The Corner Box S1Ep44 - Full-On Fanny-Pack Spider-Man

Episode SummaryOn this episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock talk about their formative years at comic conventions, the unimaginable growth of Comic Con, attending conventions as professionals, what they look for in portfolio reviews, when quality art gets lost in the process, and John wears a fantastic shirt, and the show gets a new running joke. Timestamp Segments·       [00:38] John’s Off The Hook shirt.·       [02:56] John’s early access to comics.·       [04:18] David’s late access to comics.·       [07:01] David’s first convention.·       [09:35] John’s earliest convention memory.·       [14:39] Frank Miller: American Genius.·       [17:22] David’s first San Diego Comic Con.·       [22:04] John’s first San Diego Comic Con.·       [24:54] The growing Comic Con.·       [26:29] David’s favorite conventions.·       [28:07] Cosplay costumes.·       [30:07] The end of Mandalorian.·       [32:15] John nearly dies.·       [33:05] Celebrity encounters.·       [36:00] What makes a good portfolio?·       [40:09] The problem with coloring.·       [43:34] Moebius and The Pitt.·       [44:12] The Incal.·       [45:49] When David hires. Notable Quotes·       “This is good radio right here.”·       “I literally rode my horse down Main Street.”·       “Almost never is there universal advice that you can just give.”·       “For whatever reason, that charming piece that was appealing, doesn’t translate to the finished product.”·       “There’s an art to this art.” Relevant LinksDavid is having a Fun Time. Let's GO!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