Dollar Bin Bandits

Tom Peyer

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with veteran writer/editor Tom Peyer for a career-spanning conversation that traces his remarkable journey from undergrou...

Filip Sablik & Jeremy Haun | Ignition Press

30 May 2025

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3...2...1...Ignition! Today, we welcome Filip Sablik and Jeremy Haun to discuss their ambitious new venture, Ignition Press. Launched in late 2024, th...

Phil Jimenez

28 May 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with legendary artist-writer Phil Jimenez for an in-depth conversation spanning his remarkable three-decade career. From ...

Gideon Kendall

23 May 2025

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In this episode, we dive deep into the creative mind of Eisner Award-winning artist Gideon Kendall, whose diverse career has spanned books, illustrati...

Roy Thomas Returns

21 May 2025

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He's baaaaaaaaack! The legendary Roy Thomas returns to the DBB hot seat, and Oren gets his crack at the writer/editor's career. It's a ...

Dan Brereton Returns | Nocturnals 31

16 May 2025

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Dan "The Man" Brereton is back with the Bandits, this time talking up his new art book, Nocturnals 31. Just in time for the "Halloweeni...

Todd Dezago

14 May 2025

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This week, we're joined by acclaimed comic book writer Todd Dezago! Known for his character-driven storytelling and gift for collaboration, Todd ...

Screen Stories: Jim Roche (Svengoolie Executive Producer)

09 May 2025

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Jim Roche might have the coolest job as one of the executive producers on the hit show Svengoolie. In that time on the program, he and Rich Koz (Sveng...

Bob Almond

07 May 2025

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This week, we're thrilled to welcome legendary comic book inker Bob Almond! With over three decades of experience for Marvel, DC, and independent...

Brian Washington

02 May 2025

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Whether it’s Power Records, Peter Pan Records, or other companies that produced kid friendly albums from the 50s through 80s, Brian Washington is th...

Craig Thompson | Ginseng Roots

30 Apr 2025

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Today, we welcome acclaimed graphic novelist Craig Thompson to discuss his latest tome, Ginseng Roots. In this deeply personal book, Thompson returns ...

Tom Marvelli (Another Door Comics) | The Boy in the Bot

25 Apr 2025

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This week on Dollar Bin Bandits, we sit down with the multi-talented Tom Marvelli, a powerhouse creative whose fingerprints are all over some of the b...

Ralph Macchio

23 Apr 2025

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Ralph Macchio spent over four decades at Marvel Comics, serving as a writer, editor, and eventually Executive Editor during some of the company's...

Bob Budiansky and Simon Furman Return | Transformers US/UK Compendium Set

21 Apr 2025

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In this episode, we roll out with Bob Budiansky and Simon Furman, the legendary minds behind the original Transformers comics from Marvel and Marvel U...

Don Simpson, Joe Ely Carrales III, and Bob Kroll | Megaton Man: Multimensions

18 Apr 2025

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It’s a project of epic proportions as writers and artists in the world of comics are taking part in a new comic featuring the creations of Don Simps...

Matt Wagner

16 Apr 2025

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Matt Wagner, creator of the legendary independent titles Grendel and Mage, shares his journey to become one of comics' most respected writer-arti...

Indie Insights: Jon Dexter | Alpha Dogs

10 Apr 2025

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The works of Jon Dexter are varied and wonderfully written. From the canine adventures Alpha Dogs to the noir Dime-Store Detective, fans revel in his ...

Brett Booth

09 Apr 2025

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Brett Booth has established himself as one of the industry's most dynamic and energetic artists, known for his kinetic action sequences and disti...

Keith Arem & Chris Yates | Frost Road

06 Apr 2025

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Keith Arem and Chris Yates join us to discuss their new Kickstarter project, Frost Road, a visually stunning psychological thriller. Keith, known for ...

Jim Calafiore

04 Apr 2025

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Jim Calafiore has established himself as one of comics' most distinctive and versatile artists over a career spanning three decades. Known for hi...

