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The hardest working man in British comics returns, Tony Esmond guides me through the history of underground comics and some of the legal difficulties they encountered in the early 1970s. The Trials of Nasty Tales is a 1973 British anthology comic that covers one of the court cases in madcap detail, and it features an early appearance by Dave Gibbons.Find Tony at NeverIronAnything.com including our Never Iron Anything episode about Gerald Scarfe, you can buy Tony's own comics at Tribute Press, and listen in to the weekly Awesome Comics Podcast which has recently celebrated 500 episodes. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.comMusic used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.
The next wave of Awesome Comics Podcast starts with a talk about our lord and saviour, but maybe not in the way you expect! Joseph Sieracki (A Letter to Jo, Would You Be My Savior?) joins the gang to talk about his writing, from poignant wartime tales to hilarious deity humour and what he's learned along the way. Theres tons of chat about the US small press and indie scene and names you should be checking out (Tony even buys a book live on air) and of course a whole ton of great indie comics and creators to add to your follow lists. What a way to start the next 500! Great stuff to check out: Joseph Sieracki, Would You Be My Savior?, A Letter to Jo, Ghosts of Science Past, The Life and Death of Brave Captain Suave, Kelly Williams, Paul B. Rainey, Josh Bayer, Vryan Box Brown, Leo Fox, Boy Island, Silver Sprocket, Charles Burns, Final Cut, Tokyo These Days, Alan Henderson, Joe King, Tribute Press, Yo Comics Fair, Blam and Glam, High Viz Comic Con, The Existential Crosses of Ian Squirtis, Lloyd Mills, Comic Nasties, Lizzie Parsec, Hugh Newell, Shit Kickers, Soap Dad Comics, Veil: A Starveil Story, Tapas, Adventure Illustrated
Tony Esmond returns to discuss the best Batman book of the year, and to touch on the huge subject of Italian comics. You can find Tony at Tribute Press, the Awesome Comics Podcast, Never Iron Anything, and as a columnist in American Nature Presents which you should be able to pick up in Gosh comics.You can hear the Devil's Trills on youtube. It's also in Spotify and iTunes.You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.comMusic used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.
Mario returns from exile on Planet Claire to help us out with The Enfield Gang Massacre by Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips, The Sixth Gun by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt, Dementia 21 by Shintaro Kago from Fantagraphics, the Eisner nominations, Moonstone Triple Threat May '24 and Kolchak, The Awesome Comics Podcast and Jeff Smith, Ginger Revenges by Victor Santos, Simon Hanselmann and You Will Owe Nothing and You Will Be Happy, plus a whole mess more!
I was lucky enough to attend this year's Angouleme festival in France, and while there I met with Tony "LeMonde" Esmond for a croissant and a chat about the festival experience, some key creators, and a fantastic book from NoBrow Press. Follow Tony's comic book adventures at Never Iron Anything, and check out his visitors' guide to the festival on the Awesome Comics Podcast.You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram & Threads. And email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.comMusic used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.
