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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 15, 2023
Episode 411 - A License to Make Comics!
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Licensed comics have always been popular. From movies, toys, video games and more there's always a comic book to 'continue' the story and expand the universes. But are they any good? What are the value of them, and are they enjoyable to read? The ACP crew are joined by Kieran Squires to talk about all this and more, as well as taking the show off the rails and having fun. Theres also a dramatic reading of a story that has to be heard to be believed!
Great stuff to check out this week - Kieran Squires, Lava Fists, Stone Cop, Lanas Big Hot Thick Casebook, Phantom Road, Nathan Chowdry, Rooster Fighter, Blam and Glam, Octobriana, Dead Good Comics

Monday May 08, 2023
Episode 410 - Time to get Dystopian!
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
This week the ACP talks about the bleak future of comics, but fear not, its just the Dystopian genre they're discussing! Joined by Cliff Cumber (Tony Osmond is a Superstar), the chat goes off the rails pretty quickly and the laughs come thick and fast, and amongst that there is a fascinating discussion, great comic recommendations and the usual podcast madness!
Great stuff to check out this week - Cliff Cumber, V for Vendetta, American Flagg, Department of Truth, Dream Master, Boning, Dirty Basement 1 & 2, Tribute Press, Lawless Comic Con, Baltimore Comic Con, SPX, Transmetropolitan, Matt Strott, Prawn the Jumbo Shrimp, Jazz: Juggernauts Against Zealous Zealots, The Sea Wall, The Last Days of Rain, Claudia Matosa, Dream Master, Black Box Comics, Bigger, Mike Armstrong, Land of Danger, Sex Night, Junction Jones

Monday May 01, 2023
Episode 409 - The Current State of Comics Buying!
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
Episode 408 - The Power of Personal Stories in Comics!
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
Episode 407 - The Value of Original Artwork!
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
Episode 406 - Taking an Axe to Comics and Crowdfunding!
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
Episode 405 - Making a Deal with the Devil!
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
Episode 404 - Styling it Out in Comics!
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
Episode 403 - Are Comic Buyers Being Taken for a Ride?
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
Episode 402 - Comics, Kaiju, Luchador and SpandEx Comics!
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!