Badr Milligan
@badrm.bsky.social
Pronounced:ˈbaːdər. Co-Founder of Jax Podcasters United. Professional moderator and interviewer. Host of The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show (2012-present).
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Yoo! New SBX Merch is here. I'm talking about all new shirt designs, and for the first time ever: long sleeves and hoodies!
And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors.
Pre-orders going on now!
theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com
And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors.
Pre-orders going on now!
theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Yoo! New SBX Merch is here. I'm talking about all new shirt designs, and for the first time ever: long sleeves and hoodies!
And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors.
Pre-orders going on now!
theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com
And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors.
Pre-orders going on now!
theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com
There's plenty more hip-hop stories and comic book talk where that came from, as well as some great introspection about fatherhood and creating art for the next generation, in the full interview
theshortboxentertainment.com/mc-esoteric-...
theshortboxentertainment.com/mc-esoteric-...
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
There's plenty more hip-hop stories and comic book talk where that came from, as well as some great introspection about fatherhood and creating art for the next generation, in the full interview
theshortboxentertainment.com/mc-esoteric-...
theshortboxentertainment.com/mc-esoteric-...
And we can't forget about the merch game! Czarface takes it to another level when it comes to their branding and visuals
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
And we can't forget about the merch game! Czarface takes it to another level when it comes to their branding and visuals
Talking about the overlap between the two art forms of comics & hip-hop, Esoteric points to both art forms overexaggerated sense of confidence and cartoonish violence and braggadocio
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Talking about the overlap between the two art forms of comics & hip-hop, Esoteric points to both art forms overexaggerated sense of confidence and cartoonish violence and braggadocio
Still trying to wrap my head around this one: We almost got Big L, Inspectah Deck, and Esoteric on the same track. Esoteric talks about the forming the group and some early song ideas:
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Still trying to wrap my head around this one: We almost got Big L, Inspectah Deck, and Esoteric on the same track. Esoteric talks about the forming the group and some early song ideas:
Everything about Czarface, from the music, branding, and merchandise, is all steeped in Silver-Age comic book lore. And it's not just for show.
A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡
A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Everything about Czarface, from the music, branding, and merchandise, is all steeped in Silver-Age comic book lore. And it's not just for show.
A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡
A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡
You guessed it, David and Chip are both on this week's SBX pod talking about digital collectibles vs NFT, the golden years of Comixology, creator rights and equity, and what the future holds for DSTLRY
theshortboxentertainment.com/chip-mosher-...
theshortboxentertainment.com/chip-mosher-...
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
You guessed it, David and Chip are both on this week's SBX pod talking about digital collectibles vs NFT, the golden years of Comixology, creator rights and equity, and what the future holds for DSTLRY
theshortboxentertainment.com/chip-mosher-...
theshortboxentertainment.com/chip-mosher-...
For the visual learners, here's a screen recording of me scrolling the storefront on mobile view:
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
For the visual learners, here's a screen recording of me scrolling the storefront on mobile view:
Co-founder @chipmosher.bsky.social, expresses how Neon Ichiban is an extension of the two sides of comic fandom: Readers & Collectors 🫱🏼🫲🏽
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Co-founder @chipmosher.bsky.social, expresses how Neon Ichiban is an extension of the two sides of comic fandom: Readers & Collectors 🫱🏼🫲🏽
Here, @stonemtn.bsky.social talks about the three key features that set Neon Ichiban apart from other digital comic platforms and storefront: 1. Resellability 2. Commissionable remarques and 3. Downloadability
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Here, @stonemtn.bsky.social talks about the three key features that set Neon Ichiban apart from other digital comic platforms and storefront: 1. Resellability 2. Commissionable remarques and 3. Downloadability
From the people who brought us Comixology and @dstlry.bsky.social, comes a bold new step into the future for digital comics:
Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵
Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
From the people who brought us Comixology and @dstlry.bsky.social, comes a bold new step into the future for digital comics:
Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵
Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵
Stephanie Williams is on the podcast today to talk about X-Men memes, writing Street Sharks for
@idwpublishing.com, internet fame, the lucrative world of promotional comics, and a LOT more
theshortboxentertainment.com/stephanie-wi...
@idwpublishing.com, internet fame, the lucrative world of promotional comics, and a LOT more
theshortboxentertainment.com/stephanie-wi...
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Stephanie Williams is on the podcast today to talk about X-Men memes, writing Street Sharks for
@idwpublishing.com, internet fame, the lucrative world of promotional comics, and a LOT more
theshortboxentertainment.com/stephanie-wi...
