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Around Comics Ep. 004 - Tom Wears a Wig Updated: 2012-02-09 17:43:01 Description: Around Comics is back for February of 2012. The big news about Before Watchmen gets Tom, Chris and Sal talking about fan reaction, Alan Moore, creator contracts and more. Tom read Beanworld, Sal read X-Statix and Chris read the X-Men Omnibus Vol.2. L...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 003 - Wonder Bread He-Man Updated: 2012-01-10 18:39:11 Description: Around Comics is back to ring in the New Year! Tim Seeley joins Chris, Tom & Sal to talk about the Holidays and some of the presents they received including… Wonderbread He-Man? Tis is starting his run on Witchblade and he talks about the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 002 - Happy Holidays & Holy Terrors Updated: 2011-12-05 14:18:28 Description: Happy Holidays from everyone at Around Comics! Join Sal, Tom, Chris and returning guest Ryan Browne for a wide sweeping conversation about the past month's comic culture happenings. The guys talk about the recently rumored return of The Watchmen and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 001 - ALL NEW NUMBER 1 Updated: 2011-11-07 14:28:31 Description: It's a new beginning as the original Around Comics crew reassembles. Tom is back from his exile on the the East Coast, and he's here to thrill us with stories of bad Mexican food and how Wes Welker plays football "The Right Way". The gang discusses s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 283 - Roadtrip! Updated: 2011-08-31 16:03:39 Description: Chris and special guest Ali Colluccio hit the road between Chicago and Ft. Wayne Indiana for a Curling trip and lots of comics talk. Listen in for a rambling conversation that touches on the recent Harvey Awards, classic X-Men stories, Ali's boyfrien...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 282 - Where is everybody? Updated: 2011-07-31 21:42:48 Description: As the rest of the comics world takes their annual trip to San Diego, Around Comics stays home to comment on Comic-Con from afar. Listen in for thoughts on Legion Lost, The Avengers & New Avengers, Star Trek and the awesomeness of Shatner and muc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 281 - God Hates Around Comics Updated: 2011-06-20 02:01:45 Description: Ryan Browne joins Chris and Sal for a winding and wandering conversation about comics, the comics industry, the language of comics and... why Die Hard is one of the greatest movies ever. Listen in to find out how Ryan knows everyone in the industry a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 280 - May 2011 Updated: 2011-05-20 16:15:00 Description: Around Comics Ep. 280 - Revolting YouthIt's a busy night at Challengers Comics + Conversation as Chris and Sal welcome Mike Norton, Sean McKeever, Josh Elder, Paul Mounts & Tony Akins to the show. Mike and Sean talk about being reunited for Marve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 279 - April 2011 Updated: 2011-04-18 15:36:19 Description: Around Comics Ep. 279 - April ShowersChris and Sal are joined by Tim Seeley and Kiel Phegley on a rainy Spring afternoon in Chicago. After praising the Bulls playoff win, the panel moves on to a plethora of comics and comics industry talk. Tim and th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 278 - Feb 2011 Updated: 2011-02-27 23:40:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 277 - January 2011 Updated: 2011-01-10 15:18:33 Description: HAPPY NEW YEAR! A new year and a new episode of Around Comics welcome International Man of Mystery and Artist Extraordinaire Tony Akins. The conversations winds it's way from Frank Capra… er Cappa and kodachrome, Alan Moore & Jason Aaron, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 276 - December 2010 Updated: 2010-12-15 04:24:27 Description: Sal and Chris are joined by Comic Book Resources News Editor Kyle Phigley and local artist and long time friend of the program Tom Kelly. The fantastic foursome pour over a cornucopia of subjects including Detective Comics, The Walking Dead, Thor, Tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - SPECIAL - Grant Morrison - Talking With Gods Updated: 2010-11-15 22:03:18 Description: Join Chris and Sal for this special edition of Around Comics as they welcome Jordan Rennert, the Producer and Director of Photography of Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods. This Question and Answer session was recorded at Challengers Comics after a sc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Nov 2010 Updated: 2010-11-07 21:56:46 Description: Around Comics for November 2010 -Chris Neseman and Brion Salazar are joined by Kiel Phegley and Tim Seeley for a post Halloween conversation about The Walking Dead, John Carpenter, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Clint, Symbols for the Symbol Min...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep 274 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 3 Updated: 2010-04-11 14:33:00 Description: This is it. The last of 3 episodes from the final Around Comics recording. Chris and Sal say goodbye with help from Kyle Bice, Stevie D, Chris Burnham, Mark Beaty, Christian Alamy and more. We take a walk down memory lane with clips from Gene Colan, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep 273 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 2 Updated: 2010-03-29 19:01:00 Description: The 2nd episode of the long goodbye for Around Comics rolls into action with some of our favorite past guests. Ande Parks is working on some new projects for Green Hornet, and he even has Sal interested. John Siuntres and Patrick Brower drop in for s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep 272 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 1 Updated: 2010-03-21 14:40:00 Description: The final recordings of Around Comics start here. Dark Tower Comics was filled with friends on a Friday night to help us send off the show in style. Tom Katers joins us from the road with stories of skate punks, back pain and east coast juggling impr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 271 - The Green Hornet's Nest Updated: 2010-03-15 14:07:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes Stevie D from The CBQ podcast and John Siuntres back to the panel for a conversation about First Wave, Pulps, Golden Age Comics, The Mighty Avengers, Canada and much more. After offending most of the free world, the panel engag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 270 - Drag Racing Updated: 2010-03-08 15:28:00 Description: The countdown is on to our last episode. Sal is back and he joins Chris for a conversation about The Big Bang Theory and… Around Curling? Later the panel welcomes Stevie D and John Siuntres for a frantic, disjointed and fun conversation about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 269 - You're doing it wrong Updated: 2010-03-01 02:57:00 Description: Chris is joined once again by Jenny Frison, Kyle Byce and John Siuntres. This week has a decidedly Marvel twist with talk about X-Force Forever, Captain America, Iron Man and more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 268 - Has Stars on Their Knees Updated: 2010-02-22 03:55:00 Description: There were big changes to the executive positions at DC and Around Comics is here to discuss it. Before we dive into the business of comics, there's plenty of talk about Supergirl #50, The Wintermen, Detective Comics and much more. Chris is joined by...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 267 - Airline Lubrication Updated: 2010-02-15 18:03:00 Description: Around Comics returns for another 1st Class conversation about comics and comics culture. Audio problems are cast aside and the panel dives into a box of airline booze and a discussion about the iPad, comics forums, comics journalism and much much mo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 266 - The Life & Times of Thomas Katers Updated: 2010-01-31 15:21:00 Description: Join us for an episode 4 years in the making. Tom Katers has brought us insightful and hilarious comics conversation every week, and now it's time for us to thank him before he leaves Chicago and Around Comics. Special guests Christian Alamy, Chris B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Book Club - Strangers In Paradise Vol 1 Updated: 2010-01-29 18:35:00 Description: Chris and Tom discuss the first pocket book vol. of Terry Moore's epic Strangers In Paradise....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 265 - Orc Junk Updated: 2010-01-24 17:23:00 Description: It's the first of Tom's last two episodes. Turn that frown upside down! Dark Tower is filled with tons of friends that are wishing Tom well on his journey. Lots of comics talk including Amazing Spider-Man, Adventure Comics, Daytripper, Orc Stain and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 264 - Moleman's Finer Fasions Updated: 2010-01-11 17:01:00 Description: Chris, Tom and Mike Norton are back for the second episode from New Years Day. A rambling scrambling discussion includes thoughts on Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, Powers, WONK, The Magic of SHAZAM, Captain Britain MI-13, The Looking Glass Wars &a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 263 - The Aughts Updated: 2010-01-04 02:11:00 Description: Happy New Year! Chris, Tom and Mike Norton ring in the new year at Challengers Comics on a very chilly and hungover day. It's a new year and a new decade, so the panel takes the opportunity to look back at how comics and the comics industry has chang...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - A Conversation with Rick Remender Updated: 2009-12-23 05:10:00 Description: Rick Remender drops by to talk about his new project The Last Days of American Crime and some of his other work including The Punisher, Fear Agent and more.Happy Holidays! See you next year.Featured music by Ultra Lounge...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 262 - Mandates Updated: 2009-12-21 19:53:00 Description: Happy Festivus! Join Chris, Tom, John and Hank for a Holiday episode filled with comics talk, movie talk and general silliness. Unwritten, Jonah Hex, Storming Paradise, Flash: Rebirth and more. Hank is an aspiring film maker and we get a chance to ta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Book Club - Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits Updated: 2009-12-17 18:08:00 Description: Join Chris and Tom as they discuss this cornerstone Constantine story by Garth Ennis and William Simpson. HAPPY HOLIDAYS from everyone at Around Comics!