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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...

Ep. 269 - You're doing it wrong

Ep. 269 - You're doing it wrong

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. Remember to enter our C2E2 contest for tickets and exclusive merchandise at www.c2e2.com/aroundcomics Talkback on our Forum --> Listen Now! Download .mp3

Ep. 268 - Has Stars on Their Knees

Ep. 268 - Has Stars on Their Knees

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 John Siuntres, Kyle Byce and Jenny Frison. Featured music by: The Replacements Remember to enter ou...

Ep. 267 - Airline Lubrication

Ep. 267 - Airline Lubrication

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 more. Special guests Sal Abbinanti and Kiel Phegley join Chris and Sal. Remember to enter our C2E2 contest fo...

Ep. 266 - The Life & Times of Thomas Katers

Ep. 266 - The Life & Times of Thomas Katers

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 Burnham, Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, John Siuntres, Hilary Barta and Mark Beatty join Chris and Sal for the send...

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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. 237 - Masterblasters
    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 The Mighty and an upcoming Vertigo graphic novel. Listener e-mails, voice mails and more!

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  • Ep. 153 - Gobble-Gobble!
    Our 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 including Captain Marvel #1, House of M: Avengers #1, No Dominion: A Novel, Checkmate Vol. 1, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier, American Flagg, Tom Strong, Mage, Watchmen, The Circle #1 and whatever else comes to mind. Meanwhile...The forces of evil shudder at our stupidity as we discuss how to slice turkey with a lightsaber, if 616 is the Number of the Beast, why Wikipedia is…
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  • Ep. 194 - Road Trip
    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 the happenings in San Diego and what we can look forward to in the next year with Flash: Rebirth, B.P.R.D. 1947, Thunderbolts, new hardcovers for Swamp Thing and more. Sprinkle in some traveling music and roadside attractions and you've got a fun hour of Road Tripping, Around Comics style. Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 098 - Spider-Man 3
    Around 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 and reveals a few funny stories about working with director Sam Rami. Chris, Sal and Marta continue the discussion with their thoughts on the Spider-Man franchise and comic book based movies in general. Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 255 - Kramer vs Kramer
    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 JSA vs Kobra. Writer Eric Trautmann joins in on the discussion and talks about working with Don on JSA…
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  • Ep. 110 - Frank Miller Spotlight
    Around 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 movie success with Sin City and 300. Sal and Chris discuss the high points and major works in Miller's career as well as his impact on the industry and other creators. Along the way you'll hear thoughts and opinions from David Price, Ande Parks, Gerry Duggan, John Byrne and a mystery guest you won't want to miss. Listen Now!
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