Larry Lieber | CHIRPS

02 Apr 2025

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Larry Lieber, the legendary artist and writer who contributed to the early Marvel Universe alongside his brother Stan Lee, joins us to discuss his new...

Ed Catto Returns | Ithacon 2025

31 Mar 2025

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Ed Catto is back, this time talking about the 2025 edition of Ithacon! It's coming up this weekend, April 5-6, at Ithaca College, and Ed get into...

Tom Mason (Malibu Comics)

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Mason is a comics industry veteran and a key figure in the rise of Malibu Comics. As one of the company’s founders, he played a pivotal role in ...

Christopher Priest

26 Mar 2025

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Christopher Priest is one of the most influential writers in modern comics, known for his sharp wit, intricate storytelling, and groundbreaking contri...

Dana Simpson (Phoebe and Her Unicorn)

21 Mar 2025

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Junior Bandit Penelope makes her debut in this interview with the Phoebe and Her Unicorn maestro, Dana Simpson! What began as a webcomic called "...

Walter & Louise Simonson

18 Mar 2025

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Our next guests need no introduction... but we're going to do it anyway! Walter & Louise Simonson are comic book royalty, each leaving an ind...

Indie Insights: DM Ray | The Madcaps

14 Mar 2025

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Role-playing game (RPG) lover and independent comic book creator DM Ray is back with the second issue of The Madcaps! A blend of fantasy, action and f...

Chuck Austen and Pat Olliffe Return | Defiant (DSTLRY)

12 Mar 2025

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The creative team behind ComiXology's Edgeworld and both past guests, Chuck Austen and Pat Olliffe, are back! This time it's a project calle...

Kyle Starks

07 Mar 2025

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Kyle Starks has become a standout voice in independent comics, known for his distinctive comedic storytelling and energetic art style that blends humo...

Scott Kolins

05 Mar 2025

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Scott Kolins has been a powerhouse in the comic book world for decades, known for his distinctive, high-energy style. As a penciler and cover artist, ...

Indie Insights: Russ Kazmierczak (Amazing Arizona Comics)

03 Mar 2025

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Russ Kazmierczak has carved out a unique niche in the indie comics scene as the creator of Amazing Arizona Comics, a locally-focused superhero univers...

John Rose (Barney Google and Snuffy Smith)

28 Feb 2025

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John Rose has been breathing new life into the iconic comic strip Barney Google and Snuffy Smith for over two decades. After joining as an inking assi...

Mike Pellerito (Archie Comics)

26 Feb 2025

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Who's the President, Editor in Chief, Head Honcho, Big Cheese of Archie Comics? Why, it's Mike Pellerito of course! A graduate of the Joe Ku...

Kerry Callen

21 Feb 2025

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Kerry Callen has gone from the greeting card industry to creating incredible art for various comics. From MAD Magazine to Big Bang Comics, his work ha...

Jim Krueger

19 Feb 2025

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Jim Krueger isn't just the "Alex Ross writer." Sure, he's had spectacular collaborations with the painter, from the Earth X trilog...

Barbara Slate

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Slate has done it all in her over four decades in the industry. Not only is she one of the few female artists who has created, written, and dr...

Sarah Palmer (Gwengoolie) Returns

14 Feb 2025

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Sarah Palmer was born to entertain and she’s taken her creativity and humor to Svengoolie as the popular Gwengoolie on the House of Svengoolie! She’...

Scott Gryder (Svengoolie’s IMP)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Actor Scott Gryder has made his presence felt on stage and screen. One of the winners of the Spawn of Svengoolie contest, fans have fallen in love wit...

ComicTom101

07 Feb 2025

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One of the most influential YouTubers in the comics community, ComicTom101 brings fans information on the most valuable and popular comics on the mark...

Brian Pulido

05 Feb 2025

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Brian Pulido is a one-man comics making machine! Based on his first character/comic, Evil Ernie, Brian developed and ran Chaos! Comics in the nineties...

