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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. 062 - The Last X-Mas Special
    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 Holliday stories, Brian's balls, dog vomit, Jerry Lewis and more. Don't miss a second of this very heartwarming, ad bowel-loosening and special episode. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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  • Ep. 199 - Knee Shot
    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. Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 228 - The Tea Bag Effect
    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 season, Invincible #60 and the problems with rushing through stories, Comic Book Comics by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavy, the lost history of Sydney Disney, why Greek diners are sacred, Mexican cockroach snipers, Sal on Fire, how many kilos can fit inside a white boy,  Thunderbolts #130, the sublime majesty of Deadpool, Sal asks for a favor, we talk with…
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  • 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.

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  • Ep. 128 - News, Reviews & Previews
    This 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 series and a talk with Maintenance creators Robbi Rodriguez and Jim Massey. An expanded Top of the Stack segment has reviews of Lackluster World, Wolverine, Astonishing X-Men, Green Arrow: Year One, Mouse Guard, Black Summer, The Spirit and Iron Fist. We get a sneak peak at this week's new releases in Future Stax, and read some listener e-mails including one from the USS Abraham…
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  • Ep. 234 - FREE COMICS!
    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, Tom, Chris and special guest Patrick Brower for a discussion about all of the day's events. Patrick and his business partner Dal run one of the best comic shops around, and he gives some of the trade secrets as to why Challengers Comics + Conversation is the kind of store you wish you had in your neighborhood.…
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