THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

Sometimes you just have to go back to the classics, and there's none more classic than Homers Odyssey! So this week we chat to Neil Roche and Laurence Alison about gods, myths and translating epic journeys to the comics page. From the challenges of adapting ancient text, to the wonderful artwork of Vu Danh its a wonderful discussion about yet more brilliant indie comics and creators. All that and great recommendations, international comic shop chat, local comic fairs and as always... great indie comics talk! Great stuff to check out: Odysseus: In Defiance of the Gods,Neil Roche, Laurence Alison, Vu Danh, Psy Comics, Killing Moon, Killing Moon Rises, Warfighter, Warwick Fraser Coombe, Hartwood, Comics Assemble, The Gods and Monsters of Headgrave, Zinezilla, Shar, The Saint Meets the Tiger, See You in Hell, M.A.S.K., Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Creepy presents Richard Corben

A classic adventuring rogue returns to the pages of comics this week, as Simon Templar aka 'The Saint' returns. To talk about the character, the pulpy origins and its new modernisation are the Green Archer Comics crew and Simon Russell. From the origins of the character, its Public Domain details and the collaboration from all sides of the creative endeavour, its another fascinating look into the world of indie comics. All that and more great indie comics to check out, you'd be mad to miss it! Great stuff to check out: The Saint, The Saint Kickstarter, Meet the Tiger, Green Archer Comics, Mike Grell, Allan Liska, Benn Liska, Simon Russell, Noggin the Nog, Solomon Kane, Red Devil KS, Black Ink Comix, Comics Assemble, Super Kaiju Rock and Roll Derby Funtime Go, The Gods and Monsters of Headgrave, Escape, Image Comics, Murder Mouse, Razzberry, Red Sea Comics, Blood Type V,Ace: Every Dog Has Its Day, Chris Askam

This week we travel to a world of giant mechs, complicated person arcs, story twists and epic non stop action. That world is the backdrop of Sokyo X, and we were lucky enough to chat to its creator Cory Tran about the series. We talk action, pacing, narrative, character development, world building and delve into being introspective about the comics you make. Its a conversation not to missed, with lots of recommends along the way, brilliant indie comics and creators to check out and a good chunk of GUYVER TALK! Great stuff to check out: Sokyo X, Cory Tran, Planetland Comics, Matthew Schofield, Manben, Watchmen, Guyver, Glass City, Super Kaiju Rock and Roll Derby Fun Time Go, Gods and Monster of Headgrave, After the Remnants, Keiron Squires, Comics Assemble, Edison Neo, Ink Trooper, Death Fight Forever, Exciting Comics, The Guyver, Antarctic Press, Larry Styles, The Santos Sisters, American Nature, Tower Dreams, Richard Starzecki, Tigress Island, Death Fight Forever, Andrew Maclean, Biomeca, Faces of War, Sector 13, Peter Duncan, Biomeca

As an indie and small press show, its only fitting that this week we talk to one of the great of UK underground comics, and all round legend of the scene Hunt Emerson! From his new retrospective collection '50 Years of Big Noses' currently being crowdfunded, to his cartoonist beginnings, work in adult magazines, Fortean Times, Beano, how long he spends in stationary shops and why he doesn't consider himself to be an artist! As you can read, its another chat not to be missed. Plus there's discussion on disappointing kickstarter comics, the risk of alienating new readers and another slate of great indie books to check out! Great stuff to check out: Hunt Emerson, 50 Years of Big Noses, Zoop, Firkin the Cat, Mad Magazine, Steve Bell, Kevin O'Neill, Gerald Scarf, Fortean Times, Guy D'Lille, Resident Alien, The American lady, Bronze Star, Mike Baron, London Comic Mart, Lawless Comic Con, Comics Assemble, The Guys #8, Suburban Antichrist #3, Dan Hughes, Lizzie Parsec

After appearing in the recommendation of last weeks show, 'The Machine is Broken' gets the spotlight even more as its creator Jared Sarnie joins us this week to talk about his work, influences, working with a publisher and the topic of handling a sensitive subject in a different and interesting way. Its a great discussion that will introduce you to another great small press comics voice to watch out for! Plus there's great indie comics recommendations, events and kickstarters to add to your lists and a moment to reflect on the legacy of the late, great Barrie Tomlinson. WARNING: This episode contains the topics of Voluntary Euthanasia and Suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Great stuff to check out: The Machine is Broken, Jared Sarnie, Fieldmouse Press, Emily Norris, Dear Mini, Fantagraphics, David Mack, Daredevil, Tales From the City Volume 1, Bridlington Comic Con, South London Zine Fair, The Saint, Mike Grell, Simon Russell, Green Archer Comics, Comics Assemble, Lawless Comic Con, The Guys, The Gods and Monsters of Headgrave, Barry Tomlinson, Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre, Mad Cave Comics, Mort, The Krater of Tenebrosus, The Hunter, Dakota Alexander, The Punisher Presents: Barracuda

This week the three amigos hang out in ACP Towers and talk about buying comics sight unseen because of creators and the new 'hotness' in comics that is Blind Bags! There is a live opening of an issue 1, in depth discussion about comic book PR, fantastic comic book recommendations AND a great interview with Su Haddrell of Lawless Comic Con about this years great upcoming event! Great stuff to check out: Matt Wagner, Daniel Warren Johnson, Doug Wagner, Daniel Hilyard, Bill Willingham, Garth Ennis, Frank Cho, Mike Grell, Pat Mills, Robert Kirkman, Daredevil, Bridlington Comic Con, Jonny Cannon, DMR, Keiron Squires Smile 58, Comics Assemble, Tribute Press, Boo Rudetoons, Big Guns, Gorehaus, Ink Trooper, Edison Neo, Otherkin, Friend of the Devil, Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, G.I.Joe, The Never Iron Anything Podcast

