THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

Turn up the volume up to 11 and get ready, because this week we are talking about the eternal relationship between comics and music! Who better to join us for that (and more) than the singer of Americans UK and writer of Gonad the Ballbarian - Jeff Burandt! From writing rhythms to comic artists on album covers and what to expect at New York Comic Con, this one has got all that AND a special musical interlude that needs to be heard! All that alongside tons of great comics to check out, shout outs to indie creators and events and a special extra guest. Thats more quality comic content than you'll get at any music festival. ROCK ON!

Great stuff to check out: Jeff Burandt, Gonad the Ballbarian, Ghost Planet, Sean Von Gorman, Source Point Press, Dean Haspiel, Jenn Ferguson, Americans UK, Trip City, Cool Keith, Jeff Powell, Rock and Roll Comics, Odd Schnozz and the Odd Squad, Brooklyn Indie Showcase, St Marks Comics, Josh Jearman, Bad Natures, Malaga Comic Con, SCARF, Space Badger,  Baltimore Comic Con, My Little Boy, Lyndon White, Embers, Goblin Market, Thought Bubble Festival, Grim Scary Tales, TBH Comics, Car Boot Sales, John Bishop, Bacon, Luke Hyde, The Day Everything Changed, Ready Player One

This week the three amigos connect from across the world, and get an update on how Baltimore Comic Con 2026 has gone this year. From there the conversation turns to the updates on big cartel stores and big news for webcomic creators. Plus theres also a tasty bit of Vyper chat and some great indie books and creators to check out as always!

Great stuff to check out: Baltimore Comic Con, Cliff Cumber, Matt Strott, Howard Chayken, Jeff Burandt, Gonad the Ballbarian, Jesse Lonergen, Conan, Jack Kirby, James Robinson, It Flows Down fom the Hill,  Norrie, Here/After, Rozi Hathaway, Good Comics, Rage, Rich Carrington, Hardline Comics

Let us tell you about a time of high adventure... and while we're at it, join us as we talk about Conan in comics with the one and only Jim Zub! We talk about the original works of Robert E. Howard and some of his lesser known characters, the amazing legacy of Conan in comics, the Swarzenegger movies and the mindset, stories and legacy of the epic new comics coming out now! Its an interview as epic as the character himself, and alongside that we have some more barbarian chatter, great events and kickstarters to check out and of course a few recommendations to add to your pull lists. 

Great stuff to check out: Jim Zub, Conan, Titan Comics, Savage Sword of Conan, Robert E Howard, Moles, Baltimore Comic Con, The Goblin Market, Zine Zilla, Cryptid Hacker Force, Green Archer Comics, Americas Most Haunted, Tyrant Fall, Vyper: Red Shadow, Bloodrik, Andrew Krahnke, Barbaric, Vault Comics, Michael Moreci, Barbarian Lord, Matt Smith, Head Lopper, Andrew MacLean, Hangwater TX, Jason Latour

With one of the great animated movies to have a 40th Anniversary 'Apology' tour, we wanted to look at the world of the Transformers in comics! From one of the greatest leaders in comics, the toys, the animated phenomenon to the classic line of comics and the new wave of Energon, its a real geekout in true ACP fashion. Not only that but the creator of 'Truck Mutts' Ian Matthews joins the fun so set your phasers to nostalgia! Plus theres a lil talk about the Zine Zilla Comics and Animation Festival and of course absolutely TONS of great indie comic recommendations!

Great stuff to check out: Transformers, Transformers:The Movie, Skybound, The Oink Blog, Geoff Senior, Ian Matthews, Truck Mutts, Mega City Film Club, Earth 2 Podcast, Steve Lafler, Baltimore Comic Con, High Viz Comic Con, Cryptid Hacker Force, Keiron Squires, The Goblin Market, The Register, Joan Edam, Pigmilk, Isaac Lenkiewicz, Tales of Wonder, My Little Boy, Fox Flight Market Night, Shimmer Paths, Beatrice Brewer, Zorro, Alien Books, Fire & Ice: Dark Wolf, Dan Panosian, Doom Patrol, Solomon Kane, Legion of Super Heroes, JSA, Jeff Lemire, Buckets of Blood, Warwick Fraser Combe

From building up a kickstarter following, to tabling at conventions and deciding to go full time - these are just some of the things we spoke about this week when we spoke to Chris Askham (Switchblade Stories). It's a great chat with one of the hardest working artists in the UK comic scene. Check it out and prepare yourself for a whole heap of comics to add to your pull lists too!

Great stuff to check out: Chris Askham, Switchblade Stories, Abominable Glory, Markosia Comics, Nottingham Comic Con, Shockwave, Nemesis, Love and Rockets, Frank Miller, Ronin, Dark System, Earth 2, Mega City Movie Club, Cryptid Hacker Force, Zine Zilla, The Goblin Market, High Viz Comic Con, M.A.S.K., Skybound, The Adventures of Chuck Maxwell, BHP Comics, Brandon Paul, Commando Comics, The Ghurka Files, Unpowered, International Aces, Chris Geary, Buckets of Blood, Warwick Fraser Combe

For every Batman, there is a Robin. For every Captain America, there is a Bucky. For every Paul Daniels, there is a Debbie McGee. Thats right, this week the ACP take a look at the world of sidekicks in comics. Are they any good? If so, who are the best? Are they still relevant? All this and more gets delved into, as well as a whole ton of brilliant indie comics and creators you should be checking out in the week ahead!

Great stuff to check out: Batman and Robin, Giant Robo Hellboy, Inkblot Comics Festival, Tales of Terror, Baltimore Comic Con, Conan, Blat, Mat Greaves, Cryptid Hacker Force, Green Archer Comics, Keiron Squires, ZineZilla, Mikes Comics Bristol, 10 Lost Days, Shane Chebsey, The Coldest Winter, This Year, David Robertson, Fred Egg Comics, Sunset Dawning, Killer Influences, IDW, Joey Esposito, Joe Flanders Comics, Cyberpulp, Vicious Collective, Mad Cave, Dog Tag

Has the narrative power of a secret identity been lost in modern comics? What happens when you use it in a whodunnit mystery? We ask these questions and more to Thomas Philipson and James Patricks about their fantastic superhero mystery 'The Stranger'. From the concept of a secret identity, to how that figures into their own book and also an alter-ego quiz, this week is jam packed with great comic chat that somehow contains no spoilers but a whole lot of mystery!

Great stuff to check out: The Stranger, Thomas Philipson, James Patricks, Devlin Baker, CoCo Comics, Baltimore Comic Con, Electric Chair 4, Cartoon County, Vyper: Red Shadow, Mixam, Zine Zilla, The Goblin Market, Santos Sisters, GregandFake, Floating World Comics, Realm of the Damned, Rebellion Comics, Art92 Comics, Clear Run, The Sisters Three: Gravesmore, David Hitchcock

For those who want to get a lesson in the art of making comics, this episode is the perfect place to start. Our pal Jason McNamara (The Phantom Limb, Past Tense) joins us this week to talk about his career as a teacher of comic creation! From history to writing, collaborating, printing and more are discussed and its a fascinating and essential listen for those who to explore the world of creating comics. Theres also chat about the exciting books Jason has upcoming, as well as our own recommendations of awesome comics and a bit of talk about Comics Assemble 2026!

Great stuff to check out: Jason McNamara, The Thief, Comics Assemble 2026, Epicentre Comics, Never Iron Anything, Eamonn Clarke, Mega City Book Club, The Goblin Market, Sha, Zine Zilla, Pat Mills, Mega, Clear Run, Children of the Moon, Ben Dickson, Realm of the Damned, Alec Worley, Bye Parr, Football Picture Story Monthly

Duncan Fegredo (Hellboy, Enigma) joins the ACP this week and we think you'll agree its long overdue, so we sat down to talk about his art, start in comics, infuences and of course a certain red skinned boy from hell as well. Its a wonderful and fun insight into one of comics truly awesome (and humble) talents, so don't miss it. All that and a big stack of recommendations from the small press to art books you definitely want to get your hands on. Its another belter!

Great stuff to check out: Duncan Fegredo, Hellboy, Hellboy: Giant Robot, Peter Milligan, Mike Mignola, Enigma, Crisis, Heartbreak Hotel, Mike Hadley,  Ian Gibson, Sean Phillips, Green Archer Comics, Kieran Squires, Comics Assemble!, Sha, Zinezilla, Legacy: Idols and Bones, The House of Lowther, AMP Comics, Serious Head Injury Comics, Dylan Henty, Aaargh! It's War, Glass City: Tales of the City, Edison Neo, Ink Trooper, Bronze Star, Mike Baron, Pat Broderick

Villains and Death! Lets face it, without them both comics would not be the same, and so the ACP trio get together to discuss memorable comic book deaths and their favourite villains. From classics to those you may not expect, we delve into the joy of a good villain and why we love em. It'll make you head back to your bookcases, long boxes and comic stores to read some great examples of drama and EVIL! Plus there's a great line up of indie books to check out and pre-order now - so what are you waiting for? Listen to it now!

Great stuff to check out: GI Joe, Shang Chi, Judge Dredd, Legion of Super Heroes, Mega Misfit Market, The Bard, Men of the Cloth, Hellbound Media, Sha, Pat Mills, Zine Zilla Bristol, Legacy: Idols and Bones,  Commando, Liquid Night, Zack Cahill, Cliff Cumber, Identical, Leah Hayes, Fantagraphix