Dollar Bin Bandits

Today we're welcoming  Shea Fontana  for a fun and insightful conversation about her career writing across #comics, animation, and all-ages storytelling. Shea discusses her journey from screenwriting to comics, including her work on  DC Super Hero Girls  and the challenges of crafting stories for younger readers while remaining engaging for longtime fans. The discussion spotlights her latest proje...

Returning guest  Corrisa Grant  is back to discuss the latest chapter in the Worthy Chaos Comics universe with the launch of  Worthy Chaos: Damnation #1 . Corrisa dives into the origins of the new project, the darker themes and mythology driving the story, and the challenges of continuing to build an ambitious independent comics universe through crowdfunding and creator-owned publishing. The conve...

The Dollar Bin Bandits welcome back returning guests  Joe Pruett  and legendary artist  Mike Deodato Jr.  to discuss  The Book of Deodato Jr. , the massive retrospective celebrating Mike’s decades-long career across the #comics industry. The conversation dives into Mike’s artistic evolution from his early superhero work to the darker, cinematic storytelling style that defined acclaimed runs on tit...

Today we sit down with  David Steinberger  and  Chip Mosher  to discuss the evolution of  DSTLRY  and the rapidly expanding world of  Neon Ichiban , with a major focus on the newly unveiled Neon Ichiban 2.0 platform update. The conversation explores how their backgrounds at comiXology and BOOM! Studios helped shape their creator-first approach to publishing and collectibles, while also diving into...

The Bandits welcome  Jim Zub  for a wide-ranging conversation about his career in #comics, with a special focus on his recent  Conan the Barbarian  work. Jim discusses the challenge of taking on one of fantasy’s most iconic characters, balancing classic Robert E. Howard influences with modern storytelling, and why Conan continues to resonate with readers decades after his creation. The discussion...

The Dollar Bin Bandits welcome legendary creator  Dan Brereton  back to the show to talk monsters, mood, and the long-awaited return of his beloved noir-horror universe in  Nocturnals: Darkly . Dan digs into the origins of the new graphic novel, why the Nocturnals characters continue to resonate decades later, and how his lush painted artwork has evolved over the years while still channeling the s...

The Dollar Bin Bandits sit down with  Bryan Liddiard  and  Jon Bryans  to discuss the long history and enduring cult appeal of  Panda  Khan , the martial arts-inspired anthropomorphic comic that became one of the standout independent books of the late black-and-white boom era. The conversation explores the origins of the character, the influence of kung fu films and 1980s comics culture, the chall...

Returning guest  Diana Schutz  joins us for a candid and wide-ranging look back at her decades helping shape  Dark Horse Comics  as the legendary publisher celebrates its 40th anniversary and faces a new era following the departure of founder Mike Richardson. Diana reflects on the early days of Dark Horse, the company’s creator-first philosophy, and the editorial voice that helped separate it from...

On this episode, we sit down with  Morgan Siebert , curator of the  Super Museum , for a conversation about preserving the legacy of the Man of Steel and celebrating one of pop culture’s most enduring icons. Morgan shares stories from the museum’s incredible collection of comics, props, toys, and memorabilia, discusses what it’s like running a museum dedicated to Superman, and reflects on how the...

Returning guest  Judd Winick  introduces  Hilo Presents , a new imprint expanding beyond the beloved  Hilo  series to bring his signature action-packed storytelling and humor to brand new stories and worlds.  The Mighty  launches as the first book under this banner, and Judd breaks down the story of Miranda Luna, an average kid in Willow City navigating multiple changes—rising crime, increased bul...

In a galaxy not so far away, we sit down with artist Stephane Leonardi to talk shop on the ever-evolving world of sketch cards, with a heavy lean into his standout work on Star Wars and Marvel Universe sets. Leonardi breaks down the unique challenge of telling a complete, dynamic story in just a few square inches, sharing insights into his process, materials, and the hustle behind commission-drive...

Will Meugniot  joins the Bandits for a wide-ranging conversation spanning his decades-long career across #comics, animation, and toy design. He traces his path from discovering comics and early cartoons to breaking into the industry professionally, touching on his co-creation of  DNAgents  with writer Mark Evanier and discussing how the character designs came together. The bulk of the conversation...

