All three Bandits are here for an inker and artist whose work has graced the pages of so many of the books we love. It's Bill Reinhold! Bill's been on the comics scene since the 80s, inking over a who's who of artists, including Jon Bogdanove, Steve Ditko, Ron Garney, Keith Giffen, Adam Kubert, John Paul Leon, Doug Braithwaite, and Ron Lim. He's worked at Marvel, DC, and First Comics, on books such as Badger , Daredevil , Batman , Green Arrow , Hulk , and Amazing Spider-Man . He even inked the e...
Apr 14, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Don't let the size of the name fool you. Contained within Bob Hall's seven letters are decades of experience in comic book artistry and theater work. Perhaps best known for his run on Valiant's sax-playing Shadowman , Bob was a big presence in Marvel, DC, and Valiant books in the 80s and 90s. Over at the House of Ideas, he co-created the West Coast Avengers and worked on everything from Spectacular Spider-Man and Champions to Squadron Supreme and Defenders . Bob even briefly served as an editor ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Avenger (Creators) Assemble! Not one, not two, but three past guests return to the pod this week. That's right, we're talking to writer Tom DeFalco, penciller Ron Frenz, and inker Brett Breeding about their new infinite comic on the Marvel Unlimited app: Avengers Unlimited! The creative team takes another jaunt to the MC2 universe for a new adventure with that scrappy group of next-generation Avengers, A-Next. So, what did it take to get the band back together? How did the team take to the infin...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Jimmy is back on the Bandits! This time, we're digging deep into his latest Kickstarter project, Painkiller Jane: Beautiful Killers . Jimmy and his Paperfilms studio (with wife/collaborator Amanda Conner) have made a name for themselves with fun, fan-forward Kickstarter projects that are beautifully executed and produced. We talk about Painkiller Jane as a character, what the new story is about, Jimmy's approach to Kickstarter projects, and what's coming next on the platform. Beyond the current,...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Jon B. Cooke has interviewed some of the biggest names in comic book history. That, along with his informative and engaging writing style, has made him a staple in the world of comic historians and fans. His latest project, The Charlton Companion, provides in-depth insights into the weird and wild story of one of the most interesting and influential comic book companies. His work can also be found in Alter Ego and Back Issue magazines, along with numerous other publications and sites. Check out ...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Breaking in with Marvel UK and 2000 AD (the one-two punch for many British comics creators), artist Barry Kitson has enjoyed a long and influential career. You may know him from Transformers (with past guest Simon Furman), his early DC work on L.E.G.I.O.N. and Azrael , or from the classic JLA: Year One (with writers Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn). He reteamed with Waid on Empire , a fantastic, underrated series about a supervillain who actually conquered the world. It started at the Image imprint...
Mar 22, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Talk about someone who does it all, Jill Thompson has been creating all manner of wonderful things for comics, children's books, stage, and even wrestling for over 30 years now! She debuted with First Comics and Now Comics in the 80s, and parlayed that into a Wonder Woman run in the early 90s. She was the artist for the "Brief Lives" arc on Sandman , beginning a relationship with the Endless characters that continues to this day thanks to projects like The Little Endless Storybook, the manga Dea...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 17
An actor, writer and artist, Tony Wolf is truly a renaissance man. A collection of his works called Tales From the Wolf is out now, and people are loving it. From stories of his own experiences, life in NYC and observations of the world, Wolf has captured something for everyone. You can find Tony on all the socials and order his new book here: https://cosmiclionproductions.com/comix-shop-1/ols/products/tales-from-the-wolf-pre-order . _____________________________________________ If you liked thi...
Mar 10, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Let's go down the Paul Jenkins hitlist, shall we? He edited Eastman's and Laird's Mirage Studio books, including TMNT ; he served as EIC for Tundra Publishing, Majestic Entertainment, and Scoreboard Comics; then he decided to write. Like many other British writers before and since, Paul broke in on a little Vertigo title called Hellblazer . Next, after some horror work at Marvel, he helped launch the Marvel Knights imprint with Jae Lee on the groundbreaking Inhumans limited series. Then it was o...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 15
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Elliot S! Maggin! Starting his career as a teenager, Maggin worked on some of the biggest characters that DC Comics has to offer. With runs of The Batman Family and a long run on Superman, his stories guided fans through worlds of adventure. Besides comics, he’s also an accomplished novelist and television writer. You can follow Elliot on his site, elliot.maggin.com . _____________________________________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our Yo...
Feb 28, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 14
A breakout star from his earliest work at Valiant, Bernard Chang has forged a career unlike any other. Following his almost two-year run on The Second Life of Doctor Mirage , Bernard moved Marvel, where he worked on various X titles and Iron Man: The End . But then came something different: a stint as a concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, where he worked on exhibits, attractions, and other projects for the world-renowned entertainment company. He also took on illustrations for books (...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Franco! Franco! Franco! A co-founder of the beloved Aw Yeah! chain of shops and a creator himself, Franco knows what’s going on in the world of comic books. From Tiny Titans and Deadman Tales to his new Fae and the Moon (dropping February 21), his projects capture the imagination of all ages. _____________________________________________ If you liked this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts . And tell your friends! Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love ...
Feb 17, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Here's a testament to Sy Barry's artistic longevity: he started his career as an inker for Timely Comics (before it became Marvel) and National Comics (before it became DC). That's right, he's been in the game since before Marvel and DC existed! Though he's worked on hundreds of comic books and comic strips, he's most well known for his three decades of work (1961 - 1994) on The Phantom strip. Talk about a lifetime achievement! Oren and guest bandit Bob Kroll dig into Sy's career with the wonder...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 11
If you don't know Jeff Purves from his run on the Incredible Hulk, you're missing out. Following some guy named Todd McFarlane, Jeff further defined the Joe Fixit gray Hulk era of the title as the second artist on Peter David's character-defining run. But once he left with issue #366, he was never to be seen in comic books again! Where did he go? Animation of course. Over a more than 30 year career, he's worked virtually everywhere, including Warner Brothers, Walt Disney, Hanna Barbara, Marvel P...
Feb 10, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Coming in hot with one of the best signatures in comics, it's jovial Gene Ha! Gene's been killing it in the comics biz for nearly 30 years, starting with DC and Malibu gigs in the early 90s. He hit the big time with The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix and its sequel Askani'son , which told the stories of Cable's childhood in the future. Gene may be best known for his heavily detailed panels in Alan Moore's Top 10 from Wildstorm's America's Best Comics imprint. Another high point is his creator...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Creativity and business savvy are what made Greg Goldstein so successful in the comics industry. From helping Topps Comics get off the ground to his head honcho role at IDW Publishing, he’s got the knack and know-how to make it big in the world of comic books. He also played crucial roles in the growth of Activision and Upper Deck. You can follow Greg at his blog here: greggoldsteincomicartgallery.com . _____________________________________________ Check out a video version of this episode on ou...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 8
P. Craig Russell deserves all the awards. Even with a more than a handful of Harveys, Eisners, and Inkpots to his name, he probably could be nominated every year and no one would blink an eye. From his very first Amazing Adventures run to the Killraven graphic novel; from inking Batman over Michael Golden and Jim Starlin pencils to the sword and sorcery Elric stories; from his acclaimed Night Music adaptations to his Sandman work; Craig never fails to delight and impress. If you know anything ab...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Cartoonist Chris Giarrusso needs no introduction... but we'll give him one anyway! Rising in the ranks from lowly intern to production support in Marvel's famed bullpen, Chris' life changed when his strip Mini Marvels was chosen to grace the Bullpen Bulletins column in nearly every Marvel book. After dozens of strips, as well as one-shot stories and collections, Chris took his talents to Image, where he debuted G-Man as a backup feature in Savage Dragon . G-Man turned into a successful series of...
Jan 27, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The Bandits welcome our first actor, Daniel Roebuck, to the pod in this special Just Joe episode! You may know Dan from juicy roles in Matlock , The Late Shift , Lost , The Fugitive , and U.S. Marshals . Most recently, he appeared as the Count (aka Grandpa Munster) in Rob Zombie's The Munsters . Joe digs into it all, including Dan's love of horror and Universal monster movies, his connections to the comics world, and his extensive collections of both media. You can follow Daniel on Facebook , Tw...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The Dragon Master is back! Fresh off Image's 30th anniversary and the release of Savage Dragon: Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 , Erik Larsen takes stock of his long-running, creator-owned comic Savage Dragon . We get into the origins of Dragon and the original mini-series, the real-time narrative approach, the dedication to hand-lettering, back-up features, and all that went into compiling the Ultimate Collection. We even touch on his acquiring the character Ant and the future for the insect-hero...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Do you love Harvey Comics? Well, Jonathan Sternfeld sure does, and that love has translated into one of the biggest collections of Harvey Comics merchandise in the world! From toys to soap dispensers, The Harvey Mercheum is the end-all for Richie Rich and other Harvey characters merchandise. Check it out here: https://www.harveymercheum.com . __________________________ If you liked this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts . And tell your friends! Looking for more ways t...
Jan 13, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Do you like DC Comics? How about the 70s and 80s? And what about DC Comics in the 70s and 80s? Well, you're in luck, folks: we have someone who wrote and edited DC Comics during those expansion years as today's guest. That's right, it's Jack C. Harris! Jack was hired at DC as part of its "Junior Woodchuck" program, where he started as an assistant editor. Soon he was writing books too, starting with Kamandi and then Wonder Woman and other heavy hitters. Jack and Joe Quesada co-created a new vers...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 2
Dollar Bin Bandits Year 3 kicks off with a bang as the inimitable Bill Sienkiewicz joins us for a spell. If you don't know sin-Kev-itch from his eye-popping covers and commercial art, surely you've consumed some of his sequential work, including New Mutants , Elektra: Assassin , and the Delirium chapter of Sandman: Endless Nights . Working with Kelly Sue DeConnick, Bill will be debuting Parisian White later this year, kicking off a new series set in the Jazz Age of Paris. We get into everything ...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The Bandits (all three of them) are joined by a couple special guests to look book at the year that was 2022! Mitch Hallock (Terrificon) and Jean Michel (Megabrain Comics) lend their insights and opinions to a wide-ranging review of the comics, news, movies, and events that moved us this year. But mostly, we just dunk on Black Adam . Happy New Year, Banditos! ______________________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel : youtube.com/dollarbinbandits . If you li...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 82
OK, let's get it out of the way early: J.H. Williams III is an amazing artist with an equally amazing name. From his early work on Deathwish , Shade , and Chase , you might get an inkling that there's something special going on. But then, after two Elseworlds projects ( Justice Riders and Son of Superman ), J.H. blew our minds with a 32 issue run on Promethea with Alan Moore. Changing sizes, media, colors, formats, it was a defining statement of what a comic book could look like. More groundbrea...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 81
The top five reasons to buy the DC Book of Lists are pretty easy….it’s awesome! Author Randall Lotowycz poured hours of research into this project, and it shows. From Batman’s vehicles to superhero family lineage, it’s all there. __________________________ If you liked this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts . And tell your friends! Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits o...
Dec 16, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Guess who's back on X-Men? That's right, it's today's guest, Whilce Portacio! The Bishop co-creator is revisiting that time-traveling mutant in a pair of X-Men Legends issues, starting with #5 on January 24, 2023. So yeah, we start with that. But then we rewind, as we do, all the way to the beginning, tracing Whilce's intro to the comic scene as a military brat born in the Philippines. We get into his early inking work on Alien Legion and Longshot , then his first pencils on Punisher , X-Factor ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Let's not start off with a silly joke about how everything Mike touches turns to Gold. Oops, too late. But Mike Gold has had one of the more interesting careers in comics, starting with a stint as DC's first public relations manager in the early 80s. He's perhaps best known for launching First Comics later that decade, featuring a murderer's row of talent, including Frank Brunner, Mike Grell, Howard Chaykin, Joe Staton, Steven Grant, and John Ostrander (some of whom you can hear in previous inte...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Mr. Holly Jolly is back as Bill Leff returns to talk about the Toon in With Me Holiday Special on December 5 at 8 PM. The cartoon curator discusses favorite Christmas gifts, toys, comics, movies and a whole lot of craziness. Hold onto your hats folks, this one goes off the rails in a hurry! _____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel : youtube.com/dollarbinbandits . If you liked this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts . And te...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 77
From Y: The Last Man to the weekly 52 series to Final Crisis , his covers are iconic. But if you're judging JG Jones just by his covers, you're missing a whole other side of his artistic prowess. We're talking of course about the storytelling skills he brings to interior pages, such as on Black Widow (introducing Yelena Belova and helping kick off the Marvel Knights imprint), Marvel Boy (with Grant Morrison), Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia (with Greg Rucka), and Wanted (with Mark Millar). His painte...
Nov 30, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 76
