The Corner Box S1Ep32 - A New Universe: The Hubs-Man Saves the Podcast

The Corner Box

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, Eisner Award Nominated, Dave Baker, joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock for part two of this conversation about Marvel’s New Universe, their strange choice of characters, New Universal, and when series run out of runway, and Dave shares his views on Mort Weisinger, David renames Blowout, and John causes a cover typo.

Timestamp Segments

· [02:27] Jim Shooter’s recurring motif.

· [03:14] Mort Weisinger.

· [07:09] The Pitt.

· [12:30] The Draft.

· [12:57] The Hubsman.

· [18:32] David, the outcast.

· [19:33] Nightmask.

· [21:15] The War.

· [24:45] Corporate comics naming conventions.

· [27:53] Weird series endings.

· [29:36] New Universal.

Notable Quotes

· “Even in the group of outcasts, I’m the outcast.”

· “The podcast outlasted the New Universe.”

· “It was a pleasure to exist... in a New Universe.”

Relevant Links

Join the launch for David's new graphic novella:
Super Kaiju Rock n Roller Derby Fun Time Go!
Check out John's latest work:
PugWorldWide.com
Check out Dave Baker's work:
www.heydavebaker.com.
For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club