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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. 006 - Crisis Clinic
    Crisis Clinic. Join Chris, Sal and Tom as they discuss the current state of the DC Universe and what the future might bring. From Identity Crisis to On Year Later and 52. Also the weeks top headlines, Top of the Stack and more. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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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. 245 - The Dandy Boys
    Tom is back from his many travels, and he joins Chris and John for an episode that's jam packed with comics culture discussion. Wizard Wor... er Chicago Comic Con is almost here and we go over the list of guests we're excited to see. San Diego is now in the rear view mirror and this year's Eisner Awards are in the books as well. The panel discusses some of the big announcements and big winners. Listener voice-mails from 3 different countries and Tom's take on Astonishing X-Men.

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  • Ep. 168 - Mark Sable & Robbi Rodriguez
    Around Comics welcomes the creative team of Image Comics new original graphic novel Hazed. Writer Mark Sable and artist Robbi Rodriguez have created a dark and humorous tale of college societies in the vein of Heathers and Mean Girls that is full of bulimic goodness. Sal goes over the past week's top stories in Wire 2 Wire Comics News, The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics and Jeremy Mullins tells us about a Web Comic from one of our favorite artists. Despite the Packers lose,Tom Katers is back as the Answer Man to shed…
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  • Ep. 203 - Politics in Comics
    Election Day is approaching and Around Comics is talking politics. Chris and Tom are joined by small press publisher Sarah Becan and comics creator Hilary Barta in a discussion about politics in comics and other entertainment media. Politics have been a part of comics since their inception. We talk about their influence in Captain America, Pogo, Hulk, Howard the Duck, small press comics, mainstream comics and more. Listen Now!
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  • Ep. 238 - Chain Link Fetish
    Guests galore on this installment of Around Comics. Join Chris and Tom as they welcome Matt Sturges, Mike Norton, Tony Akins and John Siuntres for a series of diverse topic discussions. DC's weekly comics, Stax Records, Swamp Thing, House of Mystery, Jack of Fables, JSA, Chain Link Fences, Universal Monster Movies, PBS, Moon Pies, Mr. Show vs. SNL, May Fest, Improv Comedy and more.

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