
Dollar Bin Bandits
The Dollar Bin Bandits podcast goes behind the panels with exclusive interviews featuring comic book creators and industry insiders. We dig through the long boxes to bring you the best in comic book history and culture!
Episodes
397 episodes
Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension)
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Greenfield, editor-in-chief of 13th Dimension and veteran comic book journalist, to explore his journey from a 5-year-old Batman fan to becoming one of the most respected voices in comics jour...
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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51:31

Indie Insights: Sam J. Royale
In this episode, we sit down with multi-talented comic creator Sam J. Royale to explore his diversity of work spanning anthology comics, graphic design, and paranormal storytelling. Sam breaks down his anthology series Dishoom
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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53:22

Gerry Conway Returns
In this conversation with legendary writer Gerry Conway, we explore what makes his stories so compelling. From character development and inspirations to what he considers his best work, the noted scribe opens up about his creative proces...
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Season 5
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Episode 61
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1:00:38

Terry Dodson
We're delivering the fireworks early, as we sit down with acclaimed artist Terry Dodson to explore his remarkable 30+ year career! From the early days breaking in during the 90s to his current collaboration with Matt Fraction on the pulp...
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Season 5
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Episode 60
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1:18:51

Jerry Ordway Returns | The Power of Shazam! 30th Anniversary
In this episode, we welcome back legendary comic book artist and writer Jerry Ordway to celebrate and discuss the 30th anniversary of his defining work on DC's The Power of Shazam! The graphic novel and subsequent ongoing...
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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1:20:20

Vince Sunico & Terry Kavanagh | Heroes Be Damned
In this episode, we welcome comic book creators Vince Sunico and Terry Kavanagh to talk about their exciting new Kickstarter project, Heroes Be Damned. Vince, known for his dynamic artwork and storytelling, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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37:15

Screen Stories: Marty Milner | Jaws 50th Anniversary
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Jaws, we're joined by Marty Milner to discuss his work on Steven Spielberg's legendary thriller. Marty takes us behind the scenes of one of cinema's most influential films, shari...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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1:13:47

Mark Russell
Writer Mark Russell joins us to discuss his path into comics, beginning with his breakthrough work God Is Disappointed in You, a satirical retelling of the Bible with cartoons by Shannon Wheeler that launched his unique c...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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50:34

Sam Fonseca | Shadowplay
Brazilian creator Sam Fonseca joins us to discuss his journey from discovering comics to becoming a distinctive voice in the cartooning community. We explore his early days self-publishing in São Paulo's independent scene and how those f...
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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1:20:54

Nicola Scott
Today we welcome acclaimed Australian comic book artist Nicola Scott to discuss her journey from Sydney theater and costume design to becoming one of the most celebrated artists in the American comic book industry. With a history in thea...
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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1:33:45

Tom Rasch
Today, we've got accomplished Marvel artist and character creator Tom Rasch to explore his diverse career spanning film, video games, and comics. Tom shares his journey from penciling titles like Punisher 2099 to becoming...
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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1:00:34

Tom Peyer
In this episode, we sit down with veteran writer/editor Tom Peyer for a career-spanning conversation that traces his remarkable journey from underground cartoonist to one of today's most innovative publishers. Beginning with his early years in ...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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57:10

Filip Sablik & Jeremy Haun | Ignition Press
3...2...1...Ignition! Today, we welcome Filip Sablik and Jeremy Haun to discuss their ambitious new venture, Ignition Press. Launched in late 2024, the company represents a bold new chapter for Filip, who departed his role ...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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48:30

Phil Jimenez
In this episode, we sit down with legendary artist-writer Phil Jimenez for an in-depth conversation spanning his remarkable three-decade career. From his early discovery of comics to his incredible break into the industry with four pages...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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1:12:57

Gideon Kendall
In this episode, we dive deep into the creative mind of Eisner Award-winning artist Gideon Kendall, whose diverse career has spanned books, illustrations, comics, and animation for a few outfits you might have heard of: MAD Magazi...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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1:07:16

Roy Thomas Returns
He's baaaaaaaaack! The legendary Roy Thomas returns to the DBB hot seat, and Oren gets his crack at the writer/editor's career. It's a deep dive into Roy's writing approach, style, and craft, so get to listening, Banditos!
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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1:01:29

Dan Brereton Returns | Nocturnals 31
Dan "The Man" Brereton is back with the Bandits, this time talking up his new art book, Nocturnals 31. Just in time for the "Halloweeniversary" of Dan's hit monster noir comic, The Nocturnals, this book is...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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48:09

Todd Dezago
This week, we're joined by acclaimed comic book writer Todd Dezago! Known for his character-driven storytelling and gift for collaboration, Todd takes us behind the scenes of his influential run on Sensational Spider-Man ...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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1:01:40

Screen Stories: Jim Roche (Svengoolie Executive Producer)
Jim Roche might have the coolest job as one of the executive producers on the hit show Svengoolie. In that time on the program, he and Rich Koz (Svengoolie) have become extremely close friends. But did you know Jim is als...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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49:16

Bob Almond
This week, we're thrilled to welcome legendary comic book inker Bob Almond! With over three decades of experience for Marvel, DC, and independent publishers, Bob takes us deep into the process of transforming rough pencils into print-rea...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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1:16:12

Brian Washington
Whether it’s Power Records, Peter Pan Records, or other companies that produced kid friendly albums from the 50s through 80s, Brian Washington is the guy to talk to! With his incredible collection, he’s a walking encycloped...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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56:48

Craig Thompson | Ginseng Roots
Today, we welcome acclaimed graphic novelist Craig Thompson to discuss his latest tome, Ginseng Roots. In this deeply personal book, Thompson returns to his rural Wisconsin roots to explore the fascinating world of ginsen...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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1:05:54

Tom Marvelli (Another Door Comics) | The Boy in the Bot
This week on Dollar Bin Bandits, we sit down with the multi-talented Tom Marvelli, a powerhouse creative whose fingerprints are all over some of the biggest superhero franchises of the last two decades. From his days at Marvel d...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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1:01:41

Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio spent over four decades at Marvel Comics, serving as a writer, editor, and eventually Executive Editor during some of the company's most transformative periods. Beginning his career in the 1970s as an assistant to Ro...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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1:08:29

Bob Budiansky and Simon Furman Return | Transformers US/UK Compendium Set
In this episode, we roll out with Bob Budiansky and Simon Furman, the legendary minds behind the original Transformers comics from Marvel and Marvel UK respectively. With Skybound's massive compendiums reigniting i...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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1:02:34
