HeroesCon 2011: Historical Comics

Blending real historical facts and humor based comics into something provocative and highly entertaining is no feat. Join Chris Schweizer (Crogan’s )as he leads the discussion with Ben Towle (Amelia Earhart), Becky Cloonan(Northlanders) and Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge) as they explain the intricacies of the creative juggling act.

This panel episode also includes a short HeroesCon recap and a little introduction to the Dollar Bin and the panel release schedule.

Runtime 1 hour 08 minutes 05 seconds

HeroesCon 2011: Historical Comics

Interview: Mark Waid and Peter Krause at HeroesCon 2010

Welcome to the Dollar Bin’s annual HeroesCon discussion between Brian and Mark Waid.  This year includes special guest Peter Krause, artist on Irredeemable.  Listen, learn, and enjoy.

Runtime: 17 minute 24 seconds

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Interview: Mark Waid and Peter Krause at HeroesCon 2010

Interview: Scott Adsit

All this talk about San Diego Comic Con has reminded me that we did some awesome interviews at HeroesCon 2010 that still haven’t seen the light of day.  First up on Dollar Bin Interview week is Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Moral Orel, Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole) to discuss his most awesome League of Extraordinary Gentlemen sketch book.

Runtime: 17 minute 34 seconds

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Interview: Scott Adsit at HeroesCon 2010

HeroesCon 2010: Family Friendly Comics

Photo by Christa NewmanYears ago comics used to be labeled as “just for kids”, but these days the industry often struggles with being “too mature” for young readers. What about comics designed for everyone? Join Brian Eison from the Dollar Bin with Chris Schweitzer (Crogan’s Revenge), Mark Waid (BOOM!), Roger Langridge (Muppet Show), Chris Giarusso (G Man), Jamie Cosley (Nobody Likes Tony Pony) and Franco Aureliano (Tiny Titans) as they have a  family friendly discussion about how they make their books for “all-ages”: interesting and appropriate for kids while staying entertaining and intelligent enough for adults!

Runtime: 1 hour 04 minute 10 seconds

HeroesCon 2010: Family Friendly Comics

All Star Super Panel with Scott Adsit & Co

Photo by Christa Newman30 Rock’s Scott Adsit isn’t just an actor on shows like 30 Rock and Tenacious D, he’s also a creator of Adult Swim’s Moral Orel and the upcoming Frankenhole, and he’s a huge comics fan too. You’ll see just how big when he sits down with some of comics leading lights, including J. Scott Campbell, Adam Hughes, and Mark Brooks—and the odds of more surprise guests are pretty high. Whatever the panel ends up being about, we’re not sure, but it’s sure to be hilarious—these guys are all hysterical. Don’t miss it!

Runtime: 57 minute 11 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: All Star Super Panel with Scott Adsit

HeroesCon 2010: Mondo Marvel

From the Avengers to the Fantastic Four, the Ultimate line to the far reaches of the cosmos, answers to every corner of the Marvel U. and more are found here.  This amazing panel with Editor Bill Rosemann features all-stars Jonathan Hickman (FANTASTIC FOUR), Christos Gage (AVENGERS ACADEMY), Jim McCann (HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD), Jeff Parker (ATLAS), Paul Tobin (Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man), Associate Editor Lauren Sankovitch and more to field your questions! 

Runtime: 1 hour 03 minute 08 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: Mondo Marvel

HeroesCon 2010: Tim Sale and Scott Hampton

Image by Tim SaleTim Sale (Daredevil: Yellow, Superman Confidential) and Scott Hampton (Nemesis, Simon Dark) are master painters and artists with enormously influential bodies of work. The Comics Reporter’s Tom Spurgeon sits down with them to talk about image-making and ideas of art in comics. 

Runtime: 56 minute 59 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: Tim Sale and Scot Hampton

HeroesCon 2010: 12 Gauge Comics: On Target!

Image by Chris BrunnerJoin Publisher Keven Gardner and Art Director Brian Stelfreeze as they walk you through 12-Gauge Comics’ 2010 line-up of books. Joined by first-time HeroesCon guests Mick Foley and Shane Riches of the high-octane series R.P.M.; Rebekah Isaacs, Jon Price, and David Norton of the magical series MAGUS; and Eben Matthews, the BOONDOCK SAINTS comic series-producer. But that’s not all! HeroesCon regulars Chris Brunner and Jason Latour will be on-hand to discuss their highly anticipated series LOOSE ENDS; along with Tony Shasteen, the illustrator of the provocative new crime series 25 TO LIFE. Don’t miss it! (Q&A to follow)

Runtime: 51 minute 17 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: 12 Gauge Comics - On Target

HeroesCon 2010: Marvel - Shadowland

It’s “The Battle for the Soul of New York”! An epic so big, that it will change the streets of New York City and the heroes that protect it forever! Join editor Bill Rosemann and writer Jeff Parker (Thunderbolts) as they talk about the fate of Hell’s Kitchen and the birth of a new major Marvel villain! Want to know how Spider-Man, the Thunderbolts, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and the Punisher are involved? Well here’s your chance to ask those questions and more!  

Runtime: 58 minute 14 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: Marvel Shadowland

HeroesCon 2010: Red Moon Graphic Novel

Down on the HeroesCon floor Dollar Bin Special Correspondant, Heather, cornered Writer/Artist David McAdoo and Producer Steve Kozak of the graphic novel Red Moon.  What to learn more?  Now is a good time.

Runtime: 16 minute 08 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: Red Moon Graphic Novel

HeroesCon 2010: Jill Thompson and Evan Dorkin

Still standing (or sitting) after countless panels, Tom Spurgeon will certainly have his hands full this hour as he moderates a lively discussion between the Scary Godmother herself, Jill Thompson,and Evan Dorkin (Milk and Cheese) the man who turned a pair of innocent dairy products against humanity.  Jill and Evan will discuss their collaboration process and what it takes to complete each issue of the fantastic new series Beasts of Burden.

Runtime: 1 hour 10 minute 16 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: Jill Thompson and Evan Dorkin

HeroesCon 2010: Craft and Process in Comics

Image by Dustin HarbinWith the increasing prevalence of technology, there are more ways to approach making comics than ever before, from good old fashion inks and brushes all the way to 100% digital comics. Join Jim Rugg (Afrodisiac), Roger Langridge (Muppet Show), and Drew Weing (Set To Sea) as they discuss their varying approaches to pen and ink and pixels, moderated by HeroesCon Creative Director (and cartoonist) Dustin Harbin.

Runtime: 1 hour 13 minute 15 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: Craft and Process in Comics

HeroesCon 2010: Vocational Comics: Comics As Career

Image by Meredith GranTom Spurgeon of The Comics Reporter meets with some of the brightest stars in the comic firmament to discuss how they learned to handle the age-old question: what do you do when comics becomes your livelihood?  Joining Tom will be Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie ), Jim Rugg (Afrodisiac), Ed Piskor (Wizzywig) and Raina Telgemeier (Smile).

Runtime: 1 hour 08 minute 27 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: Comics as a Career

HeroesCon: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way

The Dollar Bin had a few technical problems recording this panel, but that didn’t stop them from capturing this HeroesCon 2010 kick off panel from Marvel.

Editor Bill Rosemann is joined by special guests Mark Brooks, Colleen Coover, Jim McCann, Jonathan Hickman & more to talk about what it takes to make yours Marvel as a profession, from writer to artist to editor and more! Do you have what it takes? Come find out!

Runtime: 1 hour 01 minute 35 seconds

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HeroesCon 2010: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way

Heroes Con 08 - The New Art Comics

From critical favorite his like MAGGOTS and POWR MASTRS, to prominence in influential anthologies like KRAMER’S ERGOT, “art” or “abstract” or “out” comics are pushing boundaries of the avant garde in comics. Join Tom Spurgen of the Comics Reporter as he sits down with Picturebox publisher Dan Nadel, KRAMER’S ERGOT editor Sammy Harkham and publisher Alvin Buenaventura for a frank discussion of this leading edge of art in comics!

Heroes Con 2008 - The New Art Comics

Collaboration and Story Telling in Todays Comics

Super panel moderator Tom Spurgeon conducts this chat with a who’s who of artists and writers, featuring Darwyn Cooke (DC NEW FRONTIER), Matt Fraction (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN), Jimmy Palmiotti (COUNTDOWN), Cliff Chiang (GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY), and Barry Kitson (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN). From collaboration with other creators, editors, or big company-wide crossovers, it can be tough to get your creative vision out there sometimes. This is sure to be a great discussion by some really entertaining creators!

Heroes Con 2008 - Collaboration and Story Telling in Todays Comics