001: How To Get Into Comics

001: How To Get Into Comics

Author: Greg Driver February 8, 2017 Duration: 1:04:21

Welcome to Ace Comicals this is the first show of 2017, Episode 001!

We decided, to kick off the Ace Comicals 2017 Reboot, we would do a show where we talk about how comics work and how we got into it!

We wanted to present a gentle introduction for people curious about comics, and to address some of the things we wish we had been told when WE started reading comics.

Alongside this episode, we have created a supplementary guide on the various methods for purchasing comics both physically and digitally

We are your hosts, Greg, Leon and Rahul and we invite you to join us on our journey into the rabbithole of sequential art!

Please subscribe and get in touch at acecomicals@gmail.com

If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website.

Ace Comicals, over and out!


Hosted by Greg Driver, Ace Comicals is a fortnightly conversation that digs into the vast, colourful world of sequential art. Alongside co-hosts Leon and Rahul, Greg explores everything from mainstream monthly issues and graphic novels to the more obscure corners of the medium-think newspaper strips, film adaptations, and even those spontaneous stories doodled on napkins. The discussion is driven by a genuine enthusiasm for how art and text combine to tell stories, offering insights that are as thoughtful as they are passionate. This isn't a dry critique; it's the sound of friends dissecting what they love, with all the tangents and deep dives that come naturally. The entire podcast benefits from the distinctive visual flair of artist Anthony Smith, who provides the logos and artwork. Whether you're a lifelong collector or just curious about the form, each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a lively chat where the only rule is a shared appreciation for the craft. You'll come away with new perspectives on familiar works and a list of titles you might have otherwise missed.
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