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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The second part of our interview with Greg Rucka explores his work on Wonder Woman and how the death of Max Lord came about. We take a longer look into the world of Queen & Country and how the series has jumped from comics to novels and back again. We wrap the episode up with two bonus interviews. First we talk with the talented artist of Capote in Kansas and Queen and Country, Chris "Skippy" Samnee. Then Tom interviews one of Marvel's least talkative heroes. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed

The Around Comics crew visit Metropolis, Gotham, Fawcet City, Sin City, The Big Apple and many other backdrops that our favorite heroes call home. Join Chris, Sal, Tom and Rick as they find out what's the low-down on the streets and in the gutters. Plus Wire2Wire news, Top of the Stack and more. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed

Classwar by COM.X is a series that you may have missed in the early part of the decade. Sal tells us about the new hardcover collection and how it's something you don't want to miss the second time around. Flash: Rebirth is gaining speed (ha ha) and the panel discusses Barry, Hal, Wally and the Black Flash. Chris, Tom and Sal discuss Captain Britain & MI 13, Norman Osborn, Starro, Guardians of the Galaxy, R.E.B.E.L.S., 100 Days of 100 Bullets, Nathan Fillion as Hal Jordan?, Wonder Woman, Secret Six, Secret Warriors and more. Who would you work for, A.I.M. or…

In an informal chat we discuss what is more important when deciding what books to buy. Is the writer, artist or character the deciding factor when you pull a title off the shelf? Join Chris, Sal, Tom and Mark as we mention some of our favorites in all three categories. Mark also gives us some insight into the buying habits of his customers. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed

On another ad-hoc episode, our heroes Tom, Skottie and Sal have no idea what they are going to talk about, yet somehow they do it for over an hour anyway, First up, we discuss Top of the Stack picks including Northlanders #3, Popgun Vol. 1, Josh Howard's Sasquatch Anthology, and Skottie talks about Jumpers and Tunnels (big boy books). Meanwhile...we turn Brian Wood gay, Skottie announces his return to the Southern Hotness, we bitch about the horrible winter conditions in Chicago, we finally admit to the world that Skottie has been controlling us with his mind. We also read some…