This week we had a chance tot talk to Nick Goode about his writing and his brilliant comic 'SUSSEX', about the traumatic experiences of a spy in WWII. Its a wonderful conversation about storytelling, collaboration, historical fiction and adapting your own mental health experiences into fictional worlds. Its also an awesome book more people need to check out so be sure to add that and the other books we talk about onto your read piles. Speaking of comics to read, Tony came back from Vegas with a whole bunch of them so check out his Vegas comic shop report as well! Great stuff to check out: Sussex,Nick Goode, Red Cape Comics, Torpedo Comics, Cosmic Comics, Alternate Reality Comics, The Perfection Collection, DMR, Kieran Squires, Honor and Curse: Eternal, Mad Cave Comics, Globalcomix, Kat Chapman, Cartoon County, Lawless Comic Con 2026, Wesley Griffith, The Jump

This week we're joined by breakout comics creator Jesse Lonergan (Drome) to talk about all things artwork, comics narrative, influences, artistic process and what its like being a ten year overnight success. From the epic and thought provoking nature of his work, to the cool visual language that YOU CAN ONLY DO IN COMICS, its a conversation you don't want to miss. All that and talk of exciting future trips to comic book stores, great indie recommendations, skateboarding culture and great events to put in your diaries. We really do spoil you! Great stuff to check out: Jesse Lonergan, Drome, Hedro, Mans Best, Planet Paradise, We Ride at Night, Planet Paradise, Inkblot Festival, The Earth2 Podcast, Macc Pow!, Yo! Comics, The Perfect Collection, DMR, The Press Guardian, Lawless Con 2026, Skating Wilder, AJ Dungo, Flying Eye, Shokwave #7, Tigress Island, EPHK,

This week we do something that we've never done before on the ACP. We read, rate and talk in-depth about the latest issue of 2000AD! Does it hook in new readers? Are the stories killer? Is Judge Dredd still a badass? Is it worth checking out? All this and more get discussed, as well as an insight into comic marts, laser pointers, shenanigans and as always tons of great indie comics to check out! Great stuff to check out: Newport Comic Fair, 2000Ad, Judge Dredd, Zine Tales, Jonny Cannon, Adam Falp, Sussex, Nick Goode, Matt Bunce, Mystic the Megagician, Yo! Comics Con, Green Archer Comics, Lemonade, Ash Comics, Ghosted, Skybound, The Punisher, The Lights of Niteroi, Fantagraphics, Champ

This week we're talking about the fine art of delving into comic long boxes, finding forgotten gems, flipping books and then chronicling the odd, wild ride of it all - and who better than the creator of 'Grixly', the one and only Nate McDonough! From filling backpacks to using a spare room for stock and also the great journey in his own slice of life comics, its a fascinating discussion into another side of comics not talked about too often. All that and talk of bootleg comics, Transformers, Marvel UK and saucy comics with little to no substance. Thats right listeners, expect another corker of an episode again! Great stuff to check out: Nate McDonough, Grixly Comics, Long Boxes, 2001, The Eternals, Copacetic Comics, American Nature, The Santos Sisters, Adam Falp, Smoking Bedrooms, The Mary Boys: All Stitched Up, Legacy: Idols and Bones, Britformers, Proper Comics, Blood and Thunder, The Cosplayer that Doomed the Earth, Dan Harris, Adventures of Tintin: Breaking Free, Nerve

This week one of our fave creators Katriona Chapman (Follow Me In, Breakwater) joins us to talk about the creation of her new book 'The Pass', out now from Fantagraphix! From subtle character work, colour and artwork process, working with a bigger publisher and even more. Its a fascinating insight into one of the books of the year, and not only that but even more great indie comic recommendations and a shocking revelation about cream teas that leaves the podcast forever changed! Great stuff to check out: Katriona Chapman, The Pass, Breakwater, Katzine, Follow Me In, Avery Hill Publishing, Lizzie Stewart, Hate!, Gareth Brookes, Comic Mart, Perrishers, Yo! Comics, Lawless Comic Con, Hawk and Cleaver, Our Monsters, Bent Box Comics, House Proud, Rory Donald, Simon Birks, Blue Fox Comics, The Whisper War, Marc Guggenheim, Comixology, Aquabarian

Capes go under the microscope this week, and what a legacy we talk about, as Gary Seaward joins us to talk about his subversive superhero series 'Legacy: Idols and Bones'. From playing with stereotype to writing stories that have consequences, the conversation goes everywhere... as it should when those involved are lifelong superhero fans. Theres also fantastic comic recommendations, tons of small press comic chatter and a talk about Artist Edition books that both provoke emotion and inspiration. Great stuff to check out: Legacy: Idols and Bones, Gary Seaward, Secret Identity Comics, Clear Run 3, Art Nine Two, Yo! Comics, The Press Guardian 3, Green Archer Comics, The Boys, Jason Pearsons Body Bags - Artist Edition, 12 Gauge Comics, Crazy For you, Steve Lafler, Paul Therioux, Was That Normal?, Alex Potts, Predator/TMNT, Zak Cahill, Life Drawing, Jaime Hernadez, It Killed Everyone But Me, Mad Cave Comics

The new year is upon us and this week we look at what we would like to see in 2026 in the world of comics. Plus comic making resolutions from the pod hosts, listeners and lots of great comics community folks. Plus there's banter about great indie comic recommendations, expiry dates, hats and more! Great stuff to check out: Absolute Batman, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell, Zak Cahill, DUI4, The Cartoon Museum, Keiron Squires, Lawless Comic Con, Film and Television Thoughts and Notes, Ben Wheatley, Ferocious, Mad Cave Comics, Incorporated, Lords on the Piss, Saint Malo, Creative Mussell Productions