The Bandits welcome Jim Zub for a wide-ranging conversation about his career in #comics, with a special focus on his recent Conan the Barbarian work. Jim discusses the challenge of taking on one of fantasy’s most iconic characters, balancing classic Robert E. Howard influences with modern storytelling, and why Conan continues to resonate with readers decades after his creation. The discussion also explores Jim’s broader journey through the industry, from self-publishing and creator-owned projects like Skullkickers to major runs on franchises including Dungeons & Dragons, Avengers, and Thunderbolts. Along the way, Jim reflects on the realities of building a long-term comics career and his passion for mentoring the next generation of creators through education and industry transparency.

You can follow Jim on his site, jimzub.com, or on Instagram @jim_zub.

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The Dollar Bin Bandits welcome legendary creator Dan Brereton back to the show to talk monsters, mood, and the long-awaited return of his beloved noir-horror universe in Nocturnals: Darkly. Dan digs into the origins of the new graphic novel, why the Nocturnals characters continue to resonate decades later, and how his lush painted artwork has evolved over the years while still channeling the same spooky pulp energy fans fell in love with in the ’90s. We also chats with Dan about crowdfunding, creator-owned comics, and the challenges of balancing storytelling with jaw-dropping visuals.

And for listeners looking to join the monster party, the Nocturnals: Darkly Kickstarter campaign is still accepting late pledges: http://kck.st/3NBLP5Z.

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The Dollar Bin Bandits sit down with Bryan Liddiard and Jon Bryans to discuss the long history and enduring cult appeal of Panda Khan, the martial arts-inspired anthropomorphic comic that became one of the standout independent books of the late black-and-white boom era. The conversation explores the origins of the character, the influence of kung fu films and 1980s comics culture, the challenges of creating independent comics during a rapidly changing market, and the surprising legacy Panda Khan has maintained with collectors and fans decades later. Bryan and Jon also reflect on creator-owned comics, the realities of indie publishing, and what it’s been like revisiting Panda Khan for a new generation of readers.

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