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 'Roxy', the brand new anthology that's just launched on Kickstarter! Part of an incredible roster of talent, Sarah chats about her work and comic book romance. Back the 'Roxy' Kickstarter now: h ..read more

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 comics, and whether Ewing might soon return to the pages of 2000 AD! Then it's the return of the deep dive as Steve Morris introduces critic Tiffany Babb for the first in a new series exploring 2000 AD ..read more

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 'Batman: The Killing Joke' to 'Judge Dredd' and beyond... The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is the award-winning podcast that takes you behind-the-scenes at the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with creator intervie ..read more

One minute he's driving a bus, the next he's getting an email from Judge Dredd co-creator John Wagner – on this episode we talk to artist Dan Cornwell! From self-published sci-fi sports strip 'Rok of the Reds' (coming to the Judge Dredd Megazine soon!) to 'Judge Dredd' and 'Spector', Dan has quickly cemented his reputation as a fan favourite at 2000 AD. Molch-R chats to him about his career so far, his craft, and what happened when his mum threatened to phone Tharg... The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is the award-winning podcast that takes you behind-the-scenes at the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with cre ..read more

From the means streets to far space, writer Michael Carroll has his feet in different 2000 AD worlds with his current work – with one series returning after a long hiatus and another drawing to a close. The new series of Dreadnoughts begins in Judge Dredd Megazine #468 this month. While the new Justice Department is still in its early years, many citizens – and more than a few cops – are unhappy as the Judges’ influence spreads wider, so Carroll talks about both the prescience of Judge Dredd and unreliable narrators... And over in 2000 AD, the fifth series of Proteus Vex, 'Devious', is set t ..read more

This episode is not for the nervous! At least that's what Ghastly McNasty, the editor of 'Scream!' might claim! With a brand new hardcover collection publishing all the stories from the 1980s horror comic in order out in May, the Thrill-Cast talkes to its editor Ian Rimmer, sub-editor and writer Simon Furman, and 'SFX' editor and 'Scream!' reader Darren Scott about the history of the short-lived title and its enduring influence. And if Hogwarts is the posh magical school, where do the comprehensive pupils go? We gain an education in conjuration with 'Lowborn High' writer David Barnett and art ..read more

At the very end of 2023, the legendary artist John M Burns sadly passed away. While well known amongst 2000 AD fans for his extensive work on stories including Judge Dredd, The Order, and Nikolai Dante, Burns’ career spanned six decades and endeared him to generations of readers thanks to enthralling and enchanting work on TV tie-ins such as Champion The Wonder Horse, Doctor Who, Mission Impossible, Buck Rogers, Magnum P.I., as well as Dan Dare and Kelpie the Boy Wizard, plus phenominally successful newspaper strips such as The Seekers, Danielle, George & Lynne, Jane, and Modesty Blaise ..read more

2000 AD has had more than its fair share of artists whose work can be described as "unique" – but few match the distinctive individuality of Simon Harrison. From his first work on the demonicly badly-behaved alien infant Bradley to the lead up to the most iconic moment in Strontium Dog and the fever dream of Revere, Harrison's art was utterly unmistakeable and rewarding. In this episode, Molch-R talks to him about his life and career, from his childhood in south London to visiting battlefields of Ukraine in the name of art. Just like his work, Harrison's views on life and art are fascinating ..read more

The official 2000 AD podcast is back! We switched Molch-R on and off again, and it did the trick – the Thrill-Cast again takes you behind-the-scenes on the Galaxy's Greatest Comics! We launch the first episode of 2024 with a special chat for readers new or unfamiliar to 2000 AD – newly minted droid Steve Morris talks to comics critics Rachel Bellwoar and Zack Quaintance about the best ways to get into ready the legendary weekly. Then we welcome Rob Williams, Arthur Wyatt and Henry Flint, the creative powerhouse behind 'A Better World', the current Judge Dredd story running in 2000 AD which s ..read more

Get FREE COMICS when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletter: 2000ad.com/newsletter LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is back to mark the passing of a legend – as Judge Barbara Hershey comes to the end of her days bringing law to the lawless. With the final episode of Hershey: 'The Cold In The Bones' in 2000 AD Prog 2349 still fresh in the memory and the beginning of Judge Dredd's quest to find her killers in 'Poison' in 2000 AD Prog 2351, Molch-R creaks back into action to talk to writer Rob Williams and artist Simon Fraser about the end of both their solo Hershey s ..read more