THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

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, Tribute Press,  Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image Comics, Eclipse Comics, First Comics, IPC Publishing, The Green Archer, Bloodshot, Flesh and Ink, Peter Hogan, Bill the Platypus, Mugshots, Thank You!, Remote Space, Plastic: Death and Dolls, Adam Falp, Smoking Bedroom, Suburban Antichrist, Where the Body Wa...

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 audience and what it was like to work with Dan Butcher! Plus there's tons of indie comics to add to your pull lists and laughs galore! 

Great stuff to check out this week -  Green Archer Comics, Johnny Dollar, Th...

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, A...

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, G...

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 B...

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!<...

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, T...

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 A...

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, L...

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: S...