The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast

They're one of 2000 AD 's defining series – one-and-done stories with a sting in the tail, in as few as two pages! But what's the ultimate Future Shock? This week, Molch-R and KLO-E picks their favourites from the series that helped establish and hone groundbreaking talents such as Alan Moore and Grant Morrison! Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creato...

2000 AD: The Deep Dive returns with a flourish, a mint julip, and a quick nap before dinner – it's 2000 AD 's own gay vamire exorcist, Devlin Waugh ! This month, ST33V is joined by critic, academic and podcaster Anna Peppard to chat about this charming occult investigator, worldwide celebrity, and full-time vampire, who was one of the first openly gay characters in British comics. The invention of...

It's time to WARP SPASM! In our latest episode, Molch-R & KLO-E discuss how Pat Mills & Simon Bisley's late '80s epic Sláine: The Horned God launched a global superstar and changed comic books forever! Buy the Sláine: The Horned God Anniversary Edition here. Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, I...

Celebrating 48 years of Thrill-power with a broken mic, a bad hat, and a lovely cat – Molch-R & KLO-E are back with another episode of In Orbit Every Wedensday ! It's 48 years since 2000 AD first landed on shelves, so the gruesome twosome discuss when they first started reading The Galaxy's Greatest Comic, when to jump on, and why you should never try to make your own party hat... And apologie...

Valentine's Day may have passed, but love is in the air on the latest In Orbit Every Wednesday as Molch-R & KLO-E delve into 2000 AD Prog 2420 and Judge Dredd Megazine #477 and talk Devlin Waugh, Judge Dredd, romance, love and s*x in the Big Meg. 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 We...

Putting the dread into Judge Dredd – this week on In Orbit Every Wednesday we're talking horror with our special guest – artist on Judge Dredd: The Shift, Nick Percival! He talks to Molch-R and KLO-E about his new Judge Dredd story with writer Ken Niemand, why Dredd works with horror, and what the best horrific Judge Dredd stories are. Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and...

BRAND NEW SHOW! Every month, Steve Morris is joined by a guest – critic, academic, creator, fan – to discuss a series or character from the archives of 2000 AD , exploring the characters and story, uncovering its context, and finding out what makes it tick. This month, Steve is joined by journalist, critic and podcaster Sara Century to chat about The Out by Dan Abnett and Mark Harrison. Cyd Finlea...

Which 2000 AD creators don't get their due? On the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday, Molch-R & KLO–E discuss their picks for who they think deserves more of the limelight in the history of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic. 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 2...

What are Judge Dredd’s most villainous moments? When’s the Lawman of the Future been the biggest ****? Writer Rob Williams is our special guest on the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday – the NEW weekly podcast from 2000 AD . Molch-R and KLO-E host the co-writer of Judge Dredd: A Better World , the critically-acclaimed Dredd story that’s out this week in collection, and chat about the time...

Who's the hottest 2000 AD character? Which dystopian anti-hero or cloned sci-fi warrior gets your blood running? On the second episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday – the NEW weekly podcast from 2000 AD – Molch-R gets KLO-E to list her fav hotties from the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, but only after they've dissected this week's issue, from the magic of Mark Harrison's art on The Out to the latest devel...

A BRAND NEW SHOW – In Orbit Every Wednesday is the new weekly comics show from 2000 AD ! What's in store from the new show? What's the best strip in the latest issue of 2000 AD ? Why is John Wagner the GOAT? And who's got the best haircut? 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 fr...

So that was 2024 – but what were some of the highlights of the past 12 Thrill-powered months? Molch-R and KLO-E are joined by critic and journalist Sam Thielman as they pick their favourites from 2000 AD and the Treasury of British Comics this year, as well as a top pick from beyond the House of Tharg. Join them as they give their opinions on what tickled their Thrill-receptors in 2024! And stay t...

Acid rain that will strip skin from bone! Killer viruses that strike without warning! Marauding bands of mutants! Herds of hungry dinosaurs! Could YOU survive the irradiated wasteland outside the walls of Mega-City One? That's the question on the lips of the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast's Steve Morris and his special guest, Brad Gullickson from the podcast Comic Book Couples Counselling, as they discu...

