Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, creators, Andrew Maxwell and Max Davenport, join us to talk about the history behind their up-coming Kickstarter project, First Place Losers. We dive into how to work through designs, how a Jim Lee pinup book got Max into comics, Andrew’s work on the successful Rum Row, and how John did the pandemic wrong.

Timestamp Segments

· [01:51] David and Max’s relationship.

· [06:17] Andrew joins the project.

· [09:10] Formula 1.

· [12:14] Mech designs.

· [16:32] From pinups to comics.

· [22:15] The main visual influences.

· [27:13] Andrew’s gateway comics.

· [31:13] The Kickstarter countdown.

· [32:33] Pandemic projects.

· [35:36] Fun Kickstarter rewards.

· [42:21] The story around the racing and robots.

Notable Quotes

· “What you’re saying, Max, is that you’re the reason that I got shown the door.”

· “So many robots.”

· “I was a professional Jackass.”

· “Some people support their friends, John.”

· “Even if you’re not into the racing or the robots, there’s still really solid drama happening underneath everything else.”

Relevant Links

Grab your copy of First Place Losers here:
First Place Losers #1

David's New Kickstarter is almost here. Reserve your copy!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

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

Check out more of Max Davenport's work!
maxbarlowdavenport.com

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock ditch today’s topic to talk about skateboarders, a new Superman character, David’s new appreciation of Ladrönn’s work, the only Kickstarter that was more successful than theirs, and the evolution of Blackhawk comics, and John struggles to chew, and David teases a new topic.

Timestamp Segments

· [02:14] David’s favorite treat.

· [04:28] Skateboarders. Good or evil?

· [05:17] David has stuff to get off his chest.

· [08:24] Appreciating José Ladrönn.

· [13:06] Marvel’s forgotten runs.

· [16:35] David almost owned Marvel.

· [18:17] Skybound’s wild Kickstarter.

· [23:20] The cost of collecting GI Joe.

· [24:44] Props to Larry Hama.

· [27:35] Increasing digital prices.

· [30:50] The evolution of Blackhawk.

· [35:32] The Blackhawk knockoff.

· [38:52] Dan Jurgens at Marvel.

Notable Quotes

· “Somebody was more successful at Kickstarter than us.”

· “Somebody turned Marv Wolfman’s fan letter into a finished comic.”

· “This whole episode is so out of bounds.”

Relevant Links

David's New Kickstarter is almost here. Reserve your copy!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

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

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club

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Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, current Eisner Award Nominee, Tim Seeley, joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about the creative flexibility of Hack/Slash, the advent of the writer-artist, the story behind Local Man, what the collaboration process looks like, the power of manga, the future of Local Man, and creating comics with reverence and affection, and David discovers what he really looks like.

Timestamp Segments

· [01:36] What David really looks like.

· [03:18] Tim’s career highlights.

· [04:12] Hack/Slash creative talent.

· [08:52] The writer-artist.

· [14:42] Local Man.

· [21:49] The collaboration process.

· [22:50] Coming up with 90s characters.

· [26:23] When artists are too good.

· [28:35] The power of manga.

· [31:29] The resilience of the manga market.

· [32:21] The Scott Pilgrim gateway.

· [34:28] Sticking to projects long-term.

· [36:26] Tony Fleecs beyond ponies.

· [39:50] The plan for the end of Local Man.

· [40:49] Bloodstrike with Rob Liefeld.

· [43:42] Creating with reverence and affection.

· [47:14] Cosplaying comics today.

Notable Quotes

· “There’s a manga for everything you could possibly want.”

· “Comics aren’t for old people.”

· “Do not take no for an answer.”

Relevant Links

Tim Seeley's work can be found here!
www.timseeleycreative.com

David's New Kickstarter is almost here. Reserve your copy!
Fun Time Go, Inc.

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

For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club