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 creator to digitize vintage footage while incorporating extensive backmatter and crowdfunding through Kickstarter to bring this passion project to life.

You can follow Keith on Instagram @realkeithfinch.

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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 years.

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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 while addressing the challenges of running a #comics YouTube channel.

You can find Chris and Comic Tropes on YouTube (of course!), on Facebook @ComicTropesShow, on Instagram @comic_tropes, and on X @CTropes.

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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 balancing guest interviews with monthly comic coverage,  favorite eras, surprising discoveries, and the practical challenges of their format—from handling months with varying publication densities to navigating complex crossovers.

Follow their adventures at marvelbythemonth.com and anywhere you get podcasts!

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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 episode, the lessons he’s learned from interviewing comic legends, and what keeps him excited to create and connect with the community every week.

You can keep up with Dave at his website, westcoastdavengers.com, look for West Coast Davengers on YouTube, and check out Direct Edition on all major podcast platforms!

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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.

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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 each new project, before closing with a look at his upcoming 2026 releases, Thundarr the Barbarian and the Bug Wars Special.

You can follow Jason on his website jasonaaron.info, on Instagram or X @jasonaaron, or on Bluesky @jason-aaron.

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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 communities remain vital to the medium’s future.

You can follow James on Instagram @jacoats and Power Pulp at powerpulpcomics.com.

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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.

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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.

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