Dollar Bin Bandits
Episodes
Mitch Hallock Returns | TerrifiCon 2024
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ringleader of Connecticut's craziest comicon is back with the Bandits, talking about this year's edition of TerrifiCon! Mitch Hallock ta...
Dan DiDio 3 | Defenders of the Earth
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan DiDio is back... and so are Defenders of the Earth! In the new series from Mad Cave Studios debuting today (8/14), DiDio and artist Jim Calafiore ...
Jonah Newman
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah Newman knows a few things about young adult graphic novels. Working with Dav Pilkey, Jamar Nicholas and others as an editor has helped their wor...
Peter Bagge
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can we say about Peter Bagge? Maybe that he has one of the most unique art styles and careers of any creator we've had on the show? Yeah, th...
Tony and Tanya Scholl (Comics on Coffee)
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Tanya Scholl had a dream: to one day combine their love of sequential art and caffeinated beverages into a mighty new venture. And thus, Comi...
Matt Haley
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From comics to Hollywood, Matt Haley has superhero know-how! His art on books like Ghost, Elseworld's Finest: Supergirl and Batgirl, Batman: Batg...
Glenn Herdling
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Herdling is a Marvel Comics legend. Not only was he assistant editor to Jim Salicrup on the Spider-Man titles in the 80s, he was soon promoted t...
Mike Marts
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Mike-on-Mike episode, this time with long-time comics editor Mike Marts! Mike has been all over the comic book world, with stints at...
David Donovan (HurriCon)
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, David Donovan, the man behind HurriCon in East Rockaway, NY is here to tell us why you should support this bi-annual comic art convention. It&apo...
Larry Hama & Guy Dorian Sr. | Mounties vs. Werewolves
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you have the team of Larry Hama and Guy Dorian Sr. working together, you know something special is about to happen. In their new Kickstarter, Mou...
Indie Spotlight: Shane Berryhill
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this audio-only episode, we talk to author Shane Berryhill. You may know him from his YA novel series, Chance Fortune, but Shane is a comics guy th...
Darren Auck
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And our next guest is cartoonist, Kubert School alum and teacher, and Bigfoot enthusiast Darren Auck! Darren was actually trained at the Kubert School...
Dana Moreshead
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Moreshead has a knack for creativity that has led him on some amazing adventures. From his time at Marvel being Executive Director of Special Pro...
Mark Waid 3 | Absolute Power
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's baaaaaack! That's right, Mark Waid returns for his third solo interview to chat with us about Absolute Power, the huge summer crossover...
3rd Anniversary Special
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This little podcast just turned three! And all three Bandits showed up to celebrate in a live show that kinda goes all over the place. We answer liste...
Stuart Moore
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Vertigo to Ahoy, Stuart Moore has been editing and writing comics and comics-associated prose for nearly three decades! After winning the Eisner ...
Indie Spotlight: Michael Schwartz | Armored
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Schwartz already had a bunch of geeky things going on when he decided to try his hand at writing comics. He was a screenwriter (R.L. Stine&apo...
Scott Beatty
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before he wrote for comics and other comics-inspired projects, Scott Beatty was the founding editor of ToyFare magazine, a spin-off from Wizard that f...
Rick Parker
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know Rick Parker, you don't know funny. Over a four decade career, the man has done just about everything in the comic book and...
Andy Diggle
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diggle me this: how does a bloke from the other side of the pond not only break into American comics but become one of the industry's leading wri...
Stephen Shaskan (Pizza and Taco)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have young kids, you probably know Stephen Shaskan. He's the author and illustrator of picture books, including Big Choo, Toad on the Ro...
Michael Avon Oeming
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A creator so nice, they named him thrice! Michael Avon Oeming has been killing it the past three decades, first as an artist, then as a writer, and no...
Indie Spotlight: Michael Kingston (Headlocked Comics)
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get by marrying wrestling and comics? Headlocked Comics of course! Michael Kingston is the man behind the indie publisher, which started i...
Art Thibert
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's another masterful inker who eventually transcended those bold black lines to become a penciller and creator in his own right! We're t...
Bill Leff & Johnpaul Ragusa | Talking Toys
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MeTV personalities Bill Leff (Toon in With Me, Svengoolie) and Johnpaul Ragusa (Collector's Call) absolutely love toys. From Hot Wheels to Megos ...