*Theme Music: Richter FM – Hibiscus* Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/55sw82j8 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr2pmykv Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/y7kwm3nu Soundcloud: https://tinyurl.com/2p8wyh6h YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yh6puhwn First off we want to say a MASSIVE thank you to our guest on this episode. Our good buddy Tony Esmond came to visit us and took part in our MAD conversation and it was an absolute pleasure to have him here and see him again. For those who don't know, Tony is one third of the brilliant Awesome Comics Podcast and the host of the wonderful Never Iron Anything Comics Review Podcast/Website. He also, along with buddy/artist Adam Falp, runs and puts out comics through their new underground comics publisher Tribute Press. We went completely MAD for this one. We take a look at paperbacks, magazines, comics, and everything in-between, around and involved with Mad Magazine and it's legacy. There were gifts exchanged, some thoughts and a load of laughs. Come join us for this and all the usual comics chat on… That Comic Smell! To find out where to find, listen, contact us and buy our comics then please visit thatcomicsmell.com Don't forget to Like, Share, Subscribe, Rate & Review. Most importantly… Read/Make More Comics! Thanks again for listening and supporting the podcast
This week the gang are discussing value for money, quality control and customer service in comics. From the product to the shop, what is the experience currently like? Plus there's great recommendations and an exclusive update on this years Lawless Comic Convention! Great stuff to check out this week - Lawless Comic Con, Ass-Teroid Belters, Burn with Me KS, Standing at the Station Sweating, The Nice House on the Lake, Local Man, Tony Fleecs, Pink Coffee, Adam Falp Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
Giant monsters, wrestling and superheroes are always popular in comics, and this weeks guest Ross Radke (SpandEx, Stomped) has made comics about all of them! The conversation rangers from storytelling, Neil Adams, kickstarters and creating a comic for WebToons and will end with some new favourites being added to your wishlists! Theres also great indie comic shout outs and recommendations, laughs and the usual ACP comics chatter! Great stuff to check out this week - Ross Radke, Stomped, SpandEx, Malegro, Andre Diaz, Gris Grobus, Harsh Prospect, Lawless, The Berg, Dogboy, Simon Roy, S.C.I. Homecoming, It May Never Happen, Woodcock, Dark and Golden Comics Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
This week the gang talk to the creator of the adrenaline-fuelled, pulse-pounding 80s-tastic action comic Vyper: Crimson Dawn, the one and only Dan Butcher! The comics chat is so relaxed and casual its almost like he's one of the hosts! From there, there wonderful comic and creator recommendations and fun comic-focused chat. Great stuff to check out this week - Dan Butcher, Vyper: Crimson Dawn, Vanguard, Michael Moorcock, Sarah Harris, Tony TShirt, Cliff Cumber, Burn with Me KS, Strangers Fanzine, Lawless Comic Con 2023, 11 O'Clock Comics, 2Morrows Comics, Magic Powder, Tyrell Cannon, Game Over Man, The Route List Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
We made it to 400, and decided to let some listeners join in the celebratory fun. Theres comics, questions and a special appearance by the one and only Pat Mills! Great stuff to check out this week - Pat Mills, Steve Lafler, Dogboy, Comics Fair, Lawless Comic Con, James Blundell, Predators, Madelleine, Nemesis Reloaded, Mark Millar, Ground Hammer Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
The ACP gang head over to the red light district of comics and discover the wonderful comics world of Chad Bilyou (Chad in Amsterdam). They have a great conversation about comics, culture, art, travel and dealing weed that will put you in a great mood! Plus there's also top recommendations and plenty of fun in the last episode before the show turns 400! Great stuff to check out this week - Chad Bijou, The Re-Up, Chad in Amsterdam,Jared Boggess, Juliette de Wit, Dennis Icorn, Hot Stuff, Harvey Comics, James Blundell, Predators, Nine Lives, Lawless 2023, Dave Gibbons, Confabulation, Silver, Stephen Franck, Nemesis, Jorge Jimenez, Mark Millar Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
