This week we discuss 35 years of changes in comic books. Around Comics welcomes Bob Bretall to the panel to talk about comic distribution, writing styles, the internet, conventions and more. Wire2Wire news and Top of the Stack return with a Giant Sized Bonus review and recommendation segment. Remember to listen in as we unveil our July contest. Special guest appearances by Matt Sommer, Bernie Gonzalez, Jon Hook and Bruce Rosenberger. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed

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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In the Hockey equivalent of a comics podcast, Around Comics changes lineups to address a series of industry topics. Robert Kirkman's message to the comics industry is the center of this conversation that touches on creator owned projects, the goals of aspiring creators, the movie and bookseller influence, new readers, women in comics and much more. Join Chris Neseman, John Siuntres and a group of special guests from every level of the comics world including Hilary Barta, Mike Norton, Tim Seeley, Andrew Kudelka and Jenny Frison for an informative and entertaining discussion. Also, Erik Rose drops by to tell us…

Around Comics is back with another week of comic book discussion and recommendations. Chris, Tom and Sal talk about Barry Allen's return to comics in Flash: Rebirth, the new Warren Ellis series Ignition City and a different kind of vampire story in Dead Romeo. Other titles discussed include Jersey Gods, the return of Infinite Horizon and Mark Waid's new series Irredeemable. Ande Parks checks in and gives us an update on the reissue of his first graphic novel Union Station and helps Tom criticize the Bears new quarterback Jay Cutler. Listener voice mails ask what podcast would win a death…

There were big changes to the executive positions at DC and Around Comics is here to discuss it. Before we dive into the business of comics, there's plenty of talk about Supergirl #50, The Wintermen, Detective Comics and much more. Chris is joined by John Siuntres, Kyle Byce and Jenny Frison.

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Around Comics welcomes Ande Parks to the panel to discuss multi- talented creators in comics. These are the creators that have shown the ability to cover a variety of tasks involved in creating a comic. Whether it's writing, editing, drawing, inking, coloring etc. Tom has an exclusive and very candid interview with one of key figures in the Marvel Universe in a special report. We cover the weeks top headlines, and open the panel up to include several people that wandered into the shop this week. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed