It's the first of Tom's last two episodes. Turn that frown upside down! Dark Tower is filled with tons of friends that are wishing Tom well on his journey. Lots of comics talk including Amazing Spider-Man, Adventure Comics, Daytripper, Orc Stain and much more!

We also have an announcement about the future of the show.

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This week features a conversation with writer Christos Gage. We get you ready for the week ahead with new single issue, collected edition and DVD releases. Tom Katers talks continuity and Skottie drops an audio A-Bomb for this week's rant. Jeremy Mullins on Web comics, John Mayo goes over the top 100 trades and Will Pfeifer talks new and old DVDs. Listen Now!
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Chris, Tom and Sal recap and discuss the first 50 weeks of 52. DC's weekly series has delivered stories with little known and underused characters, keeping readers coming back to their local comic shops to solve the mystery of what is "52". This week we break down each story line of the epic and give our predictions on how series will conclude before moving on to Countdown. Listen Now!
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Most comic fans know about the books that sell in diamond's top 100, but don't stop there! We're living in a time were there are hundreds of quality comics to check out. The variety of genres and styles of comics has exploded, and it can be overwhelming to try and find that hidden gem that could be your new favorite book. There are books like DMZ and Ex Machina that have important social messages and books like The Goon, The All New Atom and Stormwatch PHD that are just plain comic book fun. Listen in as Chris, Tom, Sal, Skottie…

Around Comics welcomes the artist and co-creator of Phonogram. Find out how this self taught comic artist worked with series writer Kieron Gillen to combine music, magic and comics in a way you have to read to believe. Jamie discusses his upcoming project Suburban Glamour, future Phonogram stories, the technical side of his craft, and his experience as a punk rock drummer. We wrap up the show with listener voicemails, e-mails and a few recommendations. Listen Now!
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The irreverent Sal Abbinantti returns to Around Comics along with Chris, Tom and Sal to cover every and any topic under the Golden Mexican Sun. Featured topics this week include Wisconsin Pigs, Dead Pigeons, Atomika's relaunch, the Liefeld method of printing comics, advertising in Diamond's catalog, marketing a small press book, dealing with comic shop owners, the fabulous world of baseball card collecting, Raiders of the Last Porn, Todd McFarlane, dealing original Art, listener emails and more. Featuring music by Alice Cooper. Listen Now!
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