FLUKE 2015: A Review in Words and Pictures

Where does the time go? I thought we were going to do a FLUKE 2015 review podcast, but we never did. When FLUKE 2016 rolled around I was going to do an article reviewing the books we got, but I never finished it. So here it is, 2017 and FLUKE is around the corner. I am finally going to finish my review of FLUKE 2015! Better late than never?

Here is a list of the awesome things I picked up!

Heart Attack and Hulk Retired! and Strabismus by Jordan Fitch Mooney
Three Monsters, Defanged by J. Chris Campbell, Isaac Cates, and Mike Wenthe
F&$#wizards by Eleanor Davis
Dead Sexy by David Mack
Watercolor painting by Michele Chidester
Big Caramel by Jason Horn – Adam found Jason Horn’s first mini at Bizarro Wuxtry. We have been in there numerous times but for whatever reason neglected to pick it up. But we did this time and it was a fun read! Also, we picked up Aw Yeah! Comics #9 which has a Ninjasaur story in it.
“Be Quiet” fox print by Erin Gladstone
Atomic Elbow #13 with cover Sean Wars and back cover by The Hand of Beaver – Speaking of Atomic Elbow, I am a contributor on issue #11! You should pick it up and listen to me express my love of Dolph Ziggler.
How To Ignore People By Pretending To Read A Book by Lee Gatlin
FLUKE Souvenir Comic featuring Joey Weiser, Max Clotfelter, Rich Tommaso, Scott Stripling, Lee Gatlin, Patrick Dean, Sammy Herring, Michele Chidester, Justin Colussy Estes, and Judson Culver
Ghost Rider by various contributors
One-Eyed Dragon by Maggie Venable
Also we picked up a few things from Josh Nickerson who was our table buddy.

We bought some solid books and art this year. This was also the year I wore a shiny blue dress for some reason! I hate that it has taken me so long to post about the awesome stuff we bought! 2015 was a bit of a rough year for me health-wise. I’m so glad that I am better now than I was then. Adam and I are looking forward to FLUKE 2017. It will be April 29 and is held at the 40 Watt Club this year. Hope to see you there!

Special thank you to Heather Peagler she borrowed my camera and took pictures for me all day.

Episode 362: Year 10 - Interview with Shawn Daughhetee

Here comes another installment of our Year 10 - Interview series. She first entered the scene as the "Lovely Shawn Reynolds" but before you could flip the page she became Mrs. Shawn Daughhetee. Adam interviews his favorite wife about her career in comics and the important role the Dollar Bin played in shaping her life. Shawn opens up and tells rarely heard personal stories about her inspiration in Rachelle Goguen, her relationship with her father, and her early days at Heroes Aren't Hard to Find.

Runtime 1 hour 6 minutes 31 seconds

Adam interviews Shawn.

Episode 362:  Year 10 - Interview with Shawn Daughhetee

Flashback:  Free Comic Book Day 2008 Interview with Shawn Reynolds

Episode 361: Year 10 - Interview with J Chris Campbell

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Adam of the Dollar Bin interviews J Chris Campbell

It could be claimed that J Chris Campbell is the non-direct Dollar Bin member most integral to the podcasts success and longevity.  In this interview Adam and J Chris journey through the many years of J Chris' career in comics as well as his very close, healthy, and fruitful relationship with the Dollar Bin.  Check out some of those free digital anthologies we mention here:  https://issuu.com/jchriscampbell

Episode 361:  10 Year - Interview with J Chris Campbell

Episode 360: Year 10 - Interview with Adam

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J Chris Campbell interviews Adam of the Dollar Bin

In the first of a series of Dollar Bin 10 year anniversary celebration interviews, J Chris Campbell turns the table on Adam and hijacks the interview to ask Adam questions about the Dollar Bin.  They discuss the secret origin of the podcast as well as its mysterious future.

Link to the first Dollar Bin episode:  Episode 1:  Creator Spotlight - Stan Lee

Episode 360:  Year 10 - Interview with Adam

Episode 359: Halloween Special 2016 Lost Footage

Last week on the Dollar Bin podcast, the feed was interrupted by a mysterious 1962 radio drama. This caused out listeners to miss out on a portion of our Halloween book recommendations.  We have gathered the missing footage and return you to your regularly scheduled program.

Runtime 32 minutes 40 seconds

Episode 359: Halloween Special 2016 Lost Footage

Episode 359: Halloween Special 2016

Welcome to another episode of the Dollar Bin.  This week, to rev up for Halloween and Comicsfest, Adam, Shawn, and special guest Josh, discuss some of their favorite horror, scary, spooky comics that they are reading.  Did someone say Comicsfest?  We will be at Richard's Comics and Collectables helping out, along with many guest artists, including Dollar Bin participants, J Chris Campbell, Duane Ballenger, Wes, Brooks, and Joey Weiser.

Books discussed in this episode include:  Swamp Thing, Nail Biter, Harrow County, Sixth Gun, Baltimore, Joe Golem, Fatale, Dagon, She Wolf, October Faction, Broken Moon, Wytches, Ghosts, Manifest Destiny, Cemetery Blues, Trees, and Clean Room

Runtime 1 hour 2 minutes 24 seconds

Episode 359:  Halloween Special 2016

Episode 356: Post HeroesCon 2016 Part 2

Free chokings at HeroesCon

As always, HeroesCon was a blast!  Possibly the best HeroesCon ever.  So much fun.  There were friends, art, comics, and just a good good time.  Don't take my word for it.  Listen to what Adam, Shawn, Wes and Danny have to say about how awesome HeroesCon 2016 was.

Runtime 1 hour 23 minutes 59 seconds

Episode 356: Post HeroesCon 2016 Part 2

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Label by Wes Brooks.  Hot Sauce by Adam and Shawn.

Episode 356: Post HeroesCon 2016 Part 1

Work in Progress Painting by Jared Cullum

As always, HeroesCon was a blast!  Possibly the best HeroesCon ever.  So much fun.  There were friends, art, comics, and just a good good time.  Don't take my word for it.  Listen to what Adam, Shawn, Wes and Danny have to say about how awesome HeroesCon 2016 was.

And don't forget to check out Electric City ComiCon coming up in August.

Runtime 1 hour 19 minutes 37 seconds

Episode 356: Post HeroesCon 2016 Part 1

Episode 357: Post Dragon Con 2016 Part 2

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For the first time ever, the Dollar Bin attended Dragon Con, with a little help from their friends.  Join Adam and Shawn as they continue to discuss their adventure through the strange trippy dimension of fantasy and cosplay.  In this episode, we discuss Sunday and thank yous.  What is that mention of Instagram (@DollarBinProductions)? Also, a contest?

Runtime 1 hour 4 minutes 20 seconds

Episode 357:  Post Dragon Con 2016 Part 2

Episode 357: Post Dragon Con 2016 Part 1

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For the first time ever, the Dollar Bin attended Dragon Con, with a little help from their friends.  Join Adam and Shawn as they discuss their adventure through the strange trippy dimension of fantasy and cosplay.  In this episode, we set the stage and discuss Saturday.  What is that mention of Instagram (@DollarBinProductions) Also, a contest?

Runtime 1 hour 1 minute 18 seconds

Episode 357:  Post Dragon Con 2016 Part 1

Episode 355: Interview with Mark Alessi

Credits from Ruse issue 1

It's been a while since our last post and they seem fewer and further in between, but when we post, we are making it count.  Case in point, this week on the Dollar Bin, Joel and Adam bring you an interview with one of the principle founders of CrossGen Entertainment, for the first time in over ten years, Mark Alessi.  In the interview Alessi shoots straight in an attempt to put an end to the inaccuracies and noise that surrounds him from his day with CrossGen.  In an effort to do such, he regales stories of Mark Waid, Ron Marz, Joshua Middleton, Dexter Vines, Scot Eaton, Bart Sears, Joe Quesada,  Steven Spielberg, and more.

Runtime 1 hour 12 minutes 36 seconds

Episode 355: Interview with Mark Alessi

Episode 354: We're Back, Ya'll!

Art by Wes Brooks

What's that in the air?  Why its old man Dollar Bin here to ring in the new year.  That's right, Heather, Shaka, Brian, Wes, Ted, and Adam got together one more time to talk everything (comics(ish)).  Welcome back.

Runtime 1 hour 1 minute 15 seconds

Episode 354: We're Back, Ya'll!

Dollar Bin 2.0 Episode 004: Post HeroesCon 2015 Purchases

It was now about two months ago, but Adam and Shawn are still trying to wrap their heads around HeroesCon 2015. This week on Dollar Bin 2.0 they discuss their purchases.

Advertisement:  Don't forget to check out the National Trevor: The Movie Kickstarter.

HeroesCon 2015: Hip Hop Family Tree Panel

Cover by Ed Piskor

The Dollar Bin’s ADAM DAUGHHETEE talks Hip Hop Family Tree-the groundbreaking series from Fantagraphics- with writer/artist and Eisner Award winner, ED PISKOR.

Runtime 52 minutes 35 seconds

HeroesCon 2015: Hip Hop Family Tree Panel

Dollar Bin 2.0 Episode 003: Post HeroesCon 2015 Signs

One of the things Shawn and Adam like to do that they rarely get the chance to, is go around the show and get books signed by the creators who put so much time into them.  This year they were able to put aside some time to do this and talk some with the creators as well.

HeroesCon 2015: Historical Comics Panel

Art by Matthew Roberts

The Dollar Bin’s ADAM DAUGHHETEE discusses the challenges and influences involved with creating historically based comic stories with CHRIS SCHWEIZER (Crogan’s Adventures), ED PISKOR (Macedonia, The Beats) and MATTHEW ROBERTS (Manifest Destiny).

Runtime 57 minutes 28 seconds

HeroesCon 2015:  Historical Comics Panel

SC Comicon 2015: Colorists

I forgot to get a picture of the panel so here is a Howard the Duck cover that Megan Wilson colored that has been going around lately.

Welcome to the SC Comicon 2015 panel on colorists.  Roses are red.  Violets are blue.  Learn and appreciate the art of color with colorists, Laura Martin, Brian Reber, Rico Renzi, and Megan Wilson in this very colorful panel discussion.

Moderated by Adam Daughhetee

Runtime:  47 minutes 13 seconds

SC Comicon 2015:  Colorists