Dollar Bin Bandits
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWTF (or Armchair Expert or SmartLess) for #comics! We interview anyone involved in the making of comic books and animation about their careers and craft.
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Mark Maddox
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBArtist and multiple Rondo Award winner Mark Maddox has found a loyal following with his picture perfect renderings of horror icons. Doing DVD covers, working for SCREEM Magazine and crafting numerous comic book covers, his work is in high demand. To find out more, visit maddoxplanet.com. _________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if yo...
José Villarrubia
April 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBJosé Villarrubia is a colorist and artist who has collaborated with some of the best in the business. From Jae Lee, Bill Sienkiewicz, and J.H. Williams III to Paul Pope, Jeff Lemire, and Richard Corben, José doesn't just add color to illustrations, he completes the picture (and story). In addition to his coloring work on such titles as Hellshock, Promethea, Batman: Year 100 (which won the 2007 Eisner for Best Limited Series), Sweet Tooth (where he colored almost the entire run), and Spider-M...
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
April 12, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBJarrett J. Krosoczka is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores over the pas...
Cully Hamner
April 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBFor our foil-enhanced, die-cut 250th issue, artist Cully Hamner joins the pod! Ever since his debut on Green Lantern: Mosaic in 1992, Cully has been going hard in the comics game: working at all the major publishers and providing visuals that end up on screens big and small. Besides Green Lantern, some of the highlights include Blue Beetle, where he designed the costume and look of the Jaime Reyes incarnation; Black Lightning: Year One; a run on Detective Comics that spotlighted The Question...
Ed Catto (Ithacon)
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBEd Catto is the man behind Ithacon: the scrappy upstate New York convention that is focused squarely on comic books! This year's edition takes place April 27 - 28 at Ithaca College, and Ed couldn't be happier to welcome you to this unique con that he manages along with students from Ithaca College's School or Business. As a branding and advertising executive, Ed’s career has evolved to include a focus on entertainment marketing, specifically with conventions. He helped develop Reed Pop’s Ne...
Bob Schreck
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBAnother editorial powerhouse, Bob Schreck has been all over the comics industry for the better part of five decades! He started out organizing and running conventions for Creation Entertainment in the mid 70s, then worked in marketing for Marvel before taking the reins at Comico (with then-wife and past guest Diana Schutz as EIC). From there, it was on to Dark Horse, where Bob expanded from his marketing role into editorial, overseeing such titles as Frank Miller's Sin City, Art Adam's Monke...
Jason DeHart (Words, Images, & Worlds) and Terence Dollard (Comics Culture)
March 29, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBToday, we welcome two of our own: comics interview titans Jason DeHart (Words, Images, & Worlds) and Terence Dollard (Comics Culture). We get into, what else: the world of comics, conducting interviews with comic book pros, and making shows about those two things! You can find Jason's Words, Images, & Worlds on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts, and Terence's Comics Culture on PBS. Check 'em out! _________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtu...
Roger McKenzie
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIf you know Daredevil, you should know the name Roger McKenzie. Roger was the writer during a redefining Daredevil run in the 80s with Frank Miller. But he's also done so much more! He started with Warren Publishing in the 70s, writing for series like Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella. He did some work on horror and western titles for DC, before moving to Marvel. There, aside from Daredevil, Roger wrote the Battlestar Galactica adaptation, Captain America, and Marvel Fanfare. He's also written f...
Indie Spotlight: Corissa Grant (Worthy Chaos)
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWith strong writing skills and a knack for being ahead of the curve in marketing, Corissa Grant is one of the most prolific independent creators today. With her Worth Chaos series, readers have embraced a variety of characters and worlds that are full of twists and turns. For more information visit: chartercomics.com/collections/corissa-grant. And be sure to back Corissa’s current Kickstarter project here: kickstarter.com/projects/worthychaoscomics/worthy-chaos-plushie. ___________________...
Diana Schutz
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBA fount of superlative editorial skill and knowledge, you may know Diana Schutz from her 25 years at Dark Horse Comics, where she oversaw such game-changing series as Frank Miller's Sin City, Mike Mignola's Hellboy, Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo, Paul Chadwick's Concrete, and Matt Wagner's Grendel, to name but a few. Of course, we rewind all the way back to the beginning, where Diana started her comics career at a Canadian shop earnestly titled The ComicShop. Diana then created a comicsw newsle...
Indie Spotlight: Mike Spring (Outtatime Comics)
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBMike Spring is on a mission to bring fun back into comics. His Outtatime Comics imprint has already brought to life Red, White & Broke: Confessions of an American Superhero and Uncaped, and now he's Kickstarting 8-Bit Slasher, a nostalgic horror comedy that's a 90s kid's dream. Besides comics, Mike has also written a novel (Bloodsucker Blues: A Vamps in Vegas Story), does voice-over narration, and hosts After the Ending, a popular film podcast. You can find Mike on Facebook and X @TheMikeSp...
Jack C. Harris Returns | Working With Ditko
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe (returning) guest may be Jack C. Harris, but the topic of today's episode is none other than Steve Ditko, one of comics' foundational creators. In his new book, Working With Ditko, Jack looks back on his many collaborations with the illustrator extraordinaire on titles like The Creeper, The Demon, Wonder Woman, and Legion of Super-Heroes. The Bandits get into it all, from the nature of their collaborations to Ditko's ideas and creative process. Did you know Ditko even redesigned Batman's...
Guy Dorian Sr.
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBArt, sculpture, and writing are just a few of the things Guy Dorian Sr. excels at. From working on ROM, New Warriors, and his own creations, his artistic vision makes each project stand out in a crowded field. He has also done designs for various toys and posters through the years. For more information, visit guydorianart.com. ___________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, please rate, review, a...
Bob Budiansky & Tom Brevoort Return | Marvel Trading Cards
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThey came out of nowhere, like a jolt of lightning in 1990. Packs of trading cards, but instead of featuring sports heroes, they were the heroes of the Marvel universe. That's right, we're talking Marvel trading cards with the two guys who did the heavy lifting for those early 90s sets: Bob Budiansky and Tom Brevoort! Celebrating the 34th anniversary of the first set (why wait for a round number?), we get into everything cards: how the project came about, how (and by whom) they were designed...
Phil Yeh
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBKnown as the Godfather of the Graphic Novel, Phil Yeh has left his mark on the comic community with his art and creativity. Self publishing numerous books for children and adults, today he also paints murals in schools across the country. He was also the first to bring to attention the plight of the creators of Superman. For more information, visit wingedtiger.com. ___________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you li...
Mark Chiarello
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBPainter, illustrator, design director: Mark Chiarello is all that and more! Today's guest has done just about everything in the comics world (and beyond), starting with the painted Batman tale Batman/Houdini: The Devil's Workshop (winner of the 1993 National Cartoonists Society Award for Best Comic Book). For nearly 27 years, Mark was the Senior VP, Art & Design Director for DC Comics, where (among other things) he created anthologies like Batman: Black and White, Solo, and Wednesday Comics...
Indie Spotlight: Preston Squire (Brute)
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBCanadian independent comics creator Preston Squire has been developing a new universe with his series Brute. His creativity and strong storytelling has drawn in fans from all over the world. To find out more, visit brutecomic.com/author/preston-squire. ____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, suppor...
Todd Johnson & Larry Stroman | Tribe
February 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBDo you remember Tribe? Of course you do! The first issue from Image sold over one million copies, making it the best selling comic from African American creators of all time. And it's just those creators that join us today. Writer Todd Johnson and artist Larry Stroman redefined the multicultural team book with four issues spanning three publishers (including their own Axis Comics), and now they're readying a revival of the property. We get into the origins of the story and characters, how th...
Terry Kavanagh Returns
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBHe's back! And this time, he's solo. That's right, editor/writer Terry Kavanagh jumps back into the hot seat to reminisce about his career at Marvel Comics. During his time as editor there, from 1985 to 1997, Terry oversaw titles like the anthology Marvel Comics Presents and Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD. Like many editors do, he also did some writing of his own, starting with a story in Kickers, Inc., and followed by longer runs on Marc Spector: Moon Knight, X-Man and the Spider-Man/Punisher/S...
Paul Levitz & Paul Kupperberg Return
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBPaul Levitz and Paul Kupperberg were fast comic fans and friends growing up in NYC in the late sixties. Soon, they were producing amateur fanzines and then The Comic Reader as they made their way into the industry. They continued crossing paths at DC, where both would become editors, and they remain friends to this day. We get into those early memories, reminisce about DC days gone by, and take a look back at the legacy of each in the industry. Get thee to Kickstarter, and back Paul Kupperb...
Indie Spotlight: Dave Baker | Mary Tyler Moorehawk
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIndependent comic creator Dave Baker has a phenomenal stable of characters he's developed, including Halloween Boy and Mary Tyler Moorehawk. He's also written for Star Trek and other titles as well. Check out everything Dave Baker at heydavebaker.com. _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, supp...
Indie Spotlight: Dave Baker (Mary Tyler Moorehawk)
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIndependent comic creator Dave Baker has a phenomenal stable of characters he's developed, including Halloween Boy and Mary Tyler Moorehawk. He's also written for Star Trek and other titles as well. Check out everything Dave Baker at heydavebaker.com. _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, supp...
Indie Spotlight: Dave Baker
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIndependent comic creator Dave Baker has a phenomenal stable of characters he's developed, including Halloween Boy and Mary Tyler Moorehawk. He's also written for Star Trek and other titles as well. Check out everything Dave Baker at heydavebaker.com. _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, supp...
Terry Moore
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBYes, that Terry Moore: the mastermind behind Strangers in Paradise, the groundbreaking self-published series about the adventures of Francine and Katchoo (and David). But if SiP is all you know him from, you're missing out on a whole lot Moore <wink>! Terry's done work at other publishers (including on Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane and Runaways for Marvel; Birds of Prey for DC, and even the Darkness/Vampirella one-shot for Image), but his best stuff is his own. Titles like the sci-fi Echo, the ...
Bobbie Chase
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIf you were a 90s kid, Bobbie Chase may be one of the first editors you ever knew the name of. She was omnipresent in the pages (especially the letter pages) of Peter David's 10-year run on The Incredible Hulk. But more than that, she found the most amazing talent (including Salvador Larroca and Jamal Igle) and was amazingly empowering of that talent to do their best work. Overseeing a legendary slate at Marvel that included titles like G.I. Joe, Captain America, Iron Man, Sensational She-Hu...
Pat Olliffe
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBPatrick Olliffe makes his return to the Dollar Bin Bandits, this time as a solo guest! It's fitting, because he's done a lot of work on solo books, including Spider-Girl and Untold Tales of Spider-Man. You may also know him from his extensive credits across the big two, including Thor, Nomad, Warlock and the Infinity Watch, JSA Classified, and 52. He's also illustrated various children's and young adult books. You can follow Pat on X @patolliffe65 and Instagram @polliff65. ________________...
Pat Olliffe Returns
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBPatrick Olliffe makes his return to the Dollar Bin Bandits, this time as a solo guest! It's fitting, because he's done a lot of work on solo books, including Spider-Girl and Untold Tales of Spider-Man. You may also know him from his extensive credits across the big two, including Thor, Nomad, Warlock and the Infinity Watch, JSA Classified, and 52. He's also illustrated various children's and young adult books. You can follow Pat on X @patolliffe65 and Instagram @polliff65. ________________...
Arie Kaplan
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBHow many folks can say they’ve written for DC and Tiger Beat? Well, author Arie Kaplan can. He was also a longtime writer for MAD Magazine, wrote books about Taylor Swift, and penned children’s stories for Golden Books. He has also done incredible interviews and research on Jewish history in comics. For more information, visit ariekaplan.com. _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, plea...
ChrisCross
January 24, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBBreaking in at Milestone with a distinctive style and artistic approach, ChrisCross is always one to keep an eye on. From those early years on Blood Syndicate and the Xero miniseries (w/ Christopher Priest) to his heroic run on Captain Marvel (w/ Peter David) and stints on Outsiders, Firestorm, and Smallville Season 11, Chris' work always shows the humanity in the heroes. But of course, there's plenty of whiz-bang too! Now, Chris is teaming up with his old pal (and past guest) Joe Illidge t...
Indie Spotlight: David Whalen Returns
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBReturn to the world of independent comics as David Whalen makes his second appearance on the pod. The founder of Correct Handed Comics has a variety of books in his stable. He recently created an omnibus for his series The Offspring, which has become a fan favorite. From what it takes to get your comics on the market to how to create characters, David talks about it all. Check out his site: correcthandedcomics.com. _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouT...
David Whalen
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBReturn to the world of independent comics as David Whalen returns to the show. The founder of Correct Handed Comics has a variety of comics in his stable. He recently created an omnibus for his series The Offspring, which has become a fan favorite. From what it takes to get your comics on the market to how to create characters, David talks about it all. Check out his site at: https://www.correcthandedcomics.com _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube ...
David Whalen Returns
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBReturn to the world of independent comics as David Whalen makes his second appearance on the pod. The founder of Correct Handed Comics has a variety of books in his stable. He recently created an omnibus for his series The Offspring, which has become a fan favorite. From what it takes to get your comics on the market to how to create characters, David talks about it all. Check out his site: correcthandedcomics.com. _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouT...
Ann Nocenti
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBToday's guest, Ann Nocenti, has been there and done that. Not only did she break in as a writer with Marvel on titles such as Bizarre Adventures, Spider-Woman, and the Dazzler and Beast miniseries Beauty and the Beast, she in short order became an assistant editor for Carl Potts, where she worked on such titles as The Incredible Hulk, The Defenders, Doctor Strange, and The Thing. Not only did she and the elusive Arthur Adams create Longshot and launched him in his own miniseries, she teamed ...
Bill Leff (Nostalgiaferatoo) and Sarah Palmer (Gwengoolie)
January 12, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Svengoolie family is growing, and the Dollar Bin Bandits got a chance to talk to the new additions! Bill Leff (Nostalgiaferatoo) and Sarah Palmer (Gwengoolie) are quickly becoming fan favorites along with IMP. Besides the show, Bill wrote a story about his character in last year’s Svengoolie comic from Frank Miller Presents. What’s it like to work with a legend, and how did they get the gig? Check it out and be sure to watch them every Saturday night at 8 pm on MeTV. ___________________...
Mike Deodato Jr.
January 10, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn a 30+ year career, Mike Deodato has penciled just about every major character under the sun! Starting with Wonder Woman in the early 90s (where he co-created Artemis of Bana-Mighdall), and continuing with Thor, Glory (Extreme Studios), Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, and all types of Avengers (New, Dark, Secret), his art never fails to impress. And now, Mike’s taking The Flash to the next level, and there's plenty more to come! You can follow Mike on X and Instagram @MikeDeodato. ...
Jeff Rovin
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBFrom comics to the Weekly World News, Jeff Rovin has put together an incredible career. Besides working at DC, Jeff pretty much ran Atlas Comics in the 1970s, handling a variety of titles from some of the biggest names in the business. From there, he’s written video game guides and biographies, worked with Tom Clancy and took a top position at the Weekly World News! _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you...
Mike Carlin
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBFor the first DBB episode of 2024 (and season 4), we're joined by the workhorse editor of DC, Mr. Mike Carlin! Mike started at DC way back in 1974 as a high school intern, before becoming an assistant editor under Mark Gruenwald at Marvel. But he made perhaps his biggest mark as the Superman group editor, where he orchestrated big changes for the Man of Steel, including the triangle numbering across titles, the Death and Return of Superman storylines, and the introduction of new books and ch...
Kevin Grevioux
December 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBActor, creator and comic book writer Kevin Grevioux is living every fan’s dream. From co-creating and starring in the Underworld trilogy to working with Marvel and DC, he’s steeped in the geek culture we know and love. Kevin has also created a number of his own books including his latest project, Djinntara: Rise Of The Djinn! _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, please rate, review,...
Paul Pelletier
December 20, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIt's the last Wednesday episode of the Dollar Bin Bandits for 2023 and, with Christmas a few days away, the Bandits are bringing you some holiday magic with a "Just Joe" episode featuring none other than Paul Pelletier. With a career spanning over three decades, Paul has worked for DC, Marvel, Eclipse, and CrossGen, and with iconic characters like Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Hulk, Wolverine and Silver Surfer. We get into all of it and even discuss a little forgotten gem called Superboy ...
Cliff Biggers (Comic Shop News)
December 15, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThanks to Cliff Biggers and his publication Comic Shop News, comic fans get the inside scoop of what's going on in the industry. A comic shop owner himself (Dr. No's Comics & Games Superstore), he's been involved in the industry through fanzines and even wrote a few comics himself. Recently, he sold off CSN but still remains active in covering the world of comics. _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you ...
Alex Maleev
December 13, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBAlex Maleev doesn't do many interviews, preferring to let his work speak for him. And if you could illustrate like he can, you'd probably take the same approach. Most know Alex from his defining run with frequent collaborator Brian Michael Bendis (BMB) on Daredevil. But he had an interesting path to that project, and has only evolved after it. After moving to the U.S. from Bulgaria in 1995, he quickly got work on a succession of high-profile projects, including The Crow, storyboarding the Lo...
Dean Haspiel
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBBrooklyn's own Dean Haspiel joins us for a spell, pontificating on his career and recent work. If you're not familiar with this independent creator, he cut his teeth at Upstart Associates, assisting the likes of past guests Howard Chaykin, Walter Simonson, and Bill Sienkiewicz with some of their most acclaimed projects. His first major work was the anthology Keyhole, where he introduced one of his longest running characters, Billy Dogma. Dean collaborated with Harvey Pekar on American Splend...
Geof Isherwood
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBFrom drawing for Marvel to working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, Geof Isherwood has had quite the career. The artist has worked on Daredevil, Conan and Dr. Strange along with numerous other projects. He’s also a sculptor and teacher to boot! For more information, visit https://geoffreyisherwood.ca. _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits. If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe ...
Chris Irving | Cliffhanger!
December 01, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBAuthor and historian Chris Irving looks back at the birth of comic books and films coming together with his book Cliffhanger! From early serials featuring Tarzan, Batman, Superman, Dick Tracy and more, the groundwork was laid for what has become the MCU and DCU. An author of many TwoMorrows stories, Irving looks behind the scenes of these films and the folks portraying our heroes. The book is available at: https://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1706 and https://w...
Leinil Francis Yu
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBLeinil Francis Yu busted on the comics scene in the early 90s and never looked back! After initially being recognized and mentored by Wildstorm's Whilce Portacio, Leinil broke it big at Marvel. There, he took on major titles like Wolverine, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk (written by Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof). Leinil has worked with a murderer's row of top writers, including Mark Waid on Superman: Birthright, Brian Michael Bendis on New Avengers and Secret Invasi...
Tom DeFalco & Pat Olliffe | Secret Wars: Battleworld
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThe original Secret Wars is back! In this retro mini-series semi-sequel to 1984's Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, former Marvel EIC (and editor of the original series) Tom DeFalco and his Spider-Girl collaborator Pat Olliffe take us back to the era of the Beyonder and Spider-Man's black costume for another adventure. We get the inside scoop on it all, from the relationship of anchor characters Spider-Man and the Human Torch, to how it feels to write and draw the entire Marvel universe. The...
Omar Valdivieso (Near Mint Condition)
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThe man known throughout intertubes as the Uncanny Omar sits down to talk with the Bandits about his popular YouTube channel, Near Mint Condition. If you haven't watched, you're in for a treat, as Omar collects, reviews, and celebrates all manner of collected editions, from plain old trade paperbacks to the awe-inspiring omnibuses that have taken over the industry (and caused plenty of back pain)! After the interview, check out Near Mint Condition here: youtube.com/nearmintcondition. ____...
Craig Miller
November 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBCraig Miller's career may be a bit hard to categorize, but there's geeky goodness around every corner! He started as a Hollywood publicity and promotion guy, working with a who's who of studios (Lucasfilm, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros, Henson Associates, etc.) and on an amazing array of projects: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Superman II, The Dark Crystal, and The Muppets Take Manhattan, to name but a few. He then went into animation, tackling a number of favorites, like The Smurfs, ...
Scott Edelman
November 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBAs a writer who wore many hats, Scott Edelman has storytelling in his blood. From writing and editing at Marvel to working on various science fiction magazines and even a professional wrestling publication, his narrative skills set him apart. At Marvel, he created their Scarecrow and edited X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four and more. Check out Scott's website: scottedelman.com. _____________________ If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you ...
Dan Panosian
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBDan Panosian does it all: pencilling, inking, writing, advertising, video game designing... the list goes on. But like most of our guests, he's a comics guy at heart. Starting with Neal Adams at Continuity and Walt Simonson and Ralph Macchio at Marvel, Dan's inking work soon caught the eye of the X-Men editors, and he was off to the races! After runs on Uncanny X-Men and Alpha Flight (among others), he was recruited to Image, where he worked on the big guns like Spawn, Cyberforce, PITT, Prop...