Roy Thomas  returns to discuss  A Life in Four Colors, 1940–1966 , his long-awaited autobiography published by  TwoMorrows . In the book, the man Stan Lee dubbed "Rascally Roy" and "Roy the Boy" tells the full, uncensored story of his emergence as one of the brightest stars in the Marvel Comics firmament. Readers get a ringside seat at some of the earliest comics conventions, a...

Craig Rousseau  stops by to talk about  The Perhapanauts: Treasure Obscura , the latest Kickstarter in his ongoing effort to bring remixed and remastered editions of the beloved cryptid-adventure series back into print. Co-created with writer  Todd Dezago ,  The Perhapanauts  follows a team of strange creatures — including a sasquatch, a ghost, a telepath, and more — investigating other weird and...

We sit down with  Garth Ennis  for a wide-ranging conversation that blends career reflection with a deep dive into  Babs: Black Road South . Garth discusses his early discovery of comics and how his  2000 AD  roots continue to shape his storytelling instincts, particularly his emphasis on clarity, character, and structure. He reflects on long-running themes in his work—war fiction, flawed antihero...

We welcome back  Ed Catto  to talk all things  Ithacon 2026 , diving into what makes one of the longest-running comic conventions in the country such a unique and creator-friendly experience. Catto shares how this year’s show continues Ithacon’s tradition of blending legendary guests with up-and-coming talent, while also emphasizing its relaxed, community-driven vibe. He discusses the challenges a...

Today we sit down with  Dick DeBartolo —longtime  MAD Magazine  writer and “The Giz Wiz”—for a lively conversation that bounces between comics, comedy, and gadgets. Dick shares how he broke into  MAD  during its legendary era, what it was like working alongside icons like Al Jaffee and Don Martin, and how the magazine’s anything-goes humor shaped his creative instincts. He also digs into his paral...

Comics legend  Jim Starlin  returns to talk about the latest chapter in his ongoing  Dreadstar  revival —  Dreadstar vs. Dreadstar , the newest original graphic novel in a series he's been building through Kickstarter since his triumphant return to the character in 2021. The conversation covers the full arc of Dreadstar's history — from its origins as the first title ever published under Marvel's...

Ray Reynet , a Miami-based writer, illustrator, animator, and founder of  Farlook Studios , stops by to talk about building an entire indie comics universe from the ground up — starting from sketching characters as a self-taught kid in South Florida all the way to self-publishing a growing catalog that includes the mythology-fueled adventure series  Junket: Hidden Worlds Revealed ,  The Dwellers ,...

North Carolina-based artist  Rodney Bennett  joins the show to talk  Legend  of the Black Starr , his self-published indie superhero series set in 1938 and published through his own  Vision Alive Studios . The guys dig into the book's first story, "No Rest for the Weary," a pulp-flavored blend of horror, sci-fi, and superhero action that follows a young vigilante called the Black Starr a...

Writer  Carlos Yacolca  and editor  Alberto Rayo  join the show to talk  Before We Sail , a post-apocalyptic graphic novella set in a crumbling Lima, Peru. Yacolca, making his comics-writing debut, explains how the whole project was sparked by a chance tweet from Rayo offering free editorial mentorship to the first person who replied — and how what began as a sprawling, geopolitical zombie story g...

 A self-taught artist, Dakota Alexander has carved out a distinctive niche as a cover and pin-up artist with a deep passion for Golden Age characters and vintage aesthetics. On this episode, Dakota walks us through his path into comics — from posting artwork on Facebook and Reddit during the pandemic to landing commissions through projects like  The Liberty Brigade  and  The Masters  series, where...

In this episode, Stephen Bissette and Chris Stevens join us to discuss the long-awaited return of Tyrant , Bissette’s deeply personal, unfinished dinosaur epic from the 1990s, and the journey to finally bring it back through a new Kickstarter campaign. The conversation explores how Tyrant —a raw, almost documentary-style story following a Tyrannosaurus Rex’s struggle to survive—became a cult favor...

Returning guest  Chris Yates  dives into his current Kickstarter campaign for  Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol , a kinetic sci-fi comic that blends hard-hitting action with compelling world-building in a dangerous future landscape. Chris reveals where the concept originated, introduces his creative team and their collaborative process, and explains the themes he's exploring while describing the...

Mark Spears  joins us to reflect on his #comics career, including his extensive cover work—highlighting favorite pieces and his approach to creating compelling cover art that differs from interior storytelling—and the creation of his hit series  Monsters  that helped shape his creative journey. Mark shares insights on balancing roles as both writer and artist, the biggest challenges he's faced in...