Dollar Bin Bandits
Episodes
Carl Potts
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What, another member of the Crusty Bunkers?! That's right, time to punch one more hole in your CB frequency card, because we have Mr. Carl Potts ...
Indie Spotlight: Austin Hough (The Masters) and Phillip Russertt (Tragedy)
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you separate yourself from all the other independent books in an ever growing market? Well, Austin Hough (The Masters) and Phillip Russertt (Tr...
Steve Leialoha
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No, not Edward Leialoha (Torpedo) from G.I. Joe. You see, that character was named after today's guest: inker, penciller, and all-around chill du...
Howard Mackie & Terry Kavanagh
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Break out the cloning machine because we've got not one, but two amazing guests on the same episode this week! That's right, in another Oren...
Reed Tucker (Slugfest)
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reed Tucker (or Reed Tucker as we call him) is a freelance journalist and writer, who has hundreds of magazines and articles to his name. But more imp...
Steven Grant
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writer extraordinaire Steven Grant is in the hot seat this week. You may know him best from the famous mid-80s Punisher mini-series he created with Mi...
Ron Lim
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's back, and he's not just talking Silver Surfer! Ron Lim returns for a career retrospective, starting with Badger and Ex Mutants, going h...
Mitch Hallock (TerrifiCon)
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like to put on a comic convention? Ask today's guest, Mitch Hallock, who has almost single-handedly grown TerrifiCon into Connecti...
Aaron Lopresti
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, that Aaron Lopresti! The artist behind Malibu's Ultraverse's Sludge joins the Bandits for a retrospective of his impressive comic book ...
Tom DeFalco
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenting, among other things, the 10th Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics: Mr. Tom DeFalco! Tom has done basically everything in comics, from shepherd...
Gary Cohn & Dan Mishkin
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are friends for? Why, co-writing comics of course! Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn (or Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin if you like) are the dynamic duo behin...
Ron Garney
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Probably best known for his work with Mark Waid on Captain America, Ron Garney couldn't be more different than the star spangled Sentinel of Libe...
Bandit Bits: Gimmick Covers of the 90s
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a fun one for all you 90s kids! The Bandits welcome Adam and Michael from Wizards: The Podcast Guide to Comics for a convening of our favo...
Tom Brevoort
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guy started as an unpaid college intern in 1989. Now, more than 30 years later, he's Senior Vice President of Publishing at Marvel. That&apos...
Fred Hembeck
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready for a Hembeck of a good time? Well, that's what you're getting with this podcast-only episode of DBB. Ma...
Mark Waid Returns
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Superman's #1 fan is back in Bandit Town! That's right, Mark Waid returns for more interrogation, this time without that pesky half-hour tim...
Bandit Bits: Random Roundup
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this roundup edition of Bandit Bits, Bandits Joe and Mike take a trip around the comics world, starting with a look at ComiXology's recent upd...
Bob Layton
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's right there in his Instagram handle: Comic Legend Bob Layton. And it's true: not many of our guests have had his level of impact on the...
Al Bigley
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Al Bigley has drawn it all, including comics, storyboards, merchandise, and more. His work spans not only Marvel and DC, but Golden Books, Disney, Sab...
Kelley Jones
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you know Kelley Jones -- and you should -- you're probably conjuring up one of his creepy, highly-stylized Batman: Knightfall covers from his ...
Jimmy Palmiotti
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not just another inker-turned-writer, Jimmy Palmiotti has had an outsized impact on the industry that welcomed him way back in 1991. Starting with har...
Val Semeiks
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever thought studying chemistry and math could get you into comics, you were right! At least if your name is Val Semeiks. After studying STEM i...
Hilary Barta
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hilary Barta is an inker. What, you want more than that? Fine, he's a super inker, lending his talents to such varied books as The Thing (w/ John...
Gerry Conway
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy, Banditos, have we got an episode for you! Gerry Conway -- prolific writer and editor, co-creator of the Punisher, Scarlet Spider (Ben Reilly),...
Marv Wolfman
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What can you say about Marv Wolfman? Well, for sure he's not a wolfman. But he is a legendary writer, having worked on many a major storyline and...
Bandit Bits: 1st Anniversary Special
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bandits celebrate one whole year of DBB episodes! We retell our individual origins stories, talk about the genesis of the show, answer listener qu...
Rags Morales
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Note: this interview took place before the sudden passing of Rag's Black Condor collaborator, Brian Augustyn.Rags Morales did not create Ragman. ...
Chuck Dixon
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You gotta know Chuck Dixon, right? He's the guy who had defining runs on the Punisher and a whole slew of Batman family books (Detective Comics, ...
Arvell Jones
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another Oren solo adventure! This time, he sits down with the esteemable Arvell Jones, a journeyman illustrator of the highest caliber. ...
