Mega City Book Club
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsA podcast all about collected editions of the galaxy’s greatest comic 2000AD, hosted by Eamonn Clarke.
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259: Codename Warlord
April 20, 2024 23:30Colin Maxwell is a comic book creator who writes for Commando comics, and he joins the book club to discuss a recent collection of a classic story from DC Thomson in the 1970s. Find Colin at Maximised Comics and on Instagram. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. I...
258: Father of the British Graphic Novel
April 13, 2024 23:30Alan Fisher returns to talk me through Bryan Talbot's memoir which he helped design, and to tell me about the new Johnny Alpha statue which you can still buy from Fish Collectibles. Also check out Keith Gainham's Strontium Dog page on Facebook. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the...
257: Tara Togs
April 06, 2024 23:30The comic artist Stref AKA Stephen White joins me to discuss the Comic Scene kickstarter for his new graphic novel Tara Togs: The Silence of Unicorns. Follow the link for the kickstarter, find Stephen on his website, instagram and the Tara Togs Facebook page. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit...
256: Runaway and E.T.
March 31, 2024 00:30Troy Martin joins the film club to explore 2000AD connections with the Tom Selleck robot movie Runaway, and then to ask whether Skizz is better than E.T. the Extra-terrestial. You can find Conrad at SpaceSpinner2000.com and check out Troy's comics work at Sweet Nightmares Media, and find him on his fitness site TMfitness.co.uk You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and sugge...
255: Sleeper
March 24, 2024 00:30Tim Burnell returns to the book club with one of the earliest collaborations between Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. We recorded this episode in the pub and it's a bit noisy. You can find Tim's own work in DUI #3 on the GlobalComix app and follow his ongoing art project @timotron1on Instagram. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Mus...
254: Big Dave
March 10, 2024 00:30Peter McKinney joins the book club to help me tackle the most controversial strip in the history of the galaxy's greatest comic. It's time to talk about Big Dave by Grant Morrison, Mark Millar and Steve Parkhouse. You can find Peter's blog post about the comic at the Hindsight Hut. And the other two articles we mention are by Colin Smith on Sequart and by Will Cooling archived at the Web Archive. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on inst...
253: V for Vendetta
February 25, 2024 00:30Broadcasting on the Voice of Fate Giles Richards returns to discuss one of the all-time classics: V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. We talk about some of the very emotional moments in this book with spoilers for some big reveals. Pray the future will never need V for Vendetta! Find Giles on The Gurdian and order his new book F1 Racing Confidential. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueS...
252: Escape from New York
February 18, 2024 00:30The film club is back as Giles "Snake" Richards helps us Escape from New York and makes the connection between one of John Carpenter's finest films and the prog. We also try and spring Conrad from LA in the sequel. You can find Giles at The Guardian, and order his new book about Formula One. You can find the theme song remix by King DJ that we discussed on Spotify. And, as always, follow Conrad and Fox at SpaceSpinner2000. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page,...
251: The Phoenix
February 11, 2024 00:30Colin "YNWA" Taylor returns to help me tick off another great British comic as we consider the success, the style, and the humour of The Phoenix. Track down a Colossal collection or some of the many Bunny vs Monkey books. And check out Colin's own project of 133 great comic book runs you should read on the 2000AD forums. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions ...
250: Angouleme
February 04, 2024 10:09I was lucky enough to attend this year's Angouleme festival in France, and while there I met with Tony "LeMonde" Esmond for a croissant and a chat about the festival experience, some key creators, and a fantastic book from NoBrow Press. Follow Tony's comic book adventures at Never Iron Anything, and check out his visitors' guide to the festival on the Awesome Comics Podcast. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram & Threads. An...
249: Night of the Devil
January 28, 2024 00:30Jim O'Brien joins the book club to introduce me to the work of the great European comic book artist Hugo Pratt. We start with the Night of the Devil collection from the Treasury of British Comics, and then cover some of his other works. You can find Jim's own writings about the history of comics in Justin Marriott's Battling Britains and in Comics Rule OK as well as the Paperback Fanatic series. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on ins...
248: The Marvels and Aquaman 2
January 21, 2024 00:30Conrad and I have been back to the movies to see two recent comic book movies and we chat about them with minor spoilers both above and below the waves! SpaceSpinner2000 will return very soon so please subscribe, like and follow. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If you cannot see ...
