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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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  • AC Christmas Special
    AComics Christmas Carol The 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 salvation. A Comics Christmas Carol With apologies to Charles Dickens Presented by the Around Comics Players Chris Neseman, Thomas Katers, Skottie Young, Mike Norton, Mark Beatty, Dave Wachter, Hank the Tank, Casey McCauley and Sal. Happy Holidays to all! Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 024 - Webcomics
    Around Comics welcomes artist Steve Bryant to the panel to discuss webcomics. Whether they stand on their own or are used as promotions for printed works, webcomics are here to stay. We take a look at some of our favorites, listener favorites, and talk about the webcomic culture. In Wire2Wire News we give a complete wrap-up of Wizard Word Philly. In Top of the Stack we make a case for The Exterminators and more. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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  • Ep. 051 - Gateway Comics
    Gateway 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 comics and opened the door to other titles. We introduce a new segment called "Comics 101" where Sal teaches us the history of comics. Don't miss out on all the weeks headlines in Wire2Wire Comic Book News, and our revamped Top of the Stack segment. There are lots of listener e-mails and voicemails to go over as well. Download this Episode Subscribe to our…
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  • Ep. 070 - Russ Cochran
    Around Comics welcomes Russ Cochran. EC Comics were the most groundbreaking and industry changing comics of their or maybe any other era. Without the efforts of one man, the EC library may have been lost and all but forgotten. This university physics professor turned comics vanguard has preserved and protected the legacy of EC Comics for new generations to enjoy. Join us for this informative and entertaining conversation with the man who for over thirty years has kept the EC fire alive. For brief history and discussion about EC, don't forget to list to Around Comics Episode 69, EC Comics…
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  • Ep. 072 - Jeffrey Brown
    Around Comics welcomes alternative comics creator Jeffrey Brown. Jeffrey Brown is a comic book writer and artist originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, but we're lucky enough that he now calls Chicago home. Of course if you read the autobiographical works of Jeffrey Brown you already know that. Join us as we have a conversation about Jeffrey's Grand Rapids roots, his time in art school, his relationship inspired works, and how he's changing as an artist and writer. Around Comics takes a look at the other side of comics with one of the industry's most poignant and unique talents. …
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  • Ep. 091 - News & Reviews
    Chris, 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!. Top of the Stack reviews include Nova, Fables, Fell and others. Check back later this week for our review and recap of DC's 52. Listen Now!
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