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Sal Abbinanti returns to Around Comics with his usual wit and charm as he, Chris and Tom talk about the upcoming Windy City Comicon, foreign comic creators and unicorns. David Steinberger joins the conversation to tell us all about Comixology and their new COMICS app for the iPhone. We take the opportunity to thank Brion Salazar for all he's done to make Around Comics what it is. So long and thanks for all the fish Sal! Featured Music by The Reverend Horton Heat

Windy City Comicon was amazing. Thank you to everyone who attended. It's time for a small break as we catch up on some reading and recharge as we approach the end of 2009.

Greg Rucka returns to Around Comics on the eve of WHITEOUT's theatrical release. Greg joins Chris, Sal, John Siuntres and Josh Elder for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming movie based on he and Steve Lieber's graphic novel. Greg is knee deep in comics and novel work as always. Find out how he's managing to juggle Detective Comics, Action Comics, World of New Krypton, Stumptown and the upcoming Queen & Country novel. Call 503.389.2135 for a great Stumptown easter egg. Featured music by Concrete Blonde

Around Comics reaches 250 episodes of Nothing better to do on Friday nights . Join Chris, Tom, Sal and special guest Josh Elder for in-depth discussions on Underground Competitive Eating, Comics Wrist, The Golden Age of Role Playing and Ninja Turtles. Voice Mail dominates the second half of the show and concludes with talk about getting comics into schools and how Wood lost 40 lbs. by removing his bling. Featured Music by The Temptations

Tim Seeley and Rick Hanson join Chris and Tom for a revealing episode of Around Comics. Rick has a problem with continuity, Chris is a hoarder, Tom is getting married and Tim can't use a computer. Mixed in with the comic book intervention are reviews of Guardians of the Galaxy, Killer of Demons, HULK and Batman/Superman. Tim has a lot of work coming up including more Hack/Slash and a run on Wildcats. There's more talk about the Hack/Slash movie, Windy City Comicon, blogs, Shazam and why monkeys sell more comics. Featured music by Pixies

Tony Akins and Paul Mounts join Chris and Tom for an edutaining episode of comics history, comics process and amazing stories. Paul Mounts has been working as a colorist in comics since before digital coloring began. What was it like making the transition from traditional coloring to computer? What book has he worked on almost as long as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. And what the heck is Frisket? Tony Akins has some great stories of working with Paul in the early year's of Chicago's booming indie scene, and both creators talk about what it's like working with some of their comic book idols. Featured Music by Catherine Wheel

BWAHAHAHA. We take a trip back to the mid 80s for this first edition of the landmark Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire run on Justice League. Chris and Tom (and special call in Mike O.D.) discuss the fun and funny moments of Justice League International Vol. 1. Featured Music by DEVO

Around Comics welcomes Elliot Serrano, the head guy at Geek To Me, and the writer of Ash Saves Obama! Dave Mathis is here as well to talk about the awesomeness that is Iron Man. Listen in for top picks including Frankenstein's Womb, Light Brigade, War Machine and more! Listener e-mails get us talking about what to do on a trip to Chicago and what novels have made for good comics adaptions. Chris's master plan for stalking creators is revealed as we announce more guests for The Windy City ComiCon. Check our Ash Saves Obama this Wednesday, and read more of Elliot's ramblings at http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/geek-to-me/ Featured music by: The Afghan Whigs

Comics talk galore in this episode. Join Chris and Tom as they welcome John Siuntres and Kyle Bice for discussions about The Last Days of Animal Man, Fear Agent, Detective Comics, New Avengers, Rasl, Wednesday Comics, JSA, Punisher, Fantastic Four, Horror Comics, The Hero Initiative and much more! Featured Music by Luscious Jackson

Tom is back from his many travels, and he joins Chris and John for an episode that's jam packed with comics culture discussion. Wizard Wor... er Chicago Comic Con is almost here and we go over the list of guests we're excited to see. San Diego is now in the rear view mirror and this year's Eisner Awards are in the books as well. The panel discusses some of the big announcements and big winners. Listener voice-mails from 3 different countries and Tom's take on Astonishing X-Men. Featured Music by The Flaming Lips

Around Comics welcomes John Siuntres, Chris Marshall, Mike Norton, Stevie D, Ron Richards and Eric Houston, the author of the Comic Book Podcast Companion. Featured Music by Elvis Costello

An All-Star panel of comics podcasters assemble to discuss the first issue of the the year's most anticipated event. Join Chris and Sal as they welcome Collected Comics Library's Chris Marshall and The Comic Book Queers Stevie D. for an in-depth conversation of DC's Blackest Night. The episode rounds out with e-mail from China, voice mails from Fester and Ted from Indiana and a look at The Punisher, 20th Century Boys and Geek Speed Dating. Featured Music by Beck

Join Chris, Mike Norton, John Siuntres and Chris Burnham for another week of comics and comics culture conversation. Go Nagai's Getter Robo, The Best of Somin & Kirby, why Kirby is The King, Jeremy Haun, Paul Cornell, Animal Man and much more. We clear out the voice-mail box and hear from listeners and fellow podcasters who have a variety of questions and comments about comics and the comics industry. Featured Music by Son Volt

Around Comics is back with a double sized issue. Chris is joined by Chris Burnham, Patrick Brower, John Siuntres and special guest Jeff Parker. The panel discusses the local slate of Chicago events and then moves on to talk about Marvel's Dark Reign and the War of Kings story line. We also talk about how Savage Dragon and the new issue of Batman & Robin have delivered the goods on why we love comics. Jeff Parker has been writing some of the most entertaining comics in the industry and we finally catch up with him to talk about Agents of Atlas, Exiles, X-Men: First Class, Mysterious the Unfathomable and the soon to be release Underground. Featured Music by Whiskeytown

It's SUMMER! Load up the grill, fill up the gas tank, fasten your seat belts and let's take a ride. Join three friends as they drive from Chicago to Milwaukee for an afternoon of baseball, beer, brats and comics talk. Sal, Tom and Chris travel the treacherous span of I-94 and discuss everything from 1970s comic book ads to new comics, favorite Summer movies, Ricky Henderson and lots and lots of fireworks. This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend Jeremy W. Mullins

Join Sal, Chris and Tom as they discuss the groundbreaking work of Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette and John Totleben's Saga of The Swamp Thing. Featured Music by Creedence Clearwater Revival

It's a special double sized issue! Join Chris, Tom, Sal and special guest Robert K Elder for tons of comics talk and off the track foolishness. Top picks for the week include JSA vs KOBRA, Batman & Robin, Red Robin, Northlanders, R. Crumb and much more. Rick Remender has been one of our favorite creators and guests on Around Comics. He drops by this week to talk about fatherhood, The Punisher, Fear Agent, working for The House of Ideas and hot sweaty bathrooms. Voice Mails, E-Mails, Cricket, Chicken & Ribs, Crazy Irishmen, iTunes Reviews, Conway Tweeter and more. Featured Music by Jane's Addiction

Guests galore on this installment of Around Comics. Join Chris and Tom as they welcome Matt Sturges, Mike Norton, Tony Akins and John Siuntres for a series of diverse topic discussions. DC's weekly comics, Stax Records, Swamp Thing, House of Mystery, Jack of Fables, JSA, Chain Link Fences, Universal Monster Movies, PBS, Moon Pies, Mr. Show vs. SNL, May Fest, Improv Comedy and more. Featured music by Screaming Trees

Join Chris, Tom, Mike Norton and Tim Seeley as they discuss fandom, drawing the pre 9/11 New York, The Stand, Stan Lee's Super Flu, Hack Slash, the new DC co-features and much more. Chris Samnee joins in on the fun with information about his work on The Mighty and an upcoming Vertigo graphic novel. Listener e-mails, voice mails and more! Featured music by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds