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THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

The Awesome Comics Podcast

The podcast where the best in the small press comics scene make one hell of a big noise! The Awesome Comics Podcast is a podcast where the best and brightest in the world of small press and independent comic books get their time to shine. You’ll find out about books you’ve never heard of but you will love. Theres great informative interviews with creators, full of helpful tips for any aspiring comic book creator just starting out. Theres also a ridiculous amount of humour running throughout

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Episode 543 - Drawn Under the Influence!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2025/11/24

This week the ACP goes under the influence of comics once again, as the epic new charity anthology DUI returns. Who better to discuss the book than Simon Russell, who has taken on the task if editing the book. From the good cause its raising money for, to editing, graphic design, artistic influences and what the anthology genre is like for new creators. Theres plenty of laughs, a ton of great artistic chat and more names, books and good causes to add to your lists!Great stuff to check out: Drawn

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112:23

Episode 542 - Time to Go to Hell and Back!

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2025/11/17

The ACP goes to hell itself this week to celebrate the kickoff for Hellbreaker: Fire in the Blood. To talk about the new book is the artist Ian Ashcroft, editor Lisa Mills and the one and only Pat Mills! Together they discuss their version of hell, creating an iconic and handsome hero, designs, heroes, villains, real life monsters and more. Its well worth checking out, and not only that there's plenty of brilliant comics to add to your pull lists and plenty of laughs - so time to get a

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123:02

Episode 541 - Revolutions, Rebels and...

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2025/11/10

The ACP discuss fighting the system this week, and those characters, stories and narratives that have filled the pages of comics that focus on that. Its a wide and varied discussion about establishments, movements, what it is to be a rebel and how comics have portrayed these stories over the years. Theres also discussion about filing your comics, the fall of Funko and a stupid ranking of Predator movies. Check it out and add more comics to your wishlists today!Great stuff to check out: CLZ,

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121:27

Episode 540 - Comics are a Religious Experience!

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2025/11/03

This week the ACP take on the gods themselves... in comics that is! From pantheons, mythologies, beliefs and the view of superheroes, its a fascinating look at a vast subject. Joining the trio this week is Sam Hardcore (Splorers) who also catches everyone up on his own prolific comic journey and recommend stuff you should be reading in the future!Great stuff to check out: Hellbreaker, Pat Mills, Ian Ashcroft, Ken Reynolds, Vyper: Red Shadow, Killtopia: Phantoms, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody

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126:58

Episode 539 - Halloween Horror Special 2025!

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2025/10/27

Its the spooky time of year and the ACP look to the creepier side of comics for the Halloween Special! Theres a discussion on a new Manga book with spooky happenings, a horror comic trivia quiz, chat about what's going on in indie horror and more. Plus there's a Wiz Quiz there will get your head scratching, laughs, great recommendations and plenty of indie names to check out in the future! Great stuff to check out: Girl Who Raised the Dead, Living the Line Books, Baltimore Comic Con 2025,

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102:27

Episode 538 - Scary Black Forests, Turnips and Aliens!

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2025/10/20

October is the time for the supernatural, and this year the horror anthology 'Black Forests' has arrived to scare you with its chilling comic tales. To get more info on this pod favourite Peter Hogan (Resident Alien) joins the gang to talk about creating this new anthology and what its like writing horror short stories. Theres also plenty of talk about the Dark Horse series 'Resident Alien', what he learned from Alan Moore and what helps him write his awesome comic books. All that and a lil bit of

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109:54

Episode 537 - Goblins are Selling Comics in 2025!

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2025/10/13

Small Press Comic and Zine Fairs are the lifeblood of the community, and this year it gets a new dose of awesomeness with The Goblin Market Comics and Zine Fair! taking place in South London and loaded with brilliant talent, great people and COMICS! Co-organisers Hannah Lee Miller and Mo Morell join the ACP gang this week to talk about the event, its future, the things you'll see on the day and of course GOBLINS! All that and talk of brilliant books to check out, events to put in your diaries and

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106:25

Episode 536 - Being the Center of Attention!

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2025/10/06

Are you ready to get personal? Well the ACP are, and it doesn't get more personal or hilarious, than with the comics fo Gina Wynbrandt, so the crew get together with her to talk about her work. Together they talk about comics topics ranging from self-deprecation, wanting to be famous, artistic methods and influences to baseball and comics in Riga. The trio also talk about recent Globalcomix news, new books to check out and even have a little sing song!Great stuff to check out: Gina Wynbrandt,

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123:16

Episode 535 - Blood, Blades and Building Fantasy Worlds!

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2025/09/29

Sometimes a fantasy comic appears, hits the ground running and blow your minds with a gauntleted fist, and 'Godhark' was a book that did that. So this week the ACP crew sat down with its creator Sean Manaloto to talk about the creation of the book, his artwork, influences, epic storytelling and the pure love of the comics medium. From talking about creating during a pandemic, collaborating with your partner, heavy metal, video games and the comics scene in the Philippines, its another awesome

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112:47

Episode 534 - Talking Indie Comic Festivals and INKBLOT!

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2025/09/22

Indie Comic Festivals are something to champion, and this week the gang talk to Tom Wilson about the next great UK comics show, the Inkblot Comic Festival happening in October! From its inception, growth, emphasis on ACTUAL COMICS and its debut anthology launching soon, its a real indie scene comics love-fest in true ACP fashion. Also there's more fantastic (and spooky) recommendations, a lot of laughs and maybe even a Pop Tart* or two!*Other confectionary snacks are available, or not... which Dan

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103:17

Episode 533 - Filth, Forums and Fan Favourites!