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 261 - Where's My Backhoe? Updated: 2009-12-13 20:31:00 Description: Around Comics returns to our regular home at Dark Tower comics. Join Chris, Tom, Hank and John as they mix in some comics talk around discussions about competitive shooting, Wisconsin gun clubs and stealing art with a backhoe. Alex Robinson drops by ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 260 - The Irish Lantern Updated: 2009-12-05 16:17:00 Description: The Blackest Friday continues. Christian Alamy, Patrick Brower and John Siuntres join Chris and Tom for more Post-Thanksgiving comic book discussion. Lots of talk about Thor, Blackest Night, Brave and the Bold, X-Men, Flash, Geoff Johns' fake solicit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 259 - Tryptophan Daydream Updated: 2009-11-30 15:05:00 Description: Christian Alamy returns to Around Comics for a Black Friday recording that is full of turkey, stuffing and lots of comics talk. Join Chris, Tom, Christian and John Siuntres as they talk about comic book covers, Frankencastle, Batman/Superman, Pulps f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 258 - Talkin' Comics with Lance Briggs Updated: 2009-11-22 04:59:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes Bears great, and uber comics fan Lance Briggs to this week's show. Lance is one of the best players in the NFL, and he's also a dedicated comic book fan. Listen in as he talks about growing up with comics and how he's kept his ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 257 - Is not Afraid of Sadness Updated: 2009-11-15 16:49:00 Description: Sal returns to the panel and is joined by Chris, Tom and Patrick Brower at Challengers Comics. Lots of comics talk gets started with The Great Ten, Tony Bedard, Stumptown, Criminal: The Deluxe Edition, Superman: Secret Origin, Wondermark, Iron Man, C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Presents - 3 Story with Matt Kindt Updated: 2009-11-11 15:14:00 Description: A new slice of Around Comics is debuted with Around Comics Presents, a singular discussion on an individual graphic novel or collected edition. Our first presentation features Matt Kindt, author of Super Spy and 2 Sisters. Listen in as we delve deep ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 256 - Planetarium Updated: 2009-11-08 16:11:00 Description: Don Kramer is back, and joins Chris, Tom and Chris Burnham on this week's panel. It's a review filled episode with discussions on Mighty Avengers, Hellboy: The Wild Hunt, Planetary, Fantastic Four, Sugar Shock, Abe Sapien, B.P.R.D. 1947, Superman: Se...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 255 - Kramer vs Kramer Updated: 2009-11-01 22:22:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes the amazingly talented Don Kramer to this week's panel. Join Chris, Tom and John Siuntres as they talk with Don about about Chicago music hotspots, Bears training cramps, The JSA, Detective Comics, and the soon to be concluded ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 254 - What's an Ohotmu? Updated: 2009-10-26 14:14:00 Description: Join Chris, Tom, John Siuntres, Christian Alamy and Kyle Bice for an evening of comics conversation and good cheer. Tom loves R.E.B.E.L.S. and you should as well. Chris loves X-Men vs Agents of Atlas, and everyone loves Dr. Voodoo. Other comics discu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Book Club - JLA Avengers Updated: 2009-10-23 01:07:00 Description: Around Comics Book Club - JLA AvengersThis is the nerdiest book ever produced. And we loved every freaking second of it! Join Chris and Tom for a fun look into the epic crossover event that brought Marvel's mightest heroes and DC's premier super team...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 253 - What we did on vacation Updated: 2009-10-17 18:06:00 Description: Around Comics returns from vacation with a fully charged round table. Join Chris, Tom, Mike Norton and Christian Alamy for a cornucopia of comics conversation. Christian Alamy is the current inker on DC's Green Lantern. Listen in to hear how comics h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 252.5 - R&R Updated: 2009-09-22 02:33:00 Description: Windy City Comicon was amazing. Thank you to everyone who attended. It's time for a small break as we catch up on some reading and recharge as we approach the end of 2009....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 252 - New Frontiers Updated: 2009-09-22 02:32:00 Description: Sal Abbinanti returns to Around Comics with his usual wit and charm as he, Chris and Tom talk about the upcoming Windy City Comicon, foreign comic creators and unicorns. David Steinberger joins the conversation to tell us all about Comixology and the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 251 - Greg Rucka is Snow Blind Updated: 2009-09-09 15:44:00 Description: Greg Rucka returns to Around Comics on the eve of WHITEOUT's theatrical release. Greg joins Chris, Sal, John Siuntres and Josh Elder for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming movie based on he and Steve Lieber's graphic novel.Greg is knee deep in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 250 - Underground Competitive Eating Updated: 2009-09-06 20:24:00 Description: Around Comics reaches 250 episodes of "Nothing better to do on Friday nights". Join Chris, Tom, Sal and special guest Josh Elder for in-depth discussions on Underground Competitive Eating, Comics Wrist, The Golden Age of Role Playing and Ni...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 249 - Comics Intervention Updated: 2009-08-30 15:55:00 Description: Tim Seeley and Rick Hanson join Chris and Tom for a revealing episode of Around Comics. Rick has a problem with continuity, Chris is a hoarder, Tom is getting married and Tim can't use a computer. Mixed in with the comic book intervention are reviews...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 248 - What's a Frisket? Updated: 2009-08-23 19:47:00 Description: Tony Akins and Paul Mounts join Chris and Tom for an edutaining episode of comics history, comics process and amazing stories. Paul Mounts has been working as a colorist in comics since before digital coloring began. What was it like making the trans...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Book Club - Justice League International: Vol. 1 Updated: 2009-08-21 18:24:00 Description: BWAHAHAHA. We take a trip back to the mid 80s for this first edition of the landmark Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire run on Justice League. Chris and Tom (and special call in Mike O.D.) discuss the fun and funny moments of Justice L...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 247 - The Master Plan Revealed! Updated: 2009-08-16 16:22:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes Elliot Serrano, the head guy at Geek To Me, and the writer of Ash Saves Obama! Dave Mathis is here as well to talk about the awesomeness that is Iron Man. Listen in for top picks including Frankenstein's Womb, Light Brigade, Wa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 246 - The Last Days of Brett Favre Updated: 2009-08-08 16:31:00 Description: Comics talk galore in this episode. Join Chris and Tom as they welcome John Siuntres and Kyle Bice for discussions about The Last Days of Animal Man, Fear Agent, Detective Comics, New Avengers, Rasl, Wednesday Comics, JSA, Punisher, Fantastic Four, H...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 245 - The Dandy Boys Updated: 2009-08-02 19:51:00 Description: Tom is back from his many travels, and he joins Chris and John for an episode that's jam packed with comics culture discussion. Wizard Wor... er Chicago Comic Con is almost here and we go over the list of guests we're excited to see. San Diego is now...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 244 - Podcast Party Updated: 2009-07-26 22:53:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes John Siuntres, Chris Marshall, Mike Norton, Stevie D, Ron Richards and Eric Houston, the author of the Comic Book Podcast Companion.Featured Music by Elvis Costello...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 243 - Blackest Night Updated: 2009-07-18 21:54:00 Description: An All-Star panel of comics podcasters assemble to discuss the first issue of the the year's most anticipated event. Join Chris and Sal as they welcome Collected Comics Library's Chris Marshall and The Comic Book Queers Stevie D. for an in-depth conv...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 242 - Spreading Rumors Updated: 2009-07-13 11:28:00 Description: Join Chris, Mike Norton, John Siuntres and Chris Burnham for another week of comics and comics culture conversation. Go Nagai's Getter Robo, The Best of Somin & Kirby, why Kirby is The King, Jeremy Haun, Paul Cornell, Animal Man and much more. We...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 241 - Agents of the Unfathomable Updated: 2009-07-05 00:35:00 Description: Around Comics is back with a double sized issue. Chris is joined by Chris Burnham, Patrick Brower, John Siuntres and special guest Jeff Parker. The panel discusses the local slate of Chicago events and then moves on to talk about Marvel's Dark Reign ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 240 - Road Trip Updated: 2009-06-20 19:31:00 Description: It's SUMMER! Load up the grill, fill up the gas tank, fasten your seat belts and let's take a ride. Join three friends as they drive from Chicago to Milwaukee for an afternoon of baseball, beer, brats and comics talk. Sal, Tom and Chris travel the tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Book Club - Saga of The Swamp Thing: Book 1 Updated: 2009-06-18 21:12:00 Description: Join Sal, Chris and Tom as they discuss the groundbreaking work of Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette and John Totleben's Saga of The Swamp Thing.Featured Music by Creedence Clearwater Revival ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 239 - Idiots Rule Updated: 2009-06-14 19:09:00 Description: It's a special double sized issue! Join Chris, Tom, Sal and special guest Robert K Elder for tons of comics talk and off the track foolishness.Top picks for the week include JSA vs KOBRA, Batman & Robin, Red Robin, Northlanders, R. Crumb and much...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 238 - Chain Link Fetish? Updated: 2009-06-07 04:01:00 Description: Guests galore on this installment of Around Comics. Join Chris and Tom as they welcome Matt Sturges, Mike Norton, Tony Akins and John Siuntres for a series of diverse topic discussions. DC's weekly comics, Stax Records, Swamp Thing, House of Mystery,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 237 - Masterblasters Updated: 2009-05-31 04:16:00 Description: Join Chris, Tom, Mike Norton and Tim Seeley as they discuss fandom, drawing the pre 9/11 New York, The Stand, Stan Lee's Super Flu, Hack Slash, the new DC co-features and much more. Chris Samnee joins in on the fun with information about his work on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 236 - Are You Worthy? Updated: 2009-05-24 04:01:00 Description: Classwar by COMX is a series that you may have missed in the early part of the decade. Sal tells us about the new hardcover collection and how it's something you don't want to miss the second time around. Flash: Rebirth is gaining speed (ha ha) and t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 235 - League of Whistlepigs Updated: 2009-05-17 15:25:00 Description: Action! Adventure! Romance! This week's episode of Around Comics has everything! Join Chris, Tom and Sal as they talk about Young Liars, Green Lantern Corps, the "un-books" and the many layers of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Ghost Rid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 234 - FREE COMICS! Updated: 2009-05-10 04:01:00 Description: It's the third and final episode from our Free Comic Book Day extravaganza! You've heard from Erik Larsen, you've followed our journey in The Adventures of Luther Arkwright, and now it's time to hear all about 2009's Free Comic Book Day. Join Sal, To...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Book Club - The Adventures of Luther Arkwright Updated: 2009-05-08 15:43:00 Description: Join in as Tom, Sal and Chris discuss Brian Talbot's visionary tale of parallel worlds, war, religion, violence and sex. Featured music by Spiritualized...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 233 - Erik Larsen's Bacon Wrapped Mummy Updated: 2009-05-03 17:35:00 Description: The show moves from our regular home of Dark Tower to Studio B of Challengers Comics for Free Comic Book Day. To mark the special day, Around Comics welcomes Image founder and the creator of Savage Dragon, Erik Larsen! From his early work for D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 232 - Live from The Batcave! Updated: 2009-05-01 19:39:00 Description: Around Comics gives a little Pre Free Comic Book Day love. Join in as Chris wrestles with the technical aspects of recording a podcast, Tom talks about his love of Kick Ass and Chris Burnham goes to Bean World. Jason Aaron and Tony Moore are making G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 231 - Found on Filipino ebay Updated: 2009-04-26 13:46:00 Description: Chris and Tom are joined by returning guest Steve Bryant and newcomer Jim Heffron. Tom has discovered the Walt Simonson Thor, and everyone agrees that they are some of the best comics ever made. Other topics include comic book pricing, color and B&am...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 230 - Is that your pig? Updated: 2009-04-19 04:01:00 Description: Chris and Sal welcome artist and international man of mystery Tony Akins to the panel. Fables and Jack of Fables fans get an inside look into the wonderful world of Vertigo's two runaway hit series. Tony talks about the differences between comics wor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Ep 229 - The Rusty Tricycle Updated: 2009-04-12 18:46:00 Description: Around Comics is back with another week of comic book discussion and recommendations. Chris, Tom and Sal talk about Barry Allen's return to comics in Flash: Rebirth, the new Warren Ellis series Ignition City and a different kind of vampire story in D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 228 - The Tea Bag Effect Updated: 2009-04-05 20:26:00 Description: In our extended visit with Atomika creator Sal Abbinanti, the panel tries to talk comics but it never seems to quite stay there. Topics featured this week include Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, Bernie Wrightson's divorce, wedding planning during tax seaso...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 227 - When You Need It Updated: 2009-03-29 21:00:00 Description: The irreverent Sal Abbinantti returns to Around Comics along with Chris, Tom and Sal to cover every and any topic under the Golden Mexican Sun. Featured topics this week include Wisconsin Pigs, Dead Pigeons, Atomika's relaunch, the Liefeld method of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Ep 226 - Funny Misshapen Bodies Updated: 2009-03-23 03:01:00 Description: On this week's episode of Around Comics, Sal and Chris are joined by John Siuntress and Jeffrey Brown. Jeffrey has a new book out called Funny Misshapen Body, and our favorite Chicago based indie creator drops by to talk about the new book, writer fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Ep 225 - IT'S A TRAP! Updated: 2009-03-16 13:46:00 Description: Around Comics is back with another action packed episode of comics and comics culture conversation. Eric Houston joins Chris, Tom and Sal as we bring back Top of the Stack and review Iron Fist, Ghost Rider, Daredevil and Zombies Ate the World. Listen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Ep 224 - With Fresh Beats Updated: 2009-03-08 17:31:00 Description: Around Comics goes old school as Chris, Tom and Sal catch up on a lot of comics talk. We all love the Omnibus and Absolute editions, but recognize the drawbacks of the format. Listen in for our thoughts on oversized hardcovers, why we love Captain Am...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Book Club - True Story Swear to God Updated: 2009-03-04 21:45:00 Description: Chris and Tom FINALLY get a chance to sit down and talk about the last Book Club selection. Tom Beland's True Story Swear to God is an amazing journey of one man and his real life "swear to God!". For anyone who has ever been in a long dist...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Ep 223 - Ninjinx! Updated: 2009-03-01 19:30:00 Description: Josh Elder joins Chris, Tom and Sal on this week's panel. Listen in for stories about creating Mail Order Ninja, working on The Batman Strikes, Jackie Chan, Newspaper Strips and how to leave your mark as an intern at DC. Sal finds out that his brand ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Ep 222 - The REAL Kirby Crackle Updated: 2009-02-22 13:49:00 Description: Mike Norton drops by to wrap up our discussion about the New York convention and we begin to look forward to the Reed's newly announced Chicago show. We discover that Sean McKeever hates Chris and Sal is just angry. Top of the Stack makes a return wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 221 - Con Job Updated: 2009-02-15 00:51:00 Description: Con stories and comic book talk are the order of the day on this episode of Around Comics. John Siuntres joins Chris, Tom and Sal to discuss announcements from the New York Comic Con and some enjoyable and uncomfortable encounters during the weekend....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 220 - Cereal Killers. Updated: 2009-02-08 19:53:00 Description: Sal Abbinanti returns for another week of funny stories from his life in and out of the comics industry. Sal offers his unique perspective on conventions, artistic styles, other creators and... Arena Football? Erik Rose drops by to talk about serial ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 219 - It Happens Updated: 2009-02-01 22:21:00 Description: The round table gets raw and uncut this week as Sal Abbinanti drops by to tell stories like only he can. Sal has worked with some of the best cover artists in the industry while publishing Atomika - God is Red at Mercury Comics www.mercurycomics.com....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 218 - Because We Must! Updated: 2009-01-25 15:18:00 Description: Art Baltazar returns for another laugh filled episode. Listen in for stories about making it as a cartoonist, parenthood and big fuzzy slippers. The panel discusses several of the books they've been reading including I Kill Giants, RASL, Final Crisis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 217 - Aw Yeah Man! Updated: 2009-01-18 18:14:00 Description: It's COLD in Chicago, but this week Around Comics is joined by the warm personality of Art Baltazar. Art is one half of the creative team responsible for bringing us DC's Tiny Titans. Listen in to hear about Art's experiences on the convention circui...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 216 - Get Your Geek On! Updated: 2009-01-11 16:05:00 Description: The end of the holidays are finally here and Around Comics ushers in the new year with an all new panel. Join Chris as he welcomes Wordballoon's John Siuntres, Scott Cederlund from Wednesday's Haul and artist extrordinair Chris Burnham. It's a good o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 215 - Done with Computers & Real Blood. Updated: 2009-01-05 04:00:00 Description: A New Year means an all new panel for Around Comics. Some of our favorite past guests return for a discussion about comic books through the years. Join Chris as he welcomes Don Glut, Hilary Barta and Tim Seeley. Listen in to hear the panel's take on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 214 - Unscrewed and The Army of Darkness Updated: 2008-12-29 01:56:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes Tom Stillwell and Elliot Serrano to the panel this week. Tom is the owner and operator of Spinner Rack Comics, a comics company dedicated to all ages and kid friendly comics. He is also the President of Unscrewed, an organizati...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 213 - Challengers of the Well Known Updated: 2008-12-21 21:00:00 Description: Around Comics brings you one more episode from Challengers Comics + Conversation. Challengers co-owner Dal jumps in for a discussion about opening a new comic shop in Chicago and everything they did to make Challengers a great store. Wizard Magazine ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 212 - James Robinson and Jim Beam Updated: 2008-12-14 21:59:00 Description: In what is sure to become an Around Comics instant classic, we welcome James Robinson to the roundtable. James answers questions about Starman, Comic Book Villains, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Leave It To Chance, Archie Goodwin, The Justic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 211 - Spam & Eggs Updated: 2008-12-08 03:18:00 Description: With Chris spreading Holiday Cheer, Sal, Tom, Mike and Hank turn on the mics and answer (heckle) listener emails. Topics that come up include The Simpsons, Showcase and Essentials that we like, Justice League Unlimited, Mark Hamill's wardrobe, The Fl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 210 - French Milk and Sick Boys Updated: 2008-11-30 17:17:00 Description: It's a Super Sized episode as AC packs two shows in one. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 207 - Back In The Saddle Updated: 2008-11-09 18:01:00 Description: The gang is back together. The Windy City Comicon is in the books and we have over a month of comics to talk about. Join Chris, Tom, Sal, Mike and Hank for a good old fashioned episode of Around Comics. Find out our thoughts on Top 10, Freak Angels, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comcis Ep. 206.5 - A Break in the Action Updated: 2008-10-27 18:20:00 Description: After a fantastic turnout for The Windy City Comicon we are taking a little break. NO WORRIES! We will be back in two weeks with more of the comics and comics culture conversation we bring you. Thank you to everyone that made it to the WCCC! Have a g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 206 - Tim Seeley gets Animated. Updated: 2008-10-19 19:00:00 Description: Chris and Sal are joined by John Siuntres and comics creator Tim Seeley. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Ep 203 - Politics and Comics Updated: 2008-09-29 03:39:00 Description: Election Day is approaching and Around Comics is talking politics. Chris and Tom are joined by small press publisher Sarah Becan and comics creator Hilary Barta in a discussion about politics in comics and other entertainment media. Politics have bee...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 202 - The Phantom Panel Updated: 2008-09-22 02:37:00 Description: The Panel discusses a ton of stuff this week. New internet restrictions, Green Lantern, Vertigo, The Phantom Stranger, Last Will & Testament, writing teams, The Windy City Comicon and much much more. Remember to make your plans to attend The Wind...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 201 - Grant Morrison Makes Us Crazy Updated: 2008-09-14 22:07:00 Description: The gang is all together. Join Chris, Tom, Sal, John and Eric from CBQ for an evening of comics talk in an actual comics shop. The panel discusses Fables, The Sinestro Corps War and The New Secret Six. The panel erupts into chaos as we realize Grant ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Episode 200 - The Process Updated: 2008-09-07 22:00:00 Description: Around Comics reaches it's 200th episode. Join Chris & Tom as they welcome comic book professionals Hilary Barta, Steve Bryant and Jason Millet to the panel. We have a panel filled with creators that write, pencil, ink and color, os it's a perfec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 199 - Knee Shot! Updated: 2008-09-01 04:01:00 Description: Around Comics is back with another round of comic suggestions and general comics goodness. Join Chris, Tom, John Siuntres, Steve Bryant and Chris Burnham for discussions on Batman/Superman, Jack Staff, Legion of Three Worlds, Brit and much more. Also...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics - Book Club - Black Hole Updated: 2008-08-27 04:01:00 Description: The two year tease is over. Chris and Tom FINALLY talk about the amazing Black Hole by Charles Burns. It's an episode detailing our thoughts and opinions about teenagers, sex, drugs and... mutations. Find out who Tom's favorite character is and how C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 198 - Hats for Sale. Updated: 2008-08-25 04:01:00 Description: Join us for an episode jam packed with comics talk. Chris welcomes, Tim Seeley, Jenny Frison, Adam Schwenk & Andrew Kudelka to the roundtable. Comics discussed include House of Mystery, Sandman, Golly, X-Men Origins: Jean Grey, Fire Breather, Hel...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 197 - Line Change! Updated: 2008-08-18 04:01:00 Description: In the Hockey equivalent of a comics podcast, Around Comics changes lineups to address a series of industry topics. Robert Kirkman's message to the comics industry is the center of this conversation that touches on creator owned projects, the goals o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 196 - Take On Me Updated: 2008-08-11 04:01:00 Description: Join us for another action packed episode of comics and comics culture conversation. John Siuntres and Mike Norton are back with Chri, Sal and Tom to talk about houseless individuals, G4's coverage of San Diego, new video games, Hunter S Thompson and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 195 - Canadian Bacon Updated: 2008-08-04 14:20:00 Description: The band is back together as Sal returns to a packed panel including Chris, Tom, Mike Norton, and Canadian guest Scott Hearn. It's an hour and a half filled with tons of comics talk, funny stories, and an extended conversation with artist Mike Mayhew...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 194 - Road Trip Updated: 2008-07-28 14:26:00 Description: Chris and Tom are road tripping to Milwaukee for a baseball game and want you to ride along with them. It's a trip filled with talk about growing up with comics and what comics they're reading now. The Dark Knight gets some talk as well as some of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 193 - What If...? Updated: 2008-07-21 14:29:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes Donald Glut to the show to talk about his career as a film maker and comic book scribe. Comic fans are most familiar with his work on Marvel's classic What If...? series, but his amateur films of the 50s and 60s were influentia...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 192 - Tuna Pound Cake Updated: 2008-07-14 15:08:00 Description: Around Comics gets back to our home at Dark Tower for a Giant Sized episode with tons of random talk. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 189 - 90% Kirby Updated: 2008-06-23 14:39:00 Description: Around Comics is back with Chris, Tom, Sal and Mike Norton. Tom comes up with the newest celebrity collectible. Sal talks up the milestone of Invincible's 50th issue and the new continuity of Image. Listener email has the panel talking about animated...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 188 - You Can't Stop Us Updated: 2008-06-16 14:12:00 Description: Around Comics is back with another episode of THRILLS, SPILLS and Top of the Stack recommendations including The 12, Amazing Spider-Man, Locke & Key and Action Comics. Mike Norton joins Chris, Tom and Sal for an hour of good old fashioned comics ...more... 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Updated: 2008-05-27 15:03:00 Description: Around Comics returns to the friendly confines of Chicago and gets right back in the groove with Top of the Stack recommendations including Young Liars, Glamourpuss, Guardians of the Galaxy and Batman Confidential. Join Sal, Chris and Tom as we welco...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 184 - Emerald City ComiCon pt. III Updated: 2008-05-19 15:20:00 Description: It's a special double sized episode from Seattle's Emerald City ComiCon! The gang finishes up their coverage of the convention. Listen in for conversations with Greg Rucka, Shane White, Chris Moreno, Jeffery Brown, Adriana Ferguson, Mark Sable and mo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 183 - Emerald City ComiCon pt. II Updated: 2008-05-15 20:40:00 Description: Our coverage of the Emerald City ComiCon rolls on! Join Chris, Sal and Tom as they talk with some of the comics industry's best and brightest. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 180 - The Return Updated: 2008-04-28 14:25:00 Description: Around Comics returns with an all new episode from Chicago. Join Tom, Chris, Mark and Nixon's Pals artist Chris Burnham. Top of the Stack reviews include Fun Home, Nixon's Pals, She-Hulk and JSA Classified. After being attacked by the Dark Tower guar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 179 - James Kochalka Updated: 2008-04-02 19:50:00 Description: Join Professor Jeremy Mullins and some of his graduate students from the Savannah College of Art & Design as they talk to indie and journal comics legend James Kochalka! The crew gets Kochalka to talk about his process and his views on comi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 178 - S.C.A.D. Attacks Updated: 2008-03-14 18:31:00 Description: The SCADs are back. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 175 - The Club: Feb 2008 Updated: 2008-02-21 03:46:00 Description: On our final Club Episode for awhile, our heroes Chris, Sal and Tom discuss Sal's picks. First up they talk about the CD 'Static Age' by The Misfits and how it should have been better remembered. Then the guys get into the movie - SLC Punk! Everybody...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 174 - Old & Busted Updated: 2008-02-14 14:51:00 Description: On another ad-hoc episode, our heroes Tom, Skottie and Sal have no idea what they are going to talk about, yet somehow they do it for over an hour anyway, First up, we discuss Top of the Stack picks including Northlanders #3, Popgun Vol. 1, Josh Howa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 173 - Spillover Updated: 2008-02-07 16:26:00 Description: On this spill-over episode Sal cuts together some clips from a previous recording sessions. First up, the crew gets hungry as Sal invents the next great redneck snack food, Skottie introduces us to Cowboy Cool-Beans, we discuss Chicago's utter lack o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 172 - Rick Remender Returns Updated: 2008-02-04 22:15:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes Rick Remender. The multi-talented creator of Fear Agent, Strange Girl, Sea of Red, Sorrow, The End League and more talks about his past and ongoing projects. The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 171 - Cat Bites Dog Updated: 2008-01-31 15:04:00 Description: This week, on another roundtable, our heroes Chris, Tom, Sal and Skottie, jump the Rio Grande and get in some trouble. On Part I of this extra-long roundtable, the panel discusses their top of the stack picks including Alice in Sunderland by Bryan Ta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 170 - Eric Powell, Gerry Duggan & more. Updated: 2008-01-28 16:02:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes Eric Powell, the creator of The Goon. Join us for a conversation about his new graphic novel, dog attacks and knives to the eye. Later in the program we catch up with Gerry Duggan to talk about the WGA strike and his new projec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 169 - One Jack Off Updated: 2008-01-24 15:29:00 Description: On a three-wheeled show, our heroes Chris, Sal and Skottie lament the absence of Tom, but soldier on. First up, things get weird as Sal takes over the show and makes Chris choose only one Top of the Stack pick. He chose Resurrection #01, while Skotti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 168 - Mark Sable & Robbi Rodriguez Updated: 2008-01-21 15:33:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes the creative team of Image Comics new original graphic novel Hazed. 