The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast

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...

Howdy, pardners! What's the best Western comic you're not reading? Molch-R & KLO-E have the answer and dive into Lawless . From Dan Abnett's fascinating character developments to Phil Winslade's stunning artwork, they explain why you need to get on your horse and head to Badrock... Order all five volumes of Lawless : Book one Book two Book three Book four Book five Download the 2000 AD app Hos...

Gadzooks! With the brand new series of Ian Edginton & D'Israeli's 'Scarlet Traces' begins this week in 2000 AD , Molch-R & KLO-E discuss how the series does something different with steampunk. 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 ev...

The Russians are invading ... or are they? When a fifty-megaton bomb hits the Midlands, deadly paratroopers descend from the skies, politicians are hung from lampposts in Parliament Square and the Royal Family flee to exile in Canada, one man makes a stand! Lorry driver Bill Savage returns to London to find that a stray shell has destroyed his family home, killing his wife and kids. Grabbing his t...

That's not KLO-E! 2000 AD 's marketing droid ST33V joins Molch-R on the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday to talk about 2000 AD Prog 2431 and who they think the most underrated Judge Dredd cover artist is. 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-Cas...

Molch-R & KLO-E stay 'on target' this week and discuss how the latest 'Judge Dredd' and 'Chimpski' stories in 2000 AD chime with with themes in the Star Wars series Andor . And it's about time for their thoughts on the latest issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine ! Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review , Chloe ‘KLO...

We continue our epic interview with the legendary comic book artist Simon Bisley , beginning with a page-by-page commentary of Sláine: The Horned God Anniversary Edition , sharing his process, techniques, and memories of creating this landmark series for 2000 AD. He and Molch-R then continue to chat about the vital role attitude plays in his works, working on 'Lobo' and 'Batman v Dredd: Judgement...

Whether it's hanging out with Halo Jones or shouting "I Am The Law!" in a gravely voice, on the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday , Molch-R and KLO-E discuss the music 2000 AD has inspired and been inspired by over the past almost five decades, from Anthrax to Human League, from movie soundtracks to 'The Fink Brothers'! Thankfully, there is a minimum of singing in this episode... Check ou...

Supergreen! Get ready to be Ghosted with the newest Thrill from 2000 AD – in the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday Molch-R & KLO-E talk to artist Megan Huang about the series, becoming Tharg's newest art droid, and the influence of sci-fi classic The Fifth Element on their collaboration with writer Guy Adams. Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic...

He's the genetically-engineered warrior prowling the poisoned wastelands of Nu Earth – he is the Rogue Trooper ! ST33V is joined on the latest 2000 AD: The Deep Dive by comics critic Steve Baxi to discuss Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons' classic character – the last of the GIs, who travels three of his dead comrades – Helm, Gunnar and Bagman – who personalities have been transferred into bio-chi...

It's three for the price of two – on the latest In Orbit Every Wednesday , Molch-R & KLO-E are joined by none other than 2000 AD: The Deep Dive host and 2000 AD marketing droid Steve Morris! In this episode, KLO-E decides Mike and Steve's 'Bert & Ernie' routine is the perfect time to dive deep into the notion of "bad girl" characters in 2000 AD and why some took off and others didn't. Host...

Battle Action #8 is out now and Molch-R & KLO-E are joined by writer Torunn Grønbekk to talk about her 'Nina Petrova and the Angels of Death'. There's diversions aplenty – and some bad language – as they touch on everything from history, Hitler's secret s*x life, and trying to paint World War Two bi-planes! Using wooden Polikarpov Po-2 biplanes, these Soviet all-female bomber crews harrassed N...

It's the end of the world as we know it! With Atomfall out this week from Rebellion on XBox, Playstation, Steam and Epic – as well as in comic book form in Judge Dredd Megazine #478 – Molch-R and KLO-E talk to the game's writer Jonathan L. Howard about the idea of a "cosy apocalypse", how to write a video game, and what he thinks is the best apocalypse... Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘M...

He's one of the most recognisable names in comics – a titanic talent who burst onto the scene in the late 1980s with his groundbreaking work on ABC Warriors: The Black Hole and Sláine: The Horned God . In the first of a two-part exclusive interview, The 2000 AD Creator Tapes – the new podcast series from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast – heads to Simon's studio to talk directly with him about his work, hi...

It's belly laughs and screwball comedy this week on In Orbit Every Wednesday as Molch-R and KLO-E counterbalance an excellent-but-grim week of 2000 AD with their thoughts on the funniest comic strips 2000 AD has ever published – what's YOUR take on their choices, Earthlets? And what gets your vote for the most rib-tickling series in 2000 AD history? Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R...