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  • Ep. 215 - Done with Computers & Real Blood

    Around Comics Ep. 215A New Year means an all new panel for Around Comics. Some of our favorite past guests return for a discussion about comic books through the years. Join Chris as he welcomes Don Glut, Hilary Barta and Tim Seeley. Listen in to hear the panel's take on the perception…

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  • Ep. 214 - Unscrewed and The Army of Darkness

    Around Comics Ep. 214
    Around Comics welcomes Tom Stillwell and Elliot Serrano to the panel this week. Tom is the owner and operator of Spinner Rack Comics, a comics company dedicated to all ages and kid friendly comics. He is also the President of Unscrewed, an organization that helps educate…

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  • Ep. 213 - Challenger's of the Well Known

    Around Comics Ep. 213
    Around Comics brings you one more episode from Challengers Comics + Conversation. Challengers co-owner Dal jumps in for a discussion about opening a new comic shop in Chicago and everything they did to make Challengers a great store. Wizard Magazine offers up their Best of 2008…

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  • Ep. 212 - James Robinson & Jim Beam
    Around Comics Ep. 212
    In what is sure to become an Around Comics instant classic, we welcome James Robinson to the roundtable. James answers questions about Starman, Comic Book Villains, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Leave It To Chance, Archie Goodwin, The Justice League and much more. Happy…
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  • Ep. 211 - Spam & Eggs

    Around Comics Ep. 211
    With Chris spreading Holiday Cheer, Sal, Tom, Mike and Hank turn on the mics and answer (heckle) listener emails. Topics that come up include The Simpsons, Showcase and Essentials that we like, Justice League Unlimited, Mark Hamill's wardrobe, The Flash t.v. series, Jonathan Hickman's various works,…

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Around Comics, The Comic Books Culture Podcast, features the very best comic book news, reviews and opinions. The AC Heroes, Chris, Sal and Tom offer a deep knowledge of comic books, as well as a fantastic sense of humor and a true passion for the medium. Once a week our terrific trio brings you a roundtable discussion featuring, special guest panelists, comic book reviews, pop culture talk and plenty of laughs.

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 Skottie Young, Mike Norton, Hilary Barta, John Byrne, Ed Brubaker, Jason Aaron, Jeffrey Brown, Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Tony Moore, Steve Niles, Greg Rucka, Richard Starkings, Jason Aaron, James Robinson 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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Just read Ex Machina #60 during breakfast. What a fun comic.
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  • Ep. 104 - Under the Radar
    Most comic fans know about the books that sell in diamond's top 100, but don't stop there! We're living in a time were there are hundreds of quality comics to check out. The variety of genres and styles of comics has exploded, and it can be overwhelming to try and…
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  • Ep. 148 - Douglas Wolk
    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,…
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  • 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…
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  • Ep. 097 - Free Comic Book Day 2007
    Chris and Sal spend Saturday at Dark Tower Comics to experience Free Comic Book Day. They talk about the week in news, have a quick chat with Steve Rude about the new Nexus book, talk with a few Dark Tower customers, sit down with Brent Schoonover from Horrorwood, go over…
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  • Ep. 082 - Comics 101: Making Comics
    Comics 101 - How to make comics. Concept to Comic Shops. Devil's Due Publishing's president Josh Blaylock drops by Dark Tower to help guide us through the process of getting a comic all the way from the pitch to print. What goes into making a good pitch? When does a…
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  • Ep. 130 - News, Reviews & Previews
    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…
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