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Paul, Scott and Dave take a look at two random books.  Listen In!

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The Classic Episodes keep on coming as two more classic books are reviewed!  Listen in!!

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Paul is joined by Gene Hendricks and Sean Whelan to look at issues 4 & 5 of the Squadron Supreme Maxi-Series.  Listen In!

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Recent Guests

Gene Hendrix
Guest, commentator on the discussion
Unspecified podcast guest
Episode: Back to the Bins #720 – Squadron Supreme #4 & 5
Sean Whelan
Guest, commentator on the discussion
Unspecified podcast guest
Episode: Back to the Bins #720 – Squadron Supreme #4 & 5
Chris Eberle
Guest on the show, known for Comic Timing appearances
Comic Timing
Episode: Back to the Bins #718 – Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four – Old School
Alan Middleton
Professor, special guest
Professor at Middleton Mountain / Quotamane (as introduced)
Episode: Back to the Bins #711 – Jurassic Widowmaker
Ron Randall
Cartoonist and creator known for Trekker and other works
Self-employed / Trekker
Episode: Back to the Bins #710 – Ron Randall & Karl Kesel
Karl Kesel
Comic artist and writer with long DC/creator-owned credits
Self-employed
Episode: Back to the Bins #710 – Ron Randall & Karl Kesel
Dr. Bill Robinson
Guest, physician and comics enthusiast
Independent
Episode: Back to the Bins #706 – Remembering Sal Buscema
Tim Elliott
Special guest from Third Degree Burn
Episode: Back to the Bins #642 – MCU Infinity Saga Trivial Pursuit!
Sean Whalen
Co-host of Is It Jaws podcast
Is It Jaws
Episode: Back to the Bins #638 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Comic

Hosts

Paul Spataro
Host of the show; long-running figure in the network's back-issue discussions
Scott Gardner
Co-host and prolific contributor; often anchors discussions with industry knowledge and humor
Alec Berry
Co-host and producer; frequent contributor to show host dynamics

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • an outstanding podcast

    I 've been a longtime listner and have enjoyed the podcast . the host have great chemistry and the banter between them makes for a great listen . keep the podcasts comin' boys !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    richs923
    United States3 years ago
  • Back Issue Fun

    I’ve been enjoying Back to the Bins for around six years. It’s a great podcast for entertaining and insightful discussions of older comics, especially 60s, 70s, and 80s. The podcast has introduced me to a number of overlooked titles and rekindled my passion for some titles I’ve long neglected. From time to time the podcast includes wonderful guests from other podcasts, keeping the show fresh and providing new perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shawn Urb
    United States4 years ago
  • You guys need to work something out and have Fred become a regular member of the rotation. Always been a fan of his work (still got all my Fantaco issues!) Really enjoyed his contribution to this episode!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TPayne
    5 years ago
  • Great back issue review show

    This is the internet’s best comic book back issue podcast. All the hosts are entertaining and I look forward to Bins every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuban Comic Fan
    United States5 years ago
  • For Old Guys Like Me This Is Great Stuff

    For Older Comic Book fans particularly if you grew up in the 60’s or 70’s this show should be right up your alley. Younger fans if they listen will learn about older comics and creators This is now my favorite podcast My advice to all comic book fans regardless of who you ate give this podcast a listen it will grow on you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bub R.
    United States5 years ago

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Many fans love deep-dive discussions of old comics and collecting.
Show is described as entertaining and informative for fans of vintage comics.
Listeners praise the chemistry and banter among hosts.
Guests and rotating perspectives keep the conversations fresh.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Back to the Bins #710 – Ron Randall & Karl Kesel
Q: What makes a good editor in your experience?
A good editor understands the story, can offer constructive changes, and helps tighten emotional beats while preserving the creator's voice.
Back to the Bins #710 – Ron Randall & Karl Kesel
Q: How do you approach collaboration between penciler and inker on a project like Action Comics 566?
They discuss how full scripts versus plots work, the inkers' role as translators and teammates, and how editors influence pacing and visual storytelling.
Back to the Bins #622 – Origins: Superman, Part 2
Q: How did the hosts feel about the artistic changes in Superman's story?
The hosts enjoyed the art, expressing nostalgia for Wayne Boring's work while noting that each rendition of the Kryptonian origin contained differences in design and presentation.
Back to the Bins #622 – Origins: Superman, Part 2
Q: What are some mysteries left unsolved in Superman's earlier stories?
One mystery was related to why Superman was a phantom in earlier narratives and how he could understand Kryptonese, which were later resolved in subsequent comics.
Back to the Bins #643 – The Podcasters Formerly Known as…
Q: How does Batman's dynamic with the Joker in this story add depth to their rivalry?
It presents Batman's profound moral dilemmas regarding justice and vengeance, particularly how they view each other's existence in the context of their moral compass.

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2. Sean Whelan
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5. Ron Randall
6. Karl Kesel
7. Dr. Bill Robinson
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