We're gonna need a bigger boat! With the third issue of Battle Action out now, Molch-R talks to writer Steve White and artist John McCrea about their one-shot story featuring the infamous shark from the pages of Action . Hook Jaw is the murderous great white shark, created by Pat Mills and Geoff Kemp, that debuted in Action in 1976. A 'dead crib' of the movie Jaws but with a hook lodged in its low...

The moon is high, the mists are settling, and the season for spine-chilling stories is upon us! We're getting in the Halloween mood on the latest episode of the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast , as Molch-R and special guest Rosie Knight discuss the horrific, the monstrous, and the terrifying (and we're not talking about Molch-R's beard!), giving you the best recommendations for comics books about things that...

Welcome to the eleventh of The Lockdown Tapes as The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast continues to broadcast the joys of Thrill-power during the COVID-19 pandemic! Got a theme or interview you'd like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Brian Bolland is one of the all-time greatest 2000 AD artists. Alongside Carlos Ezquerra and Mick McMahon, he is one of the definitive Judge Dredd artists and his work...

Love manga? Then you need to check out Full Tilt Boogie – planet-conquering, prince-rescuing, and ramen-eating all-ages space opera! On the latest episode of The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast, PR droid Steve is joined by Lisa Gullickson from the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast to take a deep dive into Alex de Campi and Eduardo Ocaña's Full Tilt Boogie. Tee, along with her grandmother and cat, is a wan...

It's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, but where's the best place to start reading 2000 AD? Fear not, Earthlets – Molch-R and KLO-E are here with their recommendations for graphic novel collections to pick up in print and on the new 2000 AD app, from the best way to get into Judge Dredd to folk horror, World War Two action, and slow-burn conspiracies at the edge of extinction. And don't miss the latest...

2000 AD welcomed two giants of the comics world to a panel at San Diego Comic Con this year – Sláine and Lobo artist Simon Bisley, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator Kevin Eastman – to discuss one of the most famous comics of all time,. Heavy Metal. Kevin was Heavy Metal's owner/publisher for more than 20 years and in a candid and wideranging discussion, they talk about working together in t...

Horror! Romance! At San Diego Comic Con, Gail Simone, Ram V & Abz Harding headed up a fantastic panel exploring the worlds of 2000 AD ‘s incredible new genre anthologies Misty and Roxy : from reviving classic scares to kickstarting spicy stories of love and intrigue! Get the Misty collection: https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/RCS2352P/misty-2024-special Roxy late pledges on Kickstarter coming...

It's San Diego Comic Con – and the 2000 AD panel is CHOCK full of top talent! Listen to Gail Simone, Simon Bisley, and Hayden Sherman as they talk to Molch-R at SDCC about Thrills past, present, and future! Please be aware that audio quality is variable due to the live nature of the panel. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is the award-winning podcast that takes you behind-the-scenes at the Galaxy’s Greates...

When Steve Dillon passed away unexpectedly in 2016, comics lost one of its greatest talents. This episode, marking the release of The 2000 AD Art of Steve Dillon Apex Edition, we discuss his legacy and talk to those keeping his memory alive. Tanya Celine is Steve's daughter-in-law and organises The Steve Dillon Exhibition. Since its launch at the Panel Gallery in Northampton, the exhibition of fif...

Comics megastar Gail Simone joins us on The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast to chat about her revival of the legendary 'Misty', the late '70s horror comic aimed at girls. With the new anthology special out now, Gail and host Steve Morris discuss how and why horror comics work and Gail's obsession with British pubs, among much else!   Things then get romantic (kind of!) with Sarah Gordon, one of the artists on...

It's the monster mash-up! The 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is out now and packed with action-packed mash-ups of your favourite 2000 AD series, from Judge Alpha to Rogue/Dog! On this episode of The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast , we talk to writer Al Ewing and artist Boo Cook about jamming together two Thrill-powered classics: Harlem Heroes and Zombo ! The gang also delve into the allure and challenges of sports c...

From drawing dead bodies to colouring two of the biggest graphic novels of all time, the artistic career of John Higgins can only be described as unique. Even after decades in the industry, the 2000 AD great is still hard at work – with the second book of Judge Dredd prequel series 'Dreadnoughts' underway, John talks to the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast about his work, from his thoughts on 'Watchmen' and 'B...