Dollar Bin Bandits

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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...