247: Hewligan's Haircut
January 14, 2024 00:30Be careful when choosing a new hairstyle just in case you end up causing a madcap reality storm as detailed in a wonderful collaboration between Peter Milligan and Jamie Hewlett. 2000AD writer James Peaty returns to the book club to discuss a classic from the late 1980s. Get your copy from the 2000AD store. And check out James' work on Amazon, at 2000AD, and on the Writers on Film podcast with John Bleasdale. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the p...
246: Helltrekkers
December 31, 2023 00:30Peter Adamson from Where Eagles Dare is back to accompany me on a Helltrek through the Cursed Earth. Watch out for dinosaurs, acid rain, lava, and mutant mayhem along the way! Get your copy from the 2000AD store, join the Where Eagles Dare Facebook group, or follow them on Threads. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circu...
245: Death's Head
December 17, 2023 00:30David Nolan is a new member of the book club. He helps me finish a discussion started in episode 243 with the continuing adventures of a Freelance Peacekeeping Agent in his own series. Just don't call him Bounty Hunter, yes? Find David's book about Argentine football on his Amazon page as well as his Dublin crime novels featuring Tommy Conlan. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments and suggestio...
244: Petrol Head
December 10, 2023 00:30Rob Williams is well known for his wonderful writing for 2000AD, Marvel, DC and Doctor Who comics, and now is the co-creator with Pye Parr of a great new comic called Petrol Head. We chat about the classic Alan Moore and Alan Davis run on Captain Britain and discuss the unstoppable and terrifying Fury. Then Rob tells me all about the plans for Petrol Head going future, jump onboard with issues 1 and 2 now. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podca...
243: Transformers
December 03, 2023 00:30I met up with Michael Crowder at the Thought Bubble convention to tick off another British comic cunningly disguised as a giant robot. And we discuss some great work by Simon Furman, Geoff Senior, Jeff Anderson, Bryan Hitch, Ron Smith and more. Snap up those Titan trades while you still can. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episod...
242: Hardware and The Valley of Gwangi
November 26, 2023 00:30Luke Williams joins the film club to discuss the first ever feature based on a 2000AD storyline, and then to take us to a hidden valley in a movie that Uncle Pat must have seen at some point. Conrad will return in SpaceSpinner 2000 soon, and check out Luke's writings at ECBT2000AD, Comic Scene, and Down the Tubes. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Mu...
241: Rat Pack
November 19, 2023 00:30Paul Trimble returns to discuss the Rat Pack's adventures in a Titan collection from 2012. Join the Battle Fans Facebook group for more great war comics, and follow the Enniskillen comic fest for information about next year's guest list. Also keep an eye on Peter Duncan's comics site for news of Paul's upcoming comics debut. You can also find Paul writings in the pages of Battling Britains by Justin Marriott. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the po...
240: Requiem Vampire Knight
November 05, 2023 00:30Troy Martin joins the book club to help me explore the success of Pat Mills in European comics, and to look at Olivier Ledroit's sumptuous artwork on Requiem Vampire Knight. Check it out on the Millsverse and on GlobalComix. Find out about Troy's own comics at Engine Comics, and on Facebook and instagram. You can find Troy on his website, and his book is available on Amazon. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or ...
239: Robocops
October 28, 2023 23:30Luke Aldred drops into a tri-continental episode of the film club to discuss a robotic police officer who bears more than a passing resemblance to Judge Dredd. Catch up with Conrad at SpaceSpinner2000.com and follow Luke on Etsy and instagram. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If y...
238: Slaves of War Orphan Farm
October 21, 2023 23:30Matthew Ellis returns to early 1970s British comics with Slaves of War Orphan Farm by Gerry Finley-Day and Desmond Walduck which began in issue one of Tammy in 1971. Expect plucky heroines, escapes and recaptures, and the horrors of repetitive head trauma. You can read more about this comic on the Jinty and Tammy blogs. And find space in your diary for next year's NICE convention. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Thread...
237: The Light and Darkness War
October 07, 2023 23:30Tony Esmond rises to the challenge and guides me through The Light and Darkness War by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy. You can find the Strip Artists film we discuss in the episode on YouTube. Check out Tony's work on the Awesome Comics podcast, Never Iron Anything, and buy his comics at Tribute Press. And please support the MIND mental health charity by buying a copy of the DUI3 anthology. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and...
236: Action. The Story of a Violent Comic
September 23, 2023 23:30John Caro is a principal lecturer in the department of creative and cultural industries at the university of Portsmouth. He was on the film club recently talking about 1970s films that influenced 2000AD, and now he makes his book club debut with Martin Barker's history of Action comic and its legacy. Hard copies of the book are hard to find but you can read some sections of it on John Freeman's Down the Tubes website. Check out John's writing about Action on the Pop Junctions blog, listen ...
