THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

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

Episode 461 - What is the Point of Free Comic Day?

The first Saturday of May every year is Free Comic Book Day, and for the first time ever the ACP crew are talking about this epic yearly event, what it means to stores, what comics to look out for and if indeed the comics are any good! Then the focus shifts to vintage characters getting a new lease of life in the comic pages of the modern age, and the good, bad and maybe strange choices we get in these reboots. All that and tons of great indie comics to check out, events to put on your calendars and more!

Great stuff to check out this week -   Free Comic Book Day, Mad Cave Comics, Dick Tracy, Space Ghost, Dynamite, Flesh and Ink, Tribute Press, Heroes Con 2024, Eleven O'Clock Comics, Cliff Cumber, Lawless Comic Con 2024, Steamroller Man, Matthew Schofield, Schism, Mark Abnett, The Last Case of Devon and Taylor, Kill the Bride, TBH Comics, Prawn: The Jumbo Shrimp, Pooh vs Bambi, Zenescope Comics, Complete Darkness 1, Clear Run 2, Art Nine Two Comics, The Black Book, Superpatriot

Episode 460 - The Lawless World of 2000AD!

With the 10th Anniversary of Lawless Comic Con about to take place in a few weeks, the ACP crew thought what better time to talk to the organisers about show, what to expect and the crazy good guest list they have this year! Plus there is a discussion about 2000AD and what to look out for if you want to start reading it, a special appearance from the one and only Pat Mills! Plus great indie comics to check out, crowdfunders to look out for (or be surprised at) and of course plenty of laughs!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Lawless Comic Con 2024, Pat Mills, 2000AD, Future Shock!, Dogbreath, Rogue Trooper, Strontium Dog, Judge Dredd, Hammerstein, Ro-Busters, ABC Warriors, Nemesis the Warlock, Star Lord, Glass City, Flesh and Ink, Tribute Press, Steamroller Man, Kill the Bride, TBH Comics, Love Me, Mad Cave Comics, The Boogyman, Ablaze Comics, Feral, Tony Fleecs

Episode 459 - Comics and Zines that will make you a Freak!

This week the one and only 'Zine Freak' Matt Simmons joins the crew once more to talk about small press comics, and his latest adventure - a small press and zine shop! From the origins of the idea, to the wide range of diverse titles, the joy of the public discovering zines and more, there will no be a more small press-centric chat all year! Plus there's talk about comic shop pull lists, another loss to the comics community and some fantastic comics to check out!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Matt Simmons, Zine Freak, Mukbang, Clusterfuck Comics, Beth Silver, Gwen and Wendy, With a Pencil in Hand, Trina Robins, Into the Realm, Crunch Comics, OK Comics, Flesh and Ink, Lawless Comic Con 2024, Steamroller Man, Boston Metaphysical Society, Tribute Comics, Spiderman vs Venom, CB Clerk, The Gullet, Rainlight Cope Aesthetic, When the Blood Has Dried, The Guys

Episode 458 - The Golden Age of Comics has Arrived!

This week Matt Strott (Prawn: The Jumbo Shrimp) joins the ACP crew to discuss to be their own personal Golden Age of Comics. The issues, series, moments and creators in comics that crafted us and our reading habits, and a glorious look back at comics that make you smile (an exercise you should all do). Plus there's some great indie recommendations, advice and humour to start your comics week with a smile.

Great stuff to check out this week -  Matt Strott, Prawn: The Jumbo Shrimp, The Far Side, Calvin and Hobbes, Andy Capp, X-men, Marvel Comics, The New Teen Titans, The Death of Superman,  GI Joe, Larry Hama, Eagle Comics, Battle, 2000AD, The Punisher, Jack Kirby, Groo the Wanderer, Usagi Yojimbo, Stan Sakai, Todd McFarlane, Spider-Man, Jason Pearson, Body Bags, Savage Dragon: Blood and Guts, Killraven, Micronauts, Glass City, Boxes, Drink and Draw, Brian Talbot, Steamroller Man, Lawless Comic Con 2024, Zoop, Kill All Monsters, Browner Knowle, Paul Ashley Browne, Superman: The Man of Tomorrow, She's Running on Fumes, Dennis Hopeless, John Callahan, Don't Worry He Won't Get Far on Foot, Do Not Disturb,

Episode 457 - This is Going to Be SPICY!

This week the ACP head to Arrakis to talk about the world (or worlds) of Dune in comics! Joined by Tom Curry the conversation is a pure unfiltered fan discussion of the Herbert books, comic book adaptions and more. Plus there's great comics recommendations and indie stuff to check out and Tom brings some letters that confuse the ACP trio!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Dune, Tom Curry, Nick Prolix, Infinite Wheatpaste, Avery Hill Publishing, Paul Ashley Brown, Boston Metaphysical Society, Steamroller Man, Cliff Cumber, Starblazer Magazine,  No Second Chance, Zak Cahill, Evolution of Horror, Mike Lee Graham, The Ambassadors, Mark Millar, Frank Quitely, Fractures 2, Collossive Press, Wolfgang Crowe, Prawn: The Jumbo Shrimp, Matt Strott, The Six Fingers, Sector 13

Episode 456 - Let's Talk About LENGTH!

This week the gang talk about the pros, cons, differences in narratives and more when it comes to ongoing storytelling or limited series. Theres mentions of classics in the independent scene and things to bear in mind for new creators and more. Theres also talk of an XMen reboot and the idea of a comics creator directory. All that and of course tons of indie comics for you all to check out in the week ahead!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Vertigo, Image Comics, Boom, Fantagraphics, Invincible, Hellboy, Terry Moore, Parker Girls, Mage, Matt Wagner, XMen, Avery Hill Publishing, Infinite Wheatpaste, Cartoon Museum, Steamroller Man, Matthew Schofield, My Nervous Breakdown, Stuart Lloyd Gould, ACP Recommends, PeePee PooPoo, Caroline Cash, The Underground Kingdom: Romance, Little Black Book, AWA, A Lungful of Brine, Dan Tappan

Episode 455 - A Beginners Guide to Comic Creators!

This week Sarah Webb (Knave of Hearts) joins the gang to talk about what's handy to know and check out for a newbie to the medium. Comic creators that are worth checking out, comic narratives, breaking out of the panel structure, crazy first convention stories and making comics for the love of it. Theres also plenty of tips, recommendations and a lot of hilarious comics banter to boot, so buckle up for another classic!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Sarah Webb, Knave of Hearts, Love and Rockets, The Hernandez Brothers, Comics and Sequential Art, Will Eisner, Terry Moore, Chris Bachelo,, Adam Help, Pet Shop, Infinite Wheatpaste Volume 1, Avery Hill Publishing, Jon Sterling: Superspy, Steamroller Man, Geek Syndicate, Lenore, Roman Dirge, Tyrant Fall, Bootleg Spiderman, Outrage Aux Bonnes Moeurs Parla La Voie Du Livre, Dynamite Comics, Madballs vs Garbage Pail Kids