Around Comics - The Comic Book Culture Podcast

Around Comics Ep. 208 - Pinball Honeypot

news@aroundcomics.com — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Listener e-mails are the theme of the show. Join Chris, Tom, Sal, Mike and Hank as we tackle a variety of topics. What comics are good for younger readers? Why would somebody skip town with a store full of pinball machines? Who picks the music on the show? Where did Sal get his patriotic nunchucks? All of that and a lot more comic book talk.

Around Comics Ep. 207 - Back In The Saddle

news@aroundcomics.com — Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:01:00 GMT

The gang is back together. The Windy City Comicon is in the books and we have over a month of comics to talk about. Join Chris, Tom, Sal, Mike and Hank for a good old fashioned episode of Around Comics. Find out our thoughts on Top 10, Freak Angels, The United States Constitution - A Graphic Adaptation, Trinity, Rage of the Red Lanterns and more. We start to clear out the e-mail box and answer your questions. Sal tells us about his new involvement in local politics and a lost day at the greatest sports bar ever. Tom points out why Chris may not have great recollection.
Thanks again to everyone that came to the Windy City Comicon!

Around Comcis Ep. 206.5 - A Break in the Action

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:20:00 GMT

After a fantastic turnout for The Windy City Comicon we are taking a little break. NO WORRIES! We will be back in two weeks with more of the comics and comics culture conversation we bring you. Thank you to everyone that made it to the WCCC! Have a great two weeks and we will talk to you then.

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Around Comics Ep. 206 - Tim Seeley gets Animated.

news@aroundcomics.com — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Chris and Sal are joined by John Siuntres and comics creator Tim Seeley. Tim explains the legal situation of Hack Slash and it's upcoming cross over with a the Re-Animator. Tim talks about the trademark issues, his love of classic horror films and the future of Hack Slash. Tim also clues us in on his upcoming work on Marvel's New Exiles. Will the "X-Effect" be anything like working on G.I. Joe, The Transformers or Forgotten Realms? John tells us about his experience talking with Dave Gibbons and the buzz about The Watchmen film. This is the last episode before The Windy City Comicon and we have a few announcements before the big day hits on Oct. 25th. Visit www.windycitycomicon.com for more information. Remember to e-mail the show with your comic book thoughts and questions at info@aroundcomics.com

Around Comics Ep. 205 - Donuts and Beer

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:14:00 GMT

Around Comics is back with tons of comics talk and election updates! Tim Seeley and Hank join Chris and Sal on this week's action packed panel. Sal talks about Four Eyes from Image and the new Deadpool. Hank explains how Joe Kelly got him into comics. Tim loves the new Secret Six and the panel agrees with him. Hank chooses All-Star Superman as his top pick, and the panel discusses it's place in comics history. Chris talks up the latest Batman Confidential and how Mike Perkins is knocking it out of the park with his art on The Stand. Sal has a story about his sister cursing the Chicago Cubs, and then asks Hank why people like the Twilight series.
Remember to make your plans for The Windy City Comicon! www.windycitycomicon.com

Around Comics Ep. 204 - Around Elvira

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 6 Oct 2008 02:15:00 GMT

Episode 204
Chris and Tom are joined by Hilary Barta and Branden on an episode that ranges from top comic books picks to Burt Lancaster and beyond. The panel talks about Captain America, I Kill Giants, Iron Fist, Longshot and more.

Around Comics - Ep 203 - Politics and Comics

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:39:00 GMT

Election Day is approaching and Around Comics is talking politics. Chris and Tom are joined by small press publisher Sarah Becan and comics creator Hilary Barta in a discussion about politics in comics and other entertainment media. Politics have been a part of comics since their inception. We talk about their influence in Captain America, Pogo, Hulk, Howard the Duck, small press comics, mainstream comics and more.
Continue the conversation at www.aroundcomics.com on our forum, and don't forget to check out Chicago's finest comics convention The Windy City Comicon at www.windycitycomicon.com

Around Comics Ep. 202 - The Phantom Panel

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:37:00 GMT

The Panel discusses a ton of stuff this week. New internet restrictions, Green Lantern, Vertigo, The Phantom Stranger, Last Will & Testament, writing teams, The Windy City Comicon and much much more.

Remember to make your plans to attend The Windy City Comicon. Visit www.windycitycomicon.com for more information.

Around Comics Ep. 201 - Grant Morrison Makes Us Crazy

news@aroundcomics.com — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:07:00 GMT

The gang is all together. Join Chris, Tom, Sal, John and Eric from CBQ for an evening of comics talk in an actual comics shop. The panel discusses Fables, The Sinestro Corps War and The New Secret Six. The panel erupts into chaos as we realize Grant Morrison makes us crazy. We check in with Jason Howard, the artist of The Astounding Wolfman and hear about drawing a book in the Invinceverse and working with Robert Kirkman. Listen in for all of that and more announcements about The Windy City ComiCon.

Around Comics Episode 200 - The Process

news@aroundcomics.com — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Remember to check out Chicago's ONLY Comic Book Convention, The Windy City ComiCon at www.windycitycomicon.com

Around Comics Ep. 199 - Knee Shot!

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 1 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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. Also tune in for a BIG announcement about The Windy City ComiCon. Check out more at www.windycitycomicon.com

Around Comics - Book Club - Black Hole

news@aroundcomics.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

The two year tease is over. Chris and Tom FINALLY talk about the amazing Black Hole by Charles Burns. It's an episode detailing our thoughts and opinions about teenagers, sex, drugs and... mutations. Find out who Tom's favorite character is and how Chris may or may not have killed people in a coal mine.

Around Comics Ep. 198 - Hats for Sale.

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

Join us for an episode jam packed with comics talk. Chris welcomes, Tim Seeley, Jenny Frison, Adam Schwenk & Andrew Kudelka to the roundtable. Comics discussed include House of Mystery, Sandman, Golly, X-Men Origins: Jean Grey, Fire Breather, Hellblazer, Off Road, Young Liars, Stray Bullets, Seven Soldiers of Victory and more. We talk about the glory of black & white comics, Adam's hatred of Emma Frost, good graphic design, our favorite cover artists and the late Carlos Meglia.

Remember you can continue the conversation on our forums at www.aroundcomics.com.

Around Comics Ep. 197 - Line Change!

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

In the Hockey equivalent of a comics podcast, Around Comics changes lineups to address a series of industry topics. Robert Kirkman's message to the comics industry is the center of this conversation that touches on creator owned projects, the goals of aspiring creators, the movie and bookseller influence, new readers, women in comics and much more. Join Chris Neseman, John Siuntres and a group of special guests from every level of the comics world including Hilary Barta, Mike Norton, Tim Seeley, Andrew Kudelka and Jenny Frison for an informative and entertaining discussion. Also, Erik Rose drops by to tell us about his new series from Image called The Roberts. Remember you can continue the conversation on our forums at www.aroundcomics.com.

