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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 590 - Can You Send a Badger into Space?

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST ·

2026/10/19

Turns out you CAN send a badger into space, and we talk to Alex Hahn (Blop) about how you can and what happens when you do! We talk about everything, including inking physically and digitally, running kickstarters, anthropamorphic characters, censoring your books fro younger readers and even Henry Hoovers. All that AND a ton of comics to check out, creators to watch out for and Dan drops some more jokes from his neverending bag of lol!Great stuff to check out: Alex Hahn, Space Badger, Blop!,

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114:34

Episode 589 - Some Good Old Fashioned Awesome Comics...

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2026/10/12

No guests. Just hosts. And nothing but comics comics COMICS TALK! From pop culture conventions, 'white whale' comic book guests we want for the show to actual comic news from New York Comic Con and beyond, its a jamboree of fun chat with the three amigos in the classic ACP style you all know and love!Great stuff to check out: Liverpool Comic Con, New York Comic Con, Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Stan Sakai, Michael Moorcock, Jay Horner, The Goblin market, My Little Boy Vol 1, Grim Scary Tales, TBH

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123:01

Episode 588 - It's Time for Comics to Face the Music!

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2026/10/05

Turn up the volume up to 11 and get ready, because this week we are talking about the eternal relationship between comics and music! Who better to join us for that (and more) than the singer of Americans UK and writer of Gonad the Ballbarian - Jeff Burandt! From writing rhythms to comic artists on album covers and what to expect at New York Comic Con, this one has got all that AND a special musical interlude that needs to be heard! All that alongside tons of great comics to check out, shout outs to

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111:29

Episode 587 - From Baltimore with Love (and Comics!)

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2026/09/28

This week the three amigos connect from across the world, and get an update on how Baltimore Comic Con 2026 has gone this year. From there the conversation turns to the updates on big cartel stores and big news for webcomic creators. Plus theres also a tasty bit of Vyper chat and some great indie books and creators to check out as always!Great stuff to check out: Baltimore Comic Con, Cliff Cumber, Matt Strott, Howard Chayken, Jeff Burandt, Gonad the Ballbarian, Jesse Lonergen, Conan, Jack Kirby,

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112:27

Episode 586 - BY CROM! Lets talk Conan with Jim Zub!

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2026/09/21

Let us tell you about a time of high adventure... and while we're at it, join us as we talk about Conan in comics with the one and only Jim Zub! We talk about the original works of Robert E. Howard and some of his lesser known characters, the amazing legacy of Conan in comics, the Swarzenegger movies and the mindset, stories and legacy of the epic new comics coming out now! Its an interview as epic as the character himself, and alongside that we have some more barbarian chatter, great events and

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127:26

Episode 585 - Transformers Comics... ROLL OUT!

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2026/09/14

With one of the great animated movies to have a 40th Anniversary 'Apology' tour, we wanted to look at the world of the Transformers in comics! From one of the greatest leaders in comics, the toys, the animated phenomenon to the classic line of comics and the new wave of Energon, its a real geekout in true ACP fashion. Not only that but the creator of 'Truck Mutts' Ian Matthews joins the fun so set your phasers to nostalgia! Plus theres a lil talk about the Zine Zilla Comics and Animation Festival

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112:07

Episode 584 - Lets Talk About Making Comics Full Time...

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2026/09/07

From building up a kickstarter following, to tabling at conventions and deciding to go full time - these are just some of the things we spoke about this week when we spoke to Chris Askham (Switchblade Stories). It's a great chat with one of the hardest working artists in the UK comic scene. Check it out and prepare yourself for a whole heap of comics to add to your pull lists too!Great stuff to check out: Chris Askham, Switchblade Stories, Abominable Glory, Markosia Comics, Nottingham Comic Con,

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123:09

Episode 583 - Where All My Sidekicks At?!

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2026/08/31

For every Batman, there is a Robin. For every Captain America, there is a Bucky. For every Paul Daniels, there is a Debbie McGee. Thats right, this week the ACP take a look at the world of sidekicks in comics. Are they any good? If so, who are the best? Are they still relevant? All this and more gets delved into, as well as a whole ton of brilliant indie comics and creators you should be checking out in the week ahead!Great stuff to check out: Batman and Robin, Giant Robo Hellboy, Inkblot Comics

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102:56

Episode 582 - A Secret Identity will be Revealed!

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2026/08/24

Has the narrative power of a secret identity been lost in modern comics? What happens when you use it in a whodunnit mystery? We ask these questions and more to Thomas Philipson and James Patricks about their fantastic superhero mystery 'The Stranger'. From the concept of a secret identity, to how that figures into their own book and also an alter-ego quiz, this week is jam packed with great comic chat that somehow contains no spoilers but a whole lot of mystery!Great stuff to check out: The

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117:26

Episode 581 - The Episode for Those Who Want to Make...

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2026/08/17

For those who want to get a lesson in the art of making comics, this episode is the perfect place to start. Our pal Jason McNamara (The Phantom Limb, Past Tense) joins us this week to talk about his career as a teacher of comic creation! From history to writing, collaborating, printing and more are discussed and its a fascinating and essential listen for those who to explore the world of creating comics. Theres also chat about the exciting books Jason has upcoming, as well as our own recommendations

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113:11

Episode 580 - What was there before Hellboy?