This week the gang look once again at the Zine and Small Press scene with the great folks of Colossive Press! Theres talk of creativity, personal stories, zine creation, collaborating through cartography and even more. Plus there's talk about the upcoming episode 400 and tons of recommendations! Great stuff to check out this week - Colossive Press, Croydon Spaceport, Things My Dad Saw (But Never Bothered Mentioning), Colossive Cartographies, Vince, The Colossive Manifesto, Bungalow World, Fractures, Tony the Comics TShirt, Madeline KS, Lawless Comic Con, James Blundell, Predators, Bullet Adventures 1-3, The Gentlemen Ghouls, Matt Strott, The Harrower, Zoop, Paul Allor, The Butterfly House, Kia Wordsmith, Time Bomb Comics, Ian Ashcroft, Grant Richards, Spanned Ex, The Uniques, Noir Burlesque, Enrico Marini, Europe Comics Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
This week the ACP talks about some comics from all over the shop - and by shop we mean world! From bande Desiree to Manga, its all for the love of the sequential medium. Theres also talk of the comic mart, a kickstarter debate update, the downfall of Valiant and of course great comic recommendations! Great stuff to check out this week - One Punch Man, Lucky Luke, Excelsior Comics, Thorgul, Cinebook, Black and Mortimer, the Yellow M, Elric: The White Wolf, Titan, Last of the Atlases, #DUI3, Alexandro Jodorowsky's Screaming Planet Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
On this weeks show we get a bit of a report about the 2023 Angoulême International Comics Festival, which leads to a discussion about comics, culture and publishing. Theres also an extra bit of audio from the festival, and of course plenty of great comic book recommendations for you all. Great stuff to check out this week - Angoulême International Comics Festival 2023, Spiru, Asterix, Bilal, Le Terre Vagabonde, Elfs, Hoka Hei, Leo, Croafunding, Adam Falp, Tribute Press, Lawless Comic Con, Bullet Adventures KS, Alfie Gallagher, The Gentlemen Ghouls, Aces Weekly, Re Up, Chad Billionaire, Chad in Amsterdam, The Rust Kingdom, Fast Edit, Mansion Press, Plus #3 Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
This week the ACP talk to Doug Wagner (Plush, Vinyl, Plastic) to talk about his new series Plush and writing twisted characters for comics. Its a fun discussion about creating dark characters and over the top comics that are still relatable, as well as the importance of research! Theres also discussion about digital comics, great recommendations and of course, plenty of comics chat! Great stuff to check out this week - Doug Wagner, Plush, Vinyl, Plastic, 12 Gauge Comics, Avery Hill Comics, Adam Falp, Bullet Adventures, By the Horns, Scout Comics, Bubbles 15, Shadows, Dan Harris, The Long Game, Rich Carrington, Children of the Fallen, Steven Thomas Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
This week the crew take some time to discuss the repercussions of A.I. art in the comics world. To do so, first they get more informed about the technology and what it can actually do. Then they talk about their thoughts and what they think it means going forward. As well as that, there's tons of comic chat and great books to recommend and look out for! Great stuff to check out this week - JWC, Explosive Sweet Freezer Razors, Gareth Hopkins, Project Naosis, Negative Space Comics, Kia Wordsmith, Ian Ashcroft, The Exile, Erik Kriek, Living the Line Comics, Fractures, Wolfgang Crow, Collosive Press Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
This week Cavan Scott (Titans United) and Nick Brokenshire (Star Wars) join the gang to talk about their new independent horror series Dead Seas! Theres talk of collaboration, zoom calls, horror and there's even a musical moment that will live on in the memory for some time! Plus there's great indie comics to check out and plenty of comics banter that almost gets out of hand. Great stuff to check out this week - Cavan Scott, Nick Brokenshire, Dead Seas, IDW, The Ward, Dark Horse, Shadow Service, Vault Comics, Wolfgang Crow, Laydeez Do Comics, Collosive Press, Cliff Cumber, Groundhammer and the Defender of the Realms, Spider Man Annual, Pain Points, Peter Conrad, The Nice House on the Lake, James Tynion, Power Wash, Josh Pettinger Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus!
