The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast

After the tragic news of artist Steve Dillon's death at just 54, we talk to just some of the many people who knew, worked with, and admired one of 2000 AD's greatest talents - from former 2000 AD editor Richard Burton to fellow artists John Higgins, John McCrea, and Rufus Dayglo, as well as Steve's greatest collaborator and close friend, Garth Ennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Since New York Comic Con was bursting at the seams, this episode of the 2000 AD podcast is PACKED with guests in a bumper special edition! We talk to Arthur Wyatt and Alex De Campi about working together on a new series of Judge Dredd based on the 2012 movie, Chris Burnham about his cover for Prog 2000, Frazer Irving about what working at 2000 AD meant for his career, and Gregory Prout about their...

Get the lowdown from the official 2000 AD podcast on THREE brand new Thrills heading your way as the Galaxy's Greatest Comic zooms out of Prog 2000 and into the future! Guy Adams and Jimmy Broxton discuss HOPE, their fresh 1940s-noir-meets-Dennis-Wheatley series. Si Spencer and Jake Lynch talk HAVN, the new story for the Judge Dredd Megazine that explores a so-called "perfect society" in Scandinav...

With our 2,000th issue imminent we talk to some of the top-notch creators involved about what this milestone means for them and for the Galaxy's Greatest Comic. Returning to our pages for the first time in years, both Brian Bolland and Kevin O'Neill explain why they couldn't pass up the chance to be in Prog 2000. Gordon Rennie talks about why he loves playing on the battlefields of Nu-Earth and hi...

A trio of top guests this week as we talk to superstar artist Jock about his new book and looking back at his time with 2000 AD, from his first steps on Dredd to working on the 2012 movie. Our second guest is the editor who gave Jock his first work - Steve MacManus. We chat to Steve about his memoir of the 1980s golden age of 2000 AD, The Mighty One, which lifts the lid on such a fertile time for...

Not only did Pat Mills create the acclaimed Galaxy's Greatest Comic, but he was also responsible for Misty, the horror comic aimed at girls. Molch-R chats to Pat about the heyday of British comics, the challenges of producing a new title at the time, and why he thinks Misty could have gone on to challenge even 2000 AD in popularity. We also chat to writer Tom Eglington about Outlier, his space ope...

As the latest adventure of Judge Marshal Meta Lawson rattles headlong towards its earth-shattering conclusion, the creative team behind Lawless - Dan Abnett and Phil Winslade - tell us about the strip's genesis, how you create better characters, and what's in store for Lawson and Petifer! Also, 2000 AD's editorial droid Cyber Matt is on hand to reveal what's coming up in the epic Prog 2000! The 20...

Join Molch-R, K-T Rex, and Robo-Jools for all the 2000 AD fun at San Diego Comic Con. Apologies for the sound quality on Molch-R's mic but, let's face it, it's the droids you're interested in - and we have Rob Williams (writer, Judge Dredd: Titan), Lee Garbett (artist, Loki), and Chris Burnham (artist, Batman) giving their views on the influence of 2000 AD and their work for it. Plus we talk to Gr...

The acclaimed director behind Sightseers, Kill List, A Field in England, and High Rise joins us on the official 2000 AD podcast to discuss his love of 2000 AD and the influence the Galaxy's Greatest Comic has had on his work. Insight and laughs aplenty as he talks about his films, his memories and the impact of reading 2000 AD classics, and his current work with one of the all-time legends of 2000...

A mammoth retro special this week as we begin with an interview with Ian Rimmer, editor of Scream! comic, about working in comics in the 1980s, the harzards of censorship, making scary comics for kids that aren't TOO scary, and the forthcoming reprint of Monster by Alan Moore, John Wagner, Alen Grant, Heinzel, and Jesus Redondo. With the imminent publication of Judge Dredd: The Cursed Earth Uncens...

We talk more with the groundbreaking artist about his work beyond Judge Dredd - including Sláine and ABC Warriors - and beyond the pages of 2000 AD. Throughout, Mick remains a humble and self-effacing artist, chatting openly about his struggles with the demands of his work. We discuss Batman, Alien Legion, Toxic!, and much, much more. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is the award-winning podcast that takes...

