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

With Chris spreading Holiday Cheer, Sal, Tom, Mike and Hank turn on the mics and answer (heckle) listener emails. Topics that come up include The Simpsons, Showcase and Essentials that we like, Justice League Unlimited, Mark Hamill's wardrobe, The Flash t.v. series, Jonathan Hickman's various works, Frank Miller Presents Giligan's Island, Manimal, and other ridiculous  topics. Somewhere in between we figure out the meaning to Batman R.I.P., how to fix DC comics, and what it looks like inside Grant Morrison's  testicles. Don't forget to tune in next week as we welcome Special Guest James Robinson. Listen Now! Read more...

This week, our heroes Chris, Tom, Skottie nd Sal get caught in a mobius strip. First up, in Top of the Stack we talk First in Space, Astronaut Dad #01, The Escapists Hardcover, The Goon #20, The Twelve #01, Shadowpact vol. #01 and The End League #01. Meanwhile...We hear a little from John Siuntres, we find out the winners and losers from the new years resolution competition, comic book tattoos, the silliness of burning comics, Brand New Day, the soft reboot of Marvel, we make fun of Chris' new segment 'Books of Note', why we hate ourselves for liking Dexter,…

Around Comics welcomes John Byrne. One of the most influential and controversial creators in comics joins Around Comics for a lengthy conversation discussing his three decade career. Find out the only thing DC wouldn't let him do with the Superman relaunch. The real origin of Kitty Pryde will surprise you. The Next Men? Chris Claremont? Peter David? Listen and find out. Also, the panel goes over the weeks top headlines in Wire2Wire Comics News and we give our weekly reviews and recommendations in Top of the Stack. Check back later this week for John Byrne Part II Download…

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…

It's the third and final episode from our Free Comic Book Day extravaganza! You've heard from Erik Larsen, you've followed our journey in The Adventures of Luther Arkwright, and now it's time to hear all about 2009's Free Comic Book Day. Join Sal, Tom, Chris and special guest Patrick Brower for a discussion about all of the day's events. Patrick and his business partner Dal run one of the best comic shops around, and he gives some of the trade secrets as to why Challengers Comics + Conversation is the kind of store you wish you had in your neighborhood.…