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. ...
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Episode 489 - The ACP take on the Absolute DC universe!
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This week the ACP jump from the small press into the world of DC, namely the new Absolute DC comics series to talk about the new takes on classic characters. Matthew Schofield (Steamroller Man) joins the gang to talk about preconceptions of characters, awesome artwork, comic book audiences and more. Plus there's chat about great books to read this …
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Episode 488 - Are Comics Still Making Us Happy?
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The boys are back in town! Well, most listeners wouldn't know but the ACP crew haven't spoken in a while and are all excited to talk about comics again - and what an episode to do it! They answer the epic age old question about this hobby we all love as well as pulling apart the question (and the medium itself). Its a discussion that will get you t…
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Episode 487 - Listening to This Could Kill You!
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Are you a creator looking to turn the horror genre on its head? Well this week you're in good company as Shawn Gabborin (Lets All Die, Thank You) joins the pod crew to talk about his work in the horror genre and indie publishing in the USA. From ideas you need to put down to avoid other books already on the shelves, to creating characters you care …
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Episode 486 - Avoid these Horror Comic Mistakes!
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This week the trilogy of horrific podcast hosts take a scalpel to indie horror, peel back its skin, remove the organs and see what works and doesn't work in small press horror! From things that make our skin crawl to the disappointments of story delivery and frustrating narrative pacing; the gang explore and analyse the genre like never before, and…
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Episode 485 - The Comic Nightmares of Cullen Bunn!
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Its the second week of our horror month, and this time Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gunn, Harrow County, Magneto) joins the gang to talk about his work in the genre. From exploring the darkness within the X Men universe, his own work ethic and process to putting characters through bad times (and hating it), its a brilliant and insightful conversation wit…
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Episode 484 - How to Become a Horror Comics Publisher!
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SHOCKTOBER HAS BEGUN! Well, according to Vince it has, and this week the amazing mind behind horror publisher Afterlight Comics, Joey Oliveira rejoins the ACP crew to talk about becoming a full time comics publisher! From humble beginnings to dealing with amazing international artists, working with Diamond, the importance of support structures and …
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Episode 483 - Why Choose Underground Comics?
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The underground comics scene is stronger than ever, but what kind of comic reader checks out what happens beyond the panel borders of their 'regular' titles? The ACP are joined by the gang at Black Ink Comix and Junked to talk about that, getting your comics into different venues and so much more. It's a fascinating look at the art of just making c…
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Episode 482 - Comics that go Faster Than Light!
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Writing comics is one thing, but editing them, running a kickstarter AND a weekly substance is a lot of work, but Sarah Cooke (No Spell Last Forever) makes it look easy! This week she joins the gang to talk about her journey into the world of comics creation, creativity, working on IP characters and the similarity between comics and poetry. Theres …
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Episode 481 - Awesome Comics Talk!
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The three amigos get together to talk about all things comics, including the top 10 of 2004, online comic stores and the unfortunate passing of John Cassaday. Theres also news of episode 500, great comics to look forward to and a bit of exciting news that will get everyone delving into the vast world of Dark Horse Comics! Great stuff to check out t…
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Episode 480 - Time to Work with Someone Else!
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How important is the relationship between a writer and an artist? When an artists chooses to do everything themselves, how challenging is that? Those questions and more are answered this week as the ACP is joined by Rory Donald (Spaceboy and the Future King, Griff Gristle) to talk about creating comics. Plus we talk about controversial topics such …
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Episode 479 - Going Solo!
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This week the gang are joined by friend of the show Pete Doree (Stan and Jack) to continue the exploration into the world of being a solo comic creator. Work ethic, scheduling, influences and more are discussed as well as another step into the realm of creative introspection thats sure to get you all thinking. Plus book recommendations that go to t…
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Episode 478 - Creating Comics on Your Own!
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Creating a comic is a lot of blood, sweat and tears, and this week marks a few shows focusing on those that are doing everything on their own. The sole creators who are making art they want to put out into the world all on their own. Joined by Richard McCrae (from the webcomic Silverback) the gang talk about motivations, enthusiasm, hints, tips and…
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Episode 477 - Are Monthly Print Comics Doomed?
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Questions have been asked, and by gum the ACP will answer them! The pod trio tackle topics such as strange comic places visited on holiday, the importance of lettering, books for best friends, will digital apps mean the end for monthly issues and whether or not comic characters can have a legacy in the modern publishing world! All that and tons of …
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Episode 476 - What is Going to Happen to Our Comics?
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Collecting Comics is something we all do, but what happens to those books when we need shelf space (or head to the great comic book store in the sky)? Eamonn from the Mega City Book Club joins the ACP gang this week to discuss the comic collecting hobby and the many questions people don't normally think about over the years. Plus a new reading chal…
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Episode 475 - What Does It Mean to be STAPLED?
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This week the pod trio get Nick Gonzo (50 Signal, Funk Soul Samurai) to talk about his work in the small press and zine community and the new comic and zine event STAPLED! It's an amazing, hilarious, frank and honest discussion about being creative, organising a small press event, therapeutic art and more. It's also dares to answer the age old ques…
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Episode 474 - And the Eisner Award Goes to...
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The ACP talk about the Eisner Awards! Well, a bit. The gang discuss the yearly comic awards past and present and discuss how things have changed over the years. Plus there's a big chat about comic book promotion. Namely, has there ever been a book that you haven't stopped hearing about for years? Are you tired of hearing about about it? Is there su…
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Episode 473 - The Best Comics Publisher of All Time Is...
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The ACP trio unite to discuss several different topics, from favourite publishers, bad issue 1 covers, to the annual Cliff Cumber meet up 'QVention'! Theres amazing indie comics talk and recommendations, nostalgia, laughs and a special appearance by everyones favourite bear - SOOTY! Great stuff to check out this week - QVention, Cliff Cumber, Tribu…
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Episode 472 - From Comics Fan to Comics Creator!
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This week the ACP talk to Green Archer Comics, a great new comics publisher that not only have put out a slew of books in a short space of time, but are doing something a bit different with some existing characters. Together they talk about comic book storytelling tropes, public domain characters, pulp comics, supportive partners, finding an audien…
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Episode 471 - Valiant and the Resurgence of Comics Heroes!
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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 comi…
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Episode 470 - Have Comics Become Too Niche?
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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 ou…
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Episode 469 - Taking a Look at Comics from 1900!
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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'…
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Episode 468 - We can be HEROES just for one day!
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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 cre…
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Episode 467 - Being Scared by Steve Niles Comics!
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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 o…
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Episode 466 - The Storm King Arrives at Awesome HQ!
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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 …
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Episode 465 - What Happened to the ACP Reading Challenge?
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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 crowdfunder…
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