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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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All Episodes

02:02:09

Episode 470 - Have Comics Become Too Niche?

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2024/07/01

Is the comic book hobby becoming too niche? Is the printed book pricing itself out of existence? Are there monthlies you can give too someone who doesn't read comics? All of these questions are discussed, debated and dissected but the ACP trio as they try not to be grumpy old comic fans (do they succeed?). Plus there are a LOT of comics to check out in your week ahead so get ready for a lot of comics talk!Great stuff to check out this week - Gatchaman, Destro, G.I.Joe, Usagi Yojimbo, Ultimate

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01:48:32

Episode 469 - Taking a Look at Comics from 1900!

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2024/06/24

The gang are joined by Peter Duncan (Sector 13) to talk about his work writing and editing for Sector 13 Comics, Eniskillon Comic Con, raising money for the NHS, Michael Moorcock and the new anthology 1900. If you like vintage UK comics, discovering comic creators and adding to those wishlists and pull lists this is the episode for you. Plus there's great recommendations, and a shocking revelation that shakes the pod trio to their very core!Great stuff to check out this week - Peter Duncan, Box of

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01:32:52

Episode 468 - We can be HEROES just for one day!

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2024/06/17

This week Vince and Dan get a call from Tony who, joined by the awesome Cliff Cumber to talk about their experience at Heroes Con in 2024. While they are there the gang also talk about what are their turn ons and turn offs when it comes to buying indie and small press comics. This 'international' chat goes everywhere from meeting your favourite creator, to the difference between cover and interior art. Plus there's great indie books to check out and an extra bit of audio from Doug Wagner, who might

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01:58:38

Episode 467 - Being Scared by Steve Niles Comics!

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2024/06/10

This week Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, The Killing Hole) joins the ACP gang to talk about his latest work, his start in comics, the difficulties in writing reality-based horror, collaborating with artists and so much more! It's a great chat that horror comics fans and creator will not want to miss, and there's also tons of indie comics to check out, shows and crowdfunders to watch out for and of course lots of laughs. Plus we answer the question, what makes potato waffles so waffly

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01:52:39

Episode 466 - The Storm King Arrives at Awesome HQ!

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2024/06/03

This week clouds form around ACP Towers in the form of the amazing Storm King Comics! Writer, Producer and CEO Sandi King (John Carpenters Asylum) joins the gang to talk about how the SK publishing journey started, working with collaborators from all over the world, comic book editing and their exciting new books coming out this year! Plus there's tons of indie comics to check out, info to learn, events and crowfunders to check out and of course plenty of laughs too!Great stuff to check out this

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02:16:19

Episode 465 - What Happened to the ACP Reading...

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2024/05/27

Vince, Dan, Tony and the fourth Musketeer Tom Curry get together to talk about their adventures at the Lawless Comic Con 2024 and how they got on with their reading challenge. That means some chat about wonderful artwork, amazing creators and some absolute classic comics. All that and plenty of cool indie comic recommendations, upcoming crowdfunders and events to check out and of course the usual ACP chuckles! Great stuff to check out this week - Lawless Comic Con 2024, Mega City Book Club, Boys

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02:00:03

Episode 464 - Superheroes are Becoming a Laughing Stock!

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2024/05/20

This week the brilliant Matthew Schofield joins the ACP gang to talk about his superhero parody comic 'Steamroller Man'! Together the crew talk about creating comics, gags per page in a comic, crowdfunding, the Simpsons, the genius ideas of children and more. Its an inspiring talk about making a funny superhero book, and there's also plenty of laughs, great indie comic recommendations and if you stick around after the credits, some extra laughs from people who claim to be grown ups.Great stuff to

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01:48:42

Episode 463 - How Jeff Smith Started Self Publishing...

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2024/05/13

This week the legendary self-published comics creator Jeff Smith (Bone, Rasl, Tuki) joins the ACP crew to talk about his journey into creating comics, his upcoming book releases, the importance of retailers and libraries and so much more! It's a wonderful chat and it will be impossible to not be excited about comics afterwards. Plus there's plenty of great indie comics chat, fun and regular awesome indie comics laughs you come to except from the ACP! Great stuff to check out this week - Jeff

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02:12:42

Episode 462 - What the Hell is a Ghost Machine?

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2024/05/06

Ghost Machine has arrived! The new comics imprint from Image Comics and an epic line up of comic creators launched in April, and ACP take a look at the exciting launch titles and discuss them and the bright future for this new universe. Friend of the show Zak Cahill (No Second Chance) joins the gang to chat about the books, his own work and together everyone has a lot of laughs and talk about lots of great comics you should be checking out! Great stuff to check out this week - Zak Cahill, No Second

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02:01:37

Episode 461 - What is the Point of Free Comic Day?

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2024/04/29

The first Saturday of May every year is Free Comic Book Day, and for the first time ever the ACP crew are talking about this epic yearly event, what it means to stores, what comics to look out for and if indeed the comics are any good! Then the focus shifts to vintage characters getting a new lease of life in the comic pages of the modern age, and the good, bad and maybe strange choices we get in these reboots. All that and tons of great indie comics to check out, events to put on your calendars and

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01:53:07

Episode 460 - The Lawless World of 2000AD!

