Debuting earlier this month, the third issue of The Awesome Comics anthology is on sale now from the same team who bring you the Awesome Comics Podcast.
The anthology title continues three distinct stories from the team – “Murder Road” by Vince Hunt (also known for The Red Mask From Mars) and the Sinister Horror Company’s Daniel Marc Chant, the story of a mysterious country road has some supernatural hazards; Soho Red turns from street fighter to robber in “Cockney Kung Fu” by Tony Esmond and Nick Prolix (The Sheep and the Wolves); and Sloane and Lopez’s investigation leads to a muscle bound gym brawl in “Vyper” by Dan Butcher (Vanguard).
The anthology kicked off with a great launch issue, and the team are well known for their independent comics-focused Awesome Comics Podcast, so why not give it a look?
Talking of ACP, in the latest edition (Episode 172) Ty Dunitz and Jenn Lee, the creators of the ongoing webcomic Rising Sand, join the the team to talk about their epic story, how it came to be and the process of world building. There’s also discussion about artwork, holofoil covers, brilliant new webcomics to discover and tons more great comic chatter.
• The Awesome Comic is available digitally and in print from the Awesome Comics web shop here | Also available through Comichaus
• Check out the Awesome Comics Podcast archive here
• Awesome Comics Podcast fan? Then join the discussion today at their Facebook group Awesome Comics Talk
• If you love the ACP Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his work at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
• Let the team know what you think by email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com | Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast | Twitter: @theawesomepod Vince: @jesterdiablo Dan: @Vanguardcomic Tony: @Ezohyez
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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