A seminal Judge Dredd artist and a towering figure in British comics, Mick is a remarkably humble and down-to-earth artist who is responsible for the 'big boots' look of Dredd's outfit as well as many iconic covers and key moments for the future's greatest lawman. He also brought a unique look to Sláine and Ro-Busters before going on to co-create the incredible Last American. The 2000 AD Thrill-Ca...

We bid goodbye to the 2000 AD reprographics droid, Kathryn Symes aka Kat-Scan, and discuss the challenges of breathing life into the comics of yesteryear, whether it's Judge Dredd, Dan Dare, or Misty! Kat's work on our graphic novels has been tireless and usually goes unnoticed by most readers, so we're sad to see her go. We also talk to writer TC Eglington and artist Boo Cook about their new Dred...

What the drokk has happened to Dredd?!?! We bring writer Michael Carroll onto the Thrill-Cast to explain himself, Gruddammit! He's joined by co-conspirator, artist PJ Holden, to talk about 'Grindstone Cowboys' and 'The Lion's Den', what's happened to everyone's favourite lawman, and what's in store for Mega-City One. Spoilers abound, Earthlets! The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is the award-winning podcast...

The award-winning author of Zoo City, Shining Girls, and Moxy Land - Lauren Beukes - joins us on the Thrill-Cast with her comics conspirator Joey Hi-Fi - otherwise known as book designer, artist, and writer Dale Halvorsen - to talk about growing up reading 2000 AD in South Africa, how Johnny Alpha helped them understand apartheid, bizarre censorship by the South African authorities, what it meant...

Leah Moore, John Reppion and Tom Foster are our guests to talk about Brit-Cit Noir, the ghoulish new collection of two tales of the weird from the Britain of Judge Dredd's world. Plus, writer of the DREDD movie sequel tie-in series, Arthur Wyatt, discusses bringing Alex Garland's vision to the comics page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Guy Adams and Jimmy Broxton talk to Molch-R about the new collection of Goldtiger, the iconic 60s comic strip that never was... An obscure Italian artist and a down-to-earth British writer came together to create a rival to Modesty Blaise that has lived in infamy. This enthralling book lifts the lid on comics' most unsung creation and includes letters, scripts, interviews and sketches - all...

We conclude our unmissable interview with John Wagner, who talks about Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, his thoughts about the future, and a shock announcement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our epic interview with 2000 AD legend John Wagner, from the beginnings of 2000 AD and his writing partnership with Alan Grant to why he thinks he's never made it in American comics. Swearing and background noise aplenty in our second episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re very proud to welcome John Wagner, the co-creator of Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Button Man, and so much more onto the Thrill-Cast to chat about his life and career spanning more than 40 years of British comics. It’s hard to overstate John’s impact on the industry and his fascinating stories are a real treat for the ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our 1st birthday, Earthlets! And to celebrate we've not only got a mega quiz where you can win every UK graphic novel that 2000 AD publishes this year but we also talk to former editor Steve MacManus about his in-depth memoir of his time editing the Galaxy's Greatest Comic - from the hugely successful launch of 'Battle' to the controversial censoring of 'Action', from the brief life of 'Starl...

It's the first 2000 AD Thrill-Cast of 2016 and, as always with the Comic of the Future, we're looking ahead - what exciting new series are coming up in the pages of the 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine? We have writers Michael Carroll and Ian Edginton to whet your appetites for the goodies Tharg the Mighty has planned, including Michael's new Dredd prose novella and Ian's return with Matt "D'I...

It's Christmas, Earthlets! So sit back with a copy of Prog 1961, put your feet up, and listen to a heart-warming festive tale from the 2000 AD Nerve Centre! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie Parkhouse and Simon Bowland join us to discuss the invisible art of the letterer as we honour this often overlooked part of the comics industry, from the old days of paste and scalpels to modern computer techniques. Plus Tharg the Mighty returns to the podcasting sub-basement to answer YOUR questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the imminent release of 'Future Shock! The History of 2000 AD' on DVD and on-demand, the official 2000 AD podcast talks to director Paul Goodwin about squeezing the history of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic into an hour and 45 minutes. PLUS we welcome graphic novels editor Keith Richardson and reprographics droid Kathryn Symes, who discuss packaging classic Thrills into gorgeous collections for...