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2024/04/22

With the 10th Anniversary of Lawless Comic Con about to take place in a few weeks, the ACP crew thought what better time to talk to the organisers about show, what to expect and the crazy good guest list they have this year! Plus there is a discussion about 2000AD and what to look out for if you want to start reading it, a special appearance from the one and only Pat Mills! Plus great indie comics to check out, crowdfunders to look out for (or be surprised at) and of course plenty of laughs!Great

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02:08:23

Episode 459 - Comics and Zines that will make you a...

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2024/04/15

This week the one and only 'Zine Freak' Matt Simmons joins the crew once more to talk about small press comics, and his latest adventure - a small press and zine shop! From the origins of the idea, to the wide range of diverse titles, the joy of the public discovering zines and more, there will no be a more small press-centric chat all year! Plus there's talk about comic shop pull lists, another loss to the comics community and some fantastic comics to check out!Great stuff to check out this week -

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02:30:16

Episode 458 - The Golden Age of Comics has Arrived!

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2024/04/08

This week Matt Strott (Prawn: The Jumbo Shrimp) joins the ACP crew to discuss to be their own personal Golden Age of Comics. The issues, series, moments and creators in comics that crafted us and our reading habits, and a glorious look back at comics that make you smile (an exercise you should all do). Plus there's some great indie recommendations, advice and humour to start your comics week with a smile.Great stuff to check out this week - Matt Strott, Prawn: The Jumbo Shrimp, The Far Side,

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02:00:44

Episode 457 - This is Going to Be SPICY!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2024/04/01

This week the ACP head to Arrakis to talk about the world (or worlds) of Dune in comics! Joined by Tom Curry the conversation is a pure unfiltered fan discussion of the Herbert books, comic book adaptions and more. Plus there's great comics recommendations and indie stuff to check out and Tom brings some letters that confuse the ACP trio!Great stuff to check out this week - Dune, Tom Curry, Nick Prolix, Infinite Wheatpaste, Avery Hill Publishing, Paul Ashley Brown, Boston Metaphysical Society,

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01:55:53

Episode 456 - Let's Talk About LENGTH!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2024/03/25

This week the gang talk about the pros, cons, differences in narratives and more when it comes to ongoing storytelling or limited series. Theres mentions of classics in the independent scene and things to bear in mind for new creators and more. Theres also talk of an XMen reboot and the idea of a comics creator directory. All that and of course tons of indie comics for you all to check out in the week ahead!Great stuff to check out this week - Vertigo, Image Comics, Boom, Fantagraphics,

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02:02:11

Episode 455 - A Beginners Guide to Comic Creators!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2024/03/18

This week Sarah Webb (Knave of Hearts) joins the gang to talk about what's handy to know and check out for a newbie to the medium. Comic creators that are worth checking out, comic narratives, breaking out of the panel structure, crazy first convention stories and making comics for the love of it. Theres also plenty of tips, recommendations and a lot of hilarious comics banter to boot, so buckle up for another classic!Great stuff to check out this week - Sarah Webb, Knave of Hearts, Love and

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02:01:09

Episode 454 - Reading Comics is Good for Your Health!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2024/03/11

This week the crew talk about SO MANY INDIE COMICS! They do a deep dive on three upcoming books with varying themes, styles and stories and talk about the power of storytelling, classic concepts delivered well and revisiting some old characters! Theres also discussion of mothers in comics, some more Punisher chat and the sad loss of the legendary Akira Toriyama (Dragonball Z). Plus even more indie comics to add to your wishlists and immature humour as you'd expect from the three amigos!Great stuff

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02:13:53

Episode 453 - The Podcast is Going Silent!

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2024/03/04

Sometimes you don't need any words to tell a story, so this week the crew kidnap Forpe (Drusa, George Mayhem) to talk about the art form that is silent comics! From breaking down the narrative opportunities, challenges and power of wordless comics, to talking about having creative ideas that may already exist and brilliant and inspirational words to carry into your own creative work - this episode has everything. All that AND amazing comics to check out in the next week!Great stuff to check out

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01:59:53

Episode 452 - Who Really Created These Characters?

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2024/02/26

This week the three amigos get together to talk about the age old old argument of 'who created that character?'. From Marvel and DC classics to particular storyline credits, its a topic of discussion with plenty of different takes that will provoke discussion. Theres also discussion of clickbait comics journalism and Oni Press publishing a new line of EC Comics! All that and tons of immature laughs, fantastic indie books to read and of course, plenty of awesome comics talk!Great stuff to check out

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01:55:45

Episode 451 - We Go to War with Garth Ennis!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2024/02/19

This week the ACP gang talk to the one and only Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher, Hitman) about his career in comics, war comics, supporting characters, the importance of humour and so much more. If that wasn't enough, there's brilliant comics to seek out, events to add to your calendars and a lot of the hosts being excited about comics! Great stuff to check out this week - Garth Ennis, The Punisher, Preacher, Sara, Johnny Red, Cliff Cumber, Ian Ashcroft, Strangers Publishing, Inkblot Festival,

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