From helping define the voice of Vertigo alongside Karen Berger to editing acclaimed creators across DC and beyond, Shelly Bond has played a pivotal role in shaping modern #comics. On this episode, Shelly joins the Bandits to reflect on her remarkable editorial career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, the collaborative process of working with some of the industry's biggest talents, and the evolving role of editors in bringing unforgettable comics to life. Along the way, she offers thoughtful insights into the changing comics landscape and the creative relationships that make great stories possible.

And while this interview was recorded before its launch, be sure to check out and support Shelly's new Kickstarter campaign for subCULTURE: kck.st/4uUEuhF. You can also find and follow Shelly on her and her husband Philip Bond's site, Off Register, on Facebook and Instagram @sxbondimprimatur, and on her own subscription site, filthandgrammar.com.

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Forty years after RAD became one of the most beloved cult classics in BMX and pop culture, the race continues with Helltrack. In this episode, editor Todd Seligman joins the Bandits to discuss the new Kickstarter-funded graphic novel that serves as the official sequel to the iconic 1986 film. Todd shares how the project came together with the original filmmakers and cast, the challenge of honoring a fan-favorite movie while telling a fresh story, and what readers can expect from Cru Jones' return to the legendary Helltrack. The conversation also explores the creative process behind assembling the comic, the all-star creative team, and why this long-awaited continuation is the perfect way to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary.

You can back Helltrack until July 3 here: kck.st/4unadHW.

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Rodney Coleman thinks he’s dreaming of a faraway planet—until he discovers he isn’t the only one. In this episode, writer Mark Russell and artist Russ Braun join the Bandits to discuss The Forgotten Divine, their new AHOY Comics project now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The story follows an unhoused veteran whose shared visions explore themes of connection and belief, and eventually draws him toward conspiracy, paranoia, and possible revelation. Mark and Russ talk about building the project’s strange emotional core, balancing empathy with unease, collaborating on a story that moves from heartfelt human connection into cosmic uncertainty, and why Kickstarter was the right way to bring this ambitious new graphic novel to readers.

You have until July 2 to back the project here: http://kck.st/4utV3Rg.

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