Dollar Bin Bandits

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 ...

Roger Stern

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, THE Roger Stern! It took months of work to get this storytelling master to sit down for an interview, and we hope you agree that it was worth it....

Ray-Anthony Height | Midnight Tiger

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

INTERVIEW: We welcome artist/creator Ray-Anthony Height, who is currently Kickstarting a collected edition of his creator-owned comic, Midnight Tiger....

Stephen Bissette

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Considered a master in horror comic art, Stephen Bissette creates images that are haunting and beautiful at the same time. His celebrated run on Swamp...

J.M. DeMatteis Returns | Magneto

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

INTERVIEW: Prolific writer J.M. DeMatteis is back for another round of questions, this time focused on his new Magneto mini-series (with Todd Nauck) t...

George O'Connor (Olympians)

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Greek gods will always be seen as the archetypes on which most superheroes are based. Therefore, it's only natural that they get the full com...

Howard Mackie Returns | Danny Ketch: Ghost Rider

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Spirit of Vengeance rides again, thanks to writer Howard Mackie, as a new Ghost Rider series is burning up the shelves at comic shops! The legenda...

Mike Grell & Mike Gold | Jon Sable Freelance Reunion (w/ Jeff Messer)

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Grell is back! And he's brought his old editor, and co-founder of First Comics, Mike Gold along with him. That's right, it's a Jon...

Dan Johnson

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Johnson is a heck of a writer. Whether it’s writing independent comics or stories for TwoMorrows Publishing, his way with words set him apart fr...

Greg Hildebrandt

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As one of the Brothers Hildebrandt (Tim passed away in 2006), Greg Hildebrandt long ago cemented his reputation as a preeminent fantasy/sci-fi illustr...

Cartoon Corner: Christy Marx

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You wanna talk cartoons? Let's talk Christy Marx cartoons. There's The New Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, G...

Howard Chaykin

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps best known for American Flagg! at First Comics, artist Howard Chaykin broke into comics under the tutelage of three masters: Gil Kane, Wally W...

JayJay Jackson

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talk about an eclectic career! JayJay Jackson started out as a cartographer, drawing street maps in the days before GPS. She also did schematics and p...

Mike Vosburg

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many people can say they worked on She-Hulk and Tales from the Crypt? Mike Vosburg can! The immensely talented artist has done comics, animation a...

Sy Barry Returns | Draw for Life

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The legend is back! Longtime Phantom artist Sy Barry (and his son David) returns to discuss his Draw for Life charity and upcoming art auction benefit...

Richard Starkings

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All hail the King of Fonts! That's right, Richard Starkings is in the hot seat today, answering all of our questions about lettering, font design...

Jeff Johnson

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like many of the artists we have on the show, Jeff Johnson has more than one arrow in his quiver. You may know him from his work on comics as diverse ...

Indie Spotlight: J.C. Vaughn (Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide)

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

J.C. Vaughn is the President of Gemstone Publishing, which among other things, publishes the legendary Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Their recent...

J. Michael Straczynski

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JMS: three letters that stand for inventive comic book storytelling. Not that he's a slouch in film, TV, or animation, mind you. J. Michael Strac...

2nd Anniversary Special

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Year 2 of the Dollar Bin Bandits is in the books! So we're celebrating with a look back, forward, and all around the DBB universe. First, we reve...

One of Us: Alex Grand (Comic Book Historians)

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to chronicling comic book history, there are few better than Alex Grand. His YouTube page and Facebook group, Comic Book Historians, is ...

Indie Spotlight: Jeff Messer (Sex, Spies, & Rock 'n Roll)

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Messer is Mr. Comics. Why? Besides being a comics creator, he's also a historian and gets to work with comic book legend Mike Grell. Jeff ta...

Graham Nolan

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for Graham Nolan? We hope so, because the artist is bringing his unique style to today's episode. Graham broke onto the comics scen...

John Morrow (TwoMorrows Publishing)

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TwoMorrows Publishing has been producing quality content on comics and pop culture for years, making it a staple in many fans' lives. Publisher J...

Geoff Johns

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, that Geoff Johns! In this episode, Bandit Joe goes mano a mano with the powerhouse comics writer/executive and film/TV producer for an in-depth d...

Mark Waid & Dan Mora | Shazam!

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is, our live episode with the new Shazam! creative team, Mark Waid and Dan Mora! We get into all the good stuff with the writer/artist duo, in...

Cartoon Corner: Bill Leff & Kevin Fleming

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the comedy duo behind Toon in With Me on MeTV, as Bill Leff and Kevin Fleming join the Dollar Bin Bandits! The weekday morning cartoon show has...

Jim Shooter

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a big one, Banditos! One of our white whales, the elusive but influential Jim Shooter, finds himself in an Oren Only interview of epic proport...

Indie Spotlight: Shane Luttrell & Peter Welmerink | Silver & Steam

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the team-up independent comic fans have been waiting for: Silver & Steam combines the talents of Shane Luttrell and Peter Welmerink in an e...

Liam Sharp: Part 2

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a two-part Mike on the Mic adventure with the one and only Liam Sharp! Roaming power outages couldn't stop this interview from roll...

Liam Sharp: Part 1

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a two-part Mike on the Mic adventure with the one and only Liam Sharp! Roaming power outages couldn't stop this interview from roll...

Mike Gustovich

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Gustovich made his mark with art filled with detail and creativity. From creating Justice Machine to working for DC, Milestone, Marvel and more, ...

Ron Marz & Ron Lim Return | Warlock: Rebirth

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Rons are back! And so is Adam Warlock in a new limited series coinciding with the character's big screen debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol...

Bill Reinhold

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All three Bandits are here for an inker and artist whose work has graced the pages of so many of the books we love. It's Bill Reinhold! Bill&apos...

Bob Hall

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let the size of the name fool you. Contained within Bob Hall's seven letters are decades of experience in comic book artistry and thea...

Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, and Brett Breeding Return | Avengers Unlimited (A-Next)

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Avenger (Creators) Assemble! Not one, not two, but three past guests return to the pod this week. That's right, we're talking to writer Tom ...

Jimmy Palmiotti Returns | Painkiller Jane: Beautiful Killers

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy is back on the Bandits! This time, we're digging deep into his latest Kickstarter project, Painkiller Jane: Beautiful Killers. Jimmy and hi...

Jon B. Cooke | The Charlton Companion

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jon B. Cooke has interviewed some of the biggest names in comic book history. That, along with his informative and engaging writing style, has made hi...

Barry Kitson

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking in with Marvel UK and 2000 AD (the one-two punch for many British comics creators), artist Barry Kitson has enjoyed a long and influential ca...