THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

Episode 471 - Valiant and the Resurgence of Comics Heroes!

The ACP gang have always been interested in the ever evolving world of Valiant Comics, and now that Alien Books have teamed with Valiant for a resurgence of their universe we just had to have them on to talk about the upcoming line of books! Plus there's talk about the american independent comic scene, meta comic book storytelling, zines about comics and of course lots of great books you should be checking out.

Great stuff to check out this week -  Alien Books, Valiant Comics, The Valiant, Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, Shadowman, QVention II, The PhoenixFest 2024, Dark Legacies, Advent Comics: Epiphany Engine, Comics Blogger, Gabrielle Bell, Thank You, Handwritten Entertainment, Grendel: Devils Crucible Defiance, A Curious Machine, Richard Kemp

Episode 470 - Have Comics Become Too Niche?

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 Spider-Man, Rook:Exodus, Geiger, Resident Alien, Savage Dragon, Transformers, Edison Zero, QVention, Skinny Drawn Boy, Sam Hardacre, Snewbold, We've Got Back Issues, Spasm, Michel Vaillant: Legendary Races, Europe Comics, Remote Space, Cliff Rathburn, Into the UnBeing, Dark Horse Comics, Jeff and Elon, Frazer Geesin, Third Bear Press

Episode 469 - Taking a Look at Comics from 1900!

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 Rain Mag, Sector 13, 1900, Paddy Brown, Eniskillon Comic Con, Andrew Polley, Rupert the Bear, Brians Brain, Splank!, Michael Moorcock, Elric, Night of the Swords, Mike Mignola, Hawkmoon, American Nature, Dave Hingley, ACP Recommends, Well Digger, Pip Comics, Rory Donald, Space Boy and the Future King, 40 Years of Scream, Rebellion Books, Mahoneys 2 #1, Brian Dawson, Comic Shop: The Retail Mavericks Who Gave Us a New Geek Culture

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

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 just find himself the target of the recommendation section!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Cliff Cumber, Heroes Con, Steve Engelhart, Jim Starlin, Daniel Warren Johnson, Nathan Kelly, Drink and Draw, Macc Pow, Dawnrunner, Ram V, Plastic: Death and Dolls, Doug Wagner, Daniel Hilyard

Episode 467 - Being Scared by Steve Niles Comics!

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 versatile?

Great stuff to check out this week -  Steve Niles, The Killing Hole, Storm King Comics, Sector 13, Heroes Comic Convention 2024, Macc Pow 2024, Get Fury #2, Blam and Glam, Dave Hingley, Deadweights #1, Ahoy Comics, Spread Love Comics, The Infernals, The Records of April 3rd 2037

Episode 466 - The Storm King Arrives at Awesome HQ!

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 week -  Storm King Comics, Sandi King, John Carpenters Asylum, John Carpenters Tales of Science Fictions, Night Terrors, Storm Kids, Fetch, The Killing Hole, Leonardo Manco, David Kennedy, Mike Sizemore, Cullen Bunn, Steve Niles, Bruce Jones, The Least I Could Do, Mirka Andolfo, Mercy, Mad Cave Comics, Hunt Kill Repeat, Bubbles #19, 

Episode 465 - What Happened to the ACP Reading Challenge?

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 Adventure Comics, Lone Wolf and Cub, Usagi Yojimbo, Dark Horse Comics, Attack on Titan, Legion of Superheroes: Five Years Later, Sktchd, Rain, Steamroller Man, Matthew Schofield, The Collected Letters of Courier Z, Nick Bryan, Blam and Glam, Schism, No Brainer 6, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, David Broughton, Write it in Blood, Joe Palmer, Knoller, Excelsior Comics, Petrol Head, Pye Parr, Rob Williams, Griz Grobus, Simon Roy

Episode 464 - Superheroes are Becoming a Laughing Stock!

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 check out this week -  Matthew Schofield, Steamroller Man, Nick Gonzo, Stapled, Nexus: Scourge, Mike Baron, Chlobot: In the City, Sequent'ull, Gareth Sleightholme, Heroes Comic Con, The Collected Letters of Courier Z, Nick Bryan, Glam and Blam, Schism, Andrew Clemson, Lawless Comic Con, Teether, Antarctic Press, Sanction, Mad Cave Comics, American Nature Presents, Rogues Kingdom, Rex Entertainment, Sanction,

Episode 463 - How Jeff Smith Started Self Publishing Comics!

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 Smith, Bone, Thorn, Rasl, Tuki, Cartoon Books, CXC Expo 2024, Scholastic, Neil Gaiman, Dave Sim, Cerebus, Armored, Clover Press, InkBlot Festival,  Nick Bryan, Schism, Mark Abnett, Kill the Bride, The Truck Mutts, Clear Run 2, 1900, Kaijus and Cowboys, Aliens: The Original Years

Episode 462 - What the Hell is a Ghost Machine?

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 Chance, Positron, Ghost Machine, Geoff Johns, Rook: Exodus, Jeff Fabok,  Geiger, Gary Frank, Redcoat, Bryan Hitch, Scism, Mark Abnett, Goran Parlov, The Green Archer, Kill the Bride, TBH Comics, Lawless Comic Con 2024, The Last Case of Devon and Taylor #1, Get Fury, Legion of Darkness, Source Point Press, Chrill, Ben Marra, What We Mean by Yesterday, Alex Toth