Scott Dunbier
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An art dealer turned editor, Scott Dunbier has made an amazing career for himself in comics. Personally invited to join and then lead Wildstorm by fou...
Indie Spotlight: Nathan & Caleb Harms (Harms Publications)
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The sibling team of Nathan and Caleb Harms are making a name for themselves in the independent comic community with their teen and pre-teen targeted b...
Cartoon Corner: Eric & Julia Lewald (X-Men: The Animated Series)
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
X-Men is all the rage nowadays with the revival/continuation series X-Men '97 dominating Disney+. So we decided to go back to the beginning and f...
Chuck Rozanski (Mile High Comics)
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The founder, president, and CEO of Mile High Comics is in the hot seat today, and Chuck Rozanski does not pull punches! The extremely forthright colle...
Chuck Austen
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Much like Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man, Chuck Austen can just about do it all. He's been a writer, artist, creator, animator, and pro...
Guy Gilchrist
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Muppets to Ninja Turtles, Guy Gilchrist has had a remarkable career as a cartoonist. His works were part of so many people’s childhoods, and do...
Zander Cannon
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An artist of the highest caliber, Zander Cannon broke into comics on The Tick spinoff, The Chainsaw Vigilante, and never looked back! He struck out on...
Steve Saffel
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From helping move Marvel to a larger audience with the promotions department to writing and editing science fiction, Steve Saffel knows success. He’...
Mark Maddox
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and multiple Rondo Award winner Mark Maddox has found a loyal following with his picture perfect renderings of horror icons. Doing DVD covers, ...
José Villarrubia
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
José Villarrubia is a colorist and artist who has collaborated with some of the best in the business. From Jae Lee, Bill Sienkiewicz, and J.H. Willia...
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular...
Cully Hamner
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our foil-enhanced, die-cut 250th issue, artist Cully Hamner joins the pod! Ever since his debut on Green Lantern: Mosaic in 1992, Cully has been g...
Ed Catto (Ithacon)
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Catto is the man behind Ithacon: the scrappy upstate New York convention that is focused squarely on comic books! This year's edition takes pl...
Bob Schreck
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another editorial powerhouse, Bob Schreck has been all over the comics industry for the better part of five decades! He started out organizing and run...
Jason DeHart (Words, Images, & Worlds) and Terence Dollard (Comics Culture)
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we welcome two of our own: comics interview titans Jason DeHart (Words, Images, & Worlds) and Terence Dollard (Comics Culture). We get into...
Roger McKenzie
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you know Daredevil, you should know the name Roger McKenzie. Roger was the writer during a redefining Daredevil run in the 80s with Frank Miller. B...
Indie Spotlight: Corissa Grant (Worthy Chaos)
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With strong writing skills and a knack for being ahead of the curve in marketing, Corissa Grant is one of the most prolific independent creators today...
Diana Schutz
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A fount of superlative editorial skill and knowledge, you may know Diana Schutz from her 25 years at Dark Horse Comics, where she oversaw such game-ch...
Indie Spotlight: Mike Spring (Outtatime Comics)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Spring is on a mission to bring fun back into comics. His Outtatime Comics imprint has already brought to life Red, White & Broke: Confession...
Jack C. Harris Returns | Working With Ditko
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The (returning) guest may be Jack C. Harris, but the topic of today's episode is none other than Steve Ditko, one of comics' foundational cr...
Guy Dorian Sr.
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Art, sculpture, and writing are just a few of the things Guy Dorian Sr. excels at. From working on ROM, New Warriors, and his own creations, his artis...
Bob Budiansky & Tom Brevoort Return | Marvel Trading Cards
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They came out of nowhere, like a jolt of lightning in 1990. Packs of trading cards, but instead of featuring sports heroes, they were the heroes of th...
Phil Yeh
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the Godfather of the Graphic Novel, Phil Yeh has left his mark on the comic community with his art and creativity. Self publishing numerous b...
Mark Chiarello
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Painter, illustrator, design director: Mark Chiarello is all that and more! Today's guest has done just about everything in the comics world (and...
Indie Spotlight: Preston Squire (Brute)
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian independent comics creator Preston Squire has been developing a new universe with his series Brute. His creativity and strong storytelling ha...
