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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. 190 - Podcasting Panel
    Around Comics is back with a special presentation from Wizard World Chicago. Listen to the first Comic Book Podcasting Panel hosted at Wizard's Chicago show. The panel was moderated by Eisner Award winning writer Sean McKeever, and included Brian Salazar of Around Comics, Vince Bonavoglia of 11 O'Clock Comics, Scott Cederlund of Wednesday's Haul, John Siuntres of Wordballoon, Stevie D. of Comic Book Queers, Steven Schuler of Alter Ego, Chris Marshall of Collected Comics Library and Sean Whelan of Raging Bullets. If you weren't able to attend the convention or the panel, here's your chance to hear what eight of…
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  • Ep. 182 - Emerald City ComiCon pt. I
    This week we're coming to you from the floor of the Emerald City ComiCon! Join Chris, Sal, Tom and a cast of thousands as they cover all of the happenings of the premier comic convention of the Pacific Northwest. Top of the Stack is back with recommendations on 100 Bullets, Rann Thanagar: Holy War, Miracle Man, Action Comics, Countdown to Mystery, Pretty Baby Machine, House of Mystery and more. The iFanboys sit in and talk about their con experience before we're invaded by the local 501st Seattle Regiment. Who knew that Stormtroopers were so nice? Check back this week for…
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  • Ep. 156 - Unhealthy Thinking
    This week our heroes Tom, Skottie and Sal take on Fear Agent #17, Brave and the Bold #8, Punisher War Journal #13, ProjectX Challengers: Cup O' Noodles, Hawaiian Dick: Screaming Black Thunder #1, and Showcase Presents: The Unknown Soldier and why the U.S. Army has fought dinosaurs so often. Meanwhile...The Life and Death of Evel Knievel, how creepy teenage super-heroes really are, why everyone in comics is so ripped, The Year of The Yao, Michael Moore, Sicko, Socialized Medicine, which HD channel the revolution will be televised on, why we're all moving to Canada, how to fight mutant motorcycle gangs,…
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  • Ep. 141 - 24 Hour Podcast Highlights
    In this episode, our heroes take part in the 24 Hour Comic Book Podcast. We take a look back at the day that was. First up, Crank, Sal, Norton & Siuntres talk to Chris Moreno about what he's working on, how much he loves ninjas, and short, obscene robots with guns. Later, Skottie, Sal, Tom, Dave Wachter, Mike Norton, Chris Taber, and Casey get into Movie. Then a surprise visit from Avengers scribe Brian Michael Bendis. We finish off the show with a special tribute to insanity. Don’t miss the highlights and lowlights from this historic event. Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 081 - News & Reviews
    News 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 Day and more. We have a chance to finally catch up on playing listener voicemails including two about the death of Cap. Reviews of the week include Tom's first time picking 52. Remember to join us later this week for an interview with The Exterminators author Simon Oliver and a Comics 101 episode with Josh Blaylock, the President of Devil's Due Publishing. Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 161 - Holiday Hangover
    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 Stackables, including The Trial of Captain Sweeto and Other Stories: A Collection of the Comic Strips of the Perry Bible Fellowship, The Overman #1, The Goon: Chinatown, Green Lantern #25, Popgun Vol. 1, and The Infinite Horizon #1. Meanwhile...We find all the reasons why Sal has not finished reading I Am Legend, how old…
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