Comics Get Personal on The Corner Box - S3Ep4 episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 38 MIN

Comics Get Personal on The Corner Box - S3Ep4

from The Corner Box · host David & John

John and Chase Marotz (as David 2.0) get into Autobiographical Comics! They talk about the evolution of autobio comics, what it would take to write about one’s innermost thoughts, grappling with comics as journalism, and the educational value of non-fiction comics. Also, David somehow finds himself in a meaty situation?Timestamp Segments[01:04] What happened to David?[02:24] Chase’s journey into comics.[04:24] Early autobio comics.[11:01] Chase’s favorite 4 Autobio Comics.[13:41] The Playboy.[16:26] Olivia, the Pig.[20:14] Chase’s own autobio comic.[20:46] Writing about secrets.[23:35] John’s own autobio comic.[25:27] It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth.[29:09] Palestine.[30:07] Comics as non-fiction.[32:23] Learning by reading comics.[35:35] What we can learn from autobio comics.[36:37] Nobody stays dead for long.Notable Quotes“There’s nothing that comics can’t do as well as, or better, than other mediums.”“We live in a world that, much to my dismay, has become increasingly less empathetic and hostile towards people who are different.”“It’s comics. Nobody stays dead for long.”Books MentionedA Single Man, by Christopher Isherwood.The Black Panther Party, by David F. Walker & Marcus Kwame Anderson.Blankets, Ginseng Roots, by Craig Thompson.The Cartoon History of the Universe, by Larry Gonick.Clyde Fans, It’s a Good Life, If You Don’t Weaken, by Seth.Ed the Happy Clown, The Little Man, Louis Riel, Paying For It, The Playboy, Yummy Fur, by Chester Brown.Eightball, by Daniel Clowes.Epileptic, by David B.The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, by Gilbert Shelton & Dave Sheridan.Footnotes in Gaza, Palestine, Paying the Land, War on Gaza, by Joe Sacco.Fun Home, by Alison Bechdel.HATE, by Peter Bagge.

John and Chase Marotz (as David 2.0) get into Autobiographical Comics! They talk about the evolution of autobio comics, what it would take to write about one’s innermost thoughts, grappling with comics as journalism, and the educational value of non-fiction comics. Also, David somehow finds himself in a meaty situation? Timestamp Segments [01:04] What happened to David?[02:24] Chase’s journey into comics.[04:24] Early autobio comics.[11:01] Chase’s favorite 4 Autobio Comics.[13:41] The Playbo...

NOW PLAYING

Comics Get Personal on The Corner Box - S3Ep4

0:00 38:17

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Corner Box?

This episode is 38 minutes long.

When was this The Corner Box episode published?

This episode was published on October 21, 2025.

What is this episode about?

John and Chase Marotz (as David 2.0) get into Autobiographical Comics! They talk about the evolution of autobio comics, what it would take to write about one’s innermost thoughts, grappling with comics as journalism, and the educational value of...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The Corner Box episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!