Todd Johnson & Larry Stroman | Tribe
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember Tribe? Of course you do! The first issue from Image sold over one million copies, making it the best selling comic from African Americ...
Terry Kavanagh Returns
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's back! And this time, he's solo. That's right, editor/writer Terry Kavanagh jumps back into the hot seat to reminisce about his car...
Paul Levitz & Paul Kupperberg Return
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Levitz and Paul Kupperberg were fast comic fans and friends growing up in NYC in the late sixties. Soon, they were producing amateur fanzines and...
Indie Spotlight: Dave Baker (Mary Tyler Moorehawk)
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Independent comic creator Dave Baker has a phenomenal stable of characters he's developed, including Halloween Boy and Mary Tyler Moorehawk. He&a...
Terry Moore
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, that Terry Moore: the mastermind behind Strangers in Paradise, the groundbreaking self-published series about the adventures of Francine and Katc...
Bobbie Chase
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you were a 90s kid, Bobbie Chase may be one of the first editors you ever knew the name of. She was omnipresent in the pages (especially the letter...
Pat Olliffe Returns
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Olliffe makes his return to the Dollar Bin Bandits, this time as a solo guest! It's fitting, because he's done a lot of work on solo...
Arie Kaplan
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many folks can say they’ve written for DC and Tiger Beat? Well, author Arie Kaplan can. He was also a longtime writer for MAD Magazine, wrote bo...
ChrisCross
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking in at Milestone with a distinctive style and artistic approach, ChrisCross is always one to keep an eye on. From those early years on Blood S...
Indie Spotlight: David Whalen Returns
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Return to the world of independent comics as David Whalen makes his second appearance on the pod. The founder of Correct Handed Comics has a variety o...
Ann Nocenti
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Ann Nocenti, has been there and done that. Not only did she break in as a writer with Marvel on titles such as Bizarre Adventures,...
Bill Leff (Nostalgiaferatoo) and Sarah Palmer (Gwengoolie)
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Svengoolie family is growing, and the Dollar Bin Bandits got a chance to talk to the new additions! Bill Leff (Nostalgiaferatoo) and Sarah Palmer ...
Mike Deodato Jr.
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a 30+ year career, Mike Deodato has penciled just about every major character under the sun! Starting with Wonder Woman in the early 90s (where he ...
Jeff Rovin
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From comics to the Weekly World News, Jeff Rovin has put together an incredible career. Besides working at DC, Jeff pretty much ran Atlas Comics in th...
Mike Carlin
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first DBB episode of 2024 (and season 4), we're joined by the workhorse editor of DC, Mr. Mike Carlin! Mike started at DC way back in 197...
Kevin Grevioux
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, creator and comic book writer Kevin Grevioux is living every fan’s dream. From co-creating and starring in the Underworld trilogy to working ...
Paul Pelletier
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last Wednesday episode of the Dollar Bin Bandits for 2023 and, with Christmas a few days away, the Bandits are bringing you some holiday...
Cliff Biggers (Comic Shop News)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Cliff Biggers and his publication Comic Shop News, comic fans get the inside scoop of what's going on in the industry. A comic shop own...
Alex Maleev
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Maleev doesn't do many interviews, preferring to let his work speak for him. And if you could illustrate like he can, you'd probably ta...
Dean Haspiel
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brooklyn's own Dean Haspiel joins us for a spell, pontificating on his career and recent work. If you're not familiar with this independent ...
Geof Isherwood
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From drawing for Marvel to working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, Geof Isherwood has had quite the career. The artist has worked on Dare...
Chris Irving | Cliffhanger!
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and historian Chris Irving looks back at the birth of comic books and films coming together with his book Cliffhanger! From early serials featu...
Leinil Francis Yu
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leinil Francis Yu busted on the comics scene in the early 90s and never looked back! After initially being recognized and mentored by Wildstorm's...
Tom DeFalco & Pat Olliffe | Secret Wars: Battleworld
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The original Secret Wars is back! In this retro mini-series semi-sequel to 1984's Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, former Marvel EIC (and editor ...
One of Us: Omar Valdivieso (Near Mint Condition)
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The man known throughout intertubes as the Uncanny Omar sits down to talk with the Bandits about his popular YouTube channel, Near Mint Condition. If ...
