What the Fans Want on The Corner Box - S2Ep45

John and David question what modern audiences want from their superhero comic books, discuss successful Non-Marvel/DC superhero comics, the level of new artistic talent in the industry, and what Legion of Super-Heroes would look like today. Also, David has a "controversial" opinion on Moulin Rouge. SUGAR BOMB is Coming!The Comic That Makes You Ask, "Is That A Freaking Dolphin?!"John is at PugW!Pug WorldwideTimestamp Segments[00:40] The hottest of hot comic book news.[01:33] The voice of Gary Owens.[03:03] David’s new comic book.[05:19] What are people looking for in a superhero book?[07:48] Making a superhero comic.[10:38] Comics that push the envelope.[12:02] Superhero parody comics.[14:31] Non-Marvel/DC successes.[17:21] What it takes to succeed.[18:32] David sees a theatrical play.[19:38] Up-and-coming talent.[23:19] How would John relaunch Legion of Super-Heroes?[29:34] John’s Star Wars hot take.[34:07] How would David relaunch Legion of Super-Heroes?Notable Quotes“We’re pushing beyond what most people would find in good taste.”“Maybe James Gunn will make a movie of it.”“We’re going to talk about planetesimals and stuff like that.”Books Mentioned52. Absolute Batman, by Zack Snyder, Nick Dragotta, & Frank Martin.Absolute Wonder Woman, by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, & Jordie Bellaire.Avengers (1963-1996).The Boys, by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson.Crisis on Infinite Earths, by Marv Wolfman & George Perez.Invincible, by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, & John Rauch.Jeff the Land Shark, by Kelly Thompson, Tokitokoro, & Gurihiru.Justice League Unlimited.Kick-Ass, by John Romita Jr & Mark Millar.Legion of Super-Heroes.Miracleman.My Hero Academia, by Kohei Horikoshi.One-Punch Man, by One & Yusuke Murata.Savage Dragon, by Erik Larsen.Space Ghost Annual #1, by David Pepose & Jonathan Lau.