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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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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!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

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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01:11:43

Episode 523 - Ten Years of the ACP!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2025/07/07

It's been ten years since the first ever Awesome Comics Podcast. How on earth did that happen? This week Vince, Dan and Tony have a little talk about what its been like, and how things have changed in their reading habits, processes and general life. Heres to the next ten years of comics and stories!

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02:00:12

Episode 522 - UK Comics Shall Never Be Forgotten!

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2025/06/30

This week the ACP crew go back in time to when the UK newsagent shelves were filled with all kinds of classic and influential comic strips, and who better to discuss it than with David McDonald of Hibernia Comics! They talk about Hibernias collections and zines and the importance of keeping these overlooked classics alive for future generations (and mainly old school nostalgia fans like us). Its a history lesson that every comic fan will love, and get ready to discover some classics and beautiful

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01:50:10

Episode 521 - Who Gives a Buck?

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2025/06/23

This week the ACP take to the stars and find out how Buck Rogers is once again hitting the pages of comics! Now a public domain entity and shepherded in a new book by Allan and Ben Liska (Green Archer Comics), not only is it the perfect time to talk about this much overlooked and influential character but a perfect time to find out how working with public domain characters. From badly-aged beginnings to the massive influence to pop culture sci-fi, its a fascinating conversation about how to

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01:57:01

Episode 520 - Are Greg and Fake ACTUALLY FAKE?

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2025/06/16

From its first issue to its recent Eisner Award nomination, The Santos Sisters has been storming the indie comics world so Marc Koprinarov and Greg from Greg and Fake join the ACP crew to talk about their comic series, inspirations, working process and whether or not one of the trio actually exists. It's a great chat about one of the shining lights in indie comics that you NEED to have on your pull list. All that plus discussion about ACP Towers, great indie comics to check out in the weeks and

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01:53:35

Episode 519 - From an Ashcan to a Roadblock in Comics!

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2025/06/09

Do you like comics?Then you are in for a treat this week, as the ACP gang are not only reunited after a week apart, but the awesome artist Andrew Krahnke (Bloodrik) joins them to talk about drawing, writing, creating ashcans and an absolute love for comics. The conversation also travels from Groo to Jaws and by the end you'll certainly have a new favourite artist to follow! All that and SO MANY amazing indie comics to check out that you'll reading for weeks after this one. Now... if only the hosts

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02:00:09

Episode 518 - There's No I in Team!

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2025/06/02

It's the start of a summer of comics here at the ACP, and one of the crew has already jetted off on their holiday! Friend of the show Tom Curry rejoins the surviving hosts to talk about subjects such as which is more successful, solo creators or creative teams? Theres also tons of comics banter, indie comic recommendations and, as always, awesome comics talk!Great stuff to check out: Jack Kirby, Mark Millar, Eamonn Clarke, Mega City Book Club, Sam Hardcore, Sketches #1, Macc Pow Comics Festival,

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01:56:37

Episode 517 - Cutting Indie Comics Some Slack!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2025/05/30

Want to know how to deal with writers block? Do you think that the big 2 will ever cease to exist? Ever wondered what happens when 3 lifelong comic fans and forced to choose which of their collection to keep and which to lose? All that and more are discussed in this weeks round of comic book chatter that was born from the ACP community. The chat gets deep, thought provoking and sure to get you talking yourself, but don't worry... there's also plenty of stupid laughs along the way as well!Great

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02:01:55

Episode 516 - A Small Press Comics Table for 3 Please!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2025/05/19

Three hosts. Three questions. Three hot topics of debate. From the world of celebrity comics to classic books that just don't connect with you, this week the ACP are talking about plenty of fun comics based chat and having fun as they do so. Alongside that is a raft (other floating devices are available) of indie comics to check out and an exciting on air opening of a special edition comics pack! Great stuff to check out: Acid Box, Avery Hill Publishing, Blags Boys Big Book of Comics, Romo the Wolf

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02:06:54

Episode 515 - Highlighting Comics From the Other Side...

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2025/05/12

This week the gang talk about comics from another hemisphere, time zone and more, as they explore indie comics from Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. From highlighting cultures and legends to more straightforward sci-fi storytelling, its a fascinating and eye opening insight into creators that may not get noticed by your own comics community. Plus there is the first question from a celebrity guest, and it means a deep dive into the world of science fiction that will definitely get you thinking. All

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02:06:30

Episode 514 - The Mystery Deepens...

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2025/05/05

Its the first week of a month full of comic book chat with the three amigos of the ACP. Or, Three aMAYgos Month... which is a pun that will make the crew chuckle to themselves all month. That means nothing but pure comic book chatter, from Free Comic Book Day 2025, how to get people who know nothing about comics to try reading them, to the infiltration of AI comics into the world and the sad news of a comics legends passing. All that and great comic recommendations, laughs and sexy hand puppet

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02:24:02

Episode 513 - Can Comics handle being this MASSIVE?!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2025/04/28

This week the ACP falls down a Black Hole of indie superhero comics in the best way as they talk to Kyle Higgins (Power Rangers, Nightwing) about his series Radiant Black and the creator owned superuniverse the Massive Verse! Its an epic chat about writing indie supes, character building, tropes, positivity and also amazing and unique ways to make a comic. Plus we get Lawless once again as Tony chats with Su Haddrell the organiser of Lawless Comic Con 2025 to hear about what they've got in store for

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02:11:14

Episode 512 - Comics Go to Cloud Town!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2025/04/21

This week the ACP tackle the troubles of being a teenager piloting a giant robot, and who better to ask than Daniel McCloskey (Cloud Town)! He talks about the creation of his awesome comic series, narrative choices, artistic influences and his experience amongst a fantastic comic making community. You might just start your own awesome comics community after this one, as well as discovering a new book you can find crowdfunding now. All that and a discussion about the Man of Steel and a whole bunch of

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02:13:07

Episode 511 - These Indie Comics Should be BIGGER!

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2025/04/14

There are some indie comics and characters that have become huge global successes, moved into legend and lets face it, everyone knows about. What about those books and characters that have gone under the radar and should have been as big? Well Alan Henderson (The Penned Guins) joins the ACP gang to discuss what comics you should rediscover, or discover for the first time. We won't let them fade into time and neither should you! Also there is chat about creativity, conventions, great events to check

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