Around Comics - The Comic Book Culture Podcast

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Around Comics Ep. 133 - I Love It When A Plan Comes Together

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:03:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 133
Sometimes the best episodes are the ones that aren't planned. After some technical difficulties trying to call Australia we settle down into some general comics talk. We discuss what comics brought some us back to the hobby after taking some time away. What are some of the dream projects and collected editions we'd like to see? What are some of the properties we would like to see come to comics, and what are some of our favorite Graphic Novels? Mike Norton and John Siuntres join Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie for a fun emergency episode. Come back next week as the Search for Nicola Scott continues.

Around Comics Ep. 132 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:26:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 132
On another Monday Episode of Around Comics, the gang goes over the news, Top of the Stack Picks, Futurestaxx and listener emails. In the news, the top stories include content changes for Superman Confidential, Jim Shooter returns to the Legion of Super-Heroes, Diamond announcing the elimination of their reorder penalties, the various reports of the Dabel Brothers owing creators for work and more. In Top of the Stack we discuss Top Ten Vol. 2, Preacher Vol. 7, Lobster Johnson #1, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer S8 #6. We round out the show with a look at next weeks releases and a few emails.

Around Comics Ep. 131 - Trades vs. Single Issues

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 6 Sep 2007 14:03:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 131
This week the Around Comics studio moves to Skottie Young's house for a casual conversation about Trades vs. Single issues. It's one of the hot button topics in comics today, and there's no question that trades have changed the way that a lot of comics are written and purchased. John Siuntres joins Sal, Tom, Chris and Skottie for an episode filled with listener e-mails, forum posts and interesting takes on how we like to read certain comics.

Around Comcis Ep. 130 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 3 Sep 2007 15:59:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 130
Join Chris, Tom, Sal, Skottie and John as they go over the weeks news, review their Top of the Stack picks and take a look at next weeks books. Top news stories include 'Wanted' filming with Angelina Jolie, DC Showcase changes, we talk with 'Nightly News' creator Johnathan Hickman about his new series 'Pax Romana', Brian Reed announces 'The Circle', Marvel Zombie covers for Halloween and more. Top of the Stack features DC Fifty-Two Aftermath #1, The Last Call Vol. #1, Action Comics #855, Preacher Vol #4, and Ex Machina Special #3. We wrap up the show wth FUturestaxx and some listener email.

Around Comics Ep. 129 - Events in the Modern Age

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:18:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 129
Love them or hate them, events are a huge part of the mainstream comics landscape. This week Chris, Tom and Hank talk about events in the modern age from Secret Wars and Crisis on Infinite Earths to World War Hulk and Final Crisis. We give brief summaries of the events that have shaped comics continuity good and bad for the last 20 years and look forward to the comic events to come.

Around Comics Ep. 128 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:50:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 128
This episode Chris, Tom and Hank go over the last week in comics while Sal and Skottie are away. The news includes the Dabel Brothers split with Marvel, a new Wizard of Oz, Hawaiian Dick's ongoing series and a talk with Maintenance creators Robbi Rodriguez and Jim Massey. An expanded Top of the Stack segment has reviews of Lackluster World, Wolverine, Astonishing X-Men, Green Arrow: Year One, Mouse Guard, Black Summer, The Spirit and Iron Fist. We get a sneak peak at this week's new releases in Future Stax, and read some listener e-mails including one from the USS Abraham Lincoln!

Around Comics Ep. 127 - Greg Rucka Returns

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:34:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 127
One of the busiest writers in comics returns to Around Comics to talk about the myriad projects hitting comic shops, movie theaters, book stores and the video game market. Greg talks about the experience of being on set for the filming of Whiteout and how they made him work for the Executive Producer title. The new Atticus Kodiak novel Patriot Acts is do to hit stores this month, and we discuss the life of trained killers and the research that goes into gun fights and writing a personal security specialist. Greg talks about integrating espionage into the DC Universe with Checkmate and what we can expect from his new Question series Crime Bible. Queen And Country is on hiatus until at least 2009, but there are big changes and exciting revelations in store for fans of series to look forward to. Greg is set to begin a new PI series called Stumptown, and he talks about his love of gimmick free detective stories and how he's bringing that to comics. We wrap up with some insight into the new Siphon Filter game and how Greg is introducing a new level of realism to the video game franchise. The episode concludes with listener e-mails and Sal's declaration that he would eat everyone in the event of a snowstorm.

Around Comics Ep. 126 - Mike Wieringo Remembered

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:47:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 126
Mike Wieringo was an amazing artist, mentor,creator, and friend. Join Chris, Sal, Tom, Skottie Young, Mike Norton and Josh Middleton, as they discuss Mike's career and what he meant to us all. Whether you knew him as a friend, a peer, or simply as a fan, Mike's passion, joy and fantastic talent made him someone that was respected, loved and cherished throughout the industry.

Around Comics Ep. 125c - Wizard World Chicago Saturday

news@aroundcomics.com — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:55:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 125C
The big day of the con is always Saturday, and once again, the Around Comics Crew has all the new hottness. Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie continue talking because no one cares to stop them. Listen in as they talk about their favorite costumes from the show, how Skottie saved a small childs life, why Jeffrey Brown is working on an MMA comic, math and Bob Evans with Sean McKeever, Jim McLaughlin from the H.E.R.O. Initiative, Ape Entertainment and B. Clay Moore. Don;t miss the third and final installment of our con coverage from Wizard World Chicago 2007.

Around Comics Ep. 125b - Wizard World Chicago Friday

news@aroundcomics.com — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:47:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 125B
Wizard World Chicago rolls on into Friday and Around Comics is there to cover the action. Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie continue talking to creators, fans, storm troopers and anyone else that walks by. Listen in for on the floor discussions with Shane White, two writers from Batman Strikes, Cullen Bunn of The Damned, J Tores, Jan Jones and Ron Richards from iFanboy. Check back tomorrow for more con coverage as we all start to sound more like Soloman Grundy.

Around Comics Ep. 125a - Wizard World Chicago: Preview Night

news@aroundcomics.com — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:54:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 125A
Wizard World Chicago kicks off on Thursday with Preview night and Around Comics is in the mix. Join Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie as we record from the con floor and bring you so close to the fun, you can smell the geek. The crew sits down with C. B. Cebulski from Marvel Comics, our good buddy and artist of All-New Atom Mike Norton and DC's head honcho Dan Didio. Not a bad way to start the weekend. Check in all week with on the floor reports, news and more from Wizard Worlds biggest show of the year.

Around Comics Ep. 124 - Listener Feedback

news@aroundcomics.com — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:14:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 124
The day before Wizard World Chicago begins we're taking the opportunity to thank the listeners that have sent us e-mails, voicemails and posted on our forum. This all listener feedback episode gives us the chance to clear out the in-box and answer questions or just have a good laugh with listeners. Check back this weekend and all next week as we head down the street and take in everything that Wizard World Chicago has to offer.

Thanks again to everyone. Here's to another 124!

Around Comics Ep. 123 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 02:58:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 123
On this episode, Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie go over some more news from Comic-Con, including the Eisner Award winners, some new dc animated features, the four creative teams for Amazing Spider-Man, The New Punisher, Iron-Man trailer, Robert Downey Jr, Grant Morrison on Final Crisis, and The Spirit movie casting. Top of the Stac picks include Fantastic Four #548, My Freind Dahmer, Classwar and Buffy the Vampire Hunter #8. We also go over some of next weeks releases in Futurestaxx as well as what Skottie would do if the word 'awesome' never existed, comic book papparatzzi, and more. Don't miss our Thursday Episode when we go over a bunch of listener email and questions.

Around Comics Ep. 122 - Comics 101 : Comic Book Conventions

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 2 Aug 2007 03:00:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 122
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.

Around Comics Ep. 121 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:01:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 121
San-Diego Comic-Con 2007 was in full swing this weekend. Every publisher, big or small, was releasing press releases, news stories and surprises. Join Chris, Sal, Tom and Skottie as they go over the latest news, talk about Box Office Poison, Preacher Vol. 3, Annihilation Conquest: Starlord #1 and Immortal Iron Fist #7 in Top of the Stack. We wrap up with what's coming out next week and a few other ramblings. Don't forget to check in on Thursday when we talk about Comic Convention Boot Camp.

Around Comics Ep. 120 - Comic Book and Video Games

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:35:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 120
Around Comics welcomes Mike Kennedy and Adam Schwenk of EA Games to the roundtable. We discuss what goes into the creation and development of one of the world's favorite forms of entertainment and how the process has changed over the years. We talk about what video game franchises have made the jump to the printed medium, and what comic properties have successfully and not so successfully made it to your favorite console. Listen in for a behind the scenes look at the video game industry and how comic books and their creators are playing a key role.

Around Comics Ep. 119 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:51:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 119
This week, Chris, Sal and Skottie are joined by Mike and Adam from EA Games (It's in the Game). The panel goes over the news of the week, Top of the Stack picks, and Futurestax! In the news we discuss Dial R Studios SDCC plans, The founding members of Image reuniting, Juan Ferreyra's new book 'Lazarus', Brian Reed writing for Dynamite, Matt Wagner writing Zorro, and we hear from Rick Remender on his new zombie book 'Crawl Space'. During Top of the Stack picks include Wolverine Origins Annual #1, New X-Men #40, Fell #9, World War Hulk #2 and a pinch-hit TOTS from Skottie's gal Casey. Futurestax! and listener email round out the show. Don't forget to check back on Thursday when we talk some more with the EA guys about what it takes to produce those digital addictions for the PS3, X-Box and Wii.

