Sun, 29 April 2007  AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 95Holy over-sized panel Batfans! On a night where we welcomed Josh from iFanboy.com, Mike Norton and Scottie Young surprise us with a visit and sit in on the show. Chris, Tom Sal, John, Josh, Mike and Scottie try to get through the news and Pick of the..er.. Top of the Stack, but somehow we keep getting sidetracked on just about anything but comics. I can't imagine how that happened. Tune in for one of our funnest, craziest and just plain filthiest shows ever. The irreverence doesn't stop until Elvis has left the building. Comments[0] |
Wed, 25 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 94Join Sal, Tom and John, as they are joined by Hilary Barta and Mike Norton. The gang talks about the road to, and the journey of, being a freelance comic book artist. Along the way we make a few detours to discuss Watchmen, what it is like to be in a bar with a dead man, and how to avoid bear attacks. Tom introduces a new segment - Letter Page Classics! Don't miss a second of the hilarity, irreverence and infunimation. Comments[0] |
Sun, 22 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 93While Chris is away the panel will play. Sal and Tom are joined by John Siuntres, Hilary Barta and Mike Norton to talk about the past weeks news and their picks for Top of the Stack. The panel discusses Edward Norton as the new Bruce Banner, APE, Fallen Son Special Edition, The 2007 Eisner Award nominations and more. Don't miss Thursday when we talk to Mike and Hilary about breaking into the industry and life as a freelance illustrator. Comments[0] |
Wed, 18 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 92Chris, 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. Comments[0] |
Sun, 15 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 91Chris, Tom, Sal and john discuss Ghost Rider in court, Death Dealer, the monthly sales, Gail Simone on Wonder Woman and much more. We listen to an exclusive negotiation between Dan DiDio and DOOM!. Top of the Stack reviews include Nova, Fables, Fell and others. Check back later this week for our review and recap of DC's 52. Comments[0] |
Thu, 12 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 90In the second part of our conversation with Richard Starkings we move our focus from lettering to Hip Flask and The Elephantmen. What started as a character to help market Comicraft, Hip Flask has become the centerpiece of The Elephantmen universe. A dark and gritty look at a world where the lines between man and animal are blurred, The Elephantmen embraces the widescreen format and showcases amazing artwork with smart and unique stories. Hip Flask is a series that comes out at it's own pace. Listen in to find out why it's worth the wait. Comments[0] |
Wed, 11 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 89Richard Starkings has been a writer, editor and acclaimed font designer. Starting in the UK working for the likes of 2000AD and Marvel UK, Starkings soon turned his attention to the development of computer based comic book lettering. Listen in as we discuss his early years in the UK and the path he took to become the founder of Comicraft. Check back tomorrow for the conclusion of this two-part interview as we dive into the world of The Elephantmen. Comments[0] |
Mon, 9 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 88News, reviews and listener feedback. Chris, Tom and Sal discuss De: Tales, Daredevil, B.P.R.D, a new Tales from the Crypt, Spider-Man week, Grant Morrison on Area 51 and much more. Stephanie Mangold checks in with her Manga report and we get more disturbing calls from Canada. Check back later this week for a two part interview with comic book creator and innovator Richard Starkings. Comments[0] |
Thu, 5 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 87What makes a good comic shop. Location, customer service, selection and discounts are some of the topics we discuss with a super-sized panel. Join Chris, Sal and Tom as they welcome the creative team of Ape Entertainment's new book White Picket Fences. We also call Ron and Conor from iFanboy to see what they think. Some of the opinions will surprise you. In addition we swap horror stories, read forum posts and as always, talk about a bunch of unrelated topics. Come and join in on the silliness. Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 April 2007
AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 86 It's no secret that everyone at Around Comics loves The Exterminators. Author Simon Oliver returns for an interview that picks up from our discussion last August. Find out how fan reaction has changed towards a book about pest control and our never ending struggle with the forces of nature. Simon's outsider perspective of the comics industry raises interesting points on how comics are marketed and distributed as well as how they are viewed outside of the industry. What does the future hold for The Exterminators and it's unique cast of characters? Listen in for clues and revelations. Comments[0] |
Mon, 2 April 2007 AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 85News and Reviews from the past week. This week we talk about Top Cow's digital comic offering, Eric Powell's return to the Goon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. Reviews of the week include Fables, Gamekeeper, The Secret Six and JSA Classified. We also hear one of the weirdest voicemails ever sent to us. Remember to join us later this week when we talk with the boys from the new Ape Entertainment book White Picket Fences, about what makes a good comic shop. Comments[0] |
Around Comics - The Comic Book Culture Podcast
Around Comics The Comic Books Culture Podcast features the very best comic book news, reviews and opinions. The AC Heroes offer a deep knowledge of comic books, as well as a fantastic sense of humor and a true passion for the medium. Two shows a week. Monday's episode features a magazine style format chock full of industry news, commentary, comic book previews, gaming information, heroclix, market watch, creator interviews, dvd releases and more. Thursday's bring you a roundtable discussion, movie commentaries, special guest panelists, comic book reviews, movie discussions and pop culture talk. Fun, intelligent, and educational, you never know what a new show may offer, but it will be sure to keep you entertained. Previous guests on the show include John Byrne, Ed Brubaker, Jason Aaron, Jeffrey Brown, Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Tony Moore, Steve Niles, Greg Rucka, Richard Starkings David Wyndorf and others. In-studio panel members feature a revolving cast of freinds including Chris Neseman, Tom Katers, Brian 'Sal' Salazar, Skottie Young, Mike Norton, Hilary Barta, Dave Wachter, John Siuntres and others. Recorded from Dark Tower Comics and Collectables on Chicago's North Side, Around Comics is a fresh, entertaining and often hilarious look at the world of comic books and the fans that love them.
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