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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. Listen, laugh and leave us a review to let us know what you think!
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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
This week its the three amigos talking subjects as digital subscription comics, being self aware when reading comics, reading challenges, publishers business choices and there's also another classic vintage comics quiz! Add to that great shows and comics to check out, and you've got another ACP rant-fuelled classic!
Great stuff to check out this week - Gosh Comics, Forbidden Planet, Lava Fist, Pound Shop: Decade, Santos Sisters #3, New York Ninja, Lanas Big Hard Thick Casebook, Sean Harrington, Lawless Comic Con, Plush, The Ambassadors, Mark Millar, Karl Kerschl
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Wolfgang Crowe (Fractures) joins the ACP this week to talk about his powerful debut book, the process of auto-biographical work, art as therapy and more. Its an important and thought provoking discussion about storytelling and trauma that needs to be heard. Plus there's lots of great indie comics recommendations, comic events to check out and more.
Great stuff to check out this week - Wolfgang Crowe, Fractures, Collossive Press, Other Peoples Stories, Lighter Than My Shadow, Katie Green, Isaac the Pirate, Horny and High, Jordan Thomas, Lawless Comic Con 2023, Mahoneys #6, The Wicker Pasty, All Eight Eyes, Dark Horse Comics, Know Your Station, Boom Comics, Sokyo X, Planet Land Comics, A Tale of Terror, Johnny Ryan
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
The world of original comic artwork gets the spotlight this week, and to join the ACP crew to talk about it is Alan Henderson (The Penned Guin). From big budget to bargains, from grail pages and covers to unique and personal sketches the chat is fun, entertaining and informative for those who don't know much about the scene! Plus of course recommendations, shout outs and plenty of comics fun!
Great stuff to check out this week - Alan Henderson, The Penned Guin, Tom Curry, Drew Hird, Hull Comic Con 2023, Skaro Media, Lawless Comic Con 2023, Mahoneys #6, Tom Curry, John Price, Davit Dunlop, Poor Little Ghosts, The Snail, The Ginormous Kokju, Scott Koblish, Local Man #2, Burger: Nothing but Cheap Meat, The Great British Bump Off, Ghost Rider, Predator
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Nick Pitarra (The Manhattan Projects) joins the ACP gang to talk about art, influences and his awesome new book 'Axe Wielder Jon'! Its a fantastic talk about the joy and journey of creating comics. The atmosphere in ACP towers is jubilant this week, so expect plenty of giggles and fun alongside chats about crowdfunding existing IPs, biscuits, bad jokes and fantastic recommends.
Great stuff to check out this week - Nick Pitarra, Axe Wielding Jon, Zoop, Ian Laurie, The Manhattan Projects, Jen Gyllblad, Ero-Tech 2, Mahoneys 6, The Berg, Cabal Comics, Modern Life is Rubbish, Chris Askham, Chrome Sky, Past Tense, Jason McNamara, Swimming in Darkness, Lucas Harari
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
This week the ACP sell their souls to the devil to talk about heroes from the fires of hell! They talk about the enduring popularity of the faustian pact as a story device, popular characters, the ups and the downs of such stories and more. Plus there's great recommendations, weird tangents, crisps, Jane McDonald, talking farts and more!
Great stuff to check out this week - Bolt 01, Reynard City Chronicles, Lawless Comic Con 2023, Atu, Sam Glansman, The Ambassadors, Mark Millar, Nemesis, Plush, Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, Pete Doree, Stan and Jack #5
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
This week the ACP are talking about styles of art. How do they evolve? Are they easy to break away from, and is a recognisable style a boon or a crutch? Cole Henley (You're Thinking About Tomatoes) joins the gang to talk about the subject that he inspired the gang to discuss in-depth, and also talks about his fascinating new graphic novel he is working on! Add in great comics, events and crowdfunding campaigns to check out, and its another classic show!
Great stuff to check out this week - Cole Henley, You're Thinking About Tomatoes, Ero-Tech, Madeleine, Bolt-01, Reynard City Chronicles, Outbreaks, Burn with Me, Steven Ingram, Lawless Comic Con, Boston Metaphysical Society KS, Allen Harvey, The Lonely War of Captain Willy Schultz, Bullet Adventures, Grammaton Punch, Comixology Originals, Chainsaw Man, Andy Watson, The Fiction, Love RemovalMen, The City Never Sleeps
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
This week the gang are discussing value for money, quality control and customer service in comics. From the product to the shop, what is the experience currently like? Plus there's great recommendations and an exclusive update on this years Lawless Comic Convention!
Great stuff to check out this week - Lawless Comic Con, Ass-Teroid Belters, Burn with Me KS, Standing at the Station Sweating, The Nice House on the Lake, Local Man, Tony Fleecs, Pink Coffee, Adam Falp
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Giant monsters, wrestling and superheroes are always popular in comics, and this weeks guest Ross Radke (SpandEx, Stomped) has made comics about all of them! The conversation rangers from storytelling, Neil Adams, kickstarters and creating a comic for WebToons and will end with some new favourites being added to your wishlists! Theres also great indie comic shout outs and recommendations, laughs and the usual ACP comics chatter!
Great stuff to check out this week - Ross Radke, Stomped, SpandEx, Malegro, Andre Diaz, Gris Grobus, Harsh Prospect, Lawless, The Berg, Dogboy, Simon Roy, S.C.I. Homecoming, It May Never Happen, Woodcock, Dark and Golden Comics
Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast!
Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk
Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
This week the gang talk to the creator of the adrenaline-fuelled, pulse-pounding 80s-tastic action comic Vyper: Crimson Dawn, the one and only Dan Butcher! The comics chat is so relaxed and casual its almost like he's one of the hosts! From there, there wonderful comic and creator recommendations and fun comic-focused chat.
Great stuff to check out this week - Dan Butcher, Vyper: Crimson Dawn, Vanguard, Michael Moorcock, Sarah Harris, Tony TShirt, Cliff Cumber, Burn with Me KS, Strangers Fanzine, Lawless Comic Con 2023, 11 O'Clock Comics, 2Morrows Comics, Magic Powder, Tyrell Cannon, Game Over Man, The Route List
Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast!
Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk
Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
We made it to 400, and decided to let some listeners join in the celebratory fun. Theres comics, questions and a special appearance by the one and only Pat Mills!
Great stuff to check out this week - Pat Mills, Steve Lafler, Dogboy, Comics Fair, Lawless Comic Con, James Blundell, Predators, Madelleine, Nemesis Reloaded, Mark Millar, Ground Hammer
Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast!
Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk
Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!