SC Comicon 2016: South Carolina Comic Creators

SC Comicon 2016:  South Carolina Comic Creators

South Carolina has a plethora of great comic book creators, including writers, artists, colorists, and more! Join moderator Adam Daughhetee of the Dollar Bin podcast and talented South Carolinians, Sanford Greene, Megan Wilson, Chad Bowers, and Chris Sims to discuss their art and comics.

Runtime 1 hour 4 minutes 8 seconds

SC Comicon 2016:  South Carolina Comic Creators

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Episode 326: Interview with Steve Englehart

Episode 326:  Interview with Steve Englehart

Joel and newcomer Josh tackle this great, in depth interview with Marvel, DC, and Malibu writer, Steve Englehart.  Listen as they mystify with discussions of comics in the 1970, 80, and even early 90s.  Beast a member of the Avengers?  Yeah, that was him.  Seen that 1989 Batman movie?  Check out Detective Comics 469-476.

Runtime  57 minutes 13 seconds

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Ranting Out A Review: Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe

The Price:

As usual I used store credit at my local comic shop (and former employer) to purchase this book so the cover price of $14.99 wasn’t a big issue for me. However, considering that the cover price on the original issues was $2.99, this collection of a 4 issue mini-series is actually more expensive than the single issues. So much for waiting for the trade to save a few bucks…

 

The Format:

This is just the standard Marvel series trade release. There are no frills and only a few pages of covers, layouts and scripts to pass for special features. And did I mention that it is actually more expensive than the single issues?

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HeroesCon 2012: First X-Men #1

The Beatles never got back together.  Harlan Ellson never released Final Dangerous Visions, Harry Houdini never really came back from the dead, but sometimes seemingly impossible dreams do come true—Neal Adams is returning to the X-Men!!  Join Mr. Adams and scribe Christos Gage for an exciting preview of First X-Men.  And just wait ‘til you meet our Sentinel Jason Wheatley.

Runtime 59 minutes 07 seconds

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Trivia: Marvel Trivia Night

For those of you out there who always think to yourselves (or out loud), “these guys don’t know anything about (Marvel) comics,” here is your proof.  For those of you who think, “I love listening to these guys because they are just like me,” let’s find out how true that is together.  Oh, and for those who requested longer shows, how’s this for you?

Runtime 1 hour 58 minutes 43 seconds

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Discussion: Thor Movie Review

The Thor movie has been in theaters for a few weeks now and a few Dollar Bin contributors have made the time to bring you the most accurate review of the top office hit to date.  Join Adam, Joel, Shawn, and Ted as they discuss the this Marvel movie adaptation.

Runtime 47 minutes 47 seconds

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Discussion: Thor Movie Review

Interview: Mike Carey Part 2

Thanks to the mad contact skills of Joel, he and Adam got to chat for a few hours with writer Mike Carey.  In this, Part 2, we will discuss what he puts into being a writer, the Minx line (Confessions of a Blabbermouth, Re-Gifters), X-men, and his novel writing on Felix Castor.

Runtime 44 minutes 39 seconds

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Interview: Mike Carey Part 2

Discussion: Thor, The Mighty Avenger

Thou art rockin’ the Thor with the Dollar Bin.  There has been quite a bit of chatter on the InterWebs about Thor: The Mighty Avenger over the last few months and its been no different within the DollarBinWebs.  Its not all roses and unicorns in this episode as the Dollar Bin discusses Thor: The Mighty Avenger, but don’t worry, its not raptors and poison sumak either.

Runtime: 1 hour 19 minutes 27 seconds

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Event: Heroes Discussion Group - Hickman's Fantastic Four

On September 21, 2010 the Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find Discussion Group talked Fantastic Four Volume 1 collecting issues 570-574.  As an added bonus, author of the run, Jonathan Hickman, himself, drops in to join the discussion.  That, plus the moderating genius of Andy Mansell makes the excitement level of this event equivalent to a hurricane wrapped in a tornado. 

Runtime: 1 hour 37 minute 06 seconds

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Interview: Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz Part 2

A few months back Adam, Joel, and Tee of the Dollar Bin got together for their first two guest skypephonerview.  Who were the lucky test subjects?  Why none other that former Editor in Chief of Marvel comics, Tom DeFalco and his comics life partner and artist extraordinaire, Ron Frenz.  Listen as they discuss dealing with the Direct Market, Spider-Girl, Thor, Thunderstrike, and how much Joel sucks.

Runtime: 1 hour 18 minute 05 seconds

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Interview: Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz Part 2

Interview: Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz Part 1

A few months back Adam, Joel, and Tee of the Dollar Bin got together for their first two guest skypephonerview.  Who were the lucky test subjects?  Why none other that former Editor in Chief of Marvel comics, Tom DeFalco and his comics life partner and artist extraordinaire, Ron Frenz.  Listen as they discuss their work with Spider-Girl, Marvel Team-Up, and a plethora of other greatnesses.

Runtime: 1 hour 18 minute 47 seconds

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: 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: 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

Movie Review: Iron Man 2

This week the Dollar Bin brings you another exciting Irrelevent Movie Review.  This time, however, Jo-el is not there to defend himself.  Enjoy a great discussion of a great movie.  Go ahead and treat yourself.

Runtime: 53 minutes 06 seconds

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Movie Review: Iron Man 2