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Ep. 274 - This is it.

Ep. 274 - This is it.

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, Greg Rucka, Jason Aaron, Matt Fraction, Denny O'Neil and John Byrne. It's been an amazing ride. Thanks for ...

Ep. 273 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 2

Ep. 273 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 2

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 some great conversation and a preview of what will be happening during the weekend of C2E2. We wrap up with H...

Ep 272 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 1

Ep 272 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 1

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 improve. Mike Norton and Tiny Hank talk Shazam and long distance relationships gone bad. Tom Fowler checks in wi...

Ep. 271 - The Green Hornet's Nest

Ep. 271 - The Green Hornet's Nest

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 engages in a debate of "what is good" and the legacy of The Green Hornet. Featured Music by: Daptone Records...

Ep. 270 - Drag Racing

Ep. 270 - Drag Racing

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 a variety of comics and pop culture topics. Remember to enter our C2E2 contest for tickets and exclusive merch...

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Around Comics, The Comic Books Culture Podcast, features the very best comic book news, reviews and opinions. The AC Heroes, Chris, Sal and Tom offer a deep knowledge of comic books, as well as a fantastic sense of humor and a true passion for the medium. Once a week our terrific trio brings you a roundtable discussion featuring, special guest panelists, comic book reviews, pop culture talk and plenty of laughs.

Fun, intelligent, and educational, you never know what a new show may offer, but it will be sure to keep you entertained. Previous guests on the show include Skottie Young, Mike Norton, Hilary Barta, John Byrne, Ed Brubaker, Jason Aaron, Jeffrey Brown, Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Tony Moore, Steve Niles, Greg Rucka, Richard Starkings, James Robinson and others.

Recorded from Dark Tower Comics and Collectables on Chicago's North Side, Around Comics is a fresh, entertaining and often hilarious look at the world of comic books and the fans that love them.

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  • Ep. 261 - Where's My Backhoe?
    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 to tell us about his new book, A Kidnapped Santa Claus. Find out why this makes a perfect stocking stuffer, and what it was like adapting the L. Frank Baum story.

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  • Ep. 220 - Cereal Killers
    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 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 killers and his new book The Roberts from Image Shadowline. Listen in to find out what darkness lies in the hearts of Around Comics as Sal gets us to reveal…
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  • Ep. 187 - Len Kody & Jenny Frison
    Around Comics steps back in time to 1968 with writer Len Kody and artist Jenny Frison to talk about their new project Chicago 1968. It's an episode filled with interesting historical facts and explanations on how those facts are used in a true fiction series. Len also lets us know about his other upcoming project CISCO KID vs. WYATT EARP with Eric J. John Siuntres drops by halfway through to takeover for Tom and we wrap up with discussions about internet reviewers, Wonder Woman and Genre Comics. Check out Len's work including Chicago 1968 at www.lenkody.com We'll be back again…
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  • Ep. 124 - Listener Feedback
    The 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 gives us the chance to clear out the in-box and answer questions or just have a good laugh with listeners. Check back this weekend and all next week as we head down the street and take in everything that Wizard World Chicago has to offer. Thanks again to everyone. Here's to another 124! Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 036 - Sal on a Podcast
    Sal on a Podcast! With Chris and Tom away, Sal has hijacked the show. It's all Sal, all the time. Featuring Bernie Gonzalez with interviews frome San-Diego Comic-Con, Wire2Wire Comics Book News, An all-Sal Top of the Stack and some special surprises. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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  • Ep. 041 - Non-Superhero Conundrum
    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 super hero genre. We also go over the weeks comic book news and give our Top of the Stack recommendations with a special appearance by Scar Tissue artist Dave Wachter. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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