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Club Discussion Updated: 2008-01-10 15:15:00 Description: On this month's "The Club? Episode, our heroes go over Tom's picks. Tom, Chris, Sal and Skottie discuss the pros and cons of the Badly Drawn Boy CD, Hour of the Bewilderbeast. Find out if it was too pussy for Skottie, and why Sensitive Tom lov...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 164 - Jay Faerber Updated: 2008-01-07 15:53:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes the writer of Noble Causes and Dynamo 5. Listen in to find out about the Soap Opera meets Super Powers world that Jay has created and how much fun comics can be when you don't have to keep up with mega events. Jay also has a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 163 - New Year with Ande Parks Updated: 2008-01-03 14:58:00 Description: Our heroes start off the New Year with a visit from writer, inker and longtime freind of the program Ande Parks. Ande joins Chris, Sal and Skottie as we take a look at the year that was, and what we're looking forward to in 2008. We go over some of o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 162 - Alex Ross Updated: 2007-12-31 14:55:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes comics superstar Alex Ross. Listen in for details on new projects including SUPERPOWERS from Dynamite and the Avengers/Invaders series coming out from Marvel. Hear Alex's thoughts on characters like Green Lantern, Wally West, B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 161 - Holiday Hangover Updated: 2007-12-28 14:52:00 Description: This week, our Heroes of the Holidays Tom, Skottie, Sal, Chris, Norton and Hank get together to spread some cheer. We're full of the Christmas Spirit, and a bunch of small bottles of booze. In Top of the Stack, Chris leads us on a marathon of Stackab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Christmas Special Updated: 2007-12-25 08:55:00 Description: A Comics Christmas CarolThe Around Comics Players present a modern interpretation of the classic Charles Dickens tale. Join us as we tell the tae of old Skottie McScrooge as he encounters the Ghosts of Comics Past, Present and Future on the road to s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 160 - Roy Thomas pt. II Updated: 2007-12-24 08:46:00 Description: Around Comics - The Comic Book Culture Podcast Ep. 160Our Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative concludes with part 2 of our conversation with Roy Thomas. Tom and Chris talk with the comics legend about X-Men, Invade...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 159 - Roy Thomas pt. I Updated: 2007-12-17 15:01:00 Description: Around Comics - The Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 159Our Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative continues with part 1 of our conversation with Roy Thomas. Tom and Chris talk with the comics legend about fandom, comi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 158 - The Club Nov. 2007 Updated: 2007-12-13 15:01:00 Description: Around Comics - The Comic Book Culture Podcast - Ep. 158 - The Club This week, our heroes Chris, Tom, Sal and Skotte discuss the Club pics from November. First up, they battle the southern fried freaks from Drive-By-Truckers two-disc CD "Souther...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 157 - Denny O'Neil pt. II Updated: 2007-12-10 15:22:00 Description: The Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative continues with part 2 of our conversation with Denny O'Neil. Among other things, Denny talks about redefining the character of Batman and his years as a group editor at DC. L...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 156 - Unhealthy Thinking Updated: 2007-12-06 15:47:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Book Culture Podcast Ep. 156 This week our heroes Tom, Skottie and Sal take on Fear Agent #17, Brave and the Bold #8, Punisher War Jounal #13, ProjectX Challengers: Cup O' Noodles, Hawaiian Dick: Screaming Black Thunder #1, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 155 - Denny O'Neil Updated: 2007-12-03 16:11:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 155 The Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative continues with Denny O'Neil. Join us for the first part of a conversation with one of comics most influential writers an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 154 - Brian Pulido Updated: 2007-11-26 15:20:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 154 - Brian PulidoThis week kicks off our Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative. Join creators Tim Seeley and Brian Pulido as they discuss genre comics, the comics ind...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 153 - Gobble-Gobble! Updated: 2007-11-22 16:42:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 153Our Heroes, Mike Norton, Skottie Young, Chris Neseman and Brian "Sal" Salazar, fight for your right to Wiki. Follow the powers of podcasting as they talk this week's Top of the Stack picks...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 147 - Skunk Ape Attacks Updated: 2007-11-01 13:50:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 147 On this episode, our troublesome threesome of Chris, Tom and Sal talks comics. Lots of comics, including Proof #1, Moon Knight #13, XXXombies #1, X-Men First Class #5, She-Hulk #22, Green Arrow: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 146 - Spooktacular II Updated: 2007-10-29 15:24:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 146This week we celebrate Halloween with a dramatic reading of a classic EC Tales From the Crypt tale. We get you ready for the week ahead with new single issue, collected edition and DVD releases. Tom...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 145 - Things Get Scary Updated: 2007-10-25 14:03:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 145On another roundtable episode, our heroes Tom, Sal, Chris and Skottie (he didn't leave for Colorado and decided to talk comics) talk Elephantmen #11, Jack of Fables #16, Booster Gold #2, The Waiting...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 144 - Christos Gage Updated: 2007-10-22 14:06:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 144This week features a conversation with writer Christos Gage. We get you ready for the week ahead with new single issue, collected edition and DVD releases. Tom Katers talks continuity and Skottie dr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 143 - Top of the Stack and more Updated: 2007-10-18 14:06:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 143The triumphant return of Top of the Stack. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 140 - Chris Staros, webcomics, reviews and more. Updated: 2007-10-08 18:55:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 140This week we get you ready for new releases, talk with Top Shelf Publisher Chris Staros, get Web Comic and Manga suggestions, Tom explains the Spider baby, Skottie continues his rant about Smallvill...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 139 - The Goddamn Roundtable Updated: 2007-10-04 13:50:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 139All new, all the same. Join Chris, Sal, Skottie and Chris Marshall from Collected Comics Library on the first all-new Around Comics Roundtable. We've opened things up a bit so we could stretch our l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 138 - The New Revolution Updated: 2007-10-01 14:47:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 138Welcome to the new Monday edition of Around Comics! Join Chris, Tom and Skottie as they guide you through an hour of comics and comics culture reviews, information and opinions. Rick Remender and To...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 137 - The End? Not Really Updated: 2007-09-27 14:11:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 137The End? Not really, but as we prepare for the new Around Comics we take one more leap into the e-mail bag. There are lots of interesting topics that pop up including Batman, Spawn, Black and White ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 136 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-09-24 14:45:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 136In our final News, Reviews and Previews episode, Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie discuss 24 hour comic-book day, the 24 hour podcast, the Eightball #22 controversy, the JLA director announced, BOOM! Stu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 135 - Nicola Scott Updated: 2007-09-20 14:37:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 135Around Comics welcomes Australian artist Nicola Scott. Listen in to hear how Nicola got her start in comics and how she manages her collaborations from the other side of the globe. Nicola is staying...