Episode Summary

In today’s episode of The Corner Box, Jeremy Whitley joins hosts David Hedgecock and John Barber to talk about Jeremy’s journey from Blockbuster to Marvel, the elusive 10th volume of Princeless, Jeremy’s prolific pandemic output, and the new "Navigating With You" graphic novel. Also, John has a superpower, and David makes a promise.

Timestamp Segments

• [03:26] Jeremy’s gateway comic.
• [06:48] Getting into a career in comics.
• [10:35] Rick Remender’s secret sauce.
• [12:34] The 10th volume of Princeless.
• [15:48] A new IDW Editor-in-Chief.
• [16:21] Navigating My Little Pony.
• [24:28] Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians.
• [25:31] Getting to Marvel.
• [29:11] Vampirella.
• [31:17] Pandemic projects.
• [33:59] John has a problem.
• [35:22] David has a problem.
• [37:16] John has a superpower.
• [37:49] Navigating With You.

Notable Quotes

• “Comics is wild.”
• “It’s all about falling in love over obscure manga, which is something I feel like we can all relate to.”
• “I will never, ever not be here.”

Relevant Links

Buy David's New Book!
Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
Pug Worldwide

Jeremy Whitley Does Cool Things!
jeremywhitley.com

For transcripts and show notes!
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, Alex Segura joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about breaking into the comics industry, the world of Legendary Lynx, getting to work on Dick Tracy comics, exploring the Spider-verse, trying to make it on social media, and Alex’s exciting November releases, and David is unimpressed by puns.

Timestamp Segments

• [01:16] Alex’s origin story.
• [04:47] Writing full-time.
• [06:03] Secret Identity.
• [12:30] Alter Ego.
• [15:03] Making a 70s-feeling comic.
• [18:36] David’s review of Stalker.
• [19:59] Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians.
• [21:02] Taking control of Dick Tracy.
• [26:53] The approach to a modern Dick Tracy.
• [29:24] Picking the post-war era.
• [30:09] Writing Dick Tracy’s pathos.
• [33:04] The Question.
• [35:31] Spider-Society.
• [37:41] Making it in the industry today.

Notable Quotes

• “We have a responsibility to play with the toys and show the toys.”
• “You want to be in the places where people are at.”
• “The journey is the thing, not the destination.”

Relevant Links

All the Alex Segura Goodness you can handle!
www.alexsegura.com

David's New Kickstarter is LIVE!
Fun Time Go, Inc.
Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
https://www.pugworldwide.com/

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, Denton J. Tipton joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about Denton’s early introduction to reading comics, the best and worst times for product launches, moving to San Diego, Magma Comix’s fast growth, and exciting upcoming Magma titles. Also, Tom Waltz gets a promotion, David launches a new project, and John has a special bond.

Timestamp Segments

• [00:00] Disclaimer.
• [01:48] Congratulations to Tom Waltz.
• [04:53] Denton’s first comics.
• [07:33] Denton’s first professional job in comics.
• [10:16] Comics people with law backgrounds.
• [10:48] Launching in ’99.
• [15:34] Moving to San Diego.
• [17:00] Denton’s IDW highlights.
• [22:57] Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians.
• [23:59] Launching Magma Comix.
• [29:52] Keeping up with the changing industry.
• [32:40] Magma’s growth plan.
• [34:00] The first title launches.
• [38:02] The Pedestrian.
• [41:42] Hell’s Half Acre.
• [45:34] Ramon’s RV art life.
• [47:12] Being an editor and a writer.
• [48:23] John’s special bond.

Notable Quotes

• “People love comics.”
• “If you can get through that crucible and come out the other end, still alive, then you can work anywhere.”
• “Maybe we could sell the kids a meme comic.”
• “You need to have a good editor, no matter who you are.”

Relevant Links

Follow Your New Favorite Publisher - Magma Comix!
magmacomix.com

David's New Kickstarter is LIVE!
Fun Time Go, Inc.
Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
https://www.pugworldwide.com/

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club