The Intersection Where Comics and Hip-Hop Meet: An interview with Rob Markman about Comic Book Collecting, Hip-Hop Journalism, and Spider-Man

The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show

Legendary Hip-Hop journalist, rapper, host, and VP of Genius, Rob Markman, sits down with Badr for an in-depth conversation about the not-so-secret connection between comic books and hip-hop culture, growing up in NY in the 80s, writing comics for Marvel and DC, childhood friend turned comics pro (Damion Scott), behind-the-scenes stories about some of his most iconic interviews, his Top 5 MC list, controversy, and becoming a rapper in his own right
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TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

• Discussing the connection between comics and hip-hop - 08:01
• Growing up collecting comics in Brooklyn - 11:16
• Writing comics for Marvel & DC - 23:41
• Career retrospective: 20 yrs as a hip-hop journalist - 40:16
• The best years in Hip-hop - 51:14
• Starting a rap career - 01:12:22
• Top 5 MC's & Top 5 Comics Artists - 01:23:06

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