Name: The John Wagner Interview: Part Two by 2000 AD
Duration: 1 h 29 min 43 s
Description: We continue our epic interview with 2000 AD legend John Wagner, from the beginnings of 2000 AD and his writing partnership with Alan Grant to why he thinks he's never made it in American comics. Swearing and background noise aplenty in our second episode!

On this episode, Molch-R & KLO-E dive into the latest issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, discussing depictions of citizens in 'Judge Dredd' before highlighting the new 'Future Shock' by Evie Roebuck and Lucas McCoy, winners of last year's talent search at the Thought Bubble convention.

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 every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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Who are the new 2000 AD creators? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

What if a murdering psychopath achieved high political office? Unthinkable? Not in Mega-City One! On this episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday, Molch-R & KLO-E dive into the bloodthirsty career of teenage serial killer Phillip Janet "PJ" Maybe, from the pages of Judge Dredd! From murdering his relatives to help his father climb the corporate ladder of a trouser empire to achieving high office and, accidentally, becoming MC1's most beloved mayor, Maybe has been a perennial thorn in Judge Dredd's side – but does that make him Dredd's greatest nemesis?

Get 'The Complete PJ Maybe' here https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/GRN279 and on the 2000 AD app, and election story 'The Gingerbread Man' in the Henry Flint Collection: https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/GRN322

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 every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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We elected a psychopath?! – In Orbit Every Wednesday

What's in your heeeeaaaadddd? In your heeeeaaaadddd? Judge Death! Judge Death! Judge Death Death Death! On the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday, Molch-R and KLO-E welcome the "Queen of Grimdark" Anna Smith Spark, the author of the forthcoming Anderson vs Death novel that is set during Anderson's time sealed in Boing® with Judge Death trapped inside her head!

Pre-order Anderson vs Death in paperback and ebook from the Rebellion Publishing webshop https://shop.rebellion.com/products/sol559p-anderson-versus-death-paperback and in paperback, ebook and audiobook from online retailers 

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Trapped with Judge Death! – In Orbit Every Wednesday

"Ew, Michael!" What's the grossest thing 2000 AD has ever published? On the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday, Molch-R and KLO-E choose their sickest moments from the past 48 years — from the novel use of a harp to the living embodiment of despair, they explain their picks for when 2000 AD most unsettled them or grossed them out. Tell us your favourites in the comments, Earthlets!

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 every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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2000 AD's grossest moments! – In Orbit Every Wednesday

It's a jumping on issue! New reader? Start here! Molch-R and KLO-E find the perfect excuse to talk about the latest 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Megazine, which feature new stories and the return of some old favourites!

Get the latest 2000 AD and Megazine from your local comic book store or newsagent, get digital copies on the 2000 AD website, or download the 2000 AD app!

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Start reading 2000 AD here! – In Orbit Every Wednesday

He's the superpowered superbrat – Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell's 'Zenith' is the cutting superhero horror satire from the pages of 2000 AD. With Rob Williams, Patrick Goddard & Steve Yeowell revisiting the world of Zenith with the new 'Red Dragon' series beginning in 2000 AD, Molch-R & KLO-E revisit the original to explore what it says about superheroes, politics, pop music, and the 1980s versus now.

Get the four Zenith collections from the 2000 AD webshop https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/graphic-novels/zenith

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 every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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Grant Morrison's forgotten superhero – In Orbit Every Wednesday

Molch-R is still MIA so ST33V taps into the ring with KLO-E to welcome their special guest — 2000 AD fan and co-host of the WrestleTalk podcast, Oli Davis! They chat about how wrestling might be pretty absent from the pages of 2000 AD, that doesn't mean the two don't have lots in common!

Buy Oli Davis' book HearRational https://share.google/rJhawXjE2t3EYiqtr
Sign up to Oli Davis' mailing list here 
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Watch Oli talk wrestling here https://youtube.com/@wrestletalk?si=eHnBA-EH3XcUPnzr

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 every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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2000 AD & Wrestling – In Orbit Every Wednesday

The Judge Dredd Megazine hits 35 years this week and Molch-R returns to IOEW to chat with KLO-E both about why 2000 AD's sister title has endured and why its latest issue is an all-time banger!

Get Megazine #458 from the 2000 AD webshop https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/megazines or download the 2000 AD app now bit.ly/354GU3Q

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 every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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How does a comic last 35 years? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

The all-new Judge Death Mega-Special is out now! Molch-R and Dark Judge Pestilence (aka KLO-E with a cold) discuss Brian Bolland's incredible cover, how Death, Fear, Fire and Mortis are portrayed by a top roster of creators, and whether — 45 years after their debut in 2000 AD — the Dark Judges are still genuinely scary!

Get the Judge Death Mega-Special: https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/SPE2502P/judge-death-mega-special-2025

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 every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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Is Judge Death actually scary? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

Shwmae, Earthlets! On this episode of the Galaxy's Greatest Podcast we welcome Rob Williams, writer of the new 'Red Dragon' series currently running in 2000 AD, to talk about Welsh superheroes, the art of Patrick Goddard and Steve Yeowell, how the series reflects the experience of growing up in Wales in the 1980s, and how best to explore a 2000 AD classic in a fresh and interesting way.

Start reading 'Red Dragon' with 2000 AD Prog 2451: https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/PRG2451P/2000-ad-prog-2451
Read 'Zenith' in collection: https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/graphic-novels/zenith
Watch our episode on 'Zenith': https://youtu.be/Y2iFSPU84bg
Read Rob Williams' 'The Ten-Seconders': https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/GRN595

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 every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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A WELSH superhero? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

We continue our epic interview with 2000 AD legend John Wagner, from the beginnings of 2000 AD and his writing partnership with Alan Grant to why he thinks he's never made it in American comics. Swearing and background noise aplenty in our second episode!

The John Wagner Interview: Part Two

Welcome to the Thrill-Cast - the award-winning official 2000 AD podcast, direct from the Nerve Centre of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Every fortnight, PR droid Molch-R brings you the lowdown on the Galaxy's Greatest Comic with creator interviews, exclusive announcements, competitions, and more!

The John Wagner Interview: Part Two

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