We finally welcome someone from Archie Comics onto the show this week, as we talk with Alex Segura, director of publicity and marketing for the publisher, and writer of “Archie Meets KISS!” We talk to Alex about how he managed to snag the elusive band, Archie’s distribution policies, his top Archie books of all time, how Archie ended up becoming such a progressive company, and much more! Plus, a reading from Chris’ favorite magazine!

The Rundown

• Follow Alex on Twitter!
• Read up on Cheryl Blossom.
• Seriously, imagine any other comic company doing this.
• Now that Archie has met KISS, who could he meet next? A humble suggestion.
• From Thrasher. More from Thrasher.
• HE IS MY FRIEND
• Chris’ checks and recs: Thrasher magazine, Arkham City Lockdown
  
• Matt’s checks and recs: Stan Lee quote, The Roots’ Undun
  
• Music used: The Roots, “Kool On”

Comics Talked About:

• Super-Pro K.O. Vol. 2
• Animal Man #4
• O.M.A.C. #4

Shameless Self Promotion:

• The @FakeAPStylebook book, Write More Good, is still available to buy right here!
• Check out Sims at The ISB, Comics Alliance, his webcomic Awesome Hospital, as well as the complete Solomon Stone at ActionAgeComics.
• Check out Matt’s Fake e-Etiquette Twitter feed, his webcomic Copernicus Jones, his Tumblr and the ISS.
• Check out all Euge’s music at AdamWarRock.com.
• Check out Max Huffman on Twitter, or at his site.
• Check out Rusty Shackles on Twitter, or at his site.

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