THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

This week the pod crew have so many comics topics to talk about, and who better to talk to than Fred Van Lente (Comic Book History of Comics, Action Philopshers, Archer and Armstrong)! From his work on the new Valiant comics, to taking charge of a publisher-wide crossover to educating the next generation of comic writers, if you like comic books there's something for everyone in this chat. Great stuff to check out this week - Fred Van Lente, Valiant Comics, Alien Books, Bloodshot, Archer and Armstrong, Eat Fighter, King Kirby, Comics Experience, The Patsy Papers, Rachael Ball, Who Can Replace a Man?, Brian Aldis, WIP Comics Group, The Unbelievable Unteens, Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy, Jeff Lemire, Tyler Crook, Black Hammer, Mega City Book Club, Eleven O'Clock Comics, Cliff Cumber, Do a Powerbomb, Daniel Warren Johnson, Kieron Squires, Transformers, Energon Universe

With his brilliant book 'Printopia' hitting shelves the gang grabbed hold of Bob Fingerman (Minimum Wage) to talk about it and his work in comics! Process chat, future projects, new york and los Angeles styles and, of course, Malcolm McDowell! Theres also amazing comic recommendations that range from revisiting old characters, pulpy sci-fi westerns and an exhibition you need to see for yourself! Great stuff to check out this week - Bob Fingerman, Printopia, Cosmic Lion Productions, Zoop,The Black Hammer Universe, Zak Cahill, Omega Black, Prairie Gods #3, Nothing is Real, Steven Appleby, Body Bags, Jason Pearson, Hack/Slash, Nights, Tanager, Karl Kerschl

This week the podcast delves into the world of J Webster Sharp (The Book of Life and Death) to talk about the many layers of her work and comics. From her entry into small press comics, to working with publishers, work processes and disciplines, influences and even musicals - this one has it all. Theres also tons of great recommendations, character writing, superhero chat and more. Great stuff to check out this week - J Webster Sharp, Fondant, The Book of Life and Death, Thousand Faces, Humanoids, Shift It, Beast Hunting Battle Badgers, Steve Sims, She Volume 1, Printopia, Bob Fingerman, Brighton Art and Book Fair, Amopatrice, Grixly, Nate McDonnagh, True Tales From the Bar, Bryan Kelly, Speed Republic, Mad Cave Comics, Ryan K Lindsay, Mugshots

This week the gang have fun talking about a lot of comics. Some would say a megaton of comics, and who better to talk about indie comics publishing and superhero parodies than Don Simpson, creator of Megaton Man! From his roots and interactions with comic creative legends, missed reprint opportunities and the new collected edition of his cult superhero parody. Theres also talk of great comics to check out and a dramatic reading of a comic that will shake the very foundations of the comics industry. Great stuff to check out this week - Don Simpson, Megaton Man, Zoop, The Collected Megaton Man, Fantagraphix, Kitchen Sink Press, Anton Drek, Wendy Whitebread, Eros Comics, Mugshots, Vicarious, Mean Girls Club, Drink and Draw, Star the Shadow, Pat Mills, Ken Reynolds, Avery Hill Publishing, The Green Archer, Mad Cave Comics, Dead Body Trade, Omelette of Power, Nick Gonzo, Stupid, Paul Kortjohn, G.I.Joe, Truck Mutts, Ian Mathews