Craig Miller
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Miller's career may be a bit hard to categorize, but there's geeky goodness around every corner! He started as a Hollywood publicity a...
Scott Edelman
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a writer who wore many hats, Scott Edelman has storytelling in his blood. From writing and editing at Marvel to working on various science fiction ...
Dan Panosian
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Panosian does it all: pencilling, inking, writing, advertising, video game designing... the list goes on. But like most of our guests, he's a...
Keith Champagne
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The man with the sparkly name, Keith Champagne, is an inker-turned-writer with professional credits galore, many at DC! As an inker, his work is featu...
Matt Wagner & Kelley Jones | Dracula Volume 1: The Impaler
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Halloween episode, we sit down with the dream team of Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones to talk about the first part of their epic vampire ...
D.G. Chichester Returns | Daredevil: Black Armor | Axles Infernal
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All hail the Chichester renaissance! Not only is D.G. returning to Daredevil for a retro story set during his 90s heyday, but he's Kickstarting h...
Bernard Chang Returns | Jean Grey
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the phoenix rising, Bernard Chang is back on the show to talk his series with Louise Simonson about the original comic book Phoenix, Jean Grey. W...
Michael T. Gilbert
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael T. Gilbert resurrected Mr. Monster and became one of the greatest independent comic creators in doing so! With humor, action and phenomenal ar...
Gregory Wright
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, colorist, filmmaker... foodie?! Gregory Wright dabbles in a bit of everything, but his heart is always with comics. He got his start at Marvel...
Bandit Bits: Convention-al Wisdom (w/ George Gustines)
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NYCC 2023 is upon us! What better time to talk about the good, the bad, and the cosplay of comic book conventions? Joining Bandit Mike in a tour aroun...
Judd Winick
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the true story... nope, that's a total hack intro for someone who has more than transcended his appearance on MTV's The Real World S...
Steve Mitchell
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many people can say they worked with the legendary Neal Adams and wrote a 1980s horror film? Well, Steve Mitchell can! From getting a job at DC by...
Joseph Illidge
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to describe the career of Joseph Illidge? He doesn't fit squarely in one box, but "ringmaster" may be the best word. Joe thrives on...
Mike Baron
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Mike & Mike on the Mic episode, we talk to writer Mike Baron about his creations past and present. You probably know Mike from co-...
Josef "Joe" Rubinstein
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INTERVIEW: A master of his craft, Josef "Joe" Rubinstein has inked more pages and over more pencillers than perhaps anyone else in the busin...
Sean Chen
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INTERVIEW: Busting onto the comics scene during the heyday of Valiant Comics, Sean Chen is a journeyman penciller who also happens to design toys and ...
Trina Robbins
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the pioneering women cartoonists of the 20th century, Trina Robbins was a founding member of the underground comix scene, using alternative pre...
Glenn Whitmore
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colorist Glenn Whitmore and Superman are pretty much synonymous for comic fans. His skills have brought the Man of Steel into living color for decades...
Bob Quinn
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Bob Quinn wasn't always an artist. He started his career in video game development, working at places like Disney, THQ, and Activision. Bu...
Ron Marz Returns | Silver Surfer Rebirth: Legacy
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INTERVIEW: You know Ron Marz. We know Ron Marz. So what's Ron Marz talking about for his fourth appearance on this podcast? Oh, just a little min...
Dan Lawlis
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS INTERVIEW: Artist Dan Lawlis is in the hot seat as we explore his 30+ year career! Since the 80s, Dan has lent his unique skills to titles inclu...
Steve Rude
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INTERVIEW: All welcome the Dude himself, Steve Rude! If you're not already familiar with his work (really?!), start with Nexus, the long-recurrin...
Phil Hester
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INTERVIEW: Equal parts artist and writer, Phil Hester has been doing the comic book thing for 30 years now! He broke into the mainstream via his work ...
Anthony Tollin
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INTERVIEW: Joe and Oren sit down with a king of coloring, Anthony Tollin! Anthony started with DC in the early 70s, and by the early 80s was coloring ...
Mike Collins
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
INTERVIEW: Like many of his peers coming up in comics in late 80s across the pond, Mike Collins fell in with the Marvel UK crew, drawing the likes of ...