Dollar Bin Bandits

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Jill Thompson

15 Mar 2023

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Talk about someone who does it all, Jill Thompson has been creating all manner of wonderful things for comics, children's books, stage, and even ...

Tony Wolf | Tales From the Wolf

10 Mar 2023

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An actor, writer and artist, Tony Wolf is truly a renaissance man. A collection of his works called Tales From the Wolf is out now, and people are lov...

Paul Jenkins

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's go down the Paul Jenkins hitlist, shall we? He edited Eastman's and Laird's Mirage Studio books, including TMNT; he served as EIC...

Elliot S! Maggin

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Elliot S! Maggin! Starting his career as a teenager, Maggin worked on some of the biggest characters that DC Com...

Bernard Chang

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A breakout star from his earliest work at Valiant, Bernard Chang has forged a career unlike any other. Following his almost two-year run on The Second...

Franco (Aw Yeah Comics)

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Franco! Franco! Franco! A co-founder of the beloved Aw Yeah! chain of shops and a creator himself, Franco knows what’s going on in the world of comi...

Sy Barry

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a testament to Sy Barry's artistic longevity: he started his career as an inker for Timely Comics (before it became Marvel) and Natio...

Jeff Purves

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't know Jeff Purves from his run on the Incredible Hulk, you're missing out. Following some guy named Todd McFarlane, Jeff further...

Gene Ha

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coming in hot with one of the best signatures in comics, it's jovial Gene Ha! Gene's been killing it in the comics biz for nearly 30 years, ...

Greg Goldstein (Former President & Publisher, IDW)

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity and business savvy are what made Greg Goldstein so successful in the comics industry. From helping Topps Comics get off the ground to his h...

P. Craig Russell

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

P. Craig Russell deserves all the awards. Even with a more than a handful of Harveys, Eisners, and Inkpots to his name, he probably could be nominated...

Chris Giarrusso

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cartoonist Chris Giarrusso needs no introduction... but we'll give him one anyway! Rising in the ranks from lowly intern to production support in...

Daniel Roebuck (The Munsters)

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bandits welcome our first actor, Daniel Roebuck, to the pod in this special Just Joe episode! You may know Dan from juicy roles in Matlock, The La...

Erik Larsen Returns

18 Jan 2023

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The Dragon Master is back! Fresh off Image's 30th anniversary and the release of Savage Dragon: Ultimate Collection, Volume 1, Erik Larsen takes ...

Jonathan Sternfeld (The Harvey Mercheum)

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love Harvey Comics? Well, Jonathan Sternfeld sure does, and that love has translated into one of the biggest collections of Harvey Comics merch...

Jack C. Harris

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like DC Comics? How about the 70s and 80s? And what about DC Comics in the 70s and 80s? Well, you're in luck, folks: we have someone who w...

Bill Sienkiewicz

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dollar Bin Bandits Year 3 kicks off with a bang as the inimitable Bill Sienkiewicz joins us for a spell. If you don't know sin-Kev-itch from his ...

2022 Year End Extravaganza (w/ Mitch Hallock and Jean Michel)

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Bandits (all three of them) are joined by a couple special guests to look book at the year that was 2022! Mitch Hallock (Terrificon) and Jean Mich...

J.H. Williams III

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

OK, let's get it out of the way early: J.H. Williams III is an amazing artist with an equally amazing name. From his early work on Deathwish, Sha...

Randall Lotowycz | DC Book of Lists

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The top five reasons to buy the DC Book of Lists are pretty easy….it’s awesome! Author Randall Lotowycz poured hours of research into this project...

Whilce Portacio

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guess who's back on X-Men? That's right, it's today's guest, Whilce Portacio! The Bishop co-creator is revisiting that time-travel...

Mike Gold

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's not start off with a silly joke about how everything Mike touches turns to Gold. Oops, too late. But Mike Gold has had one of the more inte...

Cartoon Corner: Bill Leff Returns

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Holly Jolly is back as Bill Leff returns to talk about the Toon in With Me Holiday Special on December 5 at 8 PM. The cartoon curator discusses fa...

J.G. Jones

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Y: The Last Man to the weekly 52 series to Final Crisis, his covers are iconic. But if you're judging JG Jones just by his covers, you'...

Philip Tan

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's here! Ronin Book II, the long awaited sequel to the Frank Miller classic, hits stores today (11/23), and we have our guest to thank for its ...

Michael Eury Returns | The Team-Up Companion

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teamwork makes the dream work. That phrase especially holds true in comics as some of the greatest and craziest team-ups have appeared in a variety of...

D.G. Chichester

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Say you're studying filmmaking. And then you bankrupt yourself on one of your student films. Where do you go for a job to make ends meet? Well, i...

Indie Spotlight: David Whalen (Correct Handed Comics)

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Correct Handed Comics is the brainchild of independent creator David Whalen. With titles such as The Offspring, The Loved Ones, Shady Lady and more, h...

Mike Friedrich

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In movies, there's Star Wars. In TV (but also movies), there's Star Trek. And in comics, there's Star*Reach. That highly influential in...

Richard Bruning

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Writers and artists: we're always talking about them. But even though they're the primary movers in the creation of a comic book, they'...

Indie Spotlight: Ryan Howatt (Badger)

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hailing from the Great White North, comic creator Ryan Howatt brings the world the next great indie book, Badger. A mix of humor, action and a little ...

Paul Kupperberg Returns | Direct Conversations

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's only one Paul Kupperberg. But there's a big group of creators that came up at DC Comics during the so-called Bronze Age of comics, a...

Vannotes (Spy Ninjas)

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Popeye to YouTubers, Vannotes has written books that younger readers can relate to, and done it with a distinct style. The author has also create...

Tom Mandrake

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Mandrake is a magician… of comic book art! From his early days on Grimjack, New Mutants, and Batman to his acclaimed work with John Ostrander on...

Cartoon Corner: Ray Pointer

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cartoons! You love them and so do we. The Fleischer Cartoon Studio created some of the most groundbreaking cartoons ever, and this week's guest, ...

Dan DiDio Returns | Frank Miller Presents

12 Oct 2022

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Dan DiDio's back. And for the first time in a while, the whole gang's here (even Joe, calling in from vacation)! This time, we dive deep int...

Jamal Igle

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From DC Comics intern to award-winning independent artist, Jamal Igle brings focus and creativity to his every project. After the internship and build...

Jamar Nicholas

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jamar Nicholas is in the house! And we couldn't be happier to have him. Creator of the hit kids' graphic novel, Leon: Protector of the Playg...

Randy Emberlin

28 Sep 2022

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Another inker extraordinaire to add to our collection! It's Randy Emberlin, a prolific artist who embellished some of our favorite work around, i...

Chris Eliopoulos

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the simple story of a letterer-turned-cartoonist, who conquered the world of children's entertainment with the ongoing Ordinary People ...

Michael Netzer

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael dialed in all the way from Israel to talk turkey with the Bandits on this bonus Friday episode. He started, as so many of our guests do, at Ne...

Cartoon Corner: Tom Cook

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Animation legend Tom Cook joins the Bandits for some cartoon craziness! Tom has done it all, from He-Man & the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra:...

Fabian Nicieza Returns

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heeeeeeeee's back! That's right, co-creator of everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth, Fabian Nicieza, returns to the DBB hot seat to ru...

Val Mayerik

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard of Howard the Duck? Of course you have! It just so happens that today's guest, Val Mayerik, co-created that filthy foul way back in 19...

Steven and Lily Butler

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's two Butlers for the price of one as Steven Butler and his daughter Lily join the show! Steven is a penciller/inker who's worked on ever...

Cartoon Corner: Buzz Dixon

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's begin with a list. Here are some of the cartoons that today's guest, Buzz Dixon, contributed to: Heathcliff, Thundarr the Barbarian, A...

Chris Wozniak

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Bandits wade into controversial waters as artist/writer Chris Wozniak joins the show. His career bona fides are not in question: he started right ...

Jim Valentino

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who's ready to break some backs?! That's right, Jim Valentino, the man behind our favorite maiming vigilante ShadowHawk is here to talk to t...

Cartoon Corner: Bill Leff (Toon In with Me)

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a wild one, folks! In another "Oren Only" exclusive, the solo Bandit talks to Bill Leff, host of the MeTV cartoon show, Toon I...

Bob Greenberger

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A writer and editor par excellence, Bob Greenberger started out just like you and me: as a fan. After cutting his editorial teeth at Starlog Press, Bo...

Bob Wiacek

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may know Bob Wiacek's name from the many other artists he's worked with: Carmine Infantino, Paul Smith, John Byrne, past guest June Brig...

Kevin VanHook

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite having worked (written and/or illustrated) for most of the major comic publishers, Kevin VanHook is probably best known for his work at Valian...

Kwanza Osajyefo (Black)

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Best known for co-creating the Black series of comics, Kwanza Osajyefo began his comics journey at Marvel, where he worked with Bandit Mike and past g...

Howard Bender

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for some more Oren Only action? This time, our solo star goes head to head with artist Howard Bender. Howard started his comics career a...

Richard Comely (Captain Canuck)

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The man behind one of the most enduring independent characters of all time, Captain Canuck, brings his maple leaves to the Dollar Bin Bandits! That&ap...

Bandit Bits: Remembering Neal Adams, George Perez, and Tim Sale

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Mike remember the comics work and careers of three all-time greats that left us in recent months. We dig into Neal Adams' defining art on...

Barbara Randall Kesel

06 Jul 2022

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It's the stuff of legend. Barbara Randall Kesel writes a 10-page letter to Dick Giordano, DC's head honcho in the 80s, explaining why the pu...

Michael Eury (Back Issue!)

01 Jul 2022

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Once an editor at DC and Dark Horse, Michael Eury is now a historian and promoter of the comic book medium and pop culture in general. Since 2003, he&...

Dan Brereton

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Brereton is an artists' artist. Skilled as much with a paint brush as a pencil, he broke onto the comics scene via Eclipse Comics and the Bla...

Simon Furman

22 Jun 2022

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Transformers! Transformers, Transformers, Transformers. If you don't like where this is going, abandon ship now, because our guest today has been...

Rick Burchett

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Under-appreciated. It's a label that applies to many of the creators we have on this show, but never has it applied more than to today's gue...

John Roberts (ComiXology Co-Founder)

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready? Our old-timey podcast is going full Matrix with the co-creator of the digital comics platform ComiXology: John Roberts! A genius of the...