As a follow-up to the Dollar Bin episode, Getting Original Art, Joel and Adam call up Comic Art Fans founder Bill Cox to discuss the site as well as collecting today.
Runtime: 1 hour 01minutes 06 seconds
Episode 356: Post HeroesCon 2016 Part 1
/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
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.
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HeroesCon 2015: All Ages Comics Panel
/The Dollar Bin’s ADAM DAUGHHETEE talks with JEREMY WHITLEY (Princeless), JOEY ELLIS (Leaky Timbers), MIKE MAIHACK (Cleopatra in Space), JOEY WEISER (Mermin), JASON HORN (Ninjasaur) and ROYDEN LEPP (Rust).
Runtime 56 minutes 57 seconds
HeroesCon 2015: Hip Hop Family Tree Panel
/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: Historical Comics Panel
/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
Dollar Bin 2.0 Episode 002: Post HeroesCon 2015 Wrap-up
/In this episode of the Dollar Bin 2.0 Shawn and Adam discuss their trip to HeroesCon 2015. Soon to follow will be episodes discussing what they got signed, what they bought, and the artwork they've added to their collections.
HeroesCon 2015: Teaching Comics Through a Historical Context
/Whether it is Watchmen, Maus, Batman, or Spider-Man all comics are a representation of the time of their creation. Join us as we consider how best to put comics in a historical context. In this discussion we will be focusing on how comics can give insight into history and vice-versa. Panelists include WILL ALLRED (University of Arkansas), TOM HEINTJES (Hogan’s Alley), ANDY KUNKA (Comics Alternative, USC Sumter), BRIAN PUACA (Christopher Newport University), and DEREK ROYAL (Comics Alternative, Brown Books), with SHAWN DAUGHHETEE moderating.
Runtime 1 hour 9 minutes 20 seconds
HeroesCon 2015: Teaching Comics Through a Historical Context
Read MoreEpisode 338: HeroesCon 2014 Wrap Up Part 3
/This week we wrap up out HeroesCon 2014 discussion with Josh. But first, Adam and Shawn discuss their trip to Chapel Hill Comics for the Greatest Signing of All Time (Ed Piskor, Jim Rugg, Tom Scioli, Chris Pitzer) to celebrate the retirement of comic shop owner, Andrew Neal.
Featured image: Van Der Villain Cosplay
Runtime 49 minutes 45 seconds
Episode 337: HeroesCon 2014 Wrap Up Part 2
/This week Adam, Josh, and Shawn continue their marathon discussion of HeroesCon 2014. They cover mostly Art Auctions, but also attempt to put the finishing touches on Friday. Shawn talks about non comics things they she purchased, Josh talks more on his Adult Swim sketchbook and Adam talks his commissions.
Runtime 1 hour 8 minutes 34 seconds
HeroesCon 2014: Teaching Comics Forum - Teaching Difficult Texts
/With the increased spotlight on teaching controversial material in schools we thought it would be fun to discuss methods and approaches for teaching difficult comics and graphic novels. Planned topics include: racial stereotypes, violence, and sexuality. That being said, Parental Guidance is suggested as the conversation may steer toward mature content. Panelists include Mike Kobre (Queens University), Andy Kunka (USC), Dana Hayward (HarperCollins Publishers) and moderator Shawn Daughhetee (The School of Hard Knocks).
Runtime 57 minutes 12 seconds
Episode 336: HeroesCon 2014 Wrap Up Part 1
/Adam, Josh, and Shawn sit down for a marathon discussion of HeroesCon 2014 that lasts almost as long as the 3 day show itself. This week we bring you part one where we mostly get our bearings, talk about little about our panels, and delve into Friday.
Runtime 1 hour 2 minutes 40 seconds
HeroesCon 2014: Indie Creators
/The DOLLAR BIN’s ADAM DAUGHHETEE sits down with some of the most talented denizens of INDIE ISLAND. Adam will chew the fat with AARON CONLEY (Sabretooth Swordsman), SCOTT C. (Amazing Everything), JIM RUGG (Supermag), BENJAMIN MARRA (Blades and Lazers) and ALEXIS ZIRITT (The Package). Miss this one at your own peril!
Runtime 54 minutes 39 seconds
Episode 335: Pre HeroesCon 2014
/This week Adam, Josh, and Shawn get together to talk about what they look forward to at HeroesCon 2014. Topics include: Friday Night Drink and Draw, Saturday Art Auction, Adam and Shawn moderating panels, the Mega Panel covering Comics Regulation, Comics Censorship: Past and Present, and lots of great comic creators!
Runtime 1 hour 2 minutes 39 seconds
HeroesCon 2013 Mega Music Panel: On the Intersection(s) of Comics and Music
/Comics and music share a lot of affinities-both depend heavily on rhythm and intervals,and many cartoonists are also musicians-and cartoonist Ben Towle and blogger Craig Fischer have organized a diverse smorgasbord of a panel to explore these affinities. Ben will discuss the many ways cartoonists represent music visually, and will chair a wide-ranging panel on comics and music with Peter Bagge (Hate, Yeah!), Ed Piskor (Hip Hop Family Tree), Andrew Robinson and Vivek J Tiwary (The Fifth Beatle). Craig will talk about the work of Marc Weidenbaum, an editor, teacher, and musician who's been combining comics and music in his creative projects for over two decades. And Charlotte, NC avant-duo Ghost Trees (Brent Bagwell on saxophone, Seth Nanaa on drums) will participate in two live comics/music performances, including a soundtrack for Joe Lambert's "Turtle Keep it Steady," a rock-n-roll retelling of the Tortoise-Hare fable!
Episode 302: Pre HeroesCon 2013 Post Show
/Art by Ted NaifehHeroesCon 2013 has come and gone. We were so excited we forgot to post our preshow, so to make up for that here is a pre and post show. I hope you weren’t depending on us to make your plans. There is always next year.
Runtime 1 hour 18 minutes 43 seconds
Read MoreHeroesCon 2012: The Interviews
/While Adam, Devin, Shawn, and Ted were up in the panel rooms managing the sound for 73 panels Brian was holding down the fort at home base as well as hitting the isles hard with true journalism. Listen here as he grills Jackie Lewis and Yale Stewart.
Runtime 19 minutes 49 seconds
HeroesCon 2012: Covers Painting (Covers Mini Series Part 3)
/Is there anything better than a painted comic cover? I suggest, no—no, there is not. But, plan to join moderator Shawn Daughhetee from the Dollar Bin as she talks oil, canvas and brushes with Chrissie Zullo, Earl Norem, Dave Cooper, Phil Noto and Jim Silke.
Runtime 46 minutes 48 seconds
HeroesCon 2012: Manga Inspired Cartoonists
/It’s EAST vs WEST, but this time it’s personal. Meet the Manga influenced artists Ben Caldwell (Wonder Woman), Becky Cloonan (Wolves), Sanford Greene (Deadpool), Jerry Gaylord (Zombies vs Fanboys), and Jarrett Williams (Super Pro KO) with Adam Daughhetee stuck in the middle. EPIC!
Runtime: 1 hour 11 minutes 57 seconds