The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast

Shwmae, Earthlets! On this episode of the Galaxy's Greatest Podcast we welcome Rob Williams, writer of the new 'Red Dragon' series currently running in 2000 AD , to talk about Welsh superheroes, the art of Patrick Goddard and Steve Yeowell, how the series reflects the experience of growing up in Wales in the 1980s, and how best to explore a 2000 AD classic in a fresh and interesting way. Start rea...

The all-new Judge Death Mega-Special is out now! Molch-R and Dark Judge Pestilence (aka KLO-E with a cold) discuss Brian Bolland's incredible cover, how Death, Fear, Fire and Mortis are portrayed by a top roster of creators, and whether — 45 years after their debut in 2000 AD — the Dark Judges are still genuinely scary! Get the Judge Death Mega-Special ! Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Mo...

The Judge Dredd Megazine hits 35 years this week and Molch-R returns to IOEW to chat with KLO-E both about why 2000 AD's sister title has endured and why its latest issue is an all-time banger! Get Megazine #458 from the 2000 AD webshop or download the 2000 AD app now ! Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review , Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Mave...

Molch-R is still MIA so ST33V taps into the ring with KLO-E to welcome their special guest — 2000 AD fan and co-host of the WrestleTalk podcast, Oli Davis! They chat about how wrestling might be pretty absent from the pages of 2000 AD , that doesn't mean the two don't have lots in common! Buy Oli Davis' book HearRational Sign up to Oli Davis' mailing list Watch Oli talk wrestling here Hosted by 20...

He's the superpowered superbrat – Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell's 'Zenith' is the cutting superhero horror satire from the pages of 2000 AD . With Rob Williams, Patrick Goddard & Steve Yeowell revisiting the world of Zenith with the new 'Red Dragon' series beginning in 2000 AD , Molch-R & KLO-E revisit the original to explore what it says about superheroes, politics, pop music, and the...

It's a jumping on issue! New reader? Start here! Molch-R and KLO-E find the perfect excuse to talk about the latest 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Megazine , which feature new stories and the return of some old favourites! Get the latest 2000 AD and Megazine from your local comic book store or newsagent , get digital copies on the 2000 AD website , or download the 2000 AD app ! Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Ma...

"Ew, Michael!" What's the grossest thing 2000 AD has ever published? On the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday , Molch-R and KLO-E choose their sickest moments from the past 48 years — from the novel use of a harp to the living embodiment of despair, they explain their picks for when 2000 AD most unsettled them or grossed them out. Tell us your favourites in the comments, Earthlets! Hosted...

What's in your heeeeaaaadddd? In your heeeeaaaadddd? Judge Death! Judge Death! Judge Death Death Death! On the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday , Molch-R and KLO-E welcome the "Queen of Grimdark" Anna Smith Spark, the author of the forthcoming Anderson vs Death novel that is set during Anderson's time sealed in Boing® with Judge Death trapped inside her head! Pre-order Anderson vs Death...

What if a murdering psychopath achieved high political office? Unthinkable? Not in Mega-City One! On this episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday , Molch-R & KLO-E dive into the bloodthirsty career of teenage serial killer Phillip Janet "PJ" Maybe, from the pages of 'Judge Dredd'! From murdering his relatives to help his father climb the corporate ladder of a trouser empire to achieving high offic...

On this episode, Molch-R & KLO-E dive into the latest issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine , discussing depictions of citizens in 'Judge Dredd' before highlighting the new 'Future Shock' by Evie Roebuck and Lucas McCoy, winners of last year's talent search at the Thought Bubble convention. Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The...

Do Molch-R & KLO-E feel fine after reading John Wagner, Alan Grant & Mick McMahon's apocalyptic opus The Last American ? Leading on from last week's episode about comedy and with the international situation far from ideal, they decide to go the other way by examining this epic of post-nuclear devastation and asking whether its writing and art can deliver something like hope in dark times?...

Why hasn't John Wagner been inducted into the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame? Molch-R and KLO-E ask the question that should baffle anyone who's read some of his incredible back catalogue ... before they dive into why Wagner's skill with comedy is one of the defining elements that has made his work so enduring, from 'The Bogie Man' to 'The Balls Brothers' and the dark strain of humour that runs throug...

