Best of 2025: Ben Kingsbury recaps the best comic books, creators, and comic trends of 2025

Ben and I continue our annual tradition of recapping the best comics of the year with a special 2025 farewell episode, recorded live from Gotham City limit comic shop. We answer some fan mail questions, and talk about the comics, creators, and trends that made this a great year for comic fans, and the things we're excited about for 2026. Some of Ben's comic picks:Sisterhood: A Hyde Street StoryCheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice LeagueAbsolute BatmanOrdained Arcadia Exquisite CorpsesSkinbreakerOur Soot Stained HeartRed VectorAmerican CaperWatch the video version of this episode, HERELINKS: Buy Short Box merch like hats & shirts: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  Click here to text us Fan Mail!Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitProudly sponsored by Collective ConProudly sponsored by IDW ComicsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼Email us at [email protected] Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats