Around Comics reaches it's 200th episode. Join Chris & Tom as they welcome comic book professionals Hilary Barta, Steve Bryant and Jason Millet to the panel. We have a panel filled with creators that write, pencil, ink and color, os it's a perfect opportunity to talk about the actual process of making comics. It's an insiders look at how certain aspects of the comics we love are created and that process has changed over the years. The panel also discusses the use of photo references, favorite and not so favorite artists, and much more. Listen Now!
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The Greatest Creative Runs in comic book history is the topic of this episode. While the Stan Lee / Jack Kirby Fantastic Four may remain the standard for greatness there are plenty more to talk about. Join us as John Siuntress and Simon MacDonald sit in on the panel as we go through what we consider the best runs in comics. As always we have Wire2Wire Comic Book News and Top of the Stack reviews and recommendations. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed

Around Comics welcomes writer Cullen Bunn. 2006 saw the debut of one our favorite new series, Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt's THE DAMNED. Cullen discusses the pitfalls of writing a book with not one but two genres, crime and horror. What does the future hold for THE DAMNED and it's diverse cast of thugs, demons, dames and antihero protagonist? Listen and find out. Stephanie Mangold checks in with her first report on the world of Manga and then we wrap up with some fun comic talk and listener e-mails. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes…

Around Comics goes old school as Chris, Tom and Sal catch up on a lot of comics talk. We all love the Omnibus and Absolute editions, but recognize the drawbacks of the format. Listen in for our thoughts on oversized hardcovers, why we love Captain America, Garth Ennis's Battlefields, Thor, Chris Samnee, Alfred and The Outsiders, G.I. Joe, Umbrella Academy, Thunderbolts and Battlestar Galactica. We touch on some of the latest comics news as well as  listener e-mails and voicemail. All this and fresh beats from the RZA. Listen Now!
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Around Comics welcomes columnist Stephanie Mangold to the panel to discuss the stereotypes of comic book fans. We take a look at fanboys, fangirls, indie snobs, the Simpsons Comic Guy, personal hygiene and just about everything else that may offend you. As usual we have Wire2Wire Comics News and Top of the Stack recommendations. We also announce our May contest winner and much more. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed

Around Comics is back with another round of comic suggestions and general comics goodness. Join Chris, Tom, John Siuntres, Steve Bryant and Chris Burnham for discussions on Batman/Superman, Jack Staff, Legion of Three Worlds, Brit and much more. Listen Now!
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