Around Comics Ep. 196 - Take On Me

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

Join us for another action packed episode of comics and comics culture conversation. John Siuntres and Mike Norton are back with Chri, Sal and Tom to talk about houseless individuals, G4's coverage of San Diego, new video games, Hunter S Thompson and of course, lots and lots of comics. It's over an hour of some good ole fashioned Around Comics.

Around Comics Ep. 195 - Canadian Bacon

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:20:00 GMT

The band is back together as Sal returns to a packed panel including Chris, Tom, Mike Norton, and Canadian guest Scott Hearn. It's an hour and a half filled with tons of comics talk, funny stories, and an extended conversation with artist Mike Mayhew.

You can continue the conversation on our forum at www.aroundcomics.com

You can also find more of Tom on Tom vs The JLA, and more of Chris on 11 O'Clock Comics.

Around Comics Ep. 194 - Road Trip

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:26:00 GMT

Chris and Tom are road tripping to Milwaukee for a baseball game and want you to ride along with them. It's a trip filled with talk about growing up with comics and what comics they're reading now. The Dark Knight gets some talk as well as some of the happenings in San Diego and what we can look forward to in the next year with Flash: Rebirth, B.P.R.D. 1947, Thunderbolts, new hardcovers for Swamp Thing and more. Sprinkle in some traveling music and roadside attractions and you've got a fun hour of Road Tripping, Around Comics style.

Around Comics Ep. 193 - What If...?

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:29:00 GMT

Around Comics welcomes Donald Glut to the show to talk about his career as a film maker and comic book scribe. Comic fans are most familiar with his work on Marvel's classic What If...? series, but his amateur films of the 50s and 60s were influential to an entire generation of film makers as well. Listen in to hear stories about jumping out of cars, death rays from above, exploding bags of gasoline and more. Chris, Tom and the CBQ's Stevie D. spend a fun evening with the innovative and entertaining Donald F. Glut.

We'll be back again next week with an all new Around Comics, but in the meantime you can also check out Tom Vs. JLA at tomvsjla.libsyn.com Chris on 11 O'Clock Comics at bullpenbulletins.libsyn.com and Skottie is back with The Devil and Me at http://devilandme.com

Around Comics Ep. 192 - Tuna Pound Cake

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:08:00 GMT

Around Comics gets back to our home at Dark Tower for a Giant Sized episode with tons of random talk. Join Chris, Tom, Dave Wachter, Stevie D, and Jeffery Brown as they discuss their Top of the Stack picks and more. We check in with writer Simon Oliver and get a nice scoop about his next project. The show wraps with lots of movie, TV and comics talk.

Around Comics Ep. 191 - Book of the Month - Starman Omnibus Vol. 1

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:57:00 GMT

Around Comics is back with our first Book of the Month episode. Join Chris and Tom as they welcome Sean Whelan of Raging Bullets and Matt Kramer of The Shade's Journal aboard to discuss the first 17 issues of Starman. If you were like many of us that consider the 90s as a down time for comics, you may want to reconsider and dive into Starman, one of the hidden gems of the decade.

We'll be back again next week with an all new Around Comics, but in the meantime you can also check out Tom Vs. JLA at tomvsjla.libsyn.com Chris on 11 O'Clock Comics at bullpenbulletins.libsyn.com and Skottie is back with The Devil and Me at http://devilandme.com

Around Comics Ep. 190 - Podcasting Panel

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:37:00 GMT

Around Comics is back with a special presentation from Wizard World Chicago. Listen to the first Comic Book Podcasting Panel hosted at Wizard's Chicago show. The panel was moderated by Eisner Award winning writer Sean McKeever, and included Brian Salazar of Around Comics, Vince Bonavoglia of 11 O'Clock Comics, Scott Cederlund of Wednesday's Haul, John Siuntres of Wordballoon, Stevie D. of Comic Book Queers, Steven Schuler of Alter Ego, Chris Marshall of Collected Comics Library and Sean Whelan of Raging Bullets. If you weren't able to attend the convention or the panel, here's your chance to hear what eight of comics podcasting's finest have to say about the medium.

We'll be back again next week with an all new Around Comics, but in the meantime you can also check out Tom Vs. JLA at tomvsjla.libsyn.com Chris on 11 O'Clock Comics at bullpenbulletins.libsyn.com and Skottie is back with The Devil and Me at http://devilandme.com

Around Comics Ep. 189 - 90% Kirby

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:39:00 GMT

Around Comics is back with Chris, Tom, Sal and Mike Norton. Tom comes up with the newest celebrity collectible. Sal talks up the milestone of Invincible's 50th issue and the new continuity of Image. Listener email has the panel talking about animated goodness and what creators wow us with their ability to master different styles.

Wizard World Chicago is our next stop on the convention circuit. If you're at the show drop by the Comic Book Podcasting Panel on Friday. EXCELSIOR!

Remember you can check out Tom Vs. JLA at tomvsjla.libsyn.com Chris on 11 O'Clock Comics at bullpenbulletins.libsyn.com and Skottie Young's The Devil and Me at http://devilandme.com

Around Comics Ep. 188 - You Can't Stop Us

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:12:00 GMT

Around Comics is back with another episode of THRILLS, SPILLS and Top of the Stack recommendations including The 12, Amazing Spider-Man, Locke & Key and Action Comics. Mike Norton joins Chris, Tom and Sal for an hour of good old fashioned comics talk including a phone call with writer Will Pfeifer.

We'll be back again next week with an all new Around Comics, but in the meantime you can also check out Tom Vs. JLA at tomvsjla.libsyn.com Chris on 11 O'Clock Comics at bullpenbulletins.libsyn.com and Skottie is back with The Devil and Me at http://devilandme.com

Around Comics Ep. 187 - Len Kody & Jenny Frison

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:13:00 GMT

Around Comics steps back in time to 1968 with writer Len Kody and artist Jenny Frison to talk about their new project Chicago 1968. It's an episode filled with interesting historical facts and explanations on how those facts are used in a true fiction series. Len also lets us know about his other upcoming project CISCO KID vs. WYATT EARP with Eric J. John Siuntres drops by halfway through to takeover for Tom and we wrap up with discussions about internet reviewers, Wonder Woman and Genre Comics.