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 134 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-09-17 15:23:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 134Join Chris, Tom, Skottie, Sal and Mike as they discuss The Emerald City ComiCon, the birth of Henry Leo DeFraction, Platinum Studios going public, Desolation Jones updates, Younr Avengers Presents, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 133 - I Love It When A Plan Comes Together Updated: 2007-09-13 14:03:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 133Sometimes the best episodes are the ones that aren't planned. After some technical difficulties trying to call Australia we settle down into some general comics talk. We discuss what comics brought ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 132 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-09-10 15:26:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 132On another Monday Episode of Around Comics, the gang goes over the news, Top of the Stack Picks, Futurestaxx and listener emails. In the news, the top stories include content changes for Superman ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 131 - Trades vs. Single Issues Updated: 2007-09-06 14:03:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 131This week the Around Comics studio moves to Skottie Young's house for a casual conversation about Trades vs. Single issues. It's one of the hot button topics in comics today, and there's no question...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comcis Ep. 130 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-09-03 15:59:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 130Join Chris, Tom, Sal, Skottie and John as they go over the weeks news, review their Top of the Stack picks and take a look at next weeks books. Top news stories include 'Wanted' filming with Angelin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 129 - Events in the Modern Age Updated: 2007-08-30 14:18:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 129Love them or hate them, events are a huge part of the mainstream comics landscape. This week Chris, Tom and Hank talk about events in the modern age from Secret Wars and Crisis on Infinite Earths to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 128 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-08-27 14:50:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 128This episode Chris, Tom and Hank go over the last week in comics while Sal and Skottie are away. The news includes the Dabel Brothers split with Marvel, a new Wizard of Oz, Hawaiian Dick's ongoing s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 127 - Greg Rucka Returns Updated: 2007-08-23 14:34:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 127One of the busiest writers in comics returns to Around Comics to talk about the myriad projects hitting comic shops, movie theaters, book stores and the video game market. Greg talks about the exper...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 126 - Mike Wieringo Remembered Updated: 2007-08-20 03:47:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 126Mike Wieringo was an amazing artist, mentor,creator, and friend. Join Chris, Sal, Tom, Skottie Young, Mike Norton and Josh Middleton, as they discuss Mike's career and what he meant to us all. Wheth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 125c - Wizard World Chicago Saturday Updated: 2007-08-14 22:55:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 125CThe big day of the con is always Saturday, and once again, the Around Comics Crew has all the new hottness. Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie continue talking because no one cares to stop them. Listen in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 125b - Wizard World Chicago Friday Updated: 2007-08-11 14:47:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 125BWizard World Chicago rolls on into Friday and Around Comics is there to cover the action. Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie continue talking to creators, fans, storm troopers and anyone else that wa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 125a - Wizard World Chicago: Preview Night Updated: 2007-08-10 05:54:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 125AWizard World Chicago kicks off on Thursday with Preview night and Around Comics is in the mix. Join Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie as we record from the con floor and bring you so close to the fun, yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 124 - Listener Feedback Updated: 2007-08-10 05:14:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 124The day before Wizard World Chicago begins we're taking the opportunity to thank the listeners that have sent us e-mails, voicemails and posted on our forum. This all listener feedback episode giv...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 123 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-08-06 02:58:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 123On this episode, Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie go over some more news from Comic-Con, including the Eisner Award winners, some new dc animated features, the four creative teams for Amazing Spider-Man,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 122 - Comics 101 : Comic Book Conventions Updated: 2007-08-02 03:00:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 122In this episode we give our advice on how to make the most of your convention experience. We cover everything from what shoes to wear to what should be in your con bag. Skottie Young gives his point...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 121 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-07-30 15:01:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 121San-Diego Comic-Con 2007 was in full swing this weekend. Every publisher, big or small, was releasing press releases, news stories and surprises. Join Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie as they go over the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 120 - Comic Book and Video Games Updated: 2007-07-26 03:35:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 120Around Comics welcomes Mike Kennedy and Adam Schwenk of EA Games to the roundtable. We discuss what goes into the creation and development of one of the world's favorite forms of entertainment and h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 119 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-07-23 02:51:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 119This week, Chris, Sal and Skottie are joined by Mike and Adam from EA Games (It's in the Game). The panel goes over the news of the week, Top of the Stack picks, and Futurestax! In the news we discu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 118 - Being a Comic Book Artist Updated: 2007-07-19 02:24:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 118Join us as we talk with Skottie Young, artist of New X-Men, and Mike Norton, artist of The All-New Atom, as we discuss the ins and outs of being a professional comic book artist. From working with w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 117 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-07-16 02:59:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 117This week Sal, Tom, Skottie, Crank and Norton discuss Chaykin penciling Punisher Max #50, free Runaways, Jeremy Hauhn's new graphic novel, movie news, Rob Liefeld's return to Image, DC's webcomics i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 116 - Music and Comics with Dave Wyndorf Updated: 2007-07-12 03:45:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 116Around Comics welcomes Monster Magnet frontman and comics enthusiast Dave Wyndorf. What starts as a discussion about the influences and relationships between comics and music quickly turns into gene...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 115 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-07-09 03:39:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 115This week, Chris, Sal Tom and Skottie discuss the Elephantmen hardcover resolicitaiton, casting for Batman Returns, the Transformers movie, the trouble with chimps, where to get a good microwave bur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 114 - Realism in Comics Updated: 2007-07-05 04:17:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 114In a medium entrenched in the fantastical and amazing, it may surprise some how much of "reality" permeates the mainstream. Be it violence, sex, drugs, politics or the everyday mundane hap...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 113 - News, Reviews and Previews Updated: 2007-07-02 03:11:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 113Sal, Tom and Skottie go over the weeks news, Bendis signing with Marvel, Diamond sales for May, the end of Hero Squared and what we would ask Joss Whedon if we happen to be in the same room with him...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 112 - David Peterson Updated: 2007-06-28 14:16:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 112Mouse Guard creator David Peterson discusses his series about mice trying to survive in a society filled with intrigue and natural threats. Hear about the little indie book that captured the attenti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 111 - News and Reviews Updated: 2007-06-25 04:09:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 111This week the gang talks about Dwayne McDuffie taking over JLA, Marc Waid taking over The Flash, the upcoming nuptials of Green Arrow and Black Canary, Sam Jackson putting on a patch and more recent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 110 - Frank Miller Spotlight Updated: 2007-06-21 03:12:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 110Around Comics shines the spotlight on the ever changing and evolving career of Frank Miller. Listen in as we cover everything from his early days at Marvel working on Daredevil to his most recent mo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 109 - News & Reviews Updated: 2007-06-18 04:10:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 109On a very lonely episode, Chris and Sal go over the weeks news and reviews. They talk the Flash, Amazing Spider-Man, Troma, Marvel Comics Presents, and other con news. We check in with Skottie at He...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 108 - Savannah College of Art and Design Updated: 2007-06-14 02:19:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 108For anyone who has an interest in the education of creating comics or is interested in pursuing a career in the sequential arts, this episode is for you. The Savannah College of Art and Design offer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 107 - News & Reviews Updated: 2007-06-11 02:50:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 107Powerful forces from beyond have brought together a podtastic panel for this weeks News and Reviews. Join Chris, Tom and Sal as they are joined by New X-Men artist Skottie Young, Scar Tissue artist ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 106 - Jamie McKelvie Updated: 2007-06-07 02:25:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 106Around Comics welcomes the artist and co-creator of Phonogram. Find out how this self taught comic artist worked with series writer Kieron Gillen to combine music, magic and comics in a way you have...