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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...

AC Book Club - Strangers in Paradise Vol. 1

AC Book Club - Strangers in Paradise Vol. 1

Chris and Tom discuss the first pocket book vol. of Terry Moore's epic Strangers In Paradise.   Talkback on our Forum -->   Listen Now! Download .mp3

Ep. 265 - Orc Junk!

Ep. 265 - Orc Junk!

It's the first of Tom's last two episodes. Turn that frown upside down! Dark Tower is filled with tons of friends that are wishing Tom well on his journey. Lots of comics talk including Amazing Spider-Man, Adventure Comics, Daytripper, Orc Stain and much more! We also have an announcement about the future of the show. Featured music by The Waco Brothers ...

Ep. 264 - Moleman's Finer Fasions

Ep. 264 - Moleman's Finer Fasions

Chris, Tom and Mike Norton are back for the second episode from New Years Day. A rambling scrambling discussion includes thoughts on Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, Powers, WONK, The Magic of SHAZAM, Captain Britain MI-13, The Looking Glass Wars & Hatter M, Blackest Night and more. Featured music by Jellyfish Talkback on our Forum -->   ...

Ep. 263 - The Aughts

Ep. 263 - The Aughts

Happy New Year! Chris, Tom and Mike Norton ring in the new year at Challengers Comics on a very chilly and hungover day. It's a new year and a new decade, so the panel takes the opportunity to look back at how comics and the comics industry has changed during The Aughts. Chris spent New Years Eve with piles of trades. Tom wants less old book, so he gives a...

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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.

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  • Ep. 103 - News & Reviews
    News of the week and our top picks. Join Chris, Tom and Sal, Scottie and John as they discuss the latest stories from the past week, including the the new Badger book, Fantagraphics looking for Pogo art, Sorrow from Rick Remender, the FF cartoon, and more. Top of the Stack pics include Guttsville, Criminal, Birds of Prey, Elephantmen and others. Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 029 - Comics on TV
    Comics on TV. The premier of Blade inspired the panel to discuss comic book adaptations on television. Can Blade survive past the movies? What does it take to make a compelling show that's based on a b-list comic character? The Flash, The Incredible Hulk, Witchblade and others are discussed as we welcome Mike Oliveri, Bernie Gonzalez, and Matt Sommer to the roundtable. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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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. 017 - Civil War
    Welcome to a mid-week episode of Around Comics. Join us as we take the gloves off and go to Civil War! Around Comics welcomes a mega- sized seven member panel to discuss their thoughts on the issues of Civil War. Hero registration, the media, government control, civil rights and security. This is a can't miss episode of seven comic book fans choosing sides. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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  • Ep. 056 - News & reviews
    Around Comics debuts it's new format! In the first of two new episodes this week the panel goes over the weeks top headlines in Wire2Wire Comic Book News, and give there reviews and recommendations in Top of the Stack. Listen in as Chris, Sal, Tom and guest John Siuntres talk about the week in comic books. This week's recommendations include Green Lantern, The Immortal Iron Fist, Captain America and Hip Flask. Come back on Thursday for a round table discussion on digital distribution with special guest Chris Crank. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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  • Ep. 260 - The Irish Lantern
    The Blackest Friday continues. Christian Alamy, Patrick Brower and John Siuntres join Chris and Tom for more Post-Thanksgiving comic book discussion. Lots of talk about Thor, Blackest Night, Brave and the Bold, X-Men, Flash, Geoff Johns' fake solicits and Image United! Also in this episode, maybe, just maybe the worst Irish accent of all time.

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