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2025/09/15

Conventions, Comic Book making forums and FILTH, that's what this weeks show is all about! Well, more specifically the new Kickstarter 'After Dark' initiative, which kicks off a discussion about 'adult' material in comics. From there the gang talk about tabling at modern comic conventions, and the motivations for doing so, and also the usefulness of online forums for comic book creators. To make it even better, the brilliant Zack Cahill (Omega Black) joins the gang to discuss all of this AND

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Episode 532 - Millers Crossing: A Pitchers Life!

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2025/09/08

This week the brilliant Kieran Squires joins the gang to play games, discuss topics such as classic characters, AI comics and get into plenty of Frank Miller chat. All that and everyone puts their heads together to pitch their ultimate comics they want to see in the world. Get your wish lists and comic ears ready for another 2 hours of comic chat, pontification and also, as always, not safe for work small press banter!Great stuff to check out: Kieran Squires, The Drycleaner, Frank Miller, Mike

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130:42

Episode 531 - The Archetypes of Comics

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2025/09/01

This week the ACP (and fourth Beatle Tom Curry) talk about so many topics, from Manga reading to classic fandoms and then head into a fascinating discussion about hero archetypes in comics. From antiheroes to epic heroes and beyond! Theres also talk of music in comics, tabletop gaming comics, dystopian sci fi and JAZZ, BABY... JAZZ! Oh, and tons of comics to read, follow and get your hands on! Great stuff to check out: Tom Curry, Together We Will Go, Babylon 5, The Prisoner, Buffy the Vampire

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02:06:47

Episode 530 - Do Comics Have Any Value Now?

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2025/08/25

How valuable are comics to the world? Not monetarily, but in every other aspect? That goes under the microscope as well as talking about the current state of modern comic books, pricing and more. Also there's talk of Dream Sequences in comics and recommend a whole ton of books to read, including a bunch by friend of the show and comic book artist Cliff Cumber!Great stuff to check out: Cliff Cumber, The Longbox, Bridlington Comic Con, Adam Falp, Hal Weaver, Cartoonists 4 Gaza, Gosh! Comics,

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01:56:34

Episode 529 - Ahoy There! These Comics are TOXIC!

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2025/08/18

The Toxic Avenger is back on the shelves of the comic book store thanks to the fine folks of Ahoy Comics, and Stuart Moore joins us this week to talk about his part in the publisher, editing, writing and his amazing career in comics! Its an awesome discussion with a new pod favourite about comics you should be checking out from a publisher on the rise. All that AND brilliant indie comics to read, events to check out and a lot of Muppet discussion!Great stuff to check out: Ahoy Comics!, Stuart

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01:53:18

Episode 528 - Bad Girls, Bad Luck and Breaking the...

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2025/08/11

We're heading into space this week and spending some time with the creator of the comic series Lizzie Parsec, Hugh Newell! From the creation of the titular character, to the rolling storytelling, science fiction influences and great tips for adding depth to your sci fi dialogue, its a fascinating look behind the scenes into a comic series more people should be aware of. Theres also discussion of the UK Comic Mart, the joy of manga for the next generation of comics readers and plenty of brilliant

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01:54:49

Episode 527 - It's time for answers!

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2025/08/04

This week Vince plays the role of devils advocate and throws some thought (and opinion) provoking comic book questions at Tony and Dan. That results in interesting thoughts on small press superheroes, marketing, comic book narratives, the cult of personality and more. Then things take a turn as one of the hosts is questioned in-depth about their creativity and process which ends up more serious than you think! Add to that a bunch more great indie comic recommendations and you got a LOT of awesome

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01:56:25

Episode 526 - The Reluctant Sadism of Making Comics!

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2025/07/28

What drives someone to come back to comics and creativity after decades away? What is the comics and small press scene like in Latvia? What exactly will a Blind Bigfoot do to you? All these questions and more are answered this week as the ACP gang talks to the fascinating and awesome Hal Weaver (Reluctant Sadist) about his books, creativity and inspiration for his new wave of comics. From Small Press Brooklyn to Art Loving Latvia, its a journey of comics, creativity and stories thats not to be

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01:53:18

Episode 525 - Comics Face Their Doom... Face!

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2025/07/21

There are comic book villains, and then there is Doom Face! This week the ACP gang chat with Aaron Sparrow (Kneel Before Doomface, Darkwing Duck) about writing the action fuelled take on epic super villainy. From writing funny evil, to character designs and toys, Darkwing Duck, comic book publishing stories and tabling at conventions in the USA, its another fascinating delve into the world of indie comics and getting your work out into the world. With all that and a ton of awesome indie books to

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02:07:59

Episode 524 - Get Ready for a Double Feature!

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2025/07/14

Ever seen a movie double bill? Ever had a night reading a comics double bill? You will after this weeks show, as the ACP trio suggest a batch of fantastic comics that would work as an evening of reading. From classics and thought provoking tomes to funnies and heartbreaking tales of horror and sci fi, this one has it all. Also there's a deep dive into Dan Butchers new artistic process, great indie recommendations and a few words of remembrance for the late Jim Shooter. Get your wish lists ready,

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