Eli Schwab (Cosmic Lion Productions)

03 Feb 2025

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Eli Schwab is the ringmaster of his own circus: Cosmic Lion Productions! The publisher, which grew out of a music and event production house, is now k...

Indie Spotlight: Luis Cruz

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hailing from NYC, independent comic book creator Luis Cruz is making a name for himself with a variety of titles. The Day They Made Contact, Fuel of L...

Richard Isanove

29 Jan 2025

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Richard Isanove has colored so many big projects over the years, it's dizzying. He started out as an animation student, first in Paris, then in C...

One of Us: John Siuntres (Word Balloon)

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you know our podcast (and you should if you're reading this), you probably know that we're not the only game in town when it comes to com...

Jim Beard

24 Jan 2025

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Jim Beard is one of us, Banditos! Not only is he a comics fan, he's actually written them since 2002, including work at DC and with the Star Wars...

Gene Ha Returns | Mae: The Definitive Edition

22 Jan 2025

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Gene Ha is back with the Bandits for an in-depth discussion of his creator-owned series, Mae. That's because Mae: The Definitive Edition is dropp...

Joel Meadows | Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders: The Gene Genie

17 Jan 2025

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Yes, another Sherlock Holmes book! The longtime EIC of Tripwire, Joel Meadows, joins the Bandits to talk about the second volume of his Sherlock Holme...

Mike Baron Returns | Sherlock Holmes: Leviathan

15 Jan 2025

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Mike Baron is back with the Bandits, chatting up his new project with the most famous detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes! In this new tale, illust...

Charles Soule & Ryan Browne | The Lucky Devils

13 Jan 2025

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Writer Charles Soule and artist Ryan Browne are a dynamic duo. Having already teamed up on Curse Words and Eight Billion Genies (both with Image), the...

Ed Catto & Michael Polis | Captain Action

10 Jan 2025

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Captain Action is a man of many faces, and this year his face is going to be everywhere! Our pal Ed Catto (TwoMorrows Publishing) and television and f...

Adam Hughes

08 Jan 2025

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You probably know Adam Hughes from his fun and sexy covers that adorn comics nearly every month. But did you know he's spent nearly 40 years in t...

Alex Segura

03 Jan 2025

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Alex Segura has spun plenty of yarns for comics, including for Marvel (Star Wars, Spider-Verse), DC (The Question), Archie (too many to list!), and ot...

Cartoon Corner: Rick Goldschmidt

20 Dec 2024

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We're getting into the holiday spirit by welcoming Rankin/Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt onto the show! Rick has a background in illustration an...

Joe St.Pierre

18 Dec 2024

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Veteran artist Joe St.Pierre has a gift for all the good girls and boys this holiday season: a Dollar Bin Bandits interview! But also the Joe St.Pierr...

Whitney Matheson

16 Dec 2024

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Whitney Matheson isn't our typical guest. While she does make daily comics, she writes in so many different formats, it's hard to keep track...

Michael Kingston Returns | Friday Night Bigfoot

13 Dec 2024

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Headlocked Comics' Michael Kingston is back with the Bandits, and he brought Bigfoot with him! Mike's got the launch issue of a brand new se...

Phillip Kennedy Johnson

11 Dec 2024

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Phillip Kennedy Johnson is on fire! Not literally of course, but the writer is churning out hit after hit for the major publishers, and his upcoming H...

Bob Fingerman

06 Dec 2024

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He's the man behind Minimum Wage and way more: it's Bob Fingerman! Bob started out early as a cartoonist and illustrator, leaving NYC's...

Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Brian Pulido, and Billy Tucci | The Deadly Trio: Doomsayer

04 Dec 2024

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Like a rock supergroup or Voltron, four comics superstars have come together to bring you a brand new story in a brand new world! That's right, w...

Chris Ryall Returns

02 Dec 2024

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Boy, has returning guest Chris Ryall been busy! Not one, not two, but three projects are hitting just in time for the holidays. First up, it's th...

Scott Hanna

22 Nov 2024

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Inker Scott Hanna has worked on more pages of comics (22,000+) than virtually anybody else in history! The prolific artist's work has been featur...

Bret Blevins

20 Nov 2024

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Veteran artist Bret Blevins joins the show today to talk about his 40+ year career in comics and animation. He first hit the scene in the early 80s, a...

Denys Cowan & Michael Stradford | Graphic Samurai: The Art of Denys Cowan

18 Nov 2024

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After years of trying, we've landed the one and only Denys Cowan! The veteran artist has been in the game for 40+ years, and with executive Micha...

Hart Seely (AHOY Comics)

15 Nov 2024

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Hart Seely is the publisher of AHOY Comics. But he spent most of his career as a journalist and prose writer, including as a longtime reporter for the...

John Gallagher (Max Meow: Cat Crusader)

13 Nov 2024

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John Gallagher is the award-winning writer/artist of the Max Meow: Cat Crusader  graphic novel series from Random House. He previously worked with Ri...

Jerry Craft

11 Nov 2024

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Chances are, you know cartoonist Jerry Craft from one of two projects: his syndicated comic strip Mama's Boyz or his award-winning series of grap...

Josh Blaylock (Devil's Due Studios) | The Disavowed

08 Nov 2024

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Josh Blaylock is the writer/artist founder of Devil's Due Studios, the publisher that burst onto the scene in the late 90s with revivals of licen...

Mike Allred

06 Nov 2024

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Yes, we have THE Mike Allred: father of Madman, creator of Doop, iZombie, and so many others, artist extraordinaire, and lover of comic books! If you ...

Jeff Rovin Returns

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like some of its characters, Atlas Comics is rising from the dead and ready to take over the world! Mego recently announced it’s putting out the fir...

Chris Condon

01 Nov 2024

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Writer Chris Condon broke onto the comics scene in a major way with the ongoing Image series That Texas Blood and its spinoff, The Enfield Gang Massac...

Billy Tucci

30 Oct 2024

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The man, the myth, the father of Shi: that's right, it's Billy Tucci! Billy and Shi crashed onto the comics scene in 1994, and they never lo...

Jim Keefe & Vannotes

28 Oct 2024

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Creating a talent pool of future comics book artists and writers is vital to the industry, and Jim Keefe (Flash Gordon) and Vannotes (Spy Ninjas) are ...

Danny Fingeroth & Arie Kaplan

24 Oct 2024

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Comic book veterans Danny Fingeroth and Arie Kaplan discuss the Jewish impact on the industry, from the early creation of the medium through today. __...

Kelly Thompson

23 Oct 2024

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Absolute Wonder Woman #1 drops today, and we have its writer, Kelly Thompson, in the hot seat! After graduating from the Savannah College of Art and D...

Screen Stories: Rich Koz (Svengoolie) & Bill Leff

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 45th anniversary of Svengoolie, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a comic book. The Dollar Bin Bandits are honored to w...

Christopher Jones

18 Oct 2024

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Christopher Jones is an artist who's contributed to all kinds of comics over the years, most famously animation-based properties like Young Justi...

Mark Morales

16 Oct 2024

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Mark Morales is an inking veteran who's been all over the comics world, from Marvel and DC to Image, Dark Horse, and Chaos! Some of his past proj...

Dan Larson (Secret Galaxy)

14 Oct 2024

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On his Secret Galaxy YouTube channel, Dan Larson breaks down pop culture icons from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. We sat down with the viral video sensation ...

Cartoon Corner: Larry Kenney

11 Oct 2024

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"ThunderCats, ThunderCats, ThunderCats, Hooooo!!!" As the voice of Lion-O, it was Larry Kenney's job to express those immortal words. B...

Peter Tomasi, Francis Manapul, and Peter Snejbjerg | The Rocketfellers | Hornsby & Halo

09 Oct 2024

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Ghost Machine is on fire! The creator-owned Image imprint is churning out some of the best comics on the market, and the future looks no different. Ne...

Sal Abbinanti and Remsy Atassi | The Legend of Kingdom Come

07 Oct 2024

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Just Joe Week starts today! Producer Sal Abbinanti and director Remsy Atassi of the new documentary, The Legend of Kingdom Come, are here to tell you ...

Indie Spotlight: Patrick Coyle | Bixby Grant, Private Eye

04 Oct 2024

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Bixby Grant is back on Kickstarter! And we've got his creator, Patrick Coyle, talking about the journey of bringing a supernatural star (and book...

Brian Cunningham

02 Oct 2024

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Brian Cunningham is the current EIC of Ghost Machine, where he keeps the trains running for the upstart Image imprint. But he started out at Wizard Ma...

Indie Spotlight: Joe Ely Carrales III

30 Sep 2024

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Joe Ely Carrales III is the driving force behind indie darling The Improbable Girl and the Wonder Kitty! In this interview, Joe talks about how he got...

Indie Spotlight: Michael Troy | The Elementals: Public Dominion

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Fitzgerald Troy is an artist, writer, comic, and YouTuber. Check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCzSCE3XPCfAM...

Brian Michael Bendis

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yup, it's our 300th episode, and it's super-sized! But if you're expecting a full write-up of the career of Brian Michael Bendis, well....

Ed Brisson

23 Sep 2024

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For the past decade plus, writer Ed Brisson has been making a name for himself all over the comics world. Starting with his self-published crime serie...

Phil Yeh Returns | Frank the Unicorn

20 Sep 2024

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Cartoonist Phil Yeh is back with the Bandits, talking about the latest graphic novel in his Frank the Unicorn series. We get into Frank's origins...

Chris Ryall

18 Sep 2024

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Chris Ryall is practically synonymous with IDW Publishing, since serving as President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer of the company for 15 yea...

DBB Presents: Mike Spring x Todd McFarlane

17 Sep 2024

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In this surprise bonus episode, the Bandits take a backseat to Mike Spring (Outtatime Comics) as he interviews the one and only Todd McFarlane! They t...

Ed Catto & J.C. Vaughn | Captain Action vs. Al Capone, Vampire

16 Sep 2024

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What happens when the world’s most notorious supernatural gangster squares off with the man of 1,000 disguises? To find out, you’ll have to back t...

Indie Spotlight: Dillon Gilbertson | My Neighbor Necromancer

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you know him from Bear Arm Baby. (Or maybe not.) Maybe you know him from his Sweet Heart miniseries. Or maybe you know him from reading these sh...

José Marzan Jr.

11 Sep 2024

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José Marzan Jr. has worked all over the comics industry for more than four decades! Primarily as an inker and painter, José's work has spanned ...

Ray MacKay

06 Sep 2024

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College student Ray MacKay has already been published in numerous comics because of his incredible writing abilities. From Big Bang Comics and 10 Ton ...

Diana Schutz Returns

04 Sep 2024

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Diana Schutz is back, and it's almost like she never left! After a bit more philosophizing, we dig into the three things we missed the first time...

Gary Carlson (Big Bang Comics)

02 Sep 2024

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Gary Carlson gives old school comic fans what they love with his Big Bang Comics. But the journey to get here took him through Marvel, DC, Image and m...

Filip Sablik

30 Aug 2024

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Until recently, you probably knew Filip Sablik as President of Publishing and Marketing at Boom! Studios. After all, he was a very public cheerleader ...

Dan Jurgens & Ron Marz | Zero Hour 30th Anniversary

28 Aug 2024

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It's a special, extended-edition, double episode of the pod, as we welcome writer/artist Dan Jurgens and writer Ron Marz for back-to-back intervi...

Bob Greenberger Returns | Thrilling Adventure Yarns 2025

23 Aug 2024

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Writer/editor Bob Greenberger is back on the Bandits! This time, he's talking about the latest in his series of pulp anthologies: Thrilling Adven...

Roy Thomas

21 Aug 2024

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Everybody knows Roy Thomas, right?! Staff writer for Marvel, working on titles like X-Men and The Avengers; launcher of Conan the Barbarian; co-creato...