@idwpublishing.com, internet fame, the lucrative world of promotional comics, and a LOT more
theshortboxentertainment.com/stephanie-wi...
"This is what they make Lifetime movies about" (starring Queen Latifah) - Stephanie Williams
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"This is what they make Lifetime movies about" (starring Queen Latifah) - Stephanie Williams
From Scientist ➡️X-men Meme Queen ➡️ Professional Comic Book writer...I dare you to name a better career journey than Stephanie Williams'
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
From Scientist ➡️X-men Meme Queen ➡️ Professional Comic Book writer...I dare you to name a better career journey than Stephanie Williams'
The future of @idwpublishing.com AND a short & sweet NYCC recap on a special BONUS episode of The Short Box
www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...
www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The future of @idwpublishing.com AND a short & sweet NYCC recap on a special BONUS episode of The Short Box
www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...
www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...
You might want to wear shades when talking about the future of @idwpublishing.com (unless you're talking about their horror imprint), because the future looks pretty damn bright for the publisher!
"Just across the board, incredible stuff" - @greggkatzman.bsky.social
"Just across the board, incredible stuff" - @greggkatzman.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
You might want to wear shades when talking about the future of @idwpublishing.com (unless you're talking about their horror imprint), because the future looks pretty damn bright for the publisher!
"Just across the board, incredible stuff" - @greggkatzman.bsky.social
"Just across the board, incredible stuff" - @greggkatzman.bsky.social
If you missed our Live Comic Podcast show in person, I got you covered!
With both the audio and video versions. Check it out:
www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...
With both the audio and video versions. Check it out:
www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
If you missed our Live Comic Podcast show in person, I got you covered!
With both the audio and video versions. Check it out:
www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...
With both the audio and video versions. Check it out:
www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episo...
And @davidharper.bsky.social had a pretty fair take about the discourse surrounding the topic of WHERE people should start reading comics (Spoiler: there is no wrong place)
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
And @davidharper.bsky.social had a pretty fair take about the discourse surrounding the topic of WHERE people should start reading comics (Spoiler: there is no wrong place)
Brad Gullickson ( from @cbccpodcast.bsky.social ) got a round of applause from the audience after sharing his comic book hot take on our panel:
"We spend too much time talking about the collectability of comics"
"We spend too much time talking about the collectability of comics"
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Brad Gullickson ( from @cbccpodcast.bsky.social ) got a round of applause from the audience after sharing his comic book hot take on our panel:
"We spend too much time talking about the collectability of comics"
"We spend too much time talking about the collectability of comics"
NYCC is right around the corner, and the only thing currently in my suitcase is old reliable.
October 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
NYCC is right around the corner, and the only thing currently in my suitcase is old reliable.
How I’m feeling after finishing Clair Obscur. WTF am I supposed to do now?!
September 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
How I’m feeling after finishing Clair Obscur. WTF am I supposed to do now?!
You can find the full interview with Catherine everywhere you get your podcasts. I highly recommended if you're a stats' nerd, or interested in reading trends, and public libraries
theshortboxentertainment.com/inside-hoopl...
theshortboxentertainment.com/inside-hoopl...
September 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
You can find the full interview with Catherine everywhere you get your podcasts. I highly recommended if you're a stats' nerd, or interested in reading trends, and public libraries
theshortboxentertainment.com/inside-hoopl...
theshortboxentertainment.com/inside-hoopl...
Here's a snapshot of some of the books I've rented from Hoopla these last couple of months:
Heavy on all things written by @thekylestarks.bsky.social & @kyledhiggins.bsky.social
Heavy on all things written by @thekylestarks.bsky.social & @kyledhiggins.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Here's a snapshot of some of the books I've rented from Hoopla these last couple of months:
Heavy on all things written by @thekylestarks.bsky.social & @kyledhiggins.bsky.social
Heavy on all things written by @thekylestarks.bsky.social & @kyledhiggins.bsky.social
Catherine Zappa, VP of Digital Acquisition at @hoopladigital.bsky.social, was gracious with her time and knowledge.
I learned just how THOUSANDS of digital comics, manga, and graphic novels, from every publisher you can think of, makes it on the platform
I learned just how THOUSANDS of digital comics, manga, and graphic novels, from every publisher you can think of, makes it on the platform
September 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Catherine Zappa, VP of Digital Acquisition at @hoopladigital.bsky.social, was gracious with her time and knowledge.
I learned just how THOUSANDS of digital comics, manga, and graphic novels, from every publisher you can think of, makes it on the platform
I learned just how THOUSANDS of digital comics, manga, and graphic novels, from every publisher you can think of, makes it on the platform