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Issue 133: Engel Pandoramicum

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2026/06/03

This week we're taking flight with our most niche comic yet, Engel: Pandoramicum. Originally designed to promote a German RPG, the comic expands one of the most fascinating tabletop settings of a fallen future with mixed results.

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20:01

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Prismatic Power Edition

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2026/05/27

This week, we're channeling Prismatic Power with two comics that couldn’t be more different.Mike suffered through Judgement Day #1 from Lightning Comics, while Jessika uncovered adventure and mysticism in Indiana Jones and the Spear of Destiny #4. One shines with pulpy treasure-hunting energy. The other mostly shines because of the foil cover. Guess which is which.

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24:20

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Ooey-Gooey Edition

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2026/05/20

This week’s Dollar Bin Discoveries get Ooey Gooey with two very different kinds of comic-book sludge. Jessika dove into Warriors of Plasm #1 for a heap of malleable alien weirdness, while Mike checked out Captain America #395 (featuring the unforgettable “The House That Dripped Dough!”)Sometimes the goo is cosmic. Sometimes it’s pastry-related.

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61:04

Issue 132: Star Wars Infinities

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2026/05/13

This week, we’re jumping into light speed with Star Wars: Infinities, Dark Horse’s trilogy of “what if?” stories that remixed the original films.Join us as we explore how these comics spin the classic stories from a long time ago in a galaxy far away.

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25:59

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Haha Edition

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2026/05/06

Comedy comes in very different flavors this week, as our latest Dollar Bin Discovery theme is "Haha." Mike dug up Dead Clown #1 for the finest in edgelord humor, while Jessika cracked up with Funnytime Features #3.

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71:59

Issue 131: Mr. Monster (Origins)

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2026/04/29

Our latest deep dive looks at Mr. Monster: Origins from Dark Horse. A satirical throwback to Golden Age horror comics with a modern twist, it's an origin story that (mostly) works as a sendup to the genre it love.

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37:19

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Shapeshifters Edition

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2026/04/22

This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery is Shapeshifters, where nothing stays the same for long. Mike rolled out with Transformers Generation 2 #1 for some classic robots-in-disguise action. Meanwhile, Jessika stepped into the chaos of Shade the Changing Man #1 (1990).

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52:43

Issue 130: Storm Hawks

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2026/04/15

It's time to take to the sky! This week we're looking at Storm Hawks, a short-lived animated series and toyline from the late 2000s. We're looking at the mini-comic that came with its DVDs, as well as discussing what we've dubbed "Schrödinger's Comic."

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23:46

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Patriotic Personas Edition

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2026/04/08

This week’s theme is Patriotic Personas, so we're mixing superheroes and national pride. Mike checked out Taskmaster vol. 3 #3, with the villain going against South Korean superheroes. Meanwhile, Jessika explored Captain Canuck Reborn #0, where a new hero steps in to wear the flag.

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15:19

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Snacktastic Edition

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2026/04/01

This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery theme is Snacktastic, where comics and junk food collide in the most 90s way possible. Mike dug into Drake Snack Cakes Mini-Comics #1, while Jessika checked out the X-Men: Pizza Hut Collector’s Edition #1.

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65:48

Issue 129: Cyborg

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2026/03/25

This week we're plugging into Cyborg! Based on the Jean-Claude Van Damme movie, Cannon video made this freebie to hype the movie's VHS release.The comic tries to make the movie seem cool, but neither comes out looking great.

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19:18

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Wonderful Women Edition

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2026/03/18

This week, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month with some “Wonderful Women” comics! Jessika checked out the indie sci-fi adventure The Adventures of Theown, while Mike read Xena: Warrior Princess: Bloodlines!

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62:04

Issue 128: Trekker

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2026/03/11

This week we’re headed to the future with Trekker (1987), Ron Randall’s gritty sci-fi series. Spoiler: We loved this dystopian space opera series and its star, Mercy St. Clair.

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20:36

Dollar Bin Discoveries: "Heroception" Edition

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2026/03/04

This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery is "Heroception." Mike chose Fantastic Four vol. 3 #60 for one of the best stories he ever read about Marvel’s First Family. Meanwhile, Jessika read Radioactive Man #679 for a multiverse story about Springfield’s superhero.

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53:52

Issue 127: G.I. Joe - Sigma 6

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2026/02/25

Remember G.I. Joe: Sigma 6? You’re not alone if you don’t! Today we’re looking at the tie-in miniseries for the toys that attempted to reboot the G.I. Joe franchise for a new generation. Even though the toys and cartoon weren’t hits, the comic is surprisingly fun!

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18:09

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Lovesick Edition

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2026/02/18

This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery theme is Lovesick, and we’re looking at some VERY different comics. Mike checked out JLA #90 for superhero heartbreak, while Jessika explored Beta Sexus #2 for a super steamy sci-fi story.

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58:32

Issue 126: Earthworm Jim

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2026/02/11

Today we're checking out Marvel’s Earthworm Jim, which has no right being as good as it is. Considering how wild the source material is, it's a miracle that Marvel in 1995 managed to capture the crazy humor of the video game.

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22:30

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Feeling Green Edition

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2026/02/04

This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery theme is “feeling green,” so we dredged up cash and cackling villains. Jessika read 1st Issue Special #2 to meet the Green Team (a squad of kid millionaires), while Mike took on Green Goblin #1 for a dose of cackling chaos.

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50:35

Issue 125: M. Rex

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2026/01/28

Today we’re checking out M. Rex, the two-issue oddity that inspired Generator Rex and somehow predicted Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. We break down how this tiny, strange series had both a small run and an outsized legacy.

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20:10

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Double Trouble Edition

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2026/01/21

This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery is all about Double Trouble: That means it's twice the fun and twice the chaos. Mike spun into Web of Spider-Man #117 while Jessika tackled the wonderfully weird Dragonfly and Dragon Man. When comics double up, things get stranger.

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