Check out Len's work including Chicago 1968 at www.lenkody.com

We'll be back again next week with an all new Around Comics, but in the meantime you can also check out Tom Vs. JLA at tomvsjla.libsyn.com Chris on 11 O'Clock Comics at bullpenbulletins.libsyn.com and Skottie is back with The Devil and Me at http://devilandme.com

Around Comics Ep. 186 - A Damned Good Time

news@aroundcomics.com — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:10:00 GMT

This week Chris and Tom are joined on the panel by Len Cody and Hank! Top of the Stack recommendations include Action Comics, 1985, Batman: Nine Lives and Kick Ass. We check in with writer Cullen Bunn and find out about The Damned hitting the big screen and the future of one of our favorite books. Tom wants to know what your best Bigfoot story is, and Hank talks about being a new comics fan.

Around Comics Ep. 185 - W.W.T.S.D.

news@aroundcomics.com — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Around Comics returns to the friendly confines of Chicago and gets right back in the groove with Top of the Stack recommendations including Young Liars, Glamourpuss, Guardians of the Galaxy and Batman Confidential. Join Sal, Chris and Tom as we welcome Eric Houston to the panel and find out how he started writing for Back Issue magazine. Athena Voltair's artist and writer Steve Bryant checks in and talks about the great summer movie schedule and all things pulp.

Around Comics Ep. 184 - Emerald City ComiCon pt. III

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:20:00 GMT

It's a special double sized episode from Seattle's Emerald City ComiCon! The gang finishes up their coverage of the convention. Listen in for conversations with Greg Rucka, Shane White, Chris Moreno, Jeffery Brown, Adriana Ferguson, Mark Sable and more!

Check back next Monday as we return to Chicago and Dark Tower Comics.

Around Comics Ep. 183 - Emerald City ComiCon pt. II

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:40:00 GMT

Our coverage of the Emerald City ComiCon rolls on! Join Chris, Sal and Tom as they talk with some of the comics industry's best and brightest. DC's Dan DiDio drops by to energize the table with his trademark excitement and passion for comics and DC Nation. Richard Starkings, Comicraft's First Tiger and the creative force behind The Elephantmen shows why he is one of our favorite guests in a conversation about conventions, war movies, morality and gun wielding Hippos. Sal has a chat with the Suicide Girls about all things pierced and tattooed. We wrap things up with Tom and Josh from iFanboy talking with rising star and author of B.P.R.D. 1946, Josh Dysart.

Check back on Monday for more interviews, con stories and general comics goodness as we wrap up our coverage from The Emerald City!

Around Comics Ep. 182 - Emerald City ComiCon pt. I

news@aroundcomics.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:46:00 GMT

This week we're coming to you from the floor of the Emerald City ComiCon! Join Chris, Sal, Tom and a cast of thousands as they cover all of the happenings of the premier comic convention of the Pacific Northwest. Top of the Stack is back with recommendations on 100 Bullets, Rann Thanagar: Holy War, Miracle Man, Action Comics, Countdown to Mystery, Pretty Baby Machine, House of Mystery and more. The iFanboys sit in and talk about their con experience before we're invaded by the local 501st Seattle Regiment. Who knew that Stormtroopers were so nice?
Check back this week for more interviews, con stories and general comics goodness from The Emerald City!

Around Comics Ep. 181 - Con Men

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 5 May 2008 14:37:00 GMT

Join in as we continue the conversation from last week's return episode. Tom, Chris, John Siuntres and Chris Burnham talk about the recent New York Comic Convention and the build up to Iron Man. Chris caught up with comics legend Neal Adams to chat about the developments in the Superman case and the perils of creator owned work. The panel discusses his thoughts as well as the future of Krypton's last son. As Final Crisis approaches, the panel gives their thoughts on Countdown and why Trinity may be getting off on the right foot. Tom wraps things up by putting a bounty on The Sentry's head.

Remember to come back next week for Emerald City Comicon highlights and interviews!

Around Comics Ep. 180 - The Return

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Around Comics returns with an all new episode from Chicago. Join Tom, Chris, Mark and Nixon's Pals artist Chris Burnham. Top of the Stack reviews include Fun Home, Nixon's Pals, She-Hulk and JSA Classified. After being attacked by the Dark Tower guard dog, John Siuntres drops by to reflect on the New York Con and talk Showcases.

Around Comics Ep. 179 - James Kochalka

news@aroundcomics.com — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 19:50:00 GMT

Join Professor Jeremy Mullins and some of his graduate students from the Savannah College of Art & Design as they talk to indie and journal comics legend James Kochalka! The crew gets Kochalka to talk about his process and his views on comics in addition to writing and singing a brand new song, live, right on on the spot! Make sure to download this their final, yet epic, fill-in feature.

Remember to check back at the end of April for all new episodes of Around Comics from the Chicago crew. Thanks to everyone at SCAD for keeping the podways filled with comic talk!

Around Comics Ep. 178 - S.C.A.D. Attacks

news@aroundcomics.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:31:00 GMT

The SCADs are back. Join Professor Jeremy Mullins and some of his graduate students from the Savannah College of Art & Design as they cover some of the top headlines in the world of comic book news and give their recommendations in Top of the Stack. Listen in as Jeremy recounts his rollerblade and homeless horror stories, a dramatic reading of one of comics up-and-coming writers, and much much more.

Around Comics Ep. 177 - Cameron Stewart

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:35:00 GMT

The crew from the Savannah College of Art & Design continue their stint as star fill-in artists. This week they talk with artist Cameron Stewart about a wide variety of topics. Find out Stewart's amazing story of how Grant Morrison helped him break into the industry. What is the approach he takes when starting a new project? What are the differences between working with Ed Brubaker, Grant Morrison and Jason Aaron? How do you get a gig doing art for a Canadian teen pop star? Find out the answers to these questions and more as the SCAD crew saves us from another week of Around Comics silence.

Around Comics Ep. 176 - S.C.A.D. Scabs

news@aroundcomics.com — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:28:00 GMT

On this special-guest episode, join Professor Jeremy Mullins and some of his graduate students from the Savannah College of Art & Design as they break it down old-school to give us a very Bizarro-world rendition of Around Comics. Listen in as the roundtable takes us in the wayback machine and does their best AC impression. First they check in with Wire2Wire Comic Book News for the recent comic headlines. Then the panel goes over their Top of the Stack picks. Finally they wrap things up with a few listener emails.

Around Comics Ep. 175 - The Club: Feb 2008

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:46:00 GMT

On our final Club Episode for awhile, our heroes Chris, Sal and Tom discuss Sal's picks. First up they talk about the CD 'Static Age' by The Misfits and how it should have been better remembered. Then the guys get into the movie - SLC Punk! Everybody loved the film and we talk at length to its charms. Finally, we finish up with Dave Gibbons 'The Originals'.

Around Comics Ep. 174 - Old & Busted

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:51:00 GMT

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 emails that bring up various topics including british accents, Lost, Oz, New X-Men, Messiah Complex, Canadian Cuisine, One More Day fallout, we get confused by math, and a reappearance of the Wisconsin Werewolves.

Around Comics Ep. 173 - Spillover

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:26:00 GMT

On this spill-over episode Sal cuts together some clips from a previous recording sessions. First up, the crew gets hungry as Sal invents the next great redneck snack food, Skottie introduces us to Cowboy Cool-Beans, we discuss Chicago's utter lack of good seafood, we insult Canada...again, especially the pizza, Chris grosses us out with his favorite sandwich and other culinary delights. Later, Skottie spews forth his hatred of comic book trailers, we watch the Doomsday trailer and try and determine if it's supposed to be a joke, Tom gets even more disappointed with the History Channel, we talk about Cloverfield, we talk about Heath Ledger, Amy Winehouse and other celebrities, and finish up with Chris' Direct TV nightmare.

Around Comics Ep. 172 - Rick Remender Returns

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Around Comics welcomes Rick Remender. The multi-talented creator of Fear Agent, Strange Girl, Sea of Red, Sorrow, The End League and more talks about his past and ongoing projects. The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics and Jeremy Mullins returns with a new web comics recommendation. Tom Katers take a call from a listener about sidekicks in this week's Answer Man segment, and we get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases.

Timestamp:
03:26 - Rick Remender
44:42 - A to Z British Comics - http://panelologists.com/
52:10 - Answer Man
01:00:44 - Web Comics
52:19 - Gerry Duggan
01:03:55 - New Collected Releases - http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/
01:10:36 - New Single Issue Releases

Around Comics Ep. 171 - Cat Bites Dog

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:04:00 GMT

This week, on another roundtable, our heroes Chris, Tom, Sal and Skottie, jump the Rio Grande and get in some trouble. On Part I of this extra-long roundtable, the panel discusses their top of the stack picks including Alice in Sunderland by Bryan Talbot, Fell Vol. 1, Punisher Max Vol. 1, Nextwave: Agents of HATE Vol. 1, and Superman Confidential #11. Meanwhile...we talk a little bit about Skottie's X-Men project, driving and fighting bobcats, why we own pitbulls, if Absinthe without mercury is worth drinking, how Wendy's makes no sense, why Chris loves Manga, punching Akira with a fistful of liberty, the history of the McDonald's characters, and we finish up with some emails. Don't forget to check back next week to hear part II of this episode.

Around Comics Ep. 170 - Eric Powell, Gerry Duggan & more.

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:02:00 GMT

Around Comics welcomes Eric Powell, the creator of The Goon. Join us for a conversation about his new graphic novel, dog attacks and knives to the eye. Later in the program we catch up with Gerry Duggan to talk about the WGA strike and his new project with Phil Noto called The Infinite Horizon. The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics and Jeremy Mullins fights through a cold to tell us about a new web comics find. Tom Katers takes calls from listeners and explains some of the long history of The Legion. Will Pfeifer talks DVDs and we get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases.

Timestamp:
02:07 - Eric Powell
28:24 - A to Z British Comics - http://panelologists.com/
33:23 - Web Comics - http://www.lucid-tv.com/
37:45 - Answer Man
49:04 - Will Pfeifer on DVDs
52:19 - Gerry Duggan
01:22:29 - New Collected Releases - http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/
01:27:08 - New Single Issue Releases

Around Comics Ep. 169 - One Jack Off

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:29:00 GMT

On a three-wheeled show, our heroes Chris, Sal and Skottie lament the absence of Tom, but soldier on. First up, things get weird as Sal takes over the show and makes Chris choose only one Top of the Stack pick. He chose Resurrection #01, while Skottie talked Punisher Max Vol. 1 HC, and Sal talks the Madrox HC.

Meanwhile...we talk a little X-Men Messiah Complex, whose New X-Men are better Chris Bachalo's or Skottie's, whether comic book publishers should be held accountable by retailers, internet download taxes, Quebecor's woes, the naked Wonder Woman tragedy, Mac Keynote announcements, Comanche Moon, more Steve Zahn love, more The Wire love, we rip on every other major city in America and finish up talking a little about Skottie's upcoming project.

Around Comics Ep. 168 - Mark Sable & Robbi Rodriguez

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:33:00 GMT

Around Comics welcomes the creative team of Image Comics new original graphic novel Hazed. Writer Mark Sable and artist Robbi Rodriguez have created a dark and humorous tale of college societies in the vein of Heathers and Mean Girls that is full of bulimic goodness. Sal goes over the past week's top stories in Wire 2 Wire Comics News, The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics and Jeremy Mullins tells us about a Web Comic from one of our favorite artists. Despite the Packers lose,Tom Katers is back as the Answer Man to shed some light on the magic of Green Lantern. Will Pfeifer talks DVDs and we get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases. Timestamp: 02:17 - Wire2Wire Comics News 08:34 - Mark Sable and Robbi Rodriguez 42:17 - A to Z British Comics - http://panelologists.com/ 48:31 - Web Comics - http://www.transmission-x.com/ 52:58 - Answer Man with Tom Katers 59:41 - Will Pfeifer on DVDs 01:03:00 - New Collected Releases - http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/ 01:18:14 - New Single Issue Releases

Around Comics Ep. 167 - Mobius Strip

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:51:00 GMT

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, why The Wire hasn't won an Emmy, The History of Rock N' Roll documentary, E-book readers, Robert Heinlein's Starship Troopers, why the Discovery Channel believes in Bigfoot and why Tom hates them for it, and we finish up talking about Chris' new 70's-crappy-movie fascination and a few emails.

Around Comics Ep. 166 - B. Clay Moore and Seth Peck

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Around Comics welcomes the writing team of the new Image series 76. B Clay Moore and Seth Peck give us insight into the Double Feature style comic that breaks out the bell bottoms and muscle cars in 1976 New York and LA. We cover Clay and Seth's other works including Hawaiian Dick, Superman Confidential, JSA Classified and Sorrow. Sal goes over the past week's top stories in Wire 2 Wire Comics News, The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics and Jeremy Mullins has a Web Comic suggestion that would make your Mom question her parenting skills. Tom Katers is back as the Answer Man, Will Pfeifer talks DVDs, John Mayo looks inside Diamonds top 300 and we get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases.

Timestamp:
03:26 - Wire2Wire Comics News
10:47 - B. Clay Moore and Seth Peck
01:08:09 - A to Z British Comics - http://panelologists.com/
01:13:51 - Answer Man
01:23:59 - John Mayo Market Report
01:28:11 - Web Comics - http://www.whiteninjacomics.com/
01:32:02 - Will Pfeifer on DVDs
01:34:41 - New Collected Releases - http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/
01:40:33 - New Single Issue Releases

Around Comics Ep. 165 - Dec. Club Discussion

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:15:00 GMT

On this month's "The Clubâ? Episode, our heroes go over Tom's picks. Tom, Chris, Sal and Skottie discuss the pros and cons of the Badly Drawn Boy CD, Hour of the Bewilderbeast. Find out if it was too pussy for Skottie, and why Sensitive Tom loved it. Next listen in as we discuss the collected edition of âWE3â? from Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, and find out which one of us cried at the end. Then the boys go over the comedy âSafe Menâ? starring Paul Giamatti, Sam Rockwell and Steve Zahn. Finally, we wrap things up with listener voicemails, emails and a few announcements.

Around Comics Ep. 164 - Jay Faerber

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:53:00 GMT

Around Comics welcomes the writer of Noble Causes and Dynamo 5. Listen in to find out about the Soap Opera meets Super Powers world that Jay has created and how much fun comics can be when you don't have to keep up with mega events. Jay also has a relatively new series called Dynamo 5 on stands and we dive into the world of the five teenagers with the shared powers of their dead father Captain Dynamo. Long time Noble Causes fans get a sneak peak of the 5 years later jumping on point due in March. Sal goes over the past week's top stories in Wire 2 Wire Comics News, The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics and Jeremy Mullins has a Web Comic suggestion sure to bring out your inner Super F**ker. Tom Katers is back as the Answer Man, Will Pfeifer talks DVDs, Jarrett Willaims has a new Manga recommendation and we get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases.

Timestamp:

02:20 - Wire2Wire Comics News
08:59 - Jay Faerber
48:30 - A to Z British Comics
54:20 - Answer Man
01:03:38 - Web Comics - http://www.americanelf.com/
01:06:45 - Will Pfeifer on DVDs
01:09:43 - Jarret Williams on Manga
01:12:58 - New Collected Releases
01:18:41 - New Single Issue Releases

Around Comics Ep. 163 - New Year with Ande Parks

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:58:00 GMT

Our heroes start off the New Year with a visit from writer, inker and longtime freind of the program Ande Parks. Ande joins Chris, Sal and Skottie as we take a look at the year that was, and what we're looking forward to in 2008. We go over some of our favorite books from 2007 including Daredevil, Iron-Fist, The Spirit, Criminal, Green Lantern, and others, and talk with both Ande and Skottie about their favorite projects and what they are working on next. Later, we talk about what we'd like to see happen in 2008 and give our thoughts on how comics can improve.

Meanwhile...We find out what good stuff everyone got for Christmas, how to properly prepare a plate of cookies for Santa, what kids shows and toys are outlawed in the Parks household, Ande taste-tests various airplane bottles of booze, why Ande is very much like Prince, and more.

Happy New Year.

Around Comics Ep. 162 - Alex Ross

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:55:00 GMT

Around Comics welcomes comics superstar Alex Ross. Listen in for details on new projects including SUPERPOWERS from Dynamite and the Avengers/Invaders series coming out from Marvel. Hear Alex's thoughts on characters like Green Lantern, Wally West, Batman, Aquaman and more. Find out what goes into designing and redesigning classic golden age costumes, and why Challenge of the Superfriends is still cool. Sal keeps us up to date in Wire2Wire Comics News and the Quiet! Panelologists At Work chaps continue their A to Z of British comics. Jeremy Mullins covers Web comics and Will Pfeiffer runs down his top DVDs of 2007. Tom's Answer Man segment clears up some past questions then tackles Constantine. We also get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases.

Happy New Year!

Timestamp:
02:28 - Alex Ross
47:14 - Wire2Wire Comics News
52:58 - Answer Man
59:29 - A to Z British Comics - http://panelologists.com/
01:03:28 - Pfeifer on DVDs - http://willpfeifer.com/
01:07:14 - Web Comics - http://www.drewweing.com/
01:10:08 - New Collected Releases - http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/
01:14:33 - New Single Issue Releases

Around Comics Ep. 161 - Holiday Hangover

news@aroundcomics.com — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:52:00 GMT

This week, our Heroes of the Holidays Tom, Skottie, Sal, Chris, Norton and Hank get together to spread some cheer. We're full of the Christmas Spirit, and a bunch of small bottles of booze. In Top of the Stack, Chris leads us on a marathon of Stackables, including The Trial of Captain Sweeto and Other Stories: A Collection of the Comic Strips of the Perry Bible Fellowship, The Overman #1, The Goon: Chinatown, Green Lantern #25, Popgun Vol. 1, and The Infinite Horizon #1.

Meanwhile...We find all the reasons why Sal has not finished reading I Am Legend, how old Tom's girlfriend really is, how The Golden Compass turned Skottie into a Baby Jesus Killer, whether or not Nick Hornby can write skaters and why Tony Hawk is not relevant, how a sixteen year old may react to getting a girl pregnant, the War of Iraqi Aggression and Sal's defense of liberty, we give thanks for the cards and gifts we received, we call Braxton to wish him well, and we finish off the show by reading emails.

Around Comics Christmas Special

news@aroundcomics.com — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 08:55:00 GMT

A Comics Christmas Carol

The Around Comics Players present a modern interpretation of the classic Charles Dickens tale. Join us as we tell the tae of old Skottie McScrooge as he encounters the Ghosts of Comics Past, Present and Future on the road to salvation.

A Comics Christmas Carol
With apologies to Charles Dickens
Presented by the Around Comics Players

Chris Neseman, Thomas Katers, Skottie Young, Mike Norton, Mark Beatty, Dave Wachter, Hank the Tank, Casey McCauley and Sal.

Happy Holidays to all!

Around Comics Ep. 160 - Roy Thomas pt. II

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:46:00 GMT

Around Comics - The Comic Book Culture Podcast Ep. 160
Our Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative concludes with part 2 of our conversation with Roy Thomas. Tom and Chris talk with the comics legend about X-Men, Invaders, Anthem and much more. The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics. Jeremy Mullins has a Web Comic suggestion sure to get you in trouble and Tom's Answer Man segment takes a swing at US Agent. We also get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases.

Timestamp:
04:01 - Roy Thomas
25:03 - Wire2Wire Comics News
30:53 - A to Z British Comics - http://panelologists.com/
36:37 - Web Comics - http://www.nowheregirl.com/
40:19 - John Mayo Trades Report - http://www.comicbookpage.com/
43:36 - Answer Man
48:54 - New Collected Releases - http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/
53:25 - New Single Issue Releases

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

REMEMBER TO CHECK BACK TOMORROW.

Around Comics Ep. 159 - Roy Thomas pt. I

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:01:00 GMT

Around Comics - The Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 159
Our Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative continues with part 1 of our conversation with Roy Thomas. Tom and Chris talk with the comics legend about fandom, comics history, Crisis, the early years at Marvel and more. Sal keeps us up to date in Wire2Wire Comics News and the Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics. Jeremy Mullins and Will Pfeiffer have Web Comic and DVD suggestions. Tom's Answer Man segment welcomes a special guest with lots of questions about The Flash and social justice. We also get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases.

Timestamp:
03:51 - Roy Thomas
25:03 - Wire2Wire Comics News
31:37 - Web Comics - http://www.nowheregirl.com/
36:22 - A to Z British Comics - http://panelologists.com/
40:42 - Answer Man
47:48 - Pfeifer on DVDs - http://willpfeifer.com/
50:18 - New Collected Releases - http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/
56:30 - New Single Issue Releases

Around Comics Ep. 158 - The Club Nov. 2007

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:01:00 GMT

Around Comics - The Comic Book Culture Podcast - Ep. 158 - The Club This week, our heroes Chris, Tom, Sal and Skotte discuss the Club pics from November. First up, they battle the southern fried freaks from Drive-By-Truckers two-disc CD "Southern Rock Opera". One of Chris'favorite discs takes a bit of a southern beat-down for it's mixed message and country roots. Next up, Guermo Del Toro's Spanish horror flick "The Devil's Backbone" get's it's backside buttered up. Creepy, touching, dramatic and entertaining, an overall entertaining film. Lastly, Ed Brubaker's Wildstorm murder mystery "Point Blank" takes a few shots but recovers quickly. We finish up with a couple of voicemails, a few shoutouts and announcement, and Tom's picks for December Club.

Around Comics Ep. 157 - Denny O'Neil pt. II

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:22:00 GMT

The Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative continues with part 2 of our conversation with Denny O'Neil. Among other things, Denny talks about redefining the character of Batman and his years as a group editor at DC. Last week Greg Rucka announced he was not renewing his exclusive with DC. We talk with the writer to find out exactly what that means,and what we can expect from his current and future projects. The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their a to Z of British comics. Jeremy Mullins and Will Pfeiffer have Web Comic and DVD suggestions. Tom's Answer Man segment goes over his favorite Gorilla comics, and John Mayo gets inside the numbers of Diamonds top 300. Timestamp: 02:15 - Denny O'Neil 28:53 - New Releases 42:12 - Greg Rucka 54:42 - Mayo Report 58:16 - A to Z British Comics 1:01:58 - Web Comics - http://spoilerium.com/animalcrossing.jpg< 1:06:37 - Answer Man 1:10:54 - Pfeifer on DVDs

Around Comics Ep. 156 - Unhealthy Thinking

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 6 Dec 2007 15:47:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Book Culture Podcast Ep. 156

This week our heroes Tom, Skottie and Sal take on Fear Agent #17, Brave and the Bold #8, Punisher War Jounal #13, ProjectX Challengers: Cup O' Noodles, Hawaiian Dick: Screaming Black Thunder #1, and Showcase Presents: The Unknown Soldier and why the U.S. Army has fought dinosaurs so often. Meanwhile...The Life and Death of Evel Knievel, how creepy teenage super-heroes really are, why everyone in comics is so ripped, The Year of The Yao, Michael Moore, Sicko, Socialized Medicine, which HD channel the revolution will be televised on, why we're all moving to Canada, how to fight mutant motorcycle gangs, and a bunch of listener emails.

Music by A.F.I., The Killers and Monster Magnet.

Around Comics Ep. 155 - Denny O'Neil

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:11:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 155

The Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative continues with Denny O'Neil. Join us for the first part of a conversation with one of comics most influential writers and editors. Stay informed on industry events with Wire 2 Wire Comic Book News and get ready for the week ahead with new releases. We introduce a new segment from across the pond. Jeremy Mullins and Will Pfeiffer have Web Comic and DVD suggestions as well as Tom's Answer Man segment on every incarnation of The Flash.

Timestamp:
03:02 - Denny O'Neil
33:30 - Wire 2 Wire Comic Book News
42:44 - New Releases
55:11 - A to Z British Comics
1:00:19 - Web Comics - http://toothpastefordinner.com/
1:02:44 - Answer Man
1:11:04 - Pfeifer on DVDs

Around Comics Ep. 154 - Brian Pulido

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:20:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 154 - Brian Pulido
This week kicks off our Month of Heroes with The Comics Podcast Network and The Hero Initiative. Join creators Tim Seeley and Brian Pulido as they discuss genre comics, the comics industry and veteran creators. Stay informed on industry events with Wire 2 Wire Comic Book News and get ready for the week ahead with new releases. Jeremy Mullins and Will Pfeiffer have Web Comic and DVD suggestions as well as Tom's Answer Man segment on distribution.

Timestamp:
04:33 - Brian Pulido and Tim Seeley
39:27 - Wire 2 Wire Comic Book News
45:38 - New Releases
57:39 - Answer Man
1:03:21 - Web Comics www.kar2nist.livejournal.com
1:06:06 - Pfeifer on DVDs

Around Comics Ep. 153 - Gobble-Gobble!

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:42:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 153
Our Heroes, Mike Norton, Skottie Young, Chris Neseman and Brian "Sal" Salazar, fight for your right to Wiki. Follow the powers of podcasting as they talk this week's Top of the Stack picks including Captain Marvel #1, House of M: Avengers #1, No Dominion: A Novel, Checkmate Vol. 1, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier, American Flagg, Tom Strong, Mage, Watchmen, The Circle #1 and whatever else comes to mind. Meanwhile...The forces of evil shudder at our stupidity as we discuss how to slice turkey with a lightsaber, if 616 is the Number of the Beast, why Wikipedia is stupid (except for Skottie's page), how Badger: Bull made Sal cry, why you should buy The All-New Atom #18, what t.v. shows we can't talk about because Tom"s not here, what shows are good to draw comics to, weird sleeping habits, prank calling Dan Buckley, Southland Tales, and Donnie Darko. Scribba-scrabble!

Around Comics Ep. 152 - Jason Aaron

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:43:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 152
Jason Aaron has been thrilling comics fans with his dark and flawed characters in series like The Other Side and Scalped. Now in addition to Scalped he's doing a run on Wolverine and taking over duties on Ghost Rider. Listen in to hear Jason's thoughts on Marvel's Spirit of Vengeance and more. Wire 2 Wire comic book news keeps you informed on industry happenings and we get you ready for the week ahead with new releases. Jeremy Mullins and Will Pfeiffer have Web Comic and DVD suggestions as well as Tom's Answer Man segment on Crossovers.

Timestamp:

02:33 - Jason Aaron
40:39 - Wire 2 Wire Comic Book News
48:53 - New Releases
56:55 - Hawkman's Journal
1:02:25 - Web Comics
1:06:42 - Answer Man
1:14:32 - Pfeifer on DVDs

Around Comics Ep. 151 - Misery Loves Company

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:02:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 151

This week, our heroes Tom, Sal, Skottie and Mike bust an old-school move on your asses. Chris is off this week, and yet, we still find time ridicule him. Top of the Stack includes Jonah Hex #25, Checkmate Vol. 1, The Ride - The Key To Survival #1, Already Dead by Charlie Huston, Project X Challengers - 7-11, and Scott Pilgrim Vol. 1. Meanwhile, the gang discusses why Tom now hates 300, Zach Snyder on Watchmen, Sin City's woes and other comic book movie talk, and a bunch of talk about where we all grew up.

Around Comics Ep. 150 - Darick Robertson, Steve Rude & More

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:55:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 150

It's an extra sized 150th episode of Around Comics! This week we talk with artist Darick Robertson about his work on The Boys, The Exterminators, Wolverine and ...Space Beaver? Steve Rude drops by to talk about the relaunch of Nexus and getting Rude Dude Productions off the ground. Wire 2 Wire comic book news returns, we visit Tom's couch, and get you ready with this week's new releases. Jeremy Mullins and Will Pfeiffer have Web Comic and DVD suggestions as well. Thanks for helping us get to 150!

Timestamp:
03:53 - Darick Robertson
35:36 - New Releases
42:37 - Tom's Couch
54:41 - Web Comics
56:59 - Comic Book News
1:03:28 - Steve Rude
1:17:18 - Pfeifer on DVDs

Around Comics Ep. 149 - The Club

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 8 Nov 2007 14:50:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 149
On this episode, our heroes discuss the October Club Picks. Skottie had the picks this month, and he chose Blast Tyrant by Clutch (CD), Open Range starring Kevin Costner, Annette Benning and Robert Duvall (DVD), and The Witching Hour from Jeph Loeb and Chris Bachalo (TPB). Chris, Tom Sal, Skottie and Mike Norton break down all the good and bad, with a few nuggets of edutainment thrown in. We also hear from Mario Muscar and discuss the merits of Waterworld and The Posman. We wrap up the episode with the tale of Skottie's vacation that almost didn"t happen and next monthâs picks.

00:45 - Intro
06:06 - Clutch: Blast Tyrant
23:01 - Open Range
39:03 - The Witching Hour
1:05:16 - Mario Muscar Email
1:10:57 â Skottieâs Adventure
1:30:49 â November Picks
1:35:11 - Outro

Around Comics Ep. 148 - Douglas Wolk

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:19:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 148

This week we talk with Douglas Wolk, the author of Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean. Find out what goes into being a comics critic and where the future of comics may be headed. We get you ready for the week ahead with new single issue, collected edition and DVD releases. Tom Katers is back as the Answer Man, Jeremy Mullins tells us about utternutsquash.net, John Mayo goes over the top 100 trades and Will Pfeifer talks new and old DVDs. All that and more!

Timestamp:

01:42 -Douglas Wolk

28:24 - New Releases

36:16 -Answer Man

42:33 - John Mayo on the Top 100 Trades

46:04 - Jeremy Mullins on Web Comics: Butternutsquash.net

50:16 - Pfeifer on DVDs

Around Comics Ep. 147 - Skunk Ape Attacks

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 13:50:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 147

On this episode, our troublesome threesome of Chris, Tom and Sal talks comics. Lots of comics, including Proof #1, Moon Knight #13, XXXombies #1, X-Men First Class #5, She-Hulk #22, Green Arrow: Year One #6, Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman Prime, The Sword #1, Gotham Underground #1 and why Batman can't be R Rated. In our extended talk John Siuntres joins us to discuss Zuda.com webcomics, my condolences to Brian Reed, Cryptozoology, Skunk Ape, Chuppacabra, the horror that was Phenomenon, Get Carter and other tangents.

Around Comics Ep. 146 - Spooktacular II

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:24:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 146
This week we celebrate Halloween with a dramatic reading of a classic EC Tales From the Crypt tale. We get you ready for the week ahead with new single issue, collected edition and DVD releases. Tom Katers is back as the Answer Man and Darksied reads your e-mails. Regular segments include Jeremy Mullins on Web comics, John Mayo goes over the top 300 and Will Pfeifer talks new and old DVDs. All that and more!

Timestamp:

02:17 - Longbox Theatre Presents: Voodoo Death

12:16 - New Releases

20:06 - Web Comics

22:42 - Letters from the Darksied

28:00 - Pfeifer on DVDs

30:25 - Answer Man

37:55 - John Mayo on Sales and Market Trends

41:29 - Back to the Future Rap

46:58 - Manga Recommendations

51:16 - 24 Hour Comic Book Day

Around Comics Ep. 145 - Things Get Scary

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:03:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 145
On another roundtable episode, our heroes Tom, Sal, Chris and Skottie (he didn't leave for Colorado and decided to talk comics) talk Elephantmen #11, Jack of Fables #16, Booster Gold #2, The Waiting Place Vol. 1, why Sean McKeever is androgynous, how Tom's life was saved by Brett Farve and the Packers, The Umbrella Academy #2, Brave and the Bold #7, Suburban Glamour #1, I Killed Adolph Hitler and the difference between Anamorphic and Anthropomorphic during Top of the Stack. The rest of the episode includes talk about the cancellation of American Virgin, best wishes for Marie Severin, Hoverdiscs, Radiohead and the future of music, Amazon's music store, Kid Rock's stubbornness, Guitar Hero, Metallica, 30 Days of Night, 28 Weeks Later, Land of the Dead, Return of the Living Dead, the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, Saw, High Tension, Joy Ride, The Ring, The Blair Witch Project, Jaws, The Audition, Old Boy, Cal McDonald Mysteries, The Walking Dead, Haunted Houses, and other scary stuff.

Timestamp:
00:48 - Intro
05:53 - Top of the Stack
35:00 - American Virgin
38:45 - Hoverdiscs
42:15 - The future of music?
50:56 - Horror Movies
1:23:34 - Horror Comics
1:28:00- Outro

Around Comics Ep. 144 - Christos Gage

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:06:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 144
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.

Timestamp:
01:56 - Christos Gage
26:22 - New Collected Editions
29:57 - New Single Issue Releases
33:51 - Answer Man
41:46 - Mayo Market Report
45:17 - Mullins on Web Comics
48:37 - Pfeifer on DVDs
51:34 - Skottie's Rant

Around Comics Ep. 143 - Top of the Stack and more

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:06:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 143
The triumphant return of Top of the Stack. Our heroes discuss The Exterminators, Dynamo 5, Wonder Woman Annual #1, Goldfish, Eduardo Risso's Tales of Terror, and Black Summer #3. In the extended talk we also discuss little people, creators working outside their wheelhouse, Stan Lee's Religious cult, Freaks and Geeks, I love you Beth Cooper, High School crimes, Christian Bale, American Psycho, Say Anything, where Skottie would take John Cusack on a date, Vince Vaughn, Chevy Chase, stand up comics, Kid Nation, Survivorman, Reality T.V., What Not To Wear, The Swan and more.

Around Comics Ep. 142 - Zeb Wells and more.

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:29:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 142
This week features a conversation with Spider-Man scribe Zeb Wells. We get you ready for the week ahead with new single issue, collected edition and DVD releases. Tom Katers talks Hawkman and Skottie's epic Smallville rant concludes. Jeremy Mullins and Jarrett Williams give their Web Comic and Manga picks and John Mayo reports on Diamond's top 300.

Timestamp:
01:56 - Zeb Wells
26:07 - New Single Issue Releases
30:40 - New Collected Editions
33:50 - Answer Man
45:07 - Mayo Market Report
48:00 - Mullins on Web Comics
50:55 - Manga pick of the week
53:46 - Skottie's Smallville Rant: Part III | 58:57 - Pfeifer on DVDs

Around Comics Ep. 141 - 24 Hour Podcast Highlights

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:56:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 141
In this episode, our heroes take part in the 24 Hour Comic Book Podcast. We take a look back at the day that was. First up, Crank, Sal, Norton & Siuntres talk to Chris Moreno about what he's working on, how much he loves ninjas, and short, obscene robots with guns. Later, Skottie, Sal, Tom, Dave Wachter, Mike Norton, Chris Taber, and Casey get into Movie. Then a surprise visit from Avengers scribe Brian Michael Bendis. We finish off the show with a special tribute to insanity. Don"t miss the highlights and lowlights from this historic event.

Around Comics Ep. 140 - Chris Staros, webcomics, reviews and more.

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:55:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 140
This week we get you ready for new releases, talk with Top Shelf Publisher Chris Staros, get Web Comic and Manga suggestions, Tom explains the Spider baby, Skottie continues his rant about Smallville and Sal goes on a quest to find meaning in a quote from Scalped.

Introductions - 1:03
New Releases - 2:48
Chris Staros Interview - 11:03
Web Comics - 31:31
Answer Man - 33:18
Manga - 39:58
Skottie's Smallville Rant Part II - 42:51
Pfeifer on DVDs - 50:14
Sal on Kahn - 53:45
End Announcements - 1:03:02

Around Comics Ep. 139 - The Goddamn Roundtable

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:50:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 139
All new, all the same. Join Chris, Sal, Skottie and Chris Marshall from Collected Comics Library on the first all-new Around Comics Roundtable. We've opened things up a bit so we could stretch our legs. This episode includes Club of the Month Club explanation and contest, as well as discussions on All-Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder # 7, Batman #669, 100 bullets, how much Brian Azzarello squats, Batman Broken City, JLA #13, Immortal Iron-Fist #9 and Annual #1, Mad Magazine, The Escapist, Howard Chaykin, Bionic Woman, Buffy, X-Files, Friends, Sarah Conner Chronicles, Journeyman, Dead Like Me, Weeds, Dazed and Confused, Ben Affleck's new teeth, Brothers and Sisters, Marc Guggenheim, The Unit, Jamie Foxx, Steve Zahn, Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Rain On Me, playing Clue and Pictionary, Why E.T. is coming to get Skottie and more. Wheew. Had enough yet?

Around Comics Ep. 138 - The New Revolution

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:47:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 138
Welcome to the new Monday edition of Around Comics! Join Chris, Tom and Skottie as they guide you through an hour of comics and comics culture reviews, information and opinions. Rick Remender and Tony Moore talk with us about Fear Agent, we go over new releases for the week, Tom Katers answers your comic questions in the Answer Man, Will Pfeifer talks DVDs, Skottie rants about Smallville and more.

00:00 - Introductions
05:24 - Rick Remender and Tony Moore
19:29 - New Releases
30:42 - Web comics
34:24 - Comic Shop Rock
36:46 - Answer Man with Tom Katers
41:47 - Classic Comic Color Restoration
49:20 - Skottie's Rant about Smallville
53:56 - Pfeifer on DVDs

Around Comics Ep. 137 - The End? Not Really

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:11:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 137
The End? Not really, but as we prepare for the new Around Comics we take one more leap into the e-mail bag. There are lots of interesting topics that pop up including Batman, Spawn, Black and White reprints, what to do when visiting New York, and... Kid Nation? All that and more on this last episode before we blow things up and launch the new formats next week.

Around Comics Ep. 136 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:45:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 136
In our final News, Reviews and Previews episode, Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie discuss 24 hour comic-book day, the 24 hour podcast, the Eightball #22 controversy, the JLA director announced, BOOM! Studios replying to their pagan readers. In top of the Stack, the crew picked Irredeemable Ant-Man #12, Daredevil Vol. 12, Ripclaw Pilot Season #1 Tom Strong Vol. 1. We finish of the episode with Futurestaxx and some special announcements.

Around Comics Ep. 135 - Nicola Scott

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:37:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 135
Around Comics welcomes Australian artist Nicola Scott. Listen in to hear how Nicola got her start in comics and how she manages her collaborations from the other side of the globe. Nicola is staying on art duties for Birds of Prey for now, and she discusses the beginning of Sean McKeever's run as writer on the series. Find out how Nicola almost became a real life Wonder Woman and why Gail Simone fears for the life of My Little Pony. If you're a DC fan and enjoy Nicola's work, she has some great news for you as well.

Around Comics Ep. 134 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:23:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 134
Join Chris, Tom, Skottie, Sal and Mike as they discuss The Emerald City ComiCon, the birth of Henry Leo DeFraction, Platinum Studios going public, Desolation Jones updates, Younr Avengers Presents, Diamond's POS announcement, Duran Duran comics, X-Men Dissasembled and more. In the second half of this episode the gang talks Maintenance #5, Daredevil vol. 12, Thor # 3, American Virgin #2 and Daredevil #100 in Top of the Stack They finish up the show with Futurestaxx and a few announcements.