Around Comics Ep. 118 - Being a Comic Book Artist

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:24:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 118
Join us as we talk with Skottie Young, artist of New X-Men, and Mike Norton, artist of The All-New Atom, as we discuss the ins and outs of being a professional comic book artist. From working with writers and scripts, to breakdowns, thumbnails and finished pages, we quiz the boys on what it really is like to work for Marvel and DC. Beyond the "How To Draw", this informative, funny and educational look at the working habits of two of comics brightest young stars is a must listen for aspiring artists and non-artists alike. Because we recieved so many good questionson our forum, we turn the converation into an extended Q & A, but don't worry, Sal ad Tom chime in with more than enought of their own thoughts and comments.

Around Comics Ep. 117 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:59:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 117
This week Sal, Tom, Skottie, Crank and Norton discuss Chaykin penciling Punisher Max #50, free Runaways, Jeremy Hauhn's new graphic novel, movie news, Rob Liefeld's return to Image, DC's webcomics initiative, how to fish with Stan Lee and more. Top of the Stack features B.P.R.D., Preacher, Criminal, and Mad Man. Futurestax and listener emails finish up the episodes. Don't miss Thursday's show when we talk to Skottie and Mike about being a comic book artist.

Around Comics Ep. 116 - Music and Comics with Dave Wyndorf

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:45:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 116
Around Comics welcomes Monster Magnet frontman and comics enthusiast Dave Wyndorf. What starts as a discussion about the influences and relationships between comics and music quickly turns into general comics talk. Listen in to hear about the evolution of comics through the years, the business of comics and music, lots of Jack Kirby love and why we love the term Cartoonist. Tom, Sal, Chris and Skottie answer listener e-mail and talk about their abs

Around Comics Ep. 115 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 9 Jul 2007 03:39:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 115
This week, Chris, Sal Tom and Skottie discuss the Elephantmen hardcover resolicitaiton, casting for Batman Returns, the Transformers movie, the trouble with chimps, where to get a good microwave burrito in Chicago, Batman and the Outsiders and just which Apostle was Judas. during Top of the Stack the panel goes over Scalped #7, Punisher Max #49, Preacher Volume #1, and Faker #1. We also read some listener emails and pick the winners of our Be a Hero Contest. Don't miss our Thursday Episode when we talk about music and comics.

Around Comics Ep. 114 - Realism in Comics

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 5 Jul 2007 04:17:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 114
In a medium entrenched in the fantastical and amazing, it may surprise some how much of "reality" permeates the mainstream. Be it violence, sex, drugs, politics or the everyday mundane happening of life, comics has seemingly gone from the wondrous to the real. Join Sal, Tom, Skootie Young, Mike Norton and John Siuntres as the panel discusses the good, bad and ugly sides of reality in comic books.

Around Comics Ep. 113 - News, Reviews and Previews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 2 Jul 2007 03:11:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 113
Sal, Tom and Skottie go over the weeks news, Bendis signing with Marvel, Diamond sales for May, the end of Hero Squared and what we would ask Joss Whedon if we happen to be in the same room with him. Top of the stack included Sinestro Corps #1, The Tick 20th Anniversary and Y: The Last Man Vol. 8. We also go over next weeks releases. Don't forget to check back Thursday when the panel discusses reality in comics.

Around Comics Ep. 112 - David Peterson

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:16:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 112
Mouse Guard creator David Peterson discusses his series about mice trying to survive in a society filled with intrigue and natural threats. Hear about the little indie book that captured the attention of the comics world as David talks about how he created the world of Mouse Guard. We cover everything from the concept to the artistic decisions that make the series a standout book in the comics industry. Listen in to find out what is next for Mouse Guard as well as stories about meeting Guy Davis and the horrors and highlights of conventions.

Around Comics Ep. 111 - News and Reviews

news@aroundcomics.com — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:09:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 111
This week the gang talks about Dwayne McDuffie taking over JLA, Marc Waid taking over The Flash, the upcoming nuptials of Green Arrow and Black Canary, Sam Jackson putting on a patch and more recent comics news. Top of the Stack features Flash #13, Brave and the Bold #4 and Highwaymen #1. Don't miss Thursday's episode when we are joined by Mouse Guard creator David Peterson.

Around Comics Ep. 110 - Frank Miller Spotlight

news@aroundcomics.com — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:12:00 GMT

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 110
Around Comics shines the spotlight on the ever changing and evolving career of Frank Miller. Listen in as we cover everything from his early days at Marvel working on Daredevil to his most recent movie success with Sin City and 300. Sal and Chris discuss the high points and major works in Miller's career as well as his impact on the industry and other creators. Along the way you'll hear thoughts and opinions from David Price, Ande Parks, Gerry Duggan, John Byrne and a mystery guest you won't want to miss.