The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

Can’t make it to your local comic shop? The Short Box Podcast brings the comic shop experience straight to your headphones.

Join host Badr Milligan every Wednesday for comic book news, reviews, and in-depth interviews with the writers, artists, and creators behind your favorite comics. Discover new releases, hear the stories behind how comics are made, and stay connected to comic book culture.

Whether you’re a longtime collector or casual reader, The Short Box is your New Comic Book Day companion and a must-listen comic book podcast for fans and collectors.

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Podcasting since 2012 • 603 episodes

The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

Latest Episodes

Greg Pak on Planet Hulk, ThunderCats & Why Monsters Matter

In this episode, we dive into a rich conversation with acclaimed comic writer Greg Pak, writer of over 600 comics and best known for his influential work on Marvel blockbuster stories li...

September 09, 2026 • Season 11 • Episode 511 • 1:14:53

Jason Fabok Speaks On The Physical Toll of Drawing Comics, Life After Batman, and Ghost Machine

Jason Fabok (Batman: Three Jokers, Darkseid War, Detective Comics) joins the show for a candid conversation about the physical toll of drawing comics, leaving DC to help build

September 02, 2026 • Season 11 • 1:29:37

Paten Locke was Hip-Hop's Triple Threat: A Throwback Interview about Duval Hip-Hop History, Marvel Comics, and Super Ramen Rocketship

Originally released in February 2016 , this classic episode of The Short Box (Ep. #122)

August 26, 2026 • Season 11 • 2:08:33

Comics Rule Everything Around Zach Norris. An Interview About Hip-Hop And Comic Book Crossovers

What happens when two of the most expressive subcultures in pop culture collide? In Episode 509 of The Short Box, I sit down with Zach Norris—writer, comic shop manager at San Diego’...

August 19, 2026 • Season 11 • Episode 509 • 1:35:01