Marc Nathan opened his Baltimore-based comics shop, Comics, Cards, and Collectibles, in 1994. Five years later, he launched the Baltimore Comic Con, one of the top fan-favorite comic book conventions in the country. In 2017 he instituted the Ringo Awards, an annual celebration of the year’s best comics and the people who make them. And on top of all that, he was once the mascot for a popular major league baseball team! Now that’s a resume.

Doug chimes in with a series of exciting announcements in the world of Random Acts Of Comics!

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Ernie Cooper is a writer that Todd connected with at HeroesCon way back at the turn of the century. The two have been friends and encouraged one another over the years and here's them talking about writing and comics and all the really random things they have in common. I mean, really...it's spooky.

*This episode includes an instrumental clip of "Everyday I Write The Book" by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Joe Staton has been a journeyman in his career, being the professional, dependable, go-to guy at various times for Charlton, Marvel, and DC Comics. And talented! At one time or another he has drawn every character at every company! Hilarie has made her career writing and editing various educational texts and manuals and has the unique perspective of being married to a guy who draws funny books. Let's go.

Production notes :

• Todd had to record the intros and outro from his office over Streamyard.
• This episode features an excerpt of "E-Man Boogie" by The Jimmy Castor Bunch
• When Joe references, "Suffer The Children" he is talking about "Death Of The Innocents" published by DC Comics in 1996 by Dennis O'Neil, Joe Staton, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Ian Laughlin.

Randy Martin is one of those comics fans who has had his hand in just about every aspect of the industry. He’s a long time fan, a short-time professional, a hard-working art rep, and an original art collector. He’s one of those people who sees a thing, say, “I can do that.” and then does it. Successfully. He’s one of a kind and here’s Todd talking with him.

* This episode features an excerpt of "The Core" by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

On Tuesday night, Warner Brothers dropped part one of their new animated adaptation of Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons' masterpiece, The Watchmen. Todd and Doug watched it and immediately ran to the studio to talk to you all about it.

The Watchmen Chapter 1 is currently available to buy digitally. The Blu-Ray comes out August 27th.

Matt Wieringo is a hugely successful in advertising and occasionally draws comics in his ever-dwindling spare time. He and Todd are close comrades, comic book conspirators, and collectors of all the classics. Here they talk about all that and a little about the brother they both lost,

• This episode includes an excerpt of "Scrapple From The Apple" by Charlie Parker
• You don't want to miss the story at the end of the episode.

Todd and Doug talk about their visit with the Simonsons.