Staple Pop

I don't know if you all are already listening, but just in case, Staple Pop is a weekly podcast for the sort of person who knows that the new comics come out on Wednesday. In other words, our sort of people. 

Each episode consists of the group reviewing the comics that came out that week along with fast and funny (and Lone Star Beer aided) riffing on pop culture in general. The ringleader is Brandon from Austin Books who many of us do actually see every Wednesday. 

It's fast become one of the podcasts I listen to right after I download it. With that said, a warning. They do work blue---and I'm talking Redd Foxx I Ain't Lied Yet blue--so if that sort of thing distresses you, you might want to give it a pass. 

But they did a great show with formerly local comics artist John Lucas, so you should go to their site and download that episode at the very least. (Those of us who know Lucas know that he is the straight arrow type who can be counted on to halt any sort of foul-mouthed shenanigans.) 

Alan Porter Signing

Imagine my surprise when I opened up the latest Austin Books & Comics *We've Got Issues* newsletter only to discover that as part of their annual clearance sale preview night on Thursday, August 30 that our very own ALAN PORTER WILL BE SIGNING!

To America, With Love: Bond in U.S. Comics
Alan Porter signing 007 James Bond: Death Wing at Preview Night

BondWriter Alan Porter will be joining us Thursday evening to sign copies of the most recent James Bond graphic novel, Death Wing. In it is a detailed feature written by Porter about Bond's history in American comics. He's well-versed on the subject, and it's interesting to read what a British writer has to say about the American adaptations.

These events are usually a lot of fun and this time you get the added bonus of getting a book signed by Alan!