167 - COMIC ARTWORK, PORTFOLIO AND KIA WORDSMITH! (W / IAN ASHCROFT)

This week Vince, Dan and Tony speak to an indie comics newcomer who is going to explode onto the scene with the Accent UK book 'Kia Wordsmith', Ian Ashcroft. They talk a lot about art processes, comic book and illustration influences and discuss the world of the portfolio review. There’s also a delve into the dreamscape world of Kia Wordsmith, its future, conventions and more. Plus there’s also room for some amazing comic book recommendations as always.

Great stuff to check out this week: Ian Ashcroft, Dave West, Kia Wordsmith, Accent UK, Andy Bloor, Jae Lee, Hilda Trailer, 32 Kills, Erol vs Evil, Captain Cosmic KS, Matt Garvey, The Devil in Disguise, Western Noir, Kristina Baczynski, Retrograde Orbit, Avery Hill Publications, The Jettisons - All Time Top 3 Podcast, Pipedream Comics, Down the Tubes, Thought Bubble Festival 2018

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164 - FROM STARS WARS TO JOHN CARPENTER! (W / DAVID KENNEDY)

This week David Kennedy (John Carpenters Tales of Science Fiction) joins the ACP gang to talk about his journey into the world of independent comics. Theres plenty of hilarious chat about artwork processes, drawing digitally, drunken nights out with comic creators, Japan, podcast listening habits and more! Plus theres a collection of amazing indie books that you should all check out!

Great stuff to check out this week: David Kennedy, John Carpenters Tales of Science Fiction, Terry Moore, Luna Brothers, Matt Garvey, Astropad, NICE Con, London Comic Mart, Isabellae, Cruel Sunset, Robert Carey, Reaper, Echo, Next Wave, Locke and Key, Muse, Europe Comics, Culdesac

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130 - LOOKING FORWARD TO 2018 IN COMICS!

It's the first show of 2018 so before they spend a year talking to more amazing guests and discovering new and wonderful comics, they thought they'd spend some time talking about the things they're looking forward to over the next 12 months. There's talk of the new Awesome Comics Anthology series, creators to watch out for, a last minute poll gets talked about, some highly passionate opinions on Mrs Browns Boys, Dan's torch and the joys of getting underwear and shower gel at Christmas. There's also great book recommendations and comic book process chat too. What better way to start the year?

Great stuff to check out this week: Little Heroes Anthology, Dalston Monsters, The Devil in Disguise, Matt Garvey, The Thing Artbook, Guillermo Del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities, Sword Master, BHP Comics, Tomorrow

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128 - AWESOME HIGHLIGHTS OF 2017!

After a frustrating week off the boys are back, and they're going long with a 'Highlights of 2017' show!! Theres tons of talk about some comic highlights we've had over the year and everyone picks their personal choices of the year. From movies to publishers to graphic novels to creators on the rise and even eggs! Its a highlights show you could only get from the ACP!

WARNING - SPOILERS ARE CONTAINED WITHIN FOR SOME FILM AND TV STUFF - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Great stuff to check out this week: Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Twin Peaks, Vice Principals, Legion, The Punisher, Wimbledon Comic Festival, 2000AD Festival, Chris Sides, Impossible, Susie Gander, Perry Winkle, Chris Imber, Brian Vander, Vanguard, Ghost of the Gulag, Scurry, Darrell Thorpe, Comichaus, Pat Mills, Tom King, Dizevez, Eric Henninot, Carthago, Goran Parlov, Ted Naifeh, Heroines Kickstarter, No Brow Press, Europe Comics, Matt Garvey, Rachael Ball, The Inflatable Woman, Impossible, The Sword Master, Invincible, Babyteeth, Donny Cates

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125 - PUNISHING COMIC TALK!

With no guest this week the ACP gang sit down to shoot the breeze, talk comics and spend a little time discussing Frank Castle aka The Punisher. With the new series out on Netflix its a great time to get to know the character and all 3 hosts recommend their favourite arcs. Also theres some great listener questions about writing and the time spent on making comics, Curt Swan, unique ways of painting, tons of brilliant books and webcomics to check out and a few more censorship bleeps pop up again!

Great stuff to check out this week: The Punisher - Circle Of Blood, War Journal, Born, Max, Welcome Back Frank, Warzone, No Brow, Out of Nothing, Matt Garvey, Transfer, White Noir, Ghost of the Gulag, Silver, Learn to Colour Tutorials

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097 - COMIC BOOK COVERS!

This week Vince, Dan and Tony take time to focus on the art of the comic book cover! There are some classics that are lovingly remembered and plenty of great examples brought up by the listeners that are discussed. There's fascinating insight into creating a cover thumbnail for digital stores, things to think about when designing covers that are going into stores and discussions about everyone's favourite cover artists. There's also more fantastic book recommendations for everyone and there's also plenty of time for some all-important soup talk!

Great stuff to check out this week: Comic Art Fans - one minute later,   The Ether, Matt Garvey, Long Gone Don, The Etherington Brothers, The Phoenix, A Castle in England

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