KLO-E went to San Diego Comic Con and lived (just) to tell the tale! From poster "choobs" to signings, she gives the rundown of how it went before she and Molch-R discuss the new 'Relict' story, 'Invasive Species', that comes its conclusion in this week's 2000 AD, and Molch-R reveals the lasting scars of watching Watership Down as a kid... Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher...

****, yeah! What are 2000 AD 's most extreme and offensive strips?? This week on In Orbit Every Wednesday , the terrible twosome talk tearaway Tyrannosaurs, body-ripping bears, and dark demons – and KLO-E *finally* gets to talk about 'Big Dave' while savouring the look on Molch-R's face! Don't forget to let us know your favourite most extreme Available collections mentioned in this episode: Flesh...

As temps sore, 2000 AD is serving up a bum-pur haul of summer Thrills – with the Prog, a Megazine , AND the 2025 Sci-Fi Special – and on the latest episode of In Orbit every Wednesday KLO-E gets excited about a pair of cheeky peeks! Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review , Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the...

Perhaps the most popular  2000 AD  artist of all time, Brian Bolland’s clean-line style and meticulous attention to detail has ensured that his artwork on strips including Dan Dare , Future Shocks , Judge Dredd and Walter the Wobot looks as fresh today as it did when first published. It was this highly detailed style that saw him go on to global acclaim as the artist on  Camelot 300...

What's KLO-E's theory about this week's 2000 AD and what has it got to do with David Cronenburg? And did Molch-R just coin a new name for an entire sub-genre of stories? On the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday , the talkative twosome get back to discussing the latest Prog – and what a doozy! Not only is there new 'Judge Dredd' by Rob Williams & RM Guera and a new series by TC Eglingt...

From Nelspn Bunker Kreelman to Chief Judge Cal, who are 2000 AD 's maddest despots? Molch-R and KLO-E discuss the worst of the worst from the pages from the Galaxy's Greatest Comics, and how time and again 2000 AD has been prescient. Find the top tyrants in these collections: Nelson Bunker Kreelman – Strontium Dog - Search & Destroy Vol 3 Torquemada – Nemesis the Warlock: The Definitive Editio...

The first images from the Rogue Trooper movie are out! What do KLO-E & Molch-R make of them? The eagerly anticipated movie adaptation of classic British comic Rogue Trooper, written and directed by Duncan Jones ( Moon , Source Code , Warcraft , Mute ), has released four still images, offering fans their first look at the upcoming movie. See them on the 2000 AD website! Oh, and apologies to our...

We answer YOUR questions! In this episode Molch-R and KLO-E respond to questions sent in by listeners, from their favourite black-and-white comic strip to which 2000 AD character they most identify with! Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review , Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live...

On the latest episode of 2000 AD: The Deep Dive , ST33V is joined by Matty from the YouTube channel Stoked (https://www.youtube.com/@StokedMatty) to talk about Gerry Finley-Day and Carlos Ezquerra's classic 2000 AD horror series: Fiends of the Eastern Front! Buried deep underground are the remains of Wehrmacht soldier, Hans Schmitt, and his diary, which journals his eerie encounter with the Romani...

He's been a zombie, a Glam Metal Detective, and a journalist in Downton Abbey ; this week Molch-R and KLO-E are joined by the Curious Orange himself – special guest and 2000 AD fan, Paul Putner! They talk about classic 2000 AD , diving through everything stored in your parents' loft, and Paul's adorable history of cosplaying Judge Dredd! Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher an...

From DR & Quinch to Chopper, from Cradlegrave to Chimpsky, on the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday Molch-R & KLO-E get surly, spotty, and snotty to talk 2000 AD's best teen rebels! Follow up on the comics mentioned in this episode: D.R. & Quinch Cradlegrave Chopper's original story and 'Midnight Surfer' , plus the Oz mega-epic and Song of the Surfer Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Ma...

They're outcasts, with bodies warped by the fallout of atomic war they are forced to hunt the scum of the galaxy – they are the Strontium Dogs ! On the latest IOEW , Molch-R & KLO-E discuss 2000 AD 's seminal sci-fi series from John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, from how the strip explores the politics of oppression to its incredible artwork. Start your Strontium Dog collection – get the collect...

rom his time apprenticed to one of British comics' greatest talents, Don Lawrence, to his rocky start on Judge Dredd , to his move to American comics and work on films like The Book of Eli and Star Wars , Chris Weston's career has been unique and diverse. With a hyper-detailed style and ability to create lived-in environments on the page, his art continues to reward repeat visits. But in this epis...