180 - STAN LEE... 'NUFF SAID!

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This year the comics world mourned the passing of Stan 'The Man' Lee, so the ACP trio decided to get together for a special show discussing the man, his work, his influence on pop culture and the way we think about comics. It's something a bit different but still as spicy as ever... Excelsior!

Great stuff to check out this week: Stan Lee and anything or anyone who will inspire you to read or make comics!

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112 - THE LEGACY OF JACK KIRBY! (W / MATT HARROWER)

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This week the Awesome Pod gang take some time to look at the legacy of one of comics greatest creators - Jack Kirby. From Marvel to DC and beyond, Kirby created some of the most memorable and creative comic characters and concepts there has been, and with his 100th birthday approaching, its definitely time for the awesome pod to give everyone their take on his work. Tony takes everyone on a journey through Jack's career, which leads to great conversation about the mans artwork and comic work. Whether you're a Kirby fan or someone new to his work, this is a show not to be missed.

Great stuff to check out this week: Jack Kirby, Jack Kirby:Storyteller, Jack Kirby: King of Comics, Jack Kirby covers, Comic Geek Speak Kirby SpecialMatt Harrower,

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078 - THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL SPECIAL!

As it’s the festive season, the ACP crew take some time to talk about the comics that come out at this time of year. The Holiday Specials! Its a special conversation about holiday specials and it doesn’t get any more special than that! There's talk of the 2000ad, Marvel and DC specials, what everyone think of them, some listener comments, poll results and more. There's also some great indie books to check out so don't miss it!

Great stuff to check out this week: 2000ad Christmas Special, Generous Bosom Part 2, Santa vs the Nazis, Anything About Nothing

Also, can you recognise our festive themes this week?
 
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062 - KEVIN GUNSTONE AND PLANET OF THE DAEMONS!

Kevin Gunstone, writer behind such titles as Future Primitive, DIS and the upcoming Planet of Daemons joins the ACP this week to talk about how his new demonic title came to be, what influences him as a writer and so much more! He talks about his writing past for Marvel and Image, what brought him back to comics after a hiatus and his own process when it comes to writing dialogue. Its a fascinating look into world building and story telling, not to mention a lot of talk about a great new series you have to check out! The gang also discuss the latest conventions trips they've had, pimp some kickstarters, discuss Steven Seagal's acting prowess, the show gets political, Dan discusses IMPENDING DOOM, Vince loses faith in his segways and Tony gives us all a #Millarwatch update.

Mentioned in this episode are: Kevin GunstonePlanet of DaemonsFuture PrimitiveDISUntitled Apes Epic AdventureSteve TillotsonScurryMac SmithDesperate TimesKel WinserEmpire of BloodGraphic India,   Cognition 2 KSNess 2 KSAfterlife Inc: Man Made God KSDeer Editor 3 KSBartkiraKathryn BriggsTriskelion, Bob TurnerDTHRTL, The Penned GuinsAlan HendersonLou Scannon, Attic StudiosBloodfellasComics Anonymous

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