236 - THE EPICALLY WONDERFUL STRANGE WORLD OF MCCARTHY! (W / BRENDAN MCCARTHY)

This week the gang were very pleased to be joined by Brendan McCarthy (The Zaucer of Zilk) to talk about his career, creations and moving back and forth between comics and movies. There’s discussion of his early days, 2000ad, his work on Mad Max: Fury Road, his return to comics and an in-depth discussion of his controversial book Skin (w/Peter Milligan). There’s stories galore in this one folks, so don't miss it!

Great stuff to check out this week - Brendan McCarthy, The Zaucer of Zilk, 2000AD, Milligan and McCarthy, Skin, Peter Milligan, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Penned Guins KS, True Believers 2020, John Tucker, The King Pre-Order, Lost Time, JWC, B.A.D.A.S.S., British Ice, Top Shelf Comics, IDW

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235 - KIDS COMICS: THE NEXT GENERATION! (W / TOM SPARKE)

The first show of 2020 kicks off in style with an in-depth discussion about getting the next generation of comics readers on board. To talk about this, kids comics, educational workshops and more is Tom Sparke (Captain Fishbeard) who does all of that and also joins in with the weekly ACP madness to boot. There’s also more great indie comic recommendations, laughs and thought provoking comic discussion. What better way to start a new decade!

Great stuff to check out this week - Tom Sparke, Captain Fishbeard, Spring Heeled Jack, True Believers 2020, Book Sniffer, Saturday Review, John Tucker, The King, Russell Mark Olson, Gateway City, Fantagraphix, Josh Simmonds, House, Sam Davies, KaBoom Comics, Hex Vets: Witches in Training

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233 - OUR FAVOURITE COMICS OF 2019!

As the year ends, it's time for the ACP gang to look back over the past twelve months in the world of comics and pick out their favourites of the year to recommend once again. Not only was it almost impossible to narrow that done to one pick, but the ACP listeners also joined in and we read out their choices too. What that means is that this is a show with an endless list of names, titles and shows that you're going to be adding to your wishlists. ENJOY!

Vince's PicksOuter Darkness, Daniel Warren Johnson, Garth Ennis, TKO Studios, Thought Bubble 2019, Zoe Thorogood

Dan's Picks
Our Final Halloween, Dave Kennedy, John Tucker, Fair Spark Books, True Believer 2019, iPad Paperlike Screen Cover

Tony's Picks
In Waves, Enrico Marini, Jon Hickman, Europe Comics, NCS Fest, Cliff Cumber

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188 - HOLY **** LET'S WRITE SOME COMICS! (W / JAMES MCCULLOCH)

This week the gang go full punk rock, take off the seatbelts and let the F bombs fly as they are joined by prolific comics writer James McCulloch (City of Lost Souls) to talk about writing indie comics! Not only is there plenty of process talk, but there's discussion of convention interactions, creativity as therapy, character creation, toilet habits, science fiction names, comics journalism and so much more. This one is a party episode with a side order of 'grumpy old men' - so buckle up!

Great stuff to check out this week - James McCulloch, The Forest The Chair and Those That Reside There, Dan Charnley, Transylvanian Knights, Jonny Cannon, City of Lost Souls, Janine Van Moosol, Stuart McCune, Cardiff Comics Carnival, Merrick the Sensational Elephantman, NPC Tea, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, Plan A/Plan B, John Tucker, The Art of Dying, Europe Comics, Enforcer, Brian Funk, Artyom Trakhanov

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169 - THOUGHT BUBBLE, EUROPE COMICS AND THE WORLD OF JOHN TUCKER! (W / JOHN TUCKER)

Its a bumper episode this week as not only do the gang have a guest but there’s an exclusive interview from Thought Bubble! The gang are joined by comic book humour machine John Tucker for a riotous chat about his work, methods and his  first year on the convention circuit. Theres hilarity, laughs and also thought provoking chatter tucked in there somewhere along with yet more fantastic indie book recommendations. If that wasnt enough theres a great interview with Irina of Europe Comics, taken at Thought Bubble 2018!

Great stuff to check out this week: John Tucker, Tuckers Podcaster Delight Bundle, Europe Comics, Thought Bubble, Gunshow, Paul Moore, Todd Oliver, Andy Barron, Charles H. Raymond, Killtopia, Dave Cook, BHP Comics, Signatur, Jennie Gyllblad, 1999, Noah Van Sciver, Overlord KS, Little Heroes Just Giving Campaign, Bristol Comic and Zine Fair, Nottingham Comic Con, 

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166 - NEXUS, BADGER, COMICS AND PROSE WITH MIKE BARON!

The Awesome Pod got a chance to talk about one of the legendary names in independent comics, Mike Baron (Nexus, Badger) this week, and the gang talk about his extensive list of credits, his writing philosophy, how he began his comics career with Steve Rude, moving to prose and more. There’s also talk about some recent comic events, upcoming events and some brilliant comic recommendations.

Great stuff to check out this week: Mike Baron, Steve Rude, Nexus, Badger, Banshees, Nexus Animated Short, NICE, Comic Mart, Thought Bubble, Charles Raymond, Death Inc, Martin Simpson, The Needleman, Wine and Zine, Wine and Zine Anthology, John Tucker, Adrift

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153 - FROM PULP TO HUMOUR COMICS! (W / ALAN HENDERSON)

Vince, Dan and Tony are once again back together to talk up comics, and they hit the ground running with this weeks guest, the creator behind The Penned Guins - Alan Henderson! Not only do they discuss that strip and it's EPIC collection, but as Alan is a big fan of the genre, the gang decide to talk a bit about Pulp Comics! From Alans huge collection of Shadow artwork, to the history of the character and how the genre and characters have evolved the gang have a hugely interesting discussion about a genre you don't see too  much of in the small press. Theres also some brilliant comics for everyone to check out, a frank discussion about pricing at conventions and also plenty of laughs.

Great stuff to check out this week: Alan Henderson, The Penned Guins, Alans EPIC comic art page, Edinburgh Comic Con, CICE 2018, The Shadow, John Tucker, Alterna Comics, The Fist KS, Rik Jackson, Josh Hicks, Mauro's Comic Blog, True Believers Summer Variant, Queen and Country, Oni Press, Grind, Joe Palmer, Away, Jon Laight, Dunce, Paul Grist, Kane

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152 - FROM LAWGIVER TO CICE!

After 2 weekends of going to some comic events Vince and Tony got enough interviews to put together an entire show. Theres clips from the day at Lawgiver IV, the up close and personal show that took place on the 26th May where the guys got their Dredd on! Next up is a batch of audio from the epic day that was CICE 2018. From creators you haven't heard before to some classics that have new projects you need to check out.

Great stuff to check out this week: Lawgiver Mark IV, David Broughton, CICE 2018, John Tucker, Nich Angell, Cat and Meringue KS, Toria McCallum, Time and Distance KS, Abby Bulmer, Imaginary Gumbo, Josh Hicks, Glorious Wrestling Alliance, Wine and Zine, The Wine and Zine Podcast, Martin Simmonds, Punks Not Dead, Sarah Millman, NPC Tea

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