THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

The ACP crew celebrate 500 episodes with a live recording from the Marquis Cornwallis Pub in London (along with an audience of awesome people)!   'NUFF SAID!

From vintage and almost forgotten comics to the future of Diamond Distribution AND the epic plans for episode 500, this week was too much for just three podcasters. So the awesome Richard Sheaf (Boys Adventure Comics) joins in to talk about all that and more. Plus if you're a Super Ted fan then you do NOT want to miss this one. All that and great recommendations from books you need to check out, o...

Are you a creator looking to crowdfund your comics? Whether you have done it several times before or this is your first time, this episode is for you! The gang get together with Alan and Ben Liska (Green Archer Comics) to discuss the past, present and future of kickstarting and what to bear in mind when doing so. Theres lot to think about, and also tons of comics to check out as always! Great stuf...

As another 12 months of comic books gets underway, the ACP trio talk about what they wish to see from the independent comic world and beyond. From new series, discoveries and hopes for the industry to more personal reflections of the creative process, its the perfect way to start your own year of comics. Plus there's more books to check out in the future too! Great stuff to check out this week - T...

It's that time of year again (so soon? HOW?!) and the podcast looks back on the comic book year that was 2024 and pick out their own personal fave reads from this year. Some may surprise you, others will be more obvious, but all are awesome and should be checked out!

GET THE EGGNOG READY! Christmas 2024 is here, and its time for the Awesome Pod to pull some crackers and overindulge on some comics. This years Christmas story is from one of the greatest indie comics creators (and characters) of all time, as the pod gang spend some spooky crimbo time with Hellboy! All that and plenty of laughs, bad jokes and comics chat to give you some holiday cheer! Great stuff...

This week the pod crew have so many comics topics to talk about, and who better to talk to than Fred Van Lente (Comic Book History of Comics, Action Philopshers, Archer and Armstrong)! From his work on the new Valiant comics, to taking charge of a publisher-wide crossover to educating the next generation of comic writers, if you like comic books there's something for everyone in this chat. Great s...

With his brilliant book 'Printopia' hitting shelves the gang grabbed hold of Bob Fingerman (Minimum Wage) to talk about it and his work in comics! Process chat, future projects, new york and los Angeles styles and, of course, Malcolm McDowell! Theres also amazing comic recommendations that range from revisiting old characters, pulpy sci-fi westerns and an exhibition you need to see for yourself! G...

This week the podcast delves into the world of J Webster Sharp (The Book of Life and Death) to talk about the many layers of her work and comics. From her entry into small press comics, to working with publishers, work processes and disciplines, influences and even musicals - this one has it all. Theres also tons of great recommendations, character writing, superhero chat and more. Great stuff to...

This week the gang have fun talking about a lot of comics. Some would say a megaton of comics, and who better to talk about indie comics publishing and superhero parodies than Don Simpson, creator of Megaton Man! From his roots and interactions with comic creative legends, missed reprint opportunities and the new collected edition of his cult superhero parody. Theres also talk of great comics to c...

The ACP set themselves a reading challenge earlier this year. Trying books, series and moments in comic book time that they had not experienced before. For this fun exercise they roped in Tom Curry and Eamonn Clarke (Mega City Book Club) to do the same, and the result is a whole ton of amazing comic talk. From manga classics and epic comic movements to series since adapted for tv and classic graph...

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 week (or catch up on), vertical reading culture, t...

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 thinking and hopefully loving your comics reading e...

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 about, to breaking the fourth wall in horror and m...

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 end up wanting to read more! Plus there's more co...

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 with one of the most prolific comic writers out there...

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 tabling at LOTS of conventions. This ones got it a...

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 comics and putting them out into the world. Plus gr...

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 also great indie books of all genres and topics an...

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 this week - Dark Horse, John Cassady, Space Station...

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 as boxes of soup, eating burgers on the tube, grea...

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 the underground, the trippy, the kinetic and more!...

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 take an introspective look into their own work th...

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 recommendations, laughs and comic chat to bring a...

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 challenge is set and a whole bunch of great indie comi...