Dollar Bin Bandits

Eisner Award-winning comics journalist and podcaster  David  Harper   joins the Dollar Bin Bandits for a wide-ranging conversation about the comics industry, the cultural impact of the medium, and the work behind his acclaimed website,  SKTCHD , and long-running podcast,  Off Panel . Fresh off his Eisner win for Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism, David discusses his approach to interviewin...

Some stories ask what happens when evil is unleashed— 13 Demons Dead  asks what it takes to stop it. On this episode,  Adam Tierney  joins the Bandits to discuss his supernatural horror book (just released by IDW), exploring the origins of the project, the mythology behind its terrifying demonic forces, and the challenge of crafting suspenseful, character-driven horror in comics. Adam shares insig...

Forty years after  Watchmen  forever changed the comics landscape, legendary artist and colorist  John Higgins  joins the Bandits to reflect on his pivotal role in one of the medium's most influential works. On this episode, John discusses the groundbreaking color palette that helped define Watchmen's unmistakable atmosphere, his multiple collaborations with Alan Moore, and how the series continue...

Mitch Hallock , the man behind  Terrificon , returns to the show for a fourth time — and this time he's bringing the countdown clock with him, because the 2026 con lands next week! The Bandits talk  with Mitch to guests, panels, exclusives, and everything else that's made Terrificon a must-hit stop on the convention circuit. Whether you're a longtime Terrificon regular or thinking about making you...

Color can define the mood, energy, and emotion of a comic every bit as much as the pencils and inks, and few colorists have shaped modern superhero comics more than  Alex Sinclair . On this episode, Alex joins the Bandits to discuss his remarkable career bringing some of comics' biggest stories to life through color, collaborating with legendary artists and writers (like Jim Lee and Scott Williams...

It's a truly outrageous interview as we head towards  Jemcon  this September 11-13 in San Diego. We chat with one of the con’s founders, Roxy Tart , and the voice of Jem herself,  Samantha Newark ! From Samantha’s creating the voice of the character to the worldwide fandom that is Jem, we cover it all! Jemcon is an inclusive event that allows fans to not only interact with the talent but connect w...

Creative Avengers Assemble! SDCC26 Week continues, and we pause to note that a record number of Black creators have been nominated for Eisner Awards this year: a total of 19 creators represented across categories  not including collaborations and a lifetime achievement award , and including the first nomination for a Black female writer. In this episode, we are speaking to an all-star lineup of Bl...

If your Spidey-sense is tingling, it’s because two of the most influential architects of Spider-Man join us today — Danny Fingeroth and Larry Lieber. The beloved webslinger's newspaper strip was Larry’s baby for many years, and this fall he returns to writing for the character in Amazing Spider-Man #1000. He reflects on his history with Marvel and shares his story ideas with us. Danny was the long...

Epic poetry has inspired storytellers for centuries, but few have made it as accessible and entertaining for modern readers as  Alexis Fajardo . On this episode, Alexis joins the Bandits to discuss  The Kid Beowulf Odyssey Annual , the latest adventure in his acclaimed all-ages graphic novel series that reimagines classic myths through the eyes of twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel. The conversatio...

Fantasy has always been fertile ground for imagination, but few creative teams push the boundaries of the medium quite like  Si Spurrier  and  Matías Bergara . On this episode, the acclaimed collaborators behind  Coda  and  Step by Bloody Step  join the Bandits to discuss their latest epic,  A Mischief of Magpies . The duo explores the origins of the DSTLRY series, its richly layered world of myst...

Some creative teams are simply meant to make #comics together, and few partnerships have been as memorable as  John Layman  and  Rob Guillory . On this episode, the acclaimed duo reunites to discuss  Ghostbrawler , their action-packed new creator-owned series now on Kickstarter. Blending supernatural comedy with hard-hitting action,  Ghostbrawler  follows an ex-boxer who returns from death with th...

Every great superhero universe has to start somewhere, and  Kloud 9: The Star Soldier  is aiming to launch one with heart, action, and plenty of cosmic adventure. On this episode, creators  AJ O. Mason  and  Dominic Bustamante  join the Bandits to discuss the origins of their exciting new series, the creative partnership behind the project, and the process of building an original hero and mytholog...

More than three decades after creating  Spawn ,  Todd McFarlane  continues to expand one of comics' most enduring creator-owned universes. On this episode, years in the making, Todd joins the Bandits to discuss  Spawn '77 , his new series debuting in September with rising horror star Mark Spears, exploring why he decided to revisit his original design, and what Mark brings to the mythology. The co...