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 105 - News and Reviews Updated: 2007-06-04 02:45:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 105With Chris away, Sal and Tom are joined by Mike Norton to discuss the weeks comic book news and Top of the Stack pics. The crew talks about The illegal Silver Surfer Quarters, the Russ Manning Award...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 104 - Under the Radar Updated: 2007-05-31 15:07:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 104Most comic fans know about the books that sell in diamond's top 100, but don't stop there! We're living in a time were there are hundreds of quality comics to check out. The variety of genres and st...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 103 - News and Reviews Updated: 2007-05-29 03:37:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 103News of the week and our top picks. Join Chris, Tom and Sal, Scottie and John as they discuss the latest stories from the past week, including the the new Badger book, Fantagraphics looking for Pogo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 102 - Comics 101: JSA Updated: 2007-05-24 02:56:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 102Tom takes center stage as we learn about the history of the Justice Society of America. Get educated about the JSA's founding members, the interesting cross company relationship that spawned the sup...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 101 - News and Reviews Updated: 2007-05-21 04:01:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 101News of the week and our top picks. Join Chris, Tom and Sal as they are joined by returning guests John Siuntres and Scottie Young. The crew breaks down the latest stories from the past week, includ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 100 - Plain talk with Cecil Castellucci Updated: 2007-05-17 03:13:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 100Skottie Young continues his duties as guest host while Sal is away. Chris, Tom and Skottie are joined by Cecil Castellucci, the author of DC's new MINX book The Plain Janes. Listen in as the panel ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 099 - News & Reviews Updated: 2007-05-14 15:11:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 99With Sal gone for the week, the panel gets Younger. Skottie Young sits in for Sal and John Siuntres joins Chris and Tom to go over the weeks news and reviews. There's lots of movie news including Sha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 098 - Spider-Man 3 Updated: 2007-05-10 03:49:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 98Around Comics goes to the movies. Join us for a discussion about Spider-Man 3 with one of the behind the scenes creators. Storyboard artist Gabe Hardman talks about his involvement in preproduction a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 097 - Free Comic Book Day 2007 Updated: 2007-05-07 02:19:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 97Chris and Sal spend Saturday at Dark Tower Comics to experience Free Comic Book Day. They talk about the week in news, have a quick chat with Steve Rude about the new Nexus book, talk with a few Dark...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 096 - Matt Fraction Updated: 2007-05-03 02:22:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 96Listen in as we discuss his work on Casanova, Punisher War Journal, The Immortal Iron Fist and the new Champions... er unnamed series from Marvel. How do he and Ed Brubaker compliment each other a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 095 - News and Reviews - Plus! Updated: 2007-04-30 03:43:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 95Holy over-sized panel Batfans! On a night where we welcomed Josh from iFanboy.com, Mike Norton and Scottie Young surprise us with a visit and sit in on the show. Chris, Tom Sal, John, Josh, Mike and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 094 - Life as a Freelancer Updated: 2007-04-26 02:40:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 94Join Sal, Tom and John, as they are joined by Hilary Barta and Mike Norton. The gang talks about the road to, and the journey of, being a freelance comic book artist. Along the way we make a few deto...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 093 - News and Reviews Updated: 2007-04-23 02:39:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 93While Chris is away the panel will play. Sal and Tom are joined by John Siuntres, Hilary Barta and Mike Norton to talk about the past weeks news and their picks for Top of the Stack. The panel discus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 092 - 52 in Review Updated: 2007-04-19 03:15:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 92Chris, Tom and Sal recap and discuss the first 50 weeks of 52. DC's weekly series has delivered stories with little known and underused characters, keeping readers coming back to their local comic sh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 091 - News and Reviews Updated: 2007-04-16 03:23:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 91Chris, Tom, Sal and john discuss Ghost Rider in court, Death Dealer, the monthly sales, Gail Simone on Wonder Woman and much more. We listen to an exclusive negotiation between Dan DiDio and DOOM!. T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 090 - Richard Starking pt. II Updated: 2007-04-13 03:43:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 90In the second part of our conversation with Richard Starkings we move our focus from lettering to Hip Flask and The Elephantmen. What started as a character to help market Comicraft, Hip Flask has be...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 089 - Richard Starkings pt. I Updated: 2007-04-11 22:19:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 89Richard Starkings has been a writer, editor and acclaimed font designer. Starting in the UK working for the likes of 2000AD and Marvel UK, Starkings soon turned his attention to the development of co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 088 - News & Reviews Updated: 2007-04-09 04:23:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 88News, reviews and listener feedback. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 085 - News and Reviews Updated: 2007-04-02 04:46:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 85News and Reviews from the past week. This week we talk about Top Cow's digital comic offering, Eric Powell's return to the Goon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. Reviews of the week incl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 084 - The Return of Ed Brubaker Updated: 2007-03-29 03:41:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 84The Return of Ed Brubaker. Around Comic welcomes the man who killed Captain America. Or did he? Ed Brubaker discusses what has happened since the release of Captain America #25. Listen in as we cover...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 083 - News & Reviews Updated: 2007-03-26 03:57:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 83Around Comics welcomes back some of our favorite guests in this News and Reviews episode. Eric and Stevie D from the Comic Book Queers podcast and DC artist Mike Norton sit down to talk about Peanuts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 082 - Comics 101 with Josh Blaylock Updated: 2007-03-22 03:19:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 82Comics 101 - How to make comics. Concept to Comic Shops. Devil's Due Publishing's president Josh Blaylock drops by Dark Tower to help guide us through the process of getting a comic all the way fro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 081 - News and Reviews Updated: 2007-03-19 02:36:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 81News and Reviews from the past week. The panel gives their thoughts on The Dabel Brothers, the passing of Arnold Drake, Gene Simmons and the Kiss Comics Group, Robert Kirkman's busy Free Comic Book D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 080 - Special Double-Sized Episode! Updated: 2007-03-11 20:43:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 99Special Double-Sized Episode! Due to technical difficulties the roundtable had to relocate from Dark Tower to The Crank Compound. Chris Crank of the Crankcast joins Chris, Tom, Sal, John Siuntres, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 079 - NYCC Wrap-Up pt. II Updated: 2007-03-09 15:42:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 79New York Comic Con Wrap-Up Part II. John Siuntres joins us again as we recall the events of The New York Comic Con. Did Tom get to ask Carmine Infantino if he could explain The Speed Force? Did Sal...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 065 - 2006 Year in Review: Our Favorites Updated: 2007-01-04 04:37:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 65The Around Comics 2006 Year in Review continues with our top picks of the past 12 months. Mark Beatty and John Siuntres join us as we discuss our favorite series, single issues, writers, artists, p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 064 - 2006 Year in Review Updated: 2007-01-01 22:26:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 642006 - The Year in News. The panel welcomes John Siuntres and Mike Norton as Tom takes the rest of the year off. We go over the top news headlines of 2006. Listen in as we comment on some of the bi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 063 - The Last Christmas Special pt. II Updated: 2006-12-28 05:21:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 63The Last Christmas Special continues with comic book creator Hilary Barta. The panel discusses Hilary's career which includes work on such titles as Plastic Man, Nexus, American Splendor, Hellboy Jun...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 062 - The Last Christmas Special pt. I Updated: 2006-12-25 06:49:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 62 The Last Christmas Special. Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn and Hillary Barta join us for this hilarious Christmas show. We talk about their irreverent series The Last Christmas, their own special Holl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 061 - Gene Colan Updated: 2006-12-21 03:33:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 61Gene Colan has helped define some of comics most cherished characters and properties. Whether you know his work from Iron-Man, Captain America, Howard the Duck, Dr. Strange, Tomb of Dracula, Darede...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 060 - News and Reviews Updated: 2006-12-18 02:15:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 60The panel goes over the top headlines in Wire2Wire Comic Book News and give our Top of the Stack recommendations. The light news week gives us more time to dig deeper into the weeks new releases an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 059 - Jason Aaron Updated: 2006-12-14 04:32:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 59Around Comics goes to "The Other Side" with author Jason Aaron. Jason discusses his intense series about two opposing soldiers in Vietnam and his personal ties to the war. Heavily researche...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 058 - News and Reviews Updated: 2006-12-11 02:54:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 58The panel goes over the weeks top headlines in Wire2Wire Comic Book News, and give there reviews and recommendations in Top of the Stack. Listen in as Chris, Sal, Tom and guests John Siuntres a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 057 - Digital Distribution Updated: 2006-12-07 03:43:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 57Digital distribution is one of the hot button topics in the fast paced ever changing world of comics and technology. Still in it's infancy, digital distribution has for the most part been another wor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 056 - News and Reviews Updated: 2006-12-04 01:43:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 56Around Comics debuts it's new format! 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 052 - Spooktacular Updated: 2006-10-30 15:44:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 52Around Comics celebrates Halloween in style. Join in as we talk with modern horror master Steve Niles. Also joining the discussion are comic creators Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash & Loaded Bible) and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 051 - Gateway Comics Updated: 2006-10-22 23:17:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 51Gateway Comics. Whether it's Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, G.I. Joe, movie adaptations or comics based on Saturday morning cartoons, these comic books have lead unsuspecting fans into the world of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 050 - Part II Updated: 2006-10-19 03:17:00 Description: The Chicago Mini-Con rolls on. We finish up the evening with Bill Reinhold, Franchesco!, Doug Klauba, Rafael Nieves, listener emails, voicemails, and a buch of sloppy, wet, thank yous to everone. Don't miss part two of this crazy day in the Chicago C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 050 - Chicago Mini-Con Updated: 2006-10-16 03:09:00 Description: AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 50Around Comics celebrates our 50th Episode! Join us for Part I of this fantastic event, as we record from the first ever Chicago Mini-Con. Chris, Sal and Tom are joined by Wordballoon's John Siuntres ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 049 Updated: 2006-10-09 02:24:00 Description: Jimmy Palmiotti gives us the business. Crossing genres and spinning great tales have become trademarks of his work with writing partner Justin Gray. Whether it's gun fights in the old west, Superhero stories from a different perspective or funky 70s ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 048B Updated: 2006-10-05 05:00:00 Description: Greg Rucka Part II. The second part of our interview with Greg Rucka explores his work on Wonder Woman and how the death of Max Lord came about. We take a longer look into the world of Queen & Country and how the series has jumped from comics to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 048A Updated: 2006-10-02 02:57:00 Description: Greg Rucka Part I. You know we couldn't fit Greg Rucka into just one episode. Listen in to the first half of our lengthy conversation with the writer of such titles as Wolverine, Batman, Wonder Woman, Gotham Central, Adventures of Superman and of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 047 Updated: 2006-09-25 02:56:00 Description: Around Comics A La Carte. This week we clear out the refrigerator and try out a few new segments. Chris plays Five Questions with Tom and Sal. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 041 Updated: 2006-08-21 04:27:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes John Siuntres of Wordballoon, and Crank and Mike Norton of the Crankcast to the roundtable this week. The topic of discussion centers on whether or not Marvel and DC have a responsibility to produce comic books outside of the s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 040 Updated: 2006-08-16 22:17:00 Description: Wizard World Chicago Pt. 3 The last one, we promise! Join Around Comics as we walk the convention floor and talk with some of today's top comic book creators. Hear interviews with Paul Jenkins, David Mack, Paul Azaceta, Jeremy Haughn, John Romita Jr....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 039 Updated: 2006-08-14 15:04:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes writer Simon Oliver to the show this week. Who is Simon Oliver? 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 033 Updated: 2006-07-17 03:41:00 Description: This week we discuss 35 years of changes in comic books. Around Comics welcomes Bob Bretall to the panel to talk about comic distribution, writing styles, the internet, conventions and more. Wire2Wire news and Top of the Stack return with a Giant Siz...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 032 Updated: 2006-07-14 14:01:00 Description: The panel discusses how we've tried to shed the collector mentality. Listen to stories of selling collections, trading individual runs for hardcovers and why selling your comics isn't admitting defeat. We talk about slabbing books, using comic ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 031 Updated: 2006-07-12 16:35:00 Description: Join us for the second part of our interview with the creators of The Cross Bronx. Ivan Brandon takes over for Michael Oeming to give his thoughts on their new project. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 028 Updated: 2006-07-03 05:26:00 Description: Mike Oliveri joins the Around Comics panel to discuss his bookWerewolves: Call of the Wild. We talk about the horror genre in comics, what it takes to get a new independent comic off the ground, and why werewolves are cooler than vampires. We go over...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 027 Updated: 2006-06-26 02:13:00 Description: Comics meet music as Kieron Gillen explains the concept and process of writing his new series Phonogram. Kieron talks about how music is magic to him, and how Phonogram takes that to a new literal level. The second half of the show has a special surp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 026 Updated: 2006-06-19 04:13:00 Description: We welcome our May contest winner Matt Kramer to the show to talk about his suggested topic. Cross medium creators and their impact on the comics industry. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 023 Updated: 2006-06-05 04:14:00 Description: Join us as we welcome Dave Wachter and Mark Beatty to the panel to talk about how the movie industry is affecting comics and how comics are making an impact in the movies we watch. We talk about some movies that got it right, some that didn't and abo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 022 Updated: 2006-06-01 05:03:00 Description: What makes a good villain? We take a look at some of our favorite bad guys and decide if it's brute strength, diabolical mastermind, psychological terror, or being just plain crazy. Chris, Tom and Sal welcome Mark Beatty and Dave Wachter to the panel...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 021 Updated: 2006-05-29 16:17:00 Description: Around Comics welcomes columnist Stephanie Mangold to the panel to discuss the stereotypes of comic book fans. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 018 Updated: 2006-05-15 03:06:00 Description: Comics 101 Suggestions for New Readers. The Around Comics crew welcomes Collected Comics Library host Chris Marshall to the panel. How have collected editions changed the way new readers can approach the medium? What are the best places to start read...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 017 Updated: 2006-05-10 04:44:00 Description: Join us as we take the gloves off and go to Civil War! Around Comics welcomes a mega- sized seven member panel to discuss their thoughts on the issues of Civil War. Hero registration, the media, government control, civil rights and security. This is ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 016 Updated: 2006-05-08 03:36:00 Description: Around Comics begins recording at their new home Dark Tower Comics! Free Comic Book day is the topic of discussion. Join Chris and Sal as we welcome Matt Sommer and Mark Beatty. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 009 Updated: 2006-03-27 20:53:00 Description: The many faces of Manga. Join Chris and Sal as the are introduced into the wild and amazing world of Manga. From Giant robots, to alien princesses, we talk about the history and future of this extremely popular form of comics from Japan. Plus Wire2Wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 008 Updated: 2006-03-20 03:00:00 Description: Indy, Alternative, Small Press. Whatever you want to call it, as long as it's not mainstream. Join Chris and Sal as they welcome Bruce Rosenburger from the KomicsKast and Comics Crossover podcasts, to talk about all those wonderful "other" comics. Fr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Around Comics Ep. 007 Updated: 2006-03-13 05:43:00 Description: House of Ideas. In part two of our 4 part retrospective on the major comic book publishers, we take a look at Marvel Comics. 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