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Ep. 274 - This is it.

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This is it. The last of 3 episodes from the final Around Comics recording. Chris and Sal say goodbye with help from Kyle Bice, Stevie D, Chris Burnham, Mark Beaty, Christian Alamy and more. We take a walk down memory lane with clips from Gene Colan, Greg Rucka, Jason...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Saturday, 10 April 2010

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Ep. 273 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 2

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The 2nd episode of the long goodbye for Around Comics rolls into action with some of our favorite past guests. Ande Parks is working on some new projects for Green Hornet, and he even has Sal interested. John Siuntres and Patrick Brower drop in for some great conversation and...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 28 March 2010

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Ep 272 - The Long Goodbye Pt. 1

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The final recordings of Around Comics start here. Dark Tower Comics was filled with friends on a Friday night to help us send off the show in style. Tom Katers joins us from the road with stories of skate punks, back pain and east coast juggling improve. Mike Norton...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 21 March 2010

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Ep. 271 - The Green Hornet's Nest

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Around Comics welcomes Stevie D from The CBQ podcast and John Siuntres back to the panel for a conversation about First Wave, Pulps, Golden Age Comics, The Mighty Avengers, Canada and much more. After offending most of the free world, the panel engages in a debate of "what is...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 14 March 2010

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Ep. 270 - Drag Racing

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The countdown is on to our last episode. Sal is back and he joins Chris for a conversation about The Big Bang Theory and… Around Curling? Later the panel welcomes Stevie D and John Siuntres for a frantic, disjointed and fun conversation about a variety of comics and pop...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 7 March 2010

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Ep. 269 - You're doing it wrong

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Chris is joined once again by Jenny Frison, Kyle Byce and John Siuntres. This week has a decidedly Marvel twist with talk about X-Force Forever, Captain America, Iron Man and more. Remember to enter our C2E2 contest for tickets and exclusive merchandise at www.c2e2.com/aroundcomics Talkback on our Forum -->...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Monday, 1 March 2010

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Ep. 268 - Has Stars on Their Knees

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There were big changes to the executive positions at DC and Around Comics is here to discuss it. Before we dive into the business of comics, there's plenty of talk about Supergirl #50, The Wintermen, Detective Comics and much more. Chris is joined by John Siuntres, Kyle Byce and...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 21 February 2010

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Ep. 267 - Airline Lubrication

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Around Comics returns for another 1st Class conversation about comics and comics culture. Audio problems are cast aside and the panel dives into a box of airline booze and a discussion about the iPad, comics forums, comics journalism and much much more. Special guests Sal Abbinanti and Kiel Phegley...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Monday, 15 February 2010

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Ep. 266 - The Life & Times of Thomas Katers

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Join us for an episode 4 years in the making. Tom Katers has brought us insightful and hilarious comics conversation every week, and now it's time for us to thank him before he leaves Chicago and Around Comics. Special guests Christian Alamy, Chris Burnham, Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, John...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Saturday, 30 January 2010

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AC Book Club - Strangers in Paradise Vol. 1

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Chris and Tom discuss the first pocket book vol. of Terry Moore's epic Strangers In Paradise.   Talkback on our Forum -->   Listen Now! Download .mp3

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Friday, 29 January 2010

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Ep. 265 - Orc Junk!

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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...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 24 January 2010

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Ep. 264 - Moleman's Finer Fasions

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Chris, Tom and Mike Norton are back for the second episode from New Years Day. A rambling scrambling discussion includes thoughts on Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, Powers, WONK, The Magic of SHAZAM, Captain Britain MI-13, The Looking Glass Wars & Hatter M, Blackest Night and more.Featured music by Jellyfish...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 10 January 2010

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Ep. 263 - The Aughts

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Happy New Year! Chris, Tom and Mike Norton ring in the new year at Challengers Comics on a very chilly and hungover day. It's a new year and a new decade, so the panel takes the opportunity to look back at how comics and the comics industry has changed...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 3 January 2010

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A Conversation with Rick Remender

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Rick Remender drops by to talk about his new project The Last Days of American Crime and some of his other work including The Punisher, Fear Agent and more.Happy Holidays! See you next year.Featured music by Ultra Lounge Talkback on our Forum -->   Listen Now! Download .mp3

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Tuesday, 22 December 2009

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Ep. 262 - Mandates

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Happy Festivus! Join Chris, Tom, John and Hank for a Holiday episode filled with comics talk, movie talk and general silliness. Unwritten, Jonah Hex, Storming Paradise, Flash: Rebirth and more. Hank is an aspiring film maker and we get a chance to talk comics movies and the changing landscape...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 20 December 2009

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  • Jimmy Palmiotti gives us the business. Crossing genres and spinning great tales have become trademarks of his work with writing partner Justin Gray. Whether it's gun fights in the old west, Superhero stories from a different perspective or funky 70s like action romps there's something for just about every comics fan in their work. Listen in as Jimmy talks comics, movies, TV and shares some great stories We even get to talk with his lovely lady, Amanda Conner. As always we go over the weeks top headlines in Wire2Wire Comics News and give our Top of the Stack reviews and…
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  • In this episode we give our advice on how to make the most of your convention experience. We cover everything from what shoes to wear to what should be in your con bag. Skottie Young gives his pointers on getting sketches and commissions and how to approach creators. Mark Beatty gives us the dealer perspective and provides tips on how you can save a few bucks on everything from quarter books to statues. We're also joined by Stevie D. from the Comic Book Queers podcast in this fun and informative discussion on how to survive conventions. Listen Now!
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  • Chris and Sal spend Saturday at Dark Tower Comics to experience Free Comic Book Day. They talk about the week in news, have a quick chat with Steve Rude about the new Nexus book, talk with a few Dark Tower customers, sit down with Brent Schoonover from Horrorwood, go over some of the free books we grabbed and more. Don't miss our Thursday episode when we talk to Spider-Man 3 storyboard artist Gabe Hardman. Listen Now!
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  • Licensing in comics is the topic this week. The panel welcomes artists Scott Johnson and surprise guest Mike Norton to discuss creating the images that are used in the packaging and products that fill the shelves of retailers. We talk about reaching readers through licensing, and some of the restrictions that artists run into. G.I. Joe with no guns? Are you serious?! Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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  • 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
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