Few Marvel characters have connected with a new generation of readers quite like  Miles Morales . On this episode, author, filmmaker, and cultural critic  Ytasha Womack  joins the Bandits to discuss her new book on Miles Morales in  Bloomsbury's Marvel Age of Comics  series. Ytasha explores what makes Miles such a groundbreaking and enduring hero, examining the character's cultural significance, e...

From helping define the voice of  Vertigo  alongside Karen Berger to editing acclaimed creators across DC and beyond,  Shelly Bond  has played a pivotal role in shaping modern #comics. On this episode, Shelly joins the Bandits to reflect on her remarkable editorial career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, the collaborative process of working with some of the industry's biggest talents, and the e...

Forty years after  RAD  became one of the most beloved cult classics in BMX and pop culture, the race continues with  Helltrack . In this episode, editor  Todd Seligman  joins the Bandits to discuss the new Kickstarter-funded graphic novel that serves as the official sequel to the iconic 1986 film. Todd shares how the project came together with the original filmmakers and cast, the challenge of ho...

Rodney Coleman thinks he’s dreaming of a faraway planet—until he discovers he isn’t the only one. In this episode, writer  Mark Russell  and artist  Russ Braun  join the Bandits to discuss  The Forgotten Divine , their new AHOY Comics project now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The story follows an unhoused veteran whose shared visions explore themes of connection and belief, and eventually draws him...

From  Super Spy  and  MIND MGMT  to  BRZRKR  and beyond,  Matt Kindt  has built a career defined by inventive storytelling and a fiercely independent creative spirit. In this episode, Matt reflects on his journey from discovering comics to becoming one of the medium's most distinctive writer-artists, discussing the influences and philosophies that shaped works like  Pistolwhip  and  Fort Psycho ....

With  Spider-Noir  bringing a fresh spin to the Marvel universe, actor  Andrew Caldwel l joins us to discuss his role as the electrifying  Megawatt  in the highly anticipated series. Andrew reflects on his journey from early acting roles to stepping into the world of superheroes, sharing stories from the set and insights into bringing the character to life. The conversation explores the unique sty...

For more than two decades,  Empire  has stood as one of comics' most fascinating creator-owned experiments—a story that begins where most superhero tales end. In this episode, the Bandits are joined by #comics legends  Mark Waid  and  Barry Kitson  to discuss the enduring legacy of their acclaimed series and the new  Empire Deluxe Hardcover  crowdfunding campaign on  Zoop . The duo looks back on t...

For this episode, the Bandits welcome cartoonist, educator, and comics historian  Jim Rugg  for a wide-ranging discussion about his career, his love of comics history, and his latest book,  Wolverine: Weapon X  from Bloomsbury's  Marvel Age of Comics  series. Jim reflects on discovering comics, balancing creative work with criticism and education, and the lasting impact of  Cartoonist Kayfabe  on...

Joe Staton Returns   Joe Staton  returns to the Bandits, discussing his work from comic strips to comic books. Joe explores character design, reflecting on his contributions to  Green Lantern  and  Guy Gardner . He discusses collaborating with writers over the years and speaks to the improvisational nature of monthly comics. Joe also expands on world building and mentions his work on the  Dick Tra...

Paul Jenkins , multimedia writer extraordinaire, is back on the Bandits to discuss his highly anticipated return to Marvel Comics, including new stories featuring two of the publisher's most complex heroes:  The Sentry  and  Captain Marvel . Paul reflects on revisiting Bob Reynolds more than two decades after co-creating the character and less than a year after his MCU debut, explores the psycholo...

For this episode, we sit down with acclaimed cartoonist and graphic novelist  Anders Nilsen  to discuss his remarkable career and the ambitious graphic novel,  Tongues . Known for award-winning works such as  Big Questions ,  Dogs and Water , and  The End , Nilsen shares how  Tongues  represents the culmination of years of artistic growth, blending mythology, philosophy, and deeply personal storyt...

Today we welcome  Brian Haberlin  for a deep dive into his remarkable career as an artist, writer, innovator, and publisher. We start the conversation by shining a spotlight on the currently crowdfunding  Aria Omnibus , the definitive collection of the fan-favorite fantasy series co-created by Brian, exploring the origins of the character, the book’s blend of mythology and modern storytelling, and...