THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

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

Episode 454 - Reading Comics is Good for Your Health!

This week the crew talk about SO MANY INDIE COMICS! They do a deep dive on three upcoming books with varying themes, styles and stories and talk about the power of storytelling, classic concepts delivered well and revisiting some old characters! Theres also discussion of mothers in comics, some more Punisher chat and the sad loss of the legendary Akira Toriyama (Dragonball Z). Plus even more indie comics to add to your wishlists and immature humour as you'd expect from the three amigos!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Cyn, Ibrahim Moustafa, Humanoids, Blue Fox Comics, Wail, Richard Fairgray, Dutch, Image Comics, Bridlington Comic Con, Clear Run 2, Artninetwo, ACP Drink and Draw, Windbreaker, Dave Hingley, Steamroller Man, March of the Mutants, Mugshots, Mad Cave Comics, Jordan Thomas, Something is Killing the Children, Storm King Comics, John Carpenters Night Terrors, Mary Boys: Beef Heads, Proper Comics

Episode 453 - The Podcast is Going Silent!

Sometimes you don't need any words to tell a story, so this week the crew kidnap Forpe (Drusa, George Mayhem) to talk about the art form that is silent comics! From breaking down the narrative opportunities, challenges and power of wordless comics, to talking about having creative ideas that may already exist and brilliant and inspirational words to carry into your own creative work - this episode has everything. All that AND amazing comics to check out in the next week!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Forpe, Drusa, Marvel 'Nuff Said, Step by Bloody Step, Si Spurrier, Recall, The Adventures of a Japanese Businessman, Jose Domingus, Jim Woodring, Moebius, Invaders, Clear Run, ArtNineTwo, Lawless 2024, Pleasant Life Comics, Clockwork Werewolves, Hellbound Media, Fully Loaded, Tara Togs, Underground Kingdom Comics, Adam Falp, Inkblot Festival, Reluctant Sadist, Karcis, Blax Trauma Productions, Nathan Edmundson, Feral Kingdom Studios, Werewolf Jones and Sons, Hound, Mad Cave Comics

Episode 452 - Who Really Created These Characters?

This week the three amigos get together to talk about the age old old argument of 'who created that character?'. From Marvel and DC classics to particular storyline credits, its a topic of discussion with plenty of different takes that will provoke discussion. Theres also discussion of clickbait comics journalism and Oni Press publishing a new line of EC Comics! All that and tons of immature laughs, fantastic indie books to read and of course, plenty of awesome comics talk!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Len Win, Rob Liefeld, Deadpool, Ghost Rider, Batman, Spider-Man, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Mark Millar, Civil War, No Mans Land, Marvel, DC, EC Comics, Cole Henley, Cockney Kung Fu, M.I.N.D., Nick Prolix, Lawless 2024, Clockwork Werewolves, Hellbound Media, The Pleasant Life, Shane Chesbey, Fully Loaded, Zoop, The Guys, Windbreaker, David Hingley, The Realist, Night Cruising, Vampire State Building, Ablaze Comics, Skullmasher

Episode 451 - We Go to War with Garth Ennis!

This week the ACP gang talk to the one and only Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher, Hitman) about his career in comics, war comics, supporting characters, the importance of humour and so much more. If that wasn't enough, there's brilliant comics to seek out, events to add to your calendars and a lot of the hosts being excited about comics!

Great stuff to check out this week - Garth Ennis, The Punisher, Preacher, Sara, Johnny Red, Cliff Cumber, Ian Ashcroft, Strangers Publishing, Inkblot Festival, Thought Bubble Festival 2024, Coco Comics Festival, Dans Monsters, Lawless Comic Con 2024, The Guys, TBH Comics, Grim Scary Tales, A Dogs in Dungeons Tale: The Booler Dog Barbarian, Cat Shit One, The Cockney Kung Fu, Nick Prolix, Peacemaker Tries Hard, Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, Dark Spaces: The Hollywood Special, Claire Roe, IDW Original

Episode 450 - Murder, Mayhem and My Little Pony!

There are some amazing comics just around the corner, and the ACP got to sit down with Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Local Man) to talk about the awesome that he's got in the works! Theres talk of co-writing and co-art duties and how that works, the balance of horror and cute animal art, 90s Image Comics and even some My Little Pony discussion! All that and tons of great indie comics to check out as well - don't say we don't spoil you!

Great stuff to check out this week - Tony Fleecs, Local Man, Stray Dogs, Feral, Uncanny Valley, Dave Wachter, Image Comics, Tim Seeley, Inkblot Festival, Thought Bubble Festival 2024, Coco Comic Con 2024, Cockney Kung Fu, Lawless Comic Con, The Guys, Dave Hingley,  Dan Charnley, London Inferno, EP Editions, Markosia Comics, Requim: Vampire Knight, Pat Mills, You've Been Cancelled, Mad Cave Comics, Kevin Castaniero, Grit, Papperazzi, Extra Fabulous Comics, Zach M Stafford, Good Comics for Bad People