Archive for December, 2007



Pipeline Podcast

Friday 28 December 2007 @ 5:12 pm

The Pipeline Previews Podcast returns, as Jamie and Augie take a look at what’s coming up in February 2008 in the way of comics over five dollars.

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Around Comics Ep. 144 - Christos Gage

Friday 28 December 2007 @ 5:12 pm

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 WillPfeifer 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

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Welcome All

Friday 28 December 2007 @ 4:57 pm

Hi,

Thanks for taking a look. I hope you bookmark this site. On this blog I’ll have articles, thoughts and posts about comic books. Reviews, thoughts and recommendations.
On with thew show!

Rob




Around Comics Ep. 118 - Being a Comic Book Artist

Friday 28 December 2007 @ 4:12 pm

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.

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

Friday 28 December 2007 @ 4:12 pm

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!

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

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Comic Book Publishing Follies

Friday 28 December 2007 @ 4:12 pm

Todd sits down with intellectual property attorney Darren S. Cahr (AKA Super Lawyer) to discuss the legalities of downloads and torrents, what’s really legal and illegal, and why cease & desist letters are necessary.

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Around Comics Ep. 060 - News and Reviews

Friday 28 December 2007 @ 4:12 pm

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 60
The panel goes over the top headlines in Wire2Wire Comic Book News and give our Top of the Stack recommendations. The light news week gives us more time to dig deeper into the weeks new releases and debate what the panel like and disliked. Listen in as Chris, Sal, Tom and guest Dave Wachter talk about several books including The Spirit, The Red Prophet, Fear Agent, JLA and more. Come back on Thursday for our interview with comic book legend Gene Colan.

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Around Comics Ep. 087 - What makes a good comic shop?

Friday 28 December 2007 @ 4:12 pm

AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 87
What 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.

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