Bob Budiansky
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a different world, everyone would know Bob Budiansky's name. After all, this is the guy who, over a weekend (as he tells it), devised most of ...
Jo Duffy
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comics writer and nicest human being ever, Jo Duffy, joins the Bandits for an audio-only interview. There were a few technical snafus during our conve...
Jim Salicrup
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know about the salad days of Marvel Comics in the 70s? Interested in how much an editor can shape the arc of a story? What about the ti...
Bandit Bits: Patrick McGrath and Logo Design
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick McGrath, aka the guy who made our snappy new logo, joins the Bandits to talk about design in the world of comics. A Marvel designer for 20 yea...
Ron Lim & Ron Marz | Silver Surfer Rebirth
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Dollar Bin Bandits are proud to welcome writer Ron Marz and artist Ron Lim for a special interview about their new Marvel limited series, Silver S...
Darryl Banks
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looks like it turned into Green Lantern Week on the pod, as artist Darryl Banks follows his former editor (Kevin Dooley) in the Bandits hotseat! Banks...
Kevin Dooley
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Kevin Dooley time, it's Kevin Dooley time! OK, he may not be Howdy Doody, but the man did play an outsized role as editor and writer at...
DBB Archive: William Messner-Loebs
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bandits talk to comic book legend William Messner-Loebs about his early life, how he got into comics and writing characters like Wonder Woman, the...
Dan DiDio
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready, DC fans! The Bandits are kicking off the new year with Dan Didio, former Executive Editor and Co-Publisher of DC Comics. There are few othe...
Jon Bogdanove
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the year and, more importantly, the end of our Season of Superman celebration. And who better to cap things off than artist Jon B...
Jerry Ordway
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Truth, justice, and... Jerry Ordway! Not just another inker-turned-writer, Ordway is a DC king, starting with All-Star Squadron and Infinity Inc. with...
Bandit Bits: Superman Eras, Versions, and Analogs
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McMillan (aka the guy who does all our promo and YouTube graphics) joins the Bandits for the last Bandit Bits episode of the year! We're sti...
Brett Breeding
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the Season of Superman keeps rolling, the Bandits are proud to present our interview with the Man of Steel's most prolific Man of Ink, Brett B...
Bandit Bits: Superman Villains
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season of Superman exclusive, the Bandits, joined by recent guest Jean Michel (Megabrain Comics), discuss the good, the bad, and the very ugly...
Dan Jurgens
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Superman, Dan Jurgens is the alpha and omega. With more issues of the Big Blue Boy Scout under his belt than almost anybody else, it&...
Tom Grummett
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The jelly to Karl Kesel's peanut butter, Tom Grummett is the perfect ending to our first week of Superman shows. Not only was his art instrumenta...
Karl Kesel
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Look up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane... it's the first part of our month-long Season of Superman event! And who better to kick...
DBB Archive: Ron Frenz Part II
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's part deux of our archive episode with Ron Frenz! Thor, Superman, Spider-Man: just a few of the characters we discuss in Ron's extensi...
Bob McLeod
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the Crusty Bunkers? You have now! Our guest, Bob McLeod, was a member of that inkers collective, which saw him working on such title...
Rick Hoberg
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A master of comics and cartoons, Rick Hoberg bends the Bandits' ears on his four decades of artistry! From Conan and What If...? at Marvel to All...
J.M. DeMatteis
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are you've read a comic or two (or hundred) written by J.M. DeMatteis. The man has tackled practically every character from the big two, ...
Bob Rozakis
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DC's Answer Man gets in the bin with the Bandits! Bob Rozakis regales us with tales of comics' yesteryear, from adventures in the Comicsmobi...
Mark Waid
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you read that right: Mark Waid! In case you didn't already know the guy, he's written practically everything in the past 30+ years, mos...
Greg LaRocque
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg LaRocque, the man behind big runs on Web of Spider-Man and Legion of Super-Heroes, joins the Bandits for a conversation on his career and art. Fr...
Steve Englehart
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Englehart has had a long and prodigious comics writing career, and the Bandits dig into everything! From the Avengers and Doctor Strange at Marv...
Retail Revelations: Jean Michel (Megabrain Comics)
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Halloween Treat EXTRA episode, we had the absolute pleasure of talking to a man who we can say is a new friend of the show: owner of Megabra...
Alex Saviuk
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well now, Banditeers, grab a seat and listen to another epic tale of marvelous illustrations in this here podcast-only episode. We rustled up none oth...
Fabian Nicieza
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a ride into the world of Marvel’s X books as prolific scribe Fabian Nicieza joins the Dollar Bin Bandits! Besides his incredible comic...
Klaus Janson
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Klaus Janson is a giant in the comics industry, having inked some of the best comics in the last 40 years, including Frank Miller's stellar run o...
Brian Bolland
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the first part of our Batman Week, the Bandits telegram jolly ol' England to talk shop with the King of Covers himself... Mr. Brian Bolland! ...
DBB Archive: Ron Frenz Part I
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this DBB archive episode, the Bandits talk to Ron Frenz! Thor, Superman, Spider-Man: just a few of the characters we discuss in Ron's extens...
Don Simpson
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yield to the creator of the mighty Megaton Man, Don Simpson! The Bandits extract every last ounce of cartoony goodness from the independent writer and...
Keith Williams
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Bandits talk to comic book artist Keith Williams. We discuss his work on Warlock, Impulse, Superman, USAgent, as well as being ...
Bart Sears
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the podcast-only episode this week, the Bandits sit down with Bart Sears and discuss his career in comics (obviously), animation, covers of Wizard...
Al Milgrom
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this podcast-only episode, the Bandits are joined by Inker Extraordinaire Al Milgrom! He’s worked on just about every book you can think of, and...
Joe Staton
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not your average Joe, Joe Staton has been a (gentle) giant in the funny books biz for decades. The Bandits dig into every crevice of his career, start...
Mike Manley
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Manley not only co-created Darkhawk, but he was also one of the best artists of the late 80s and 90s. In this podcast-only episode, he tells the ...
Danny Fingeroth
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Danny Fingeroth time! The Bandits sit down with the legendary writer and editor for a chat on all things Marvel and beyond. We get into his ...
Indie Spotlight: Len Mihalovich (Section 12)
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast-only episode, the Bandits sit down with independent comic book publisher and owner of Section 12 comics, Len Mihalovich. We discuss ...
Mike Grell
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bandits talk to a man who has an impeccable sense of headwear. He also happens to be a legendary writer/artist. That's right, it's non...
Mike DeCarlo
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast-only episode of DBB, the Bandits talk to inking wizard Mike DeCarlo! The man has worked with all the greats, from George Pérez and Gr...
Paul Kupperberg
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bandits welcome journeyman comic book writer Paul Kupperberg! We discuss his early career collaborating with Paul Levitz, his extensive work o...
Chris Claremont
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So this one has been a long time coming, literally. The Bandits finally sit down with the man who defined the X-Men for generations and inspired what ...
Bandit Bits: X-Force #1 Anniversary
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bandit Bits episode, we discuss the 30th anniversary of X-Force #1 and whatever else comes to mind. Support the show___________________Check ...
Jim Starlin
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast-only episode, the Bandits interview the man, the myth, the legend, Thanos' Dad: Jim Starlin! We discuss his time at Marvel, Death...
June Brigman
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode, the Bandits talk to artist June Brigman. This pioneering member of #womenincomics is an absolute delight. She discusses her tim...
DBB Archive: Chuck Patton Part II
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's part deux of our interview with the great Chuck Patton! He discusses his work on Vibe, comics in the 90's, his experience with Mark H...
Walter Simonson
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A true legend of the printed page, Walter Simonson is here to tell his tales to the Bandits. We start with his early career putting together the Star ...
DBB Archive: Chuck Patton Part I
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this archive episode, the Bandits talk to Emmy award winner (that’s right, Emmy award winner) Chuck Patton! He talks his journey into comics, wor...
Erik Larsen
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bandits talk to the one, the only Erik Larsen! From Megaton to Amazing Spider-Man to the long-running Savage Dragon, Erik's written, pencille...
Bandit Bits: Sports in Comics
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of this year's Olympics, the Bandits are taking on the sportsballs and how they've appeared in comics in this casual, loose-fit, ep...
DBB Archive: Tom Orzechowski
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this archive episode, the Bandits talk to Letterer Supreme Tom Orzechowski! We discuss the longevity of his career, lettering every issue of Spawn,...
John Ostrander
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rumor has it there's a movie coming out called The Suicide Squad. Heard of it? Well, this week, the Bandits talked to the person who made them wh...
DBB Archive: Mike Jones (Yeet Presents)
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode from the vault, the Bandits talk to Mike Jones, publisher of independent comic Yeet Presents. They discuss how Mike got his start in...
Ron Marz
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Bandits interview comic book writer Ron Marz. We discuss his extensive career in comics writing characters such as Silver Surfe...
Paul Levitz
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bandits present our interview with former DC Comics President, Paul Levitz. We discuss some of the major character events of the 90s that he led...
DBB Archive: Rob Wolfe (American Pickers)
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bandits sit down with Rob Wolfe, star of History Channel's American Pickers. He talks about some his collections over the years, including ...