Episode 312: A Weekend of Cheap Comics

Episode 312: A Weekend of Cheap Comics

This weekend Adam and Shawn and a couple other Dollar Binners did one of the things they do best.  They dug through cheap comics! A jam packed series of events included Greenville Comics and Sports Cards show and the Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find Labor Day Weekend Warehouse Blowout Sale.

Runtime 1 hour 14 minutes 47 seconds

 

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Episode 300: Free Comic Book Day 2013

Image by Duane BallengerAs usual, Adam and Shawn made their tour of a few shops in the Carolinas to celebrate Free Comic Book Day.  First stop, Richard’s Comics and Collectables.  Next, Borderlands Comics and Games.  To close out the night, Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find.  Many interesting people.  Many great free comic books.

Runtime 53 minutes 32 seconds

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Episode 288: Charlotte Minicon 2013

Image from Heroes Aren’t Hard to FindThis week the Dollar Bin meets up for the first time in a few and it’s all thanks to Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find’s not so Minicon.  This year we dug the boxes, hit up the artists, rained the money, and didn’t record any of it.  What we bring you instead is the mind of Jason Wheatley.

Runtime 50 minutes 4 seconds

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Announcement: Stan Lee to Appear at HeroesCon 2012

 

It was just announced today that Stan Lee will be at HeroesCon 2012.  Lee has hit a few east coast shows over the past few years, but this will be the first time since 1984 he’ll be a guest at HeroesCon.  What better way to celebrate the enormity of the 30th HeroesCon than to shake hands with Stan Lee, the most well known name in comics?  I know the Dollar Bin will be there. Congratulations Shelton, and Happy Anniversary.

Event: Charlotte Minicon 2012

Cliff Chiang at the Charlotte Minicon 2012In an amazing turn of events 98% of Dollar Bin East joined forces at the Charlotte Minicon, presented by Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, to round up the topics and guests floating around the venue and hog-tied them in a rather fine package.  Listen for guests Sanford Greene, Bridgit Scheide, Cliff Chiang and special guest interviewer Izzy.

Runtime 58 minutes 23 seconds

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Discussion: Pre-HeroesCon 2011

Well, the Dollar Bin gang is steadily gearing up for HeroesCon.  If you smart you are too.  Join Adam, Ted and Tee as they discuss what to look forward to from a HeroesCon experience.  Also dropping in for a visit is Creative Director of Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find and the convention, Rico Renzi, as well as Indy Island Print designer and Owly creator, Andy Runton.

Runtime 51 minutes 38 seconds

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Discussion: Free Comic Book Day 2011

Just as every year for the 10 years prior the comic book industry has celebrated Free Comic Book Day.  The difference between this year and it predecesors..?  This was the 10th year!  Adam and Shawn of the Dollar Bin journey to 3 Carolina shops this year, including Richards Comics and Collectables, Borderlands Comics and Games, and Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find.  They talk sketches.  They talk people  They talk COMICS.  Don’t forget to check our our pictures on Flickr.

Runtime 01 hour 04 minutes 02 seconds

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Discussion: Free Comic Book Day 2011

Interview: Shelton Drum - Savannah Collection

Shelton Drum, owner of Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, took the time out of his very busy schedule to sit down with Adam and answer some questions about his CGC pedigree collection recently hitting auction with Heritage Auction Galleries.  They discuss what makes a collection a pedigree collection, what makes this, the Savannah Collection, so awesome, and other general comic collection coolness.

Runtime: 40 minutes 29 seconds

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Interview: Shelton Drum - Savannah Collection

Event: Charlotte Minicon 2011

Live (at the time) from the Charlotte Minicon in Charlotte, NC… your very own Dollar Bin!  That’s right we were in full force at this year’s Charlotte Minicon and it did not disapoint.  We have a great collection of interviews for you including Chris Brunner, Sanford Greene, and Dustin (K) Harbin.  We got all that and a bag a chips plus a side of Heather and Shawn.  Thanks to everyone who helped make this an awesome experience, especially Tee.

Runtime: 1 hour 14 minutes 37 seconds

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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