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2026/08/10

Duncan Fegredo (Hellboy, Enigma) joins the ACP this week and we think you'll agree its long overdue, so we sat down to talk about his art, start in comics, infuences and of course a certain red skinned boy from hell as well. Its a wonderful and fun insight into one of comics truly awesome (and humble) talents, so don't miss it. All that and a big stack of recommendations from the small press to art books you definitely want to get your hands on. Its another belter!Great stuff to check out: Duncan

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113:38

Episode 579 - There are Only Two Certainties in...

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2026/08/03

Villains and Death! Lets face it, without them both comics would not be the same, and so the ACP trio get together to discuss memorable comic book deaths and their favourite villains. From classics to those you may not expect, we delve into the joy of a good villain and why we love em. It'll make you head back to your bookcases, long boxes and comic stores to read some great examples of drama and EVIL! Plus there's a great line up of indie books to check out and pre-order now - so what are you

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104:47

Episode 578 - The Colour of Blood and the Legacy of...

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2026/07/27

Some comics aren't just comics, they are a study on the nature of aggression, and this week we spend some time focusing on an absolute icon of indie comics - GRENDEL. Not only that, but the brilliant Brennan Wagner joins us for a brilliant talk about working as a comic book colourist and his work Grendel over the years with his father - Matt Wagner! Its a fantastic chat about the colouring process and the work of brilliant creator. All that and some great recommendations and comics chat to

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122:53

Episode 577 - How to Create Memorable Comic Characters!

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2026/07/20

What makes a good comic book character? What makes them stand out? What comes first; the character or the story? Those are just some of the questions we answer this week as we delve into one of the most enjoyable sides of comic creation. Also there's some birthday chat, some spider-man chat and plenty of great comics and books to check out, including one by one of comics greats!Great stuff to check out: Spider-Man, Batman, The Punisher, The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner, Comics Assemble, Sha, Pat

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113:36

Episode 576 - These comics are Distinctly British!

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2026/07/13

This we talk about a whole lot of comics, and focus on an anthology that 'Distinctly British' in every way! From putting together different artistic voices, finding a story as you create it, conventions, teaching and more, is another Brit comic to add to your radars. All that and a whole ton of brilliant indie comics recommendations, comics and creators to add to your wishlists. All of that in under two hours? How is that possible? Well, listen and find out! Great stuff to check out: Distinctly

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107:09

Episode 575 - Byrne Baby Byrne!

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2026/07/06

This week we talk a bit about the work of classic comics artist and writer John Byrne, from xmen to next men and everything in between. Theres also a fun delve into a one and done spider team up book that everyone should pick up from a back issue bin, and Dan marks his return to the show by asking if we would still read comics if they were digital only. All that and a bunch of great comic recommendations, stuff to check out an also shampoo talk! Great stuff to check out: John Byrne, Spider-Man, Red

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136:53

Episode 574 - We Just Don't Connect with these Comics!

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2026/06/29

Its a fun one this week as we bring in an honorary amigo Kieran Squires (The Drycleaner) to talk about a raft of fun comic topics. From a big comic mart discussion, to underused heroes that deserve a spotlight to those popular creators that we just don't get, its an absolutely jam packed comics chat that guaranteed to get you jumping online to read comics or just let us know what you think! Great stuff to check out: Kieran Squires, London Comic Mart, Kellys Comic Fair, Mega City Book Club, Inkblot

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98:09

Episode 573 - Making Comics is an Odyssey!

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2026/06/22

Sometimes you just have to go back to the classics, and there's none more classic than Homers Odyssey! So this week we chat to Neil Roche and Laurence Alison about gods, myths and translating epic journeys to the comics page. From the challenges of adapting ancient text, to the wonderful artwork of Vu Danh its a wonderful discussion about yet more brilliant indie comics and creators. All that and great recommendations, international comic shop chat, local comic fairs and as always... great indie

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111:41

Episode 572 - Talking Shi and the Art of War!

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2026/06/15

Another classic creator of indie comics joins us this week as the one and only Billy Tucci, creator of the 'Shi', takes a moment away from the floor of Heroes Con to talk about his work, character and a new omnibus. Its a fun (and funny) chat that will leave you wanting more, as will the great comics recommendations we have and a fun Wizard quiz about what they considered to be the greatest superhero costumes OF ALL TIME in 1997. Its another don't miss dose of indie comics and then some!Great stuff

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107:04

Episode 571 - Talking About the Saint of Comics!

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2026/06/08

A classic adventuring rogue returns to the pages of comics this week, as Simon Templar aka 'The Saint' returns. To talk about the character, the pulpy origins and its new modernisation are the Green Archer Comics crew and Simon Russell. From the origins of the character, its Public Domain details and the collaboration from all sides of the creative endeavour, its another fascinating look into the world of indie comics. All that and more great indie comics to check out, you'd be mad to miss it! Great

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