Mega City Book Club

Damian Harvey joins me to discuss a classic from Dredd's early years. Having survived the Cursed Earth can the Mega-City One lawman overcome Chief Judge Cal and the Kleggs? We discuss John Wagner's gift for comedy, and the great line-up of artists on this story.Read this epic in Case Files volume 2, or in the Digest editionYou can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

I got the chance to record a short interview with legendary 2000AD artist John M Burns. Thanks to Tony Foster at Comic Scene magazine, and to Steve Tanner at Time Bomb comics for arranging this.  And you can find The Art of John M Burns at The Book Palace. You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Vince Hunt from the Awesome Comics podcast joins me to consider a Treasury of British Comics reprint of Death Wish from the short-lived Speed comic by Barrie Tomlinson and Vanyo. We also take a huge left turn to discuss the artistic wonders contained in Bernie Wrightson's illustrated Frankenstein.Get your copy of Death Wish, look out for the new paperback version of Wrightson's Frankenstein coming soon. And check out the ACP interview with Barrie Tomlinson in episode 147. And please consider Vince's own comics and look for Blak the comic on instagram. You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

I got the chance to catch up with Misty and Gothic expert Dr Julia Round. We discussed the two recent Misty specials from Rebellion, as well as events going on during the 13th and 14th February "I Love Comics" event on Facebook. Thanks to Tony Foster at Comic Scene for help arranging this interview.Check out the I Love Comics event on Facebook and head to JuliaRound.com for details of all of her work including the searchable Misty database. Julia's next online lecture will be on the Romancing the Gothic website on February 21st. You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

 James Peaty is a writer for 2000AD, Supergirl, Doctor Who comics, and is also an independent filmmaker. He returns to the book club to consider John Wagner and Alan Grant's run on Batman in Detective Comics from the late 1980s, and to talk about some great artwork by one of the definitive Batman artists, Norm Breyfogle. Check out James' short films on the Ealing film festival site and watch out for the return of Skip Tracer and Diamond Dogs in 2021You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Damian Edwardson brings along the Steve Dillon memorial sketchbook so we can discuss the great artist's stellar career and the many lovely tributes in this book. We also talk about John McCrea's IDW Deviations one-shot based on the classic Dredd story Cry of the Werewolf.Support the Hero Initiative if you can, and check out Damian and Helena's own art and comics at ArtNineTwo.comYou can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Peter Duncan from the Sector 13 fanzine joins the book club with a classic mixture of British sports comics and science fiction violence in the Mean Arena.Check out all the issues of the Sector 13 fanzine. Also get yourself a copy of the Splank! compilation for NHS charities and check out Peter's comics blog and his page about Gary K Wolf's KillerBowl.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

 I'm joined by Ed Doyle and Alan Holloway, the artist and writer on Sentinel comic which has just released its fifth issue. Get yours from Get my Comics, or from their Facebook page. And check out Alan's book and comic shop site.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Julius Howe is back in the bookclub but instead of the ABC Warriors we consider Grant Morrison's nineties classic The Invisibles, with art by Steve Yeowell and Jill Thompson.Check out Julius' comedy on his YouTube channel and at his website.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Pete Wells is back to help me review two new editions of one of the greatest Judge Dredd stories of all time. We look at the first volume of the Essentials series which provides lots of context leading up to and beyond America. And then we turn to the publication of the original scripts which give us some insight into the creative process of John Wagner and Colin MacNeil.Get your copies from the 2000AD store. And check out Pete's Sensory Stories podcast on his website.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Emergency broadcast. If you have bought raffle tickets and haven't emailed me yet please send a copy of your donation receipt to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com I found out that the justgiving platform does not share your email addresses with me unless you already have a justgiving account. You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

A short bonus episode to announce the details of this year's Christmas raffle to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes, sketches or signatures. Head over to Justgiving to get your ticket. Or go to YouTube to see the prizes.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Max Lieberman joins me all the way from Portland, Oregon to discuss a challenging take on the H.P.Lovecraft mythos by Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows.Content note: this comic includes a depiction of rape and we discuss the difficult issue of sexual violence in Alan Moore's comics. We also talk about Lovecraft's racism and his other deplorable opinions.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Mr Jim Moon from Hypnogoria.com is back with a review of this year's Misty & Scream special and the spooktacular thrills within. We also chat about his many podcasts and some upcoming projects he has planned.Get your copy of the Misty & Scream specials, including the Winter special from the 2000AD store.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

 Tony Esmond has escaped from The Village and brought along the new book from John Wagner, Alan Grant, Dan Cornwell, Abby Bulmer, Jim Boswell and Jim Campbell. We also talk about Kickstarter and the pros and cons of crowd funding an independent comic.Find Tony’s own comics at Tribute Press, listen in to the Awesome Comics podcast, and join in the fun on his Never Iron Anything blog and podcast.You can get your copy of Rok the God from www.rokofthereds.comYou can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

James McMurtry is my guest to discuss a fabulous new collection of the Strontium Dog stories from Starlord. Get your copy from the 2000AD store, and check out James' music at Soundcloud for The Sotonian and My Life in England.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com    Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Garry Hill returns to the virtual book club with the dark side of superheroics in Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's The Boys. Please come and join the 2000AD Eastern Contingent on Facebook (or email me if you don't do Facebook). Also check out the 1977-2000AD group for the friendliest group of fans on the internet.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here  Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

 After 130 episode I've finally got Judge Dredd's number one super-fan John Burdis on the show to discuss a compilation of three Rico Dredd novels by Michael Carroll.We also discuss his Cellar of Dredd blog, the ECBT2000AD podcast, and the Southern contingent meetings on Facebook.Get your copy of Rico Dredd, The Titan Years from the 2000AD store.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com    Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

 Phillip Vaughan from the University of Dundee is my guest to discuss the history of the new Eagle comic and a collection of Doomlord and the Deathlords of Nox from the Hibernia comics imprint. Get your copy from David McDonald's Comicsy store.And also check out the Dundee comics creative space, and Phillip's Comic Scene podcast series.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Terry Mack is back from the land of Oz to discuss one of the classic thrills from the very first prog. What happens when cowboys meet dinosaurs in the pages of Flesh?Check out Terry's eBay store for lots of back issues of the galaxy's greatest comic, and get your copy of Flesh from the 2000AD store.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Or Download hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.