Our comic reviewing duo take time to visit one of their favorite creators in this episode visiting the world of Stumptown! Following the lovably fallible private detective Dexedrine "Dex" Parios to her stomping grounds of Portland, Oregon, Brook and Steph discuss the indie comic scene as well as mystery and noir comics in general, as well as the history and strengths of one of their mutual favorite comic creators.This episode touches on subjects in noir fiction including portrayals of addiction and detectives who love getting their asses kicked.We’re on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin’ Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Starting off the New Year just right, Brook and Steph return! This time our comic duo tackles the long, complicated, and sometimes unfortunate history of Black Adam! What sorts of influences did the the comics provide for the recent DC film, and how many tangents can they go on when it comes to the Captain Marvel Family? The answer to both is many! This episode contains brief discussions of racial caricatures and bad Egyptopology.We’re on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin’ Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Modern horror returns to a standing ovation as the Comic Code Authority fades from memory and new Indie studios like BOOM! take the lead. In this October episode, Brook and Steph share their experience with the ongoing horror comic Something is Killing the Children. The thrills and chills grip them both as they explore the fannish glee of monsters, blood & guts, and fictional bureaucracies! This episode does include spoilers for the first fifteen issues of the ongoing series Something is Killing the Children and discussions of graphic contents.We’re on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin’ Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 Oe

For our latest patreon request episode, Brook sets out to explain to Steph the wild world of a crowning jewel of Shojo manga, Fruits Basket. On the way, they discuss gender, Brook's history of being not like other girls, and Steph cooes over cute animals. A lot. This episode contains discussions of transphobia and abuse.We’re on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin’ Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 

As the Webtoons smash sensation gears up for its third print release this October, Brook and Steph explore the fascinating world of Lore Olympus. They dive into this app that is revolutionizing the way many new fans read comics, explore the unique take on Greek mythology, and discuss how the comic provides new and interesting explorations of trauma in the modern day. Due to sensitive material in the comic and in the discussion, Behind the Yellow Boxes wanted to provide time stamps for the direct discussion of the first volume's sexual assault. If you wish to avoid that conversation, skip from 32:30 to 42 minutes. Take care of yourselves and each other!We’re on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin’ Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 Oe

To celebrate the movie that Brook has dubbed "the most important movie ever, of all time" (Superpets), Steph and Brook come together to tell the history of animals in comics, furry sidekicks, and to dub no less than four different fuzzy fictional characters "the best boy".We're on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin' Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

In celebration of the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, Brook and Steph cover the history behind the superhero title of "Ms. Marvel" and then dive right into the titular superheroine herself, Kmala Khan. Along with all the MS.adventures behind the scene of creating Kamala herself, Brook and Steph talk about the Inhumans, the reason that Mutants and Inhumans have been pitted against each other, and how that all came full circle this summer with the finale of the Ms. Marvel series.  We're on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin' Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Starting off June, Brook and Steph go over the 2006 graphic memoir by an outspoken artist and advocate, Alison Bechdel. The duo give a brief history of Bechdel's history, contribution to media criticism, and the autobiographical bend found in her comics. There is also some discussion about the dubious banning of books and whether or not that actually makes them cooler.  We're on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin' Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

As Doctor Strange continues his multiversal journey through theaters, Brook sits Steph down to regale her with a classic tale of Strange's dimension-jumping adventures: Brian K. Vaugh and Marcos Martin’s The Oath.  Other topics include the Problem of Wong, the issue of artist credit in cinematic language, and how gay marriage could have solved many a story telling error. We're on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin' Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

Brook and Steph bring on special guest Alix to reflect on the history and characters of the Fantastic Four. Topics include the eternal Kirby vs. Lee retellings of early Marvel, what led to the landmark success of the first Marvel Team, and lots of fannish feelings over the characters that build the Fantastic Four. We're on patreon! Support us at patreon.com/yellowboxespodcastFollow us on twitter @yellowboxespod, email us at [email protected], and find our full show notes over at yellowboxespodcast.blogspot.com.Feelin' Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/