Tom takes center stage as we learn about the history of the Justice Society of America. Get educated about the JSA's founding members, the interesting cross company relationship that spawned the super group, and how the team has evolved into the JSA we know today. What JSA member was made from clay? What member had a weakness to wood? What member was a florist? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Tom blows the minds of Chris, Sal and Skottie. Listen Now!
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News and Reviews from the past week. The panel discusses Rich Koslowski's Three Geeks movie project, new Marvel Zombie figures, The Walking Dead, Frank Miller's Ronin the movie, January's sales numbers, Diamond's silver anniversary and much more. Reviews include JSA, Batman, Blade and Godland. We announce a few more details about the New York Comic Con, and prepare to finish up our Absolute Watchmen contest. Remember to listen in on Thursday for a conversation with Marc Guggenheim! Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed

Don Kramer is back, and joins Chris, Tom and Chris Burnham on this week's panel. It's a review filled episode with discussions on Mighty Avengers, Hellboy: The Wild Hunt, Planetary, Fantastic Four, Sugar Shock, Abe Sapien, B.P.R.D. 1947, Superman: Secret Origin and more. Don and Chris talk about breaking through the isolation of being comics artists, working with their inkers and attending conventions. Chris's comics room is complete, and he may or may not have a popular comics writer trapped in his basement.

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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

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…

Greg Rucka returns to Around Comics on the eve of WHITEOUT's theatrical release. Greg joins Chris, Sal, John Siuntres and Josh Elder for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming movie based on he and Steve Lieber's graphic novel.
Greg is knee deep in comics and novel work as always. Find out how he's managing to juggle Detective Comics, Action Comics, World of New Krypton, Stumptown and the upcoming Queen & Country novel.

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