out!) MONSTERS trading cards, becoming Dynamite's go-to cover guy, his first sold-out comic con appearance, and how a self-made horror project led to a life changing meeting with Todd McFarlane

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• Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe on YouTube for more video content!
• Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: Here
• Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!
• The Schiller Kessler Group

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First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE!

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Fan-favorite sci-fi comic writer: Zack Kaplan is back on the show for his third appearance to talk about his upcoming Masterminds comic (coming out through Darkhorse in August), the success of Kill All Immortals, the experience of comic to TV adaptations, and the freedom that comes with creator-owned comics.

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• Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe on YouTube for more video content!
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• Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!
• The Schiller Kessler Group

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First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE!

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IDW Comic Editor: Jake Williams, is on the show to talk about the new Godzilla comic book shared-universe: The Kai-Sei Era. It's an ambitious project which brings three new Godzilla comics series to life this summer: Godzilla, Godzilla: Escape The Deadzone, and Starship Godzilla. Jake spills the beans on what fans can expect from each series, what it's like working with TOHO and abiding by the "Godzilla Rules", favorite Kaijus, and talks in-depth about the life and role of a comic book editor. He also gives some tips for aspiring comic artists and their art portfolios

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• Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe on YouTube for more video content!
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• Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!
• The Schiller Kessler Group

We read Fan Mail, send us some!

First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE!

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REACH OUT! 🤝🏼

• Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com
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• The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Greg Weisman, the creator and producer of the hit Disney cartoon series: Gargoyles, is on the podcast to talk about his new comic series: Gargoyles: Demona, and shares some details about the upcoming Gargoyles/ Fantastic Four crossover! Greg also shares some stories from working on shows like Young Justice, Gargoyles, and Star Wars: Rebels, and on comics like Star Wars: Kanan and The Spectacular Spider-Men, and explains how he navigates interacting with fandom both online and IRL

LINKS:

• Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe on YouTube for more video content!
• Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: Here
• Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!

We read Fan Mail, send us some!

First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE!

Support the show

REACH OUT! 🤝🏼

• Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com
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• Website: theshortboxentertainment.com
• The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

Here's something a little different from normal, thanks to our awesome Patronies, we had a fun mail bag episode and talked about everything from the Superman Trailer, Andor season two, new comics, mental health, and MCU's Phase 5 lineup.

Also, welcome to our newest Patrons: Dave Wilson, Kyle Conway, and Goncalo Fortes!

Part two of this conversation dropping soon on Patreon.com/theshortbox!

LINKS:

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• Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: Here
• Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!

We read Fan Mail, send us some!

First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE!

Support the show

REACH OUT! 🤝🏼

• Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com
• Follow us on IG & tweet us at @theshortboxjax
• Website: theshortboxentertainment.com
• The Music Team: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats