Today we welcome acclaimed Australian comic book artist Nicola Scott to discuss her journey from Sydney theater and costume design to becoming one of the most celebrated artists in the American comic book industry. With a history in theater and costume design, Nicola started pursuing a comics career in 2001 and by 2006 was the first Australian to become a staple of the U.S. mainstream, establishing herself through stunning work on DC titles including Birds of Prey, Secret Six, Teen Titans, and Earth 2. In 2016, she and writer Greg Rucka relaunched Wonder Woman for DC Rebirth and created the comic series Black Magick, which was published by Image. Nicola shares insights into her artistic process, the challenges of working across different  genres, balancing freelance and creator-owned projects, and how her background  influences her approach to character design and storytelling, especially in the third chapter of Wonder Woman: Historia.

Her new series with Greg Rucka, Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League, premieres on August 6, wherever you get comics. You can find and follow Nicola on her website,  nicolascottart.com, and all the socials @nicolascottart.

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Today, we've got accomplished Marvel artist and character creator Tom Rasch to explore his diverse career spanning film, video games, and comics. Tom shares his journey from penciling titles like Punisher 2099 to becoming a sought-after concept artist for video games and film projects, including his redesign of the Hardy Boys for Nancy Drew Games and his work on Sony PlayStation Network titles. Tom discusses his transition into creating original intellectual properties, particularly his breakout character Black Alpha, which gained mainstream recognition through USA Today and merchandise appearances on CBS's "The Big Bang Theory" before being optioned for film and TV development, along with updates about his other original characters The Bondsman and Salem Tusk.

You can follow Tom on Instagram @trasch65.

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In this episode, we sit down with veteran writer/editor Tom Peyer for a career-spanning conversation that traces his remarkable journey from underground cartoonist to one of today's most innovative publishers. Beginning with his early years in underground papers and the Syracuse New Times, we delve into his pivotal editorial years at DC and Vertigo during the transformative 90s era. Tom shares insights from his beloved tenure on Legion of Super-Heroes, his creative vision for reviving Hourman, and his collaborative process with writers like Mark Waid. We spend a lot of time on AHOY Comics, the company that Tom co-founded and now leads as EIC, discussing its original vision and evolution into a unique voice in today's market. Through titles like The Wrong Earth, Tom has masterfully deconstructed superhero tropes, and he shares  his perspective on the current comics industry landscape.  

You can follow Tom everywhere from Instagram @tombobpeyer to Bluesky‪ @tompeyer.bsky.social‬. And of course, you can find AHOY at their site comicsahoy.com and all over the socials.

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3...2...1...Ignition! Today, we welcome Filip Sablik and Jeremy Haun to discuss their ambitious new venture, Ignition Press. Launched in late 2024, the company represents a bold new chapter for Filip, who departed his role as President of Publishing & Marketing at BOOM! Studios after 12 years, and Jeremy, the acclaimed creator known for works like The Beauty. Joined by former IDW Editor-in-Chief Jamie S. Rich and film producer Eric Gitter, the team has assembled to create something different in the comics publishing landscape, focusing on horror, science fiction, crime, and fantasy while eschewing traditional superhero fare. We explore the genesis of Ignition Press and their philosophy of building overlapping communities around genre-focused content, with an upcoming slate featuring creators like Cullen Bunn, Stephanie Williams, Leah Williams, Jim McCann, and Si Spurrier. 

You can follow Ignition on Instagram @ignitionpress.

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In this episode, we sit down with legendary artist-writer Phil Jimenez for an in-depth conversation spanning his remarkable three-decade career. From his early discovery of comics to his incredible break into the industry with four pages in DC's War of the Gods crossover, Phil shares his journey of sequential art success. We explore his evolution from artist to artist-writer with Tempest, his relationships with mentors Neal Pozner and George Perez, and his following in Perez's footsteps on iconic titles like Teen Titans and Wonder Woman. We also get into Infinite Crisis, his Vertigo work including The Invisibles with Grant Morrison and his own Otherworld, plus his significant contributions to Marvel's New X-Men and Spider-Man. Last but not least, Phil discusses his breathtaking work on Wonder Woman Historia, where he tackled the monumental world-building task that earned widespread critical acclaim. 

You can follow Phil on Instagram and Bluesky @philjimenznyc.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the creative mind of Eisner Award-winning artist Gideon Kendall, whose diverse career has spanned books, illustrations, comics, and animation for a few outfits you might have heard of: MAD Magazine, Penguin/Putnam, Disney, Comixology/Kitchen Sink, IDW, Dark Horse, Cartoon Network, Scholastic, and The New York Times. Gideon has made significant contributions to both children's and adult comics, earning critical acclaim as the artist of Harvey Kurtzman's Marley's Ghost (which won the 2018 Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic), and as the writer and artist of the sci-fi series WHATZIT published by Heavy Metal. His more recent projects include Eric Powell's Lester of the Lesser Gods, Megaghost with Gabe Soria, the autobiographical anthology series WAIT...It Gets Worse, and his recently released music memoir I Am The Audience. 

You can follow Gideon (and order his stuff) on gideonkendall.com, or check him out on Instagram @gidonkendall. 

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He's baaaaaaaaack! The legendary Roy Thomas returns to the DBB hot seat, and Oren gets his crack at the writer/editor's career. It's a deep dive into Roy's writing approach, style, and craft, so get to listening, Banditos!

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Dan "The Man" Brereton is back with the Bandits, this time talking up his new art book, Nocturnals 31. Just in time for the "Halloweeniversary" of Dan's hit monster noir comic, The Nocturnals, this book is chock full of all the supernatural goodness you've come to expect. It's got the monsters, it's got the babes, it's got that haunting atmosphere that takes your breath away.

You've got only a few days left to back Nocturnals 31 on Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/42RqwlG! And you can always follow Dan's work on Instagram @dan_brereton_illustrator. 

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This week, we're joined by acclaimed comic book writer Todd Dezago! Known for his character-driven storytelling and gift for collaboration, Todd takes us behind the scenes of his influential run on Sensational Spider-Man with Mike Wieringo that redefined Peter Parker for a generation of readers. We explore the creation of their creator-owned fantasy epic Tellos, a vibrant world of swashbuckling adventure that showcased both creators at the height of their powers while tragically serving as one of Wieringo's final major works before his untimely passing. Todd shares candid insights about his unique collaborative process, from his work on Young Justice with Todd Nauck to partnering with Craig Rousseau on the all-ages gem The Perhapanauts—a supernatural investigation team that blends humor with heart. 

You can follow Todd on Facebook and Instagram @todddezago, or check out his podcast Random Acts of Comics at randomactsofcomics.com!

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Jim Roche might have the coolest job as one of the executive producers on the hit show Svengoolie. In that time on the program, he and Rich Koz (Svengoolie) have become extremely close friends. But did you know Jim is also a huge comic book fan? He’s practically another Dollar Bin Bandit with his love of old and modern books found in those treasured bins. 

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