The ACP trio look forward to what the year 2023 may have in store when it comes to comics! Hopes, dreams and all the rants in between - this shows got it all. As well as a batch of silliness, laughter and good old fashioned comic book chat! Great stuff to check out this week - Paying for It, Dead Seas, Cavan Scott, Nick Brokenshire, X-Cutioners Song, The Book of Human Insects, Azamu Tozuka Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Join us for an Awesome Comics Podcast End of Year party like no other. Laugh, drink the eggnog, play along with us and see out 2022 in style! Great stuff to check out this week - Wizard, Gareth Hopkins, John Ottoway, Frank Miller, Mark Millar, Frank Cho, Joe Madureira, Alan Davis, Art Brute, Nightmare Fist, Bulletproof Chuckles, Expose My Truth Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
The year that was gets highlighted in the usual ACP way as the gang talk about what they liked in 2022! Great stuff to check out this week - Manga Month, Mark Millar, King of Spies, Edison Neo, Martin Simmonds, Steven Appleby, Dez Skinn, Paul Kupperberg, Christian Wildgoose, Fables, QVention, Cliff Cumber, BAM! Comic Fair, Akira, Gosh! Comics, OK Comics, Tribute Press, Strangers, Eleven O'Clock Comics, Heroes Comic Con, DUI #2, Stray Dogs, Do a Powerbomb, Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done, White Ash, Scout Comics, Ghosts in Things, Gareth Hopkins, Patrick Sparrow, Tom Stewart, That Comic Smell, Beneath Us KS, Tabithas Year (13 Months), Viz: The Zookeepers Boot, Radiant Black, Night Club Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
The ACP get festive this week, as the gang talk about Christmas stories and characters in comics! Theres talk about the longevity of such tales, the importance of them and also a focus on something that isn't what it used to be - the ANNUAL! Plus there's great recommendations and the usual awesome banter as we roll in the good times to finish off the year! Great stuff to check out this week - Marvel Comics, XMen,2000ad, Raechel Ball, Hidden Lives, Gateway City: Vol3, Beneath Us, Pat Mills, Marshall Law, All Against All, Alex Paknadel, Casper Wijngaard, Spanned Ex, Webtoons, Stomped, Santos Sisters #2 Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Two amigos are joined by the ACPs 'fourth Beatle', as this Tom Curry joins the gang to talk about the collections of the ACP gang. From comic books old, to new purchases the chat goes far and wide. And not only that there's a play-along comics quiz about vintage Girls Comics! Don't miss out! Great stuff to check out this week - Tom Curry, Spider Man vs Superman, Avengers, Marmaduke, Lost Dogs, London Comic Mart, G.I. Joe Annual #2, Power Man and Iron Fist, Rio, Oxfam Book Shop - Bristol, John Sable: Freelance, Barbaric, The Hands of Shang Chi, Ducks, Kate Beaton, Cult Comics, Jason Aarons, Ghost Rider, Akira, Jack Kirbys Challengers of the Unknown, B:Mecha, Ass Teroid Belters, Spatchcock, Gavin Mitchell Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the group are joined by Dave Cook (Killtopia, Beatdowns per Minute) and catch up on his Cyberpunk series thats gone from strength to strength. They talk about working on a long-running indie comic series, pitching to publishers, creative schedules, crowdfunding and more. Plus there's an exclusive bit of news that is hugely exciting too! Also prepare yourselves for a NSFW section of comic recommendations of EPIC proportions. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Great stuff to check out this week - Dave Cook, Killtopia, Beatdowns Per Minute, Vyper: Beatdowns Per Minute, 2000AD Eastern Contingent, Bad Food #3, Pat Mills Iconoblast, Supershow the Comic, Nord, Martin Simpson, All Ghosts, Sammy Ward, Assteroid Belters, Jake Matchum, Hentai XXX Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week it's time to talk about giving the gift of comics! And who better to talk about that than with friend of the show Danielle Tute from OK Comics! The gang talk about how life in a comic book store is currently, the importance of ordering, customer interaction and also what books would make great gifts to someone. Theres also plenty of indie comic talk, laughs and the regular show format going off the rails in the classic ACP style! Great stuff to check out this week - OK Comics, Danielle Tute, Kaiju Number 8, Boot Black, Giant, Third Bear Press, Steven Ingrams, Killtopia 1-5, Nord, Martin Simpson, Vyper: Crimson Dawn, Edison Neo, Heat Vision and Jack, High Anxiety, Pete Watson, Ducks, Kate Beaton, Peach Fuzz, Anna Readman Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the ACP gang are talking about the launch of a new comics publishing imprint! Shane Chebsey (ICEcast) joins the gang to talk about how he came to start this new comics venture and where its going from here. Theres also talk of character writing, war comics, classic books and the price of digital rewards. Great stuff to check out this week - Shane Chebsey, Scratch Comics, Dracula The Return, Hedrick, David Hitchcock, DUI #2, Kevin O'Neil, Nord, Martin Simpson, Avery Hill, Shadows, Vyper: Crimson Dawn, Killtopia 1-5, Strangers, Saga, Akira: Vol 1, Garth Ennis, The Nam Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the pod gang get an education in comics, both in writing and history courtesy of the legend Paul Kupperberg! Theres talk of his work with DC, writing some of comics biggest characters, editing and so much more. Plus there's plenty of comics to check out and events to put on your radar too. Don't miss it! Great stuff to check out this week - Paul Kupperberg, I Never Write for the Money - but I'll take the Paycheck, Direct Comments, Avery Hill Publishing, Shadows, Dan Harris, Killtopia, Dave Cook, Thought Bubble Festival 2022, Endangered African Horn Man and Juggy, Inkdrop, Adam Falp, Reject All, Power Broker Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Its time for the Awesome Halloween Special, and the talk gets horrific! Theres discussion of the genre, the most effective horror tropes, EC Comics and also a fun lil quiz to play-along with! Plus there's an NCC report and lots of great horror recommendations for listeners - TRY NOT TO HAVE NIGHTMARES!! Great stuff to check out this week - Nottingham Comic Con, American Jesus, Book of Evil, We Have Demons, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Emma Price, Red Room, Ed Piskor, Dracula: The Return, Society of Smiles, Markosia Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week there are laughs, comics and art talk galore as the ACP are joined by Helena of ArtNineTwo to talk about her work on Clear Run which ties in to a chat about animals in comics! From there the discussion goes from folklore, art journeys, pets, collaboration and also talk from the recent BAM comic far too. Great stuff to check out this week - H, ArtNineTwo, Clear Run, Fortess, Ed Gein: Demon Hunter, Mavericks and Lunatics: Icons of Underground Comics, Fantagraphics, Kossacks, The Beatles Story Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the gang are joined by zine creator and Nic Cage uber-fan Raechel Leigh Carter to talk about the upcoming BAM! Comic, Zine and Art Fair. Together they discuss organising the event, the struggles of admin, bright new creative voices and of course... Nicolas Cage! Plus there's talk of long-form story arcs, covers, chickens and of course, brilliant comics! Great stuff to check out this week - BAM! Comic, Zine and Art Fair, Raechel Leigh Carter, Nic Cage: Actor for Hire, Jane Birkin Zines, Nottingham Comic Con 2022, Rooster Fighter, Dan Harris, The King of Cats, Paul Tonner Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
The ACP gets a convention report from the floor of New York Comic Con 2022! Well, kind of. Tony has been there and called the rest of the gang to talk about the sights and comics joy from the show. Theres discussion of artist alleys, publishers, creator interactions, podcast meetups and so much more! Great stuff to check out this week - New York Comic Con 2022, Eleven O'Clock Comics, Cliff Cumber, Martin Simmonds, Jae Lee, Bullet Adventures, Kia Wordsmith, Hull Comic Con, Kitchen Sink Press: the First 25 Years, Dennis Kitchen, Lise April Amelia, Dingus Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
The ACP talks about comics positivity and the world of fun superhero stories, and to help they are joined by Randy Stone (Bullet, The Sensational Swan, Death and Comics). They talk about collaboration, crowdfunding, crafting fun stories for all ages and the responsibility of the comic creator in a world of dark and grimy superhero stories. Theres also a Wizard quiz that stumps the hosts, great recommendations and talk of sex robots again (make of that what you will). Great stuff to check out this week - Randy Stone, Bullet, Bullet Adventures, The Sensational Swan, Altruist Comics, After the Robot Apocalypse, Oscar Celastini, The White Lion, Rooster Fighter, Old Man Grey, Steven Ingram Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the ACP talks about the returning Nottingham Comic Con with one of its organisers, Kev Brett. Theres also another Liefeldian quiz, great indie comic recommendations and the usual weekly awesome talk! Great stuff to check out this week - Kev Brett, Nottingham Comic Con, Now thats what I call turning tricks #3, Never Iron Anything, The Prodigy, Grimland: Ascension, Submit or Die, Samantha Fucks the World, Department of Truth, Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
The Mighty Christian Wildgoose (Batgirl, Porcelain) joins the ACP to talk about the conceptual side of comics. From character design, to collaborating with writers and incorporating influences from all walks of life, the chat goes in-deep on one of the most creative side of comics. Theres also talk of good, bad and ugly comic costumes, a lil quiz of great powers and crazy characters! Plus great recommendations and comics to look out for, its a show not to be missed! Great stuff to check out this week - Christian Wildgoose, Porcelain, Batgirl, Europe Comics, Tenbrut, Lupin, Jonah and the Unpossible Monsters, Mask of a Thousand Tears, The Art of Mass Effect Universe, Fury, Garth Ennis, Two Morrows Publishing, Back Issue #138 Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the ACP trio get together, have lots of laughs and answer some comic-based questions from listeners. The creative process, valuing your work and more get talked about in the classic Awesome Comics Podcast style! Great stuff to check out this week - Rachael Ball, Nottingham Comic Con, DUI #2, Faith Healers, Hellbound Media, Bam! Zine and Comics Fair!, Nemisis the Warlock Audiobook, Lifes a Party, Sean Azzopardi, Phat Comics, Clear Run, Art Nine Two, No Brainer #4, Edison Neo Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the gang catch up with John Freeman (Down the Tubes, Star Trek Magazine) to talk about how busy he's been, the value of genuine articles on comic websites and publishing and editing comics. Theres also plenty of chuckles, great indie comics to check out and more! Great stuff to check out this week - John Freeman, Down the Tubes, Pilgrim 2121, Star Trek Magazine, Feral Kingdom Studios, Visi8, Global Comix, Maru Kiru: Destroy the Moon, The Other End, Neil Kohney, Aces Weekly, Stories of the Incredible, Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week Nick Brokenshire (Star Wars, Cold Iron) joins the gang to talk about his work since the last time he was on the show, including working with Star Wars, Andy Diggle and Cavan Scott on the new upcoming book 'Dead Seas'. Theres also talk of comixology, original art, brilliant european artists to check out, webcomics and heartfelt books about dogs! Great stuff to check out this week - Nick Brokenshire, Cold Iron, A Once and Future Queen, Dead Seas, Andy Diggle, Edison Neo, Cliff Cumber, The Long Box, Bridlington Comic Con, DUI #2, Mega City Box Club Podcast #200, Explosive Sweet Freezer Razors, Gareth Hopkins, Dust Bunny Mafia 1-3, Metallic Dynamite, TKO, The Forgotten Blade, Toni Fejzula, Jazz Maynard, Clear Run, Helena Edwardson, The Beekeeper, Ben Fleuter, Gristled and Pheebus, Pilcuyo, Gustavvo Vargas Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Tony Esmond from the Never Iron Anything podcast joins me to discuss a new small press anthology comic that grew out of the Awesome Comics Podcast community, and is raising money for cancer research UK.Get your copy from https://duicomic.bigcartel.com/ and if you are interested in submitting a pitch for next year's issue 3 then email duicomic3@gmail.comAnd get Tony's comics, including the highly recommended Hidden Figures, from Tribute Press.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.comMusic used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.
This week the gang are joined by Steven Ingram (Old Man Grey, Holly) to talk about his new publisher and indie comic distributor 'Third Bear Press'. The talk turns from distributing great indie comics from around the world, to Stevens own work and beyond. Plus there's plenty of great small press comic talk and recommendations to check out! Great stuff to check out this week - Steven Ingram, Third Bear Press, Molly Mendoza, Stray, Bridlington Comic Con, DUI #2, Steve Conley, Intoximancy, Gareth Hopkins, Clownface, The Little Piggy, Shawn Gaborrin, Rooster Figher, Viz Media Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the three amigos talk around a rare section of comics aka ones they HAVEN'T read! We all have those classic titles we haven't gotten around to reading, and the gang discuss those and aim to amend it. There is also talk of A.I. artwork, transformers, Crumb and of course recommend plenty of comic stuff you need to check out! Great stuff to check out this week - Saga, Akira, War Comics, Garth Ennis, Sara, Charleys War, Felix Chong, Comics by Perch, Altruist Comics, Bullet, Cold Iron, Andy Diggle, Nick Brokenshire Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the gang talk to Eamonn Clarke (Mega City Book Club) and the journey he had when he took on the job of editing the charity anthology Drawn Under the Influence #2! As well as the talk of that, there's great recommendations, comic pricing chat, 2000ad store signings and more! Great stuff to check out this week - Eammonn Clarke, Mega City Book Club, DUI, Old Man Gray, Steven Ingram, Coco Comic Con, The Penned Guin "Whats Next?", The Brewgooders Comic Anthology, Public Domain, Chip Zsdarsky, Do a Powerbomb #2, Daniel Warren Johnson, Jetwash Trampoline, Gareth Hopkins, Starfruit Books, The Town of Pigs Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week we take a step back into time. Specifically, to the Victorian era of North America and the supernatural goings on that take place in the popular webcomic 'The Boston Metaphysical Society'. Its creator Madeleine Holly Rising talks about its start to its epic journey to having comics, graphic novels, prose novels and even an audio drama! Its a fun and informative chat, and is followed by some comics pricing chat, comic and art recommendations and more! Great stuff to check out this week - Madeleine Holly Rosing, Boston Metaphysical Society, BMS: The Ghost Ship, Source Point Press, Joe Benitez, Lady Mechanika, Coco Comic Con, DUI #2, Jazmine Valickis, Doggy Style, Slasher Royale, Joey Oliveira, Afterlight Comics, Harvest, Pajama Cardinal Comics Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
What is the truth? What is a lie? Is it all a conspiracy? Oh don't worry about all that, lets talk about comics instead! This week the ACP crew get together with Eisner-Award nominated artist Martin Simmonds to talk about the Department of Truth. Theres talk about artwork, inspirations, comic book shops, hard hitting storylines and so much more! Great stuff to check out this week - Martin Simmonds, The Department of Truth, James Tynion IV, Daniel Carter, The Hoards of Surrey, The Wiper, Eleven O'Clock Comics, The Brewgooders, 30 Years of City Centre Comics, BAM! Comics and Zine Fair, Fangoria, Starlight, Keeping To, Fantagraphics Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the ACP step into fantasy worlds to talk about brave warriors, magical monsters and sentient weapons, and who better to talk to than the creator of the hit webcomic 'The Middle Age' Steve Conley! From tabling webcomics at huge comics shows, to creating tabletop gaming accessories and influences of all kinds its a fun chat not to be missed. Plus all that, great indie comic recommendations AND the mighty Awesome Drink and Draw maestro Tom Curry returns! Great stuff to check out this week - Steve Conley, The Middle Age, Astounding Space Thrills, Tom Curry, Simons Magic Shop, Nomad Sculpt, Rick Veitch, The Brat Pack, Zack Cobb, Limits KS, Coco Comic Con, Jungleland, Adam Falp, White Ash, Scout Comics, Dirty Basement #1, Europe Comics, Spellbound #1, Krania #2, Revenger, Warwick Fraser Combe Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
The ACP are joined by the brilliant Matt Simmons (Bastard Galaxia, Future Egg) this week to talk about so many things! He tells us about the brilliant sounding Coco Comic Con taking place in August in Lancaster, his own work, advertising on podcasts and so much more. Theres also a frank and open discussion about mental health, the comics community and its capability for helping. Of course, there's also plenty of amazing books, strips and webcomics to check out as well - its an episode not to be missed! Great stuff to check out this week - Matt Simmons, Coco Comic Con, Gutter Boys, Ten Earth Shattering Blows, Slasher Royale, Legend of La Mariposa, No Brainer 4, Skrawl 2, Morgans Organs, Dan on 2 Geeks Talking, Will Henry, Daily Obstruction, Daddy, Beatrice Mossman, Fuff, Jeffrey Lewis, SpandEx Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
The ACP is 7 year old! To celebrate this week Vince, Dan and Tony reunite to talk about some things in comics that they've noticed that have changed or evolved since the shows inception. Theres also some Heroes Con talk and of course plenty of comics to discuss and recommend! Great stuff to check out this week - Heroes Convention, Steve Conley, Ted Sikora, Morgans Organs, Skrawl #2, No Brainer #4, Pat Mills Newsletter, Iconoblast, Coco Comic Con, Matt Simmons, South London Comic and Zine Fair, ComicScene, Jungleland, Slasher Royale #1, Afterlight Comics, The Legend of La Mariposa: Vulcans Challenge, Bearmageddon, Lickit Man, Comrade Kill, Patrick Sparrow Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Its a bumper show this week as not only did Tony sit down to talk with Steven Appleby (Dragman) about their work, but week Dan and Vince get together to talk about heroes, villains, and ponder some worrying villain-worship from the safety of their soap boxes. Plus of course some amazing comics and Kickstarters to check out. Great stuff to check out this week - Steven Appleby, Dragman, Skrawl #2, Spatchcock, Wild River Comics, Voodoo Cowboy, Matt Garvey, Discarded Paper, Cliff Cumber, Daughters of Albion Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the gang talk comics, conventions and answers some questions from the listeners! Theres talk about Toronto Comic Arts Festival, what creators can do to market to other audiences, great indie comic recommendations and so much more! Great stuff to check out this week - TCAF, The Beguiling, Skrawl #2, Cherry, Limits, Hardline Comics, The Legend of La Mariposa: Vulcans Challenge, James Lawrence Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week there is an abundance of comics talk as the gang are joined by two sets of guests! First we talk to the creators of the amazing A Place in the West, which is an officially licensed comic based on the Half-Life comic! Theres talk of producing comics on a gaming release system, working with a license property, collaborating on scripts and more! Not only that, but ACP chum and amazing artist Ian Ashcroft (Kia Wordsmith) joins the gang to talk art process, great books and more! Great stuff to check out this week - A Place in the West: A Half Life Comic, Ian Ashcroft, Hellbreaker, Kia Wordsmith, MacPow, Comicsalopia, Picklechops, Bone, Hellbound Media, Brewgooders, A Trick of Light, Ali Fell, Daredevil: Born Again, Of Dust and Blood, Blat #2 , Matt Greeves Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week we talk to Andrew Hampsel about the upcoming comic event Bridlington Comic Con, about organisation and the eagerness to get more and more indie comics into events. Theres plenty of laughs, pop culture references and a surprising amount of S Club 7 chat to boot. Plus tons of COMIC talk, laughs and great recommendations to check out. Great stuff to check out this week - Bridlington Comic Con, Hellraisers, JAKe, 1956: Sweet Sweet Romona, Reckless, Shaman Kane, David Broughton, Wizard the Comic Magazine Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
This week the gang finishes off a week of events (and gardening) to talk some comics! The ACP trio discuss Lawless Comic Con, original art, vintage comics, recommendations and release news about a new anthology you definitely need to keep your eyes out for! Great stuff to check out this week - Lawless, Hidden Lives, Sentinel - Bolt, Battle Panda, No-Brainer 1-4, Plaza, Dick Fight Island, Eagle, Battle, David Roach Art Book Click here to buy comics from the creators of the Awesome Comics Podcast! Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com