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Dollar Bin Bandits

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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!

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01:01:24

James Aquilone (Monstrous Books) | Weird Tales

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2026/02/25

In this interview, writer, editor, and publisher James Aquilone discusses his journey into horror and weird fiction, founding Monstrous Books, and creating projects like the noir-horror-comedy Dead Jack, Zombie Detective alongside major anthologies such as Classic Monsters Unleashed and the Kolchak: The Night Stalker 50th Anniversary graphic novel. Aquilone reflects on what reviving the legendary Weird Tales brand means to him personally, details his new Kickstarter project including his approach to

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01:27:43

Jim Amash & Eric Nolen-Weathering | Jim Aparo: Brave...

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2026/02/20

In today's interview, authors Jim Amash and Eric Nolen-Weathington discuss their new book, Jim Aparo: Brave & Bold Artist, exploring why they wanted to shine a spotlight on the legendary but perhaps underappreciated artist whose distinctive style—characterized by crisp inking, dramatic shadows, and expressive faces—defined Batman and other DC characters for generations of readers. The collaborators share insights from interviews and research into Aparo's life and career, highlighting his iconic

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00:46:21

Rae Allen | Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast

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2026/02/18

Today we sit down with artist and writer Rae Allen to discuss her new series Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast, co-written with Mike Mignola and set in the Hellboy Universe. Rae shares how she built Carmen, a supernatural gun-for-hire in the 1870s Southwest, from a tiny piece of Lobster Johnson lore that caught Mignola's attention, discussing her striking visual design and shoulder demon, her research into Lakota folklore, and the experience of creating inside the beloved Hellboy Universe.Issue

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00:50:02

Russ Kazmierczak Returns

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2026/02/13

Indie creator Russ Kazmierczak is back on the Bandits, celebrating his crossing the 55-issue milestone of Amazing Arizona Comics, reflecting on how the series has evolved since his last appearance, and the challenges of maintaining a long-running independent series. Russ also dives deep into his 10th year participating in the 24-Hour Comic Challenge, explaining the concept, his process of balancing planning versus spontaneous creation during the grueling 24-hour window, and how his efficiency has

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00:45:44

Indie Insights: Snake | Grinding Against the Marrow

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2026/02/11

In this middle episode of Indie Week, Snake (Scott Matthew Watson) discusses his journey from discovering comics to developing his own distinctive voice as a creator to detailing his new series Grinding Against the Marrow, a dark and visceral story that defies easy genre classification. Watson breaks down the striking title's meaning, introduces the series' key characters and their driving motivations, and discusses his collaboration with artist Mauro De Falco as well as the challenges and rewards

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00:40:46

Indie Insights: Marvin Wynn | The Edge

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2026/02/09

In today's interview, indie creator Marvin Wynn discusses creating The Edge, a series blending elements of The Bourne Identity, The Fugitive, and Justice League of America that centers on characters with varied superpowers gained through exposure to a mysterious genetic-altering substance spreading globally. Marvin details his collaboration with Philippines-based artist Mark Vuycan Kiat since 2012, balancing comics creation between a second job and hobby, his involvement with

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00:44:09

Toy Talk: Brian Heiler (Plaid Stallions)

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2026/02/06

Vintage toy collector and pop culture historian Brian Heiler pops by to discuss his collecting journey, explaining how his fascination with 70s and 80s ephemera led him to create Plaid Stallions, an extensive online archive that has become an invaluable resource for researchers and nostalgic fans alike. Heiler shares his process for acquiring and digitizing rare materials, reveals some of the weirdest and most obscure toy lines he's uncovered, and explores the deep connection between toy marketing

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01:02:34

Mark Bagley | Ultimate Spider-Man 25th Anniversary

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2026/02/04

In this interview celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ultimate Spider-Man, legendary artist Mark Bagley reflects on his career from winning the Marvel Try-Out Book contest through defining runs on New Warriors, Amazing Spider-Man, Thunderbolts, and his iconic collaboration with Brian Michael Bendis on Ultimate Spider-Man. Mark discusses the creative rhythm of working with Bendis for 111 issues, redesigning Peter Parker for a new generation, the groundbreaking decompressed storytelling that

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00:38:34

Indie Insights: Keith Finch | Morphodroids

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2026/01/30

In this episode, we welcome Keith Finch to discuss his journey from #comics fan to creator, the founding of Full Service Comics, and his ambitious project adapting the obscure 1985 Morphodroids toy line into a comic book series. Finch explains the meta-narrative where the toys existed within the comic's universe, distinguishing Morphodroids from Transformers, and how he assembled an international team of twenty artists led by Sergio Ríos. He also describes how he connected with the toy line's

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01:10:17

Paul Levitz, Mike Carlin, and Jack C. Harris Returns...

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2026/01/28

In our second editors roundtable episode, DC Comics veterans Paul Levitz, Mike Carlin, and Jack C. Harris discuss the realities of editorial work, from assembling creative teams and managing personalities, to the daily struggles that fans sometimes romanticize about the job. The three editors reflect on decisions they knew would be debated for decades, highlight each other's editorial strengths, and examine how DC's legacy characters and continuity both served and complicated storytelling over the

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01:14:51

One of Us: Chris Piers | Comic Tropes

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2026/01/23

In the final installment of One of Us Week, Chris Piers of the Comic Tropes YouTube channel discusses his journey from a former real-life superhero to launching his educational and entertaining video series covering comic book trends and themes, creator histories, and lesser-known series and storylines. Chris details his research process, how he balances insightful analysis with comedy, and reflects on the show's evolution from focusing on recurring storytelling devices to broader comic analysis all

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01:01:05

One of Us: Marvel by the Month

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2026/01/21

In our second edition of One of Us Week, hosts Robb Milne, Bryan Stratton, and Jamie Wenger of the Marvel by the Month podcast drop by to discuss their ambitious chronological journey through Marvel Comics history. They explain how they came together to launch the show, their approach to tackling Marvel's publication timeline month by month, their research process and selection criteria, and how chronological reading has reshaped their understanding of Marvel's creative evolution. We also discuss

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01:02:00

One of Us: Dave Wexler | West Coast Davengers

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2026/01/19

In the inaugural episode of One of Us Week, host Dave Wexler opens up about how he built and manages two different comic shows — his West Coast Davengers YouTube channel, where he blends weekly live comic sales, guest interviews, and on-location con coverage with a fan-first energy, and his Direct Edition podcast, a weekly, free-form show that features in-depth conversations with creators and thinkers across the industry. Dave shares the origin stories of both shows, how he approaches making each

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00:36:18

Len Mihalovich Returns

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2026/01/16

As one of the Dollar Bin Bandits earliest guests, independent comic creator Len Mihalovich has been very busy in the past few years. With his popular creations Section 12 and Tracksuit Man under his banner Lenovations Press, he is now growing his brand bringing on new artists and writers.Some of those projects include Red Mask, The Wild West Adventures of Buffalo Bill and others. To learn more check out: http://www.lenovationspress.com/lp1/main/index.asp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company

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01:11:14

Jason Aaron

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2026/01/14

Today we sit down with acclaimed writer Jason Aaron for a wide-ranging, creator-focused conversation about craft, collaboration, and longevity in comics. Jason reflects on defining runs like Thor, Wolverine and the X-Men, and Absolute Superman, breaking down how he approaches character- and world-building, as well as big stories that still feel personal. He also discusses what continues to drive his storytelling after decades in the industry, from embracing creative risk to refining his process with

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00:42:25

Indie Insights: James Coats

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2026/01/09

In this episode, we sit down with indie creator James Coats to talk shop about building comics from the ground up, from his creator-owned projects Dino Beasts and Galaxy Gods to his role in co-founding Power Pulp Comics. Coats breaks down how his love of big concepts, retro genre energy, and hands-on collaboration shapes both his own books and the wider Power Pulp lineup. The conversation digs into the realities of indie publishing, cultivating a shared creative vision, and why grassroots comics

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00:57:27

Tom DeFalco, Terry Kavanagh, and Ralph Macchio Return...

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2026/01/07

In this special Dollar Bin Bandits roundtable episode, legendary Marvel editors Tom DeFalco, Terry Kavanagh, and Ralph Macchio return to reflect on their shared history shaping Marvel Comics during some of its most influential eras. The trio swap behind-the-scenes stories about editorial life, breaking in new creators, and steering major characters and events, while offering candid insights into how Marvel’s editorial process has evolved over the years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:34:52

Screen Stories: Julian Glover

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2026/01/06

In a lively episode, we're joined by veteran actor Julian Glover to dig into his legendary film career. Julian reflects on how he first fell for stories and characters as a kid, and then traced his path from British theater to iconic roles in The Empire Strikes Back, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, For Your Eyes Only, Game of Thrones, and more. He shares funny behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his time on set and talks about the emotional craft of playing villains versus heroes.Support the show

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01:14:15

Geof Darrow | The Shaolin Cowboy: Beginning of the...

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2026/01/06

We sit down with legendary artist Geof Darrow to discuss the new Dark Horse collection, The Shaolin Cowboy: Beginning of the End Results--21 Years of Blood, Sweat, and Chainsaws HC, celebrating over two decades of his hyper-detailed, Eisner Award-winning series about an unnamed former Shaolin monk wandering with his talking mule. Geof shares how the series was inspired by Kung Fu, Kurosawa's Yojimbo, and Zatoichi, his collaboration with Frank Miller who advised against putting "cowboy" in

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00:37:53

Tom Marvelli Returns | Apparition

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2026/01/06

Today we welcome back Tom Marvelli, head of Another Door Comics, to discuss his newest project, Apparition Metempsychosis: Book One – The Moment of Sin, the first installment of a supernatural thriller trilogy. Tom shares details about this all-new story that explores the world of Michael Landry, a mercenary whose life is mystically saved after a mission but who returns consumed by overwhelming darkness. We discuss Tom's dual role as both publisher and creator, the Kickstarter campaign that closes

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