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…

Join Professor Jeremy Mullins and some of his graduate students from the Savannah College of Art & Design as they talk to indie and journal comics legend James Kochalka! The crew gets Kochalka to talk about his process and his views on comics in addition to writing and singing a brand new song, live, right on on the spot! Make sure to download this their final, yet epic, fill-in feature. Remember to check back at the end of April for all new episodes of Around Comics from the Chicago crew. Thanks to everyone at SCAD for keeping the podways filled…

While Chris is away the panel will play. Sal and Tom are joined by John Siuntres, Hilary Barta and Mike Norton to talk about the past weeks news and their picks for Top of the Stack. The panel discusses Edward Norton as the new Bruce Banner, APE, Fallen Son Special Edition, The 2007 Eisner Award nominations and more. Don't miss Thursday when we talk to Mike and Hilary about breaking into the industry and life as a freelance illustrator. Listen Now!
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Marketing in comics. What are the major publishers doing right and what are they doing wrong? Join Chris, Sal and Tom as the discuss the ins and outs of marketing, merchandising and selling comic books. Plus this weeks Headlines, Top of the Stack and more. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed

Rick Remender drops by to talk about his new project The Last Days of American Crime and some of his other work including The Punisher, Fear Agent and more.

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News and Top of the Stack. Fresh off their trip to the New York Comic Con, Chris, Tom and Sal sit down with John Siuntres to give their views on all the convention announcements. Top of the Stack selections include Dr. Strange the Oath, Justice, Teenagers From Mars, Gearhead, Magnitude and GB Tran's Content. Check back later this week for two more episodes recapping our experiences at the New York Comic Con. Listen Now!
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