For the last two years, one graphic novel has been the source of controversy and censorship in the United States of America. Young audiences all over have been gravitating toward the deeply personal and frank discussions of self and exploration...

Since 1984, one franchise has been a solid part of nearly every generation of children the world over, and it all started with a little indie comic that only published 3,000 copies!  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been an unparalleled fo...

In preparation for a special upcoming event, Steph and Brook talk about the Man Without Fear, better known as Daredevil! Or Matt Murdock! Or Mike Murdock! Specifically, they talk about Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's 2011  run of Daredevil, a...

If one, like the cohosts of this podcast, ever wonders what the most popular comics of the day are, and happens to take a look at it by checking sales charts, one name in particular always comes up. In this episode, Brook takes Steph back down ...

Brook and Steph return to manga in order to dissect the latest international phenomenon Spy x Family. In doing so, they go into the career history of mangaka Tatsuya Endo and the general details of how manga become published by the world-famous...

Brook and Steph travel through the storied legal history of a fallen comics publishing giant, Fawcett Comics, during their quest to untangle the name of a popular DC comics hero. As they do so, they discuss the American legal system, internatio...

Brook invites Steph to learn about the Marvelous World of Mutants through the lens of Storm, one of the most famous Black women in comics ever. Along the way, Steph bemoans her status as a Storm/T'Challa shipper, Brook discusses her nemesis Jim...

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, Broo...

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, an...

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...

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 cu...

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 uni...

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 fiction...

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 sce...

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 h...

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 topi...

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...

Brook and Steph sit down to talk about the story of Maus, and for once, do their best to stay completely on topic as they talk about censorship, the importance of first hand narratives of the Holocaust, and the role that Maus played in bringing...

Steph and Brook discuss the infamous collect call that decided the fate of a fan-favorite character in this episode of Behind the Yellow Boxes. How exactly was the fate of Jason Todd decided behind the scenes? The answer may be more ridiculous ...

Brook sits Steph down to tell her about the history of the one and only Black Lightning, and the way that this character inspired generations in and out of universe. Other topics of note include why so many Black characters have electri...

For Black History month, Steph and Brook explore the history of Milestone Comics and the contributions to comics that have shown lasting power to this very day. Our hosts provide a look at the initial four comics that launched the company, disc...

Steph produces a French history textbook in order to explain to Brook the history of the comic strip, in all of its glory. Other topics of note include The Dreaded Calvin and Hobbes decal, whether or not Scooby Doo and Marmaduke are cousins, an...

After an eventful break, Brook and Steph talk about the highly controversial Spider-Man comic One More Day. Brook sinks deeper into her inner Spider-Nerd as she retells the events leading up to One More Day to Steph. Rants include the Mary Jane...

In Neil Gaiman's work, he revitalized a lesser-known work of Jack Kirby, and created a breathtaking story with stunning visuals and clever storytelling that created a beloved classic of comics everywhere. And then he did the Eternals. Which is ...

Brook takes advantage of the month of October to get Steph to read one of her spooky favorites, Junji Ito's Fragments of Horror. Conversations involve Steph's rant about nudity in horror movies, Brook trying not to make jokes about wood, and wh...