The Corner Box S1Ep38 - Kurt Russell Saves the World or How (Not?) To Relaunch Comics

The Corner Box

Episode Summary

On today’s episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock talk about another comic universe launch, how Kurt Russell saved the Godzilla: Monarch series, remembering TV Guide, when comics let go of the weight of continuity, DC’s confusing shared universe(s), and the new and exciting voices in the industry, and John and David’s Kickstarter campaigns head towards the finish line.

Timestamp Segments

· [01:45] Editor Ed.

· [02:29] John and David’s successful Kickstarter campaigns.

· [07:48] DC’s Ultimate Universe.

· [14:19] Marvel’s Ultimate Line.

· [16:00] The power of Kurt Russell.

· [18:41] The TV Guide.

· [23:05] Continuity in superhero movies.

· [29:44] What’s the DC continuity?

· [41:12] DC’s Earth-2 line.

· [43:30] The basic superhero setup.

· [46:45] James Gunn’s movies.

· [49:09] Marvel’s new Ultimate line vs the original Ultimate line.

· [50:51] Peach Momoko’s X Men.

Notable Quotes

· “Radio was a thing, guys.”

· “If you got nothing else out of the Ultimate line, you got Miles Morales out of it.”

· “People are more excited about middle-aged Spider Man.”

Relevant Links

Join the Kickstarter for David's new graphic novella:
Super Kaiju Rock n Roller Derby Fun Time Go!
Check out John's Kickstarter:
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For transcripts and show notes:
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