235: The Flash and Blue Beetle
September 16, 2023 23:30Conrad returns to the film club with the two most recent DC releases. Spoiler warnings, particularly for the many cameos in The Flash movie. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download here Right click ...
234: Hondo City Law
September 09, 2023 23:30James Knight joins the book club to discuss the first volume of Hondo City Law, and to talk about the influence of Manga on Robbie Morrison and Frank Quitely's work, and on 2000AD in general. Check out James' work at the National Sound Archive and the Sound and Moving Image archive. And listen to his own show on BTS radio. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gma...
233: Crossed
August 26, 2023 23:30Damian Lubanski joins me in the book club's secret underground base to discuss possibly the most extreme comic Garth Ennis has ever created. Content warning: this book contains depictions of graphic violence and sexual assault and we discuss some of this during the episode. The three issue mini series we recommend begins with this issue on Kindle/Comixology. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Threads, or email me comments...
232: Dirty Harry & Death Race 2000
August 19, 2023 23:30John Caro joins the film club with two films from the 1970s that give us the chance to discuss some of the DNA of Judge Dredd and 2000AD. Follow Conrad at SpaceSpinner2000, and find John on Twitter and on Mastodon. And get in touch if you want to discuss a film that relates to 2000AD or British comics in general. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in ...
231: Sonic the Comic
August 12, 2023 23:30Dan Ratcliffe joined me in a Cambridge pub to discuss the fascinating history of Sonic the Comic from the 1990 and early 2000s. Check out Sonic the Comic the Podcast as recommended by Dan, and get in touch if you want to see more of his bound collections. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If y...
230: Served Cold
July 29, 2023 23:30I met up with Giles Wright at the Lawless convention to discuss another eclectic mix of Judge Dredd stories, this time all written by Al Ewing. Hard copies of the Mega Collection volume 87 are still out there, and you can buy Ewing's other collection Blaze of Glory from the 2000AD store. Giles also recommends Darwyn Cooke's adaptations of Richard Stark's Parker stories. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments...
229: The Art of Frank Bellamy
July 15, 2023 23:30I met up with Richard Sheaf at Lawless to discuss the work of one of his favourite artists. Get your copy of The Art of Frank Bellamy from The Book Palace. Check out Norman Boyd's blog all about Bellamy. And follow Richard's work at Boys Adventure Comics. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If y...
228: Film Club
July 08, 2023 23:30Conrad Leiden joins me for a remotely recorded film club in which we briefly cover John Wick 4, and then get onto two of the big summer movies with minor spoilers throughout for Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3, and Spider-Man:Across the Spider-Verse. Check out Conrad's latest adventures with Fox at SpaceSpinner2000.com You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music use...
227: Sin City
July 01, 2023 23:30Luke Aldred is a new addition to the book club, and he takes me through the first volume of Frank Miller's Sin City in which he sees strong parallels with Judge Dredd. Check out Luke's own art on Etsy and instagram. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen...
226: Battle Action #1
June 17, 2023 23:30I met up with Paul Trimble at his Enniskillen Comic Fest to have a quick chat about the first issue of the new Battle Action specials. And then I took my microphone on to the convention floor and spoke with Garth Ennis, Keith Burns, John Wagner, Dan Cornwell and Gerry Finley-Day. Apologies for my poor microophone technique in places. Head to the 2000AD and Treasury store to get your copy and make sure we get more of these splendid comics. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on t...
225: The Bogie Man
June 03, 2023 23:30John Wagner joined me at the Lawless convention in Bristol for a brief chat about the Bogie Man and the forthcoming collected edition. There is some background noise on this episode but it's worth it for a chance to listen to the great man himself. Check out The Bogie Man website and the Kickstarter organised with the assistance of The77. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast...
224: The Flying Gun
May 20, 2023 23:30I'm delighted to welcome Garth Ennis back to the book club to discuss the fourth Titan collection of Johnny Red by Tom Tully and John Cooper. Get your copy from your local book shop, be sure to order the new Battle Action specials, and visit the Enniskillen comic fest page on Facebook. Thanks to Paul Trimble for help setting up this interview. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpo...
223: From Hell
May 06, 2023 23:30Pete Wells returns for a record breaking eighth appearance on the book club with a literal monster of a book. Tune in as we tackle From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell. Buy a copy of the 2000AD Covers Uncovered annual from the 2000AD store. And check out Pete's remarkable Sensory Stories for children with special educational needs at HelpKidzLearn. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestion...
222: Emerald Isle
April 22, 2023 23:30Jamie Beamish is back with a classic tale of Dredd in the Emerald Isle by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Check out the Garth Ennis collection on kindle, or Casefiles 15. And you can watch Jamie on screen in Bridgerton, the absolutely wonderful Derry Girls, and Halo. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Mastodon, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by ...
221: Quantum
April 15, 2023 23:30Steve Tanner is the editor in chief of Time Bomb Comics and he joins me to discuss Quantum, a new comic you can find on the newsstands. We also talk more Spectrum comics, the Kickstarter for Brawler #3, and upcoming appearances of his splendid jackets at British comic conventions. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by...
220: Masters of Comic Book Art
April 08, 2023 23:30Justin Marriott is the editor of the Battling Britons fanzine which you can find on Amazon. He joins the book club to discuss a 1978 book of comic art by P.R."Doc" Garriock. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] The intro and outro music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio fi...
219: Quantumania and Fury of the Gods
April 01, 2023 23:30Conrad Leiden from Space Spinner 2000 joins me to discuss our two most recent movie trips. Spoilers abound for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and Shazam: Fury of the Gods. (Note: we recorded this before the assault allegations against Jonathan Majors were announced.) You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artis...
218: Judge Minty & Search/Destroy
March 26, 2023 00:30It's film club time as Conrad Leiden and I met up with the co-directors of Judge Minty from 2013 and Search/Destroy from 2016. Steven Sterlacchini and Steve Green discuss how the two fan films came about, and some of the challenges and adventures they had during production. And check out their new comic project with Mike McMahon, Joe and his Killer Robot Dad. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and sugges...
217: I am the Law
March 19, 2023 00:30Tharg's very own publicity droid and brand manager Michael Molcher joins me to discuss his book about the genesis of Judge Dredd, and how he reflects the history and politics of policing on both sides of the Atlantic. You can buy I am the Law from the Rebellion store or your local bookshop. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit ...
216: Elephantmen
March 12, 2023 00:30Andy Cowburn becomes a new member of the book club to discuss the career of Richard Starkings and his Elephantmen series with the first volume, Armed Forces. Check out Andy's Facebook group devoted to the series. And head to your nearest bookshop to start your own Elephantmen journey. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breake...
215: The Daredevils
February 26, 2023 04:00Peter Gouldson joins the book club to discuss a golden period for Marvel UK as we go through the 11 issues of The Daredevils magazine from 1983. Check out Peter's writing on ComicScene magazine which you can now get on the Kindle. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If you cannot see the audio ...
214: Dan Dare vol 2
February 12, 2023 03:00Chris Hunneysett helps me complete the adventures of Dan Dare in the pages of 2000AD, a project started in the very first episode of this podcast. This gives us a chance to discuss the wonderful black and white art by Dave Gibbons, and to talk about the history of Dan Dare as a British comic book hero. Get your copy of the lovely hardback from the 2000AD store, and check out the development of Chris's Nemo's Fury game on his website and on Facebook and Twitter. You can find a list of al...
213: Leviathan
January 29, 2023 03:00Michael Crowder joins the book club to discuss a horror classic from Ian Edginton and D'Israeli. Get your copy from the 2000AD store, check out my annotations to the series, and find Michael's letters to Tharg in the Beast database. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram and Mastodon, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. If you cannot...
212: Hell Drivers and Damnation Alley
January 22, 2023 03:00The Film Club has moved to the Betsey Trotwood pub in London and recruited Alex Frith to discuss Hell Drivers from 1957, and Damnation Alley from 1977. These films have connections to 2000AD and we have opinions about both of them. You can watch Damnation Alley on Amazon video and email me if you want to borrow the Hell Drivers DVD. Get a copy of Alex's Two Heads from your local book shop, and check out Conrad's work on SpaceSpinner2000 You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the...
211: A Trick of the Light
January 15, 2023 03:00I'm joined by Samuel George London from the Comics for the Apocalypse podcast to discuss the work of Aly Fell in A Trick of the Light. Check out Aly's work on darkrising.co.uk and follow him on Facebook and Instagram for news of his upcoming kickstarter. And find Sam’s own comics at Signal Comics. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is ...
210: The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen
January 01, 2023 03:00Jake Ebeling returns to the book club to help me celebrate the extraordinary life and works of the late Kevin O'Neill.We use the first volume of the League's adventures as our jumping off point to discuss O'Neill's work in 2000AD and beyond, and to pick out some favourites from his artwork. You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to [email protected] Music used in this episode is Circuit ...