Dollar Bin Bandits

In this episode, we sit down with veteran writer Glenn Greenberg to explore his diverse career spanning comic books, journalism, and fiction writing. Glenn shares his journey from becoming a regular Marvel Comics writer, penning stories for iconic titles like The Spectacular Spider-Man , The Rampaging Hulk , The Silver Surfer , and Dracula , to his transition into broader entertainment writing. We...

Legendary comic writer Mike Baron is back to discuss the beginning! That's right, we're talking about the origins of his and Steve Rude's landmark Nexus series to celebrate the Kickstarter campaign for the Nexus Deluxe Hardcover Omnibus Volume One . Mike opens up about the deluxe reprint collection of the Eisner Award-winning series, which Newsarama has hailed as "the greatest superhero comic of a...

Mark Waid is back with the Bandits for his fourth solo appearance, as we dive into his latest projects and thoughts on the current state of Superman. First we jump into James Gunn's recently released Superman film and get Mark's takes, specifically on the approach to Jor-El and Lara's portrayal and whether the movie successfully captures the optimism that defines the character. The core of the con...

In this audio-only episode, we sit down with Canadian-Brazilian filmmaker Marcus Alqueres to explore his unique journey from visual effects artist to acclaimed director and his innovative approach to superhero storytelling. Marcus shares his background working in visual effects on blockbusters like 300 , Rise of The Planet of The Apes , and Tintin before transitioning to directing with his breakth...

In this episode, we sit down with legendary creator Bill Willingham to explore his remarkable journey from role-playing game artist to one of comics' most celebrated storytellers. Bill opens up about his early days working on RPGs and how that experience shaped his approach to worldbuilding in comics. From his 1980s creator-owned series Elementals to his 150+ issue, career-defining work on Fables...

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 journalism today. Dan shares the origin story behind 13th Dimension and its mission covering comics, creators, and culture. We also discuss how comic journalism has evolved...

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 , discusses his creative decision-making process across projects like Pariah: Many Lands and the paranormal zine Kala Jadoo (complete with trading card set), and reveals how...

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 process and more! Support the show ___________________ Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube : youtube.com/dollarbinbandits ! If you like this...

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-inspired Adventureman , Terry opens up about developing his signature style, his creative partnership with wife Rachel, and the challenges of drawing some of comi...

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 series helped revitalize the World's Mightiest Mortal for a new generation, and Jerry shares the creative challenges of modernizing the classic Fawcett Comics characters while ma...

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, teams up with Terry, whose extensive career includes work on major Marvel titles like X-Men and Spider-Man , to bring fans a dark and gritty tale that turns the superhero genre on its head. Th...

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, sharing insights into the production challenges, the infamous mechanical shark "Bruce," and the innovative filmmaking techniques that helped create a summer blockbuster phenomenon. We...

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 career. We explore Mark's knack for breathing new life into seemingly impossible properties, from the reboot Prez and his surprising take on The Flintstones to his bold reimaginin...

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 formative experiences shaped his creative perspective. Sam walks us through his acclaimed works including the HQMix Prize-nominated Age of Rust and the lighthearted...

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 theater and costume design, Nicola started pursuing a comics career in 2001 and by 2006 was the first Australian to become a staple of the U.S. mainstream, establishin...

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 a sought-after concept artist for video games and film projects, including his redesign of the Hardy Boys for Nancy Drew Games and his work on Sony PlayStation Network titles. To...

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 underground papers and the Syracuse New Times , we delve into his pivotal editorial years at DC and Vertigo during the transformative 90s era. Tom shares in...

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 as President of Publishing & Marketing at BOOM! Studios after 12 years, and Jeremy, the acclaimed creator known for works like The Beauty . Joined by former IDW Editor-in-Chief...

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 in DC's War of the Gods crossover, Phil shares his journey of sequential art success. We explore his evolution from artist to artist-writer with Tempest , his rel...

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 Magazine , Penguin/Putnam, Disney, Comixology/Kitchen Sink, IDW, Dark Horse , Cartoon Network, Scholastic, and The New York Times . Gideon has made significant contributions t...

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! Support the show ___________________ Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube : youtube.com/dollarbinbandits ! If you like this podcast, please rate, revie...

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 chock full of all the supernatural goodness you've come to expect. It's got the monsters, it's got the babes, it's got that haunting atmosphere that takes your breath away. You've got only a f...

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 with Mike Wieringo that redefined Peter Parker for a generation of readers. We explore the creation of their creator-owned fantasy epic Tellos , a vibrant world of swashbuckling...

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 also a huge comic book fan? He’s practically another Dollar Bin Bandit with his love of old and modern books found in those treasured bins.  Support the show ___________________ Che...

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-ready illustrations. From his early days working on Warlock and the Infinity Watch to high-profile projects including Black Panther, Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar,...