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John Wagner — "We nearly had a DOOMLORD movie"
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In the second part of a brand new three-part interview with the comic book legend, John Wagner tells Molch-R that there could have been a movie based on the Eagle comic series Doomlord and reflects on projects that didn't make it beyond the planning stages — including a saucy number that even his wife warned him about! Along the way, they discuss Dredd, his partnerships with Alan Grant and Carlos Ezquerra, and what he'd do differently if he was creating Judge Dredd now.
Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael Molcher, The 2000 AD Creator Tapes brings you fascinating in-depth interviews with many of the biggest names in comics. Perfect for weekend listening, when you're burning through your chores, or if you're looking to learn more about the artists who make 2000 AD the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!
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S*x in 2000 AD – In Orbit Every Wednesday
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John Wagner: "Dredd's Never Going to Die" – 2000 AD: The Creator Tapes, Part 1
01:05:07|In the first part of a brand new three-part interview with the comic book legend, John Wagner discusses his "last" Judge Dredd story, his dislike of the Trump administration, why he'd love a robot butler, and reflects on a comic book career spanning more than half a century.Please note: this is an audio-only interview. There is also occasional microphone static.Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael Molcher, The 2000 AD Creator Tapes brings you fascinating in-depth interviews with many of the biggest names in comics. Perfect for weekend listening, when you're burning through your chores, or if you're looking to learn more about the artists who make 2000 AD the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to 2000 ADDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletter
Better detectives than Batman?! – In Orbit Every Wednesday
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What if 2000 AD never existed? – In Orbit Every Wednesday
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Did Avatar steal from 2000 AD? – In Orbit Every Wednesday
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New Year, New Dredd by Wagner! – In Orbit Every Wednesday
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Christmas is Cancelled! – In Orbit Every Wednesday
53:24|'Tis the season, Earthlets – in the last epsode of IOEW, Molch-R and KLO-E choose what they would ban about Christmas if they were Judge Dredd before galloping through the bumper 100-page issue of 2000 AD in a race against time before Molch-R's servo-motors give up. Come for the chat, stay to watch him physically wind down on camera!Get the bumper end-ofyear issue of 2000 ADGet 2000 AD Christmas jumpersGet the ThorpyFX/2000 AD guitar pedalsGet the Judge Dredd silver collectible coinHosted 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!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletter