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Rob Lane joins me to hunt 17th century zombies with Defoe. Get your copy of the book from the 2000AD store or the Hachette hardback collection. You can find Rob's own writing at Installation. 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Andrew Stringer makes a vertical take-off and landing to discuss the complicated history of Harrier Squadron in the pages of Warlord and Commando. Read about the recent revival on James Swallow's own website, and see some of Keith Burns' spectacular artwork on his Website and Instagram. Also find more details of Esteve Polls' work for Commando comics here. 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Tony Esmond joins the film club with a cult classic from 1979. Expect face paints, colourful outfits, class struggles, and the implacable pursuit of the Baseball Furies. Find Tony on the Awesome Comics Podcast and on Substack, and Conrad is at SpaceSpinner2000.com And check out Chris Askham's comics on his website and Etsy store. 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Paul Trimble returns to discuss the fantastic 2000AD vs Battle Action merger that never happened. Get your copy from the 2000AD store. Find Paul on the Enniskillen Comic Fest Facebook page and on Instagram, as well as in the Battle Fans group. You can find Paul's latest Kings Reach Commandos story in the Faces of War anthology from Sector 13 comics. 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Cristian Aluas joins the book club to discuss Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' work on Superman: For the Man Who Has Everything. We also cover Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? and Alan Moore's Writing for Comics. You can find Cristian's own work on his website Masterpiece Art School where you will also find all of his books. You can also follow him on Substack and 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Conrad returns from SpaceSpinner2000.com to discuss the latest cinematic adventures of the Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man. Slight spoilers for the identity of one of the new X-Men start at 12:45 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Luke Aldred returns to discuss the life and work of Brett Ewins, with a particular focus on The Haunting of Sector House 9. Chase down a copy of The Art of Brett Ewins. You can find Luke's work on covers at Daft Notions and on his 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Tony Esmond surfs in with a very moving book from Nobrow press. Content note: the book deals with a real life case of a young woman with terminal cancer. Find Tony on the Awesome Comics podcast, at Tribute Press, in the pages of DUI 4, Or on his own podcast Never Iron Anything. He is also a columnist in American Nature Presents and you can find all his links on his website at NeverIronAnything.com 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Conrad and I have been to the movies to see the new Supergirl movie, and we’ve also read the Tom King and Bilquis Evely comic it is based on. There are very mild spoilers for film and comic. Please get yourself a copy of the collected edition of Supergirl:Woman of Tomorrow from your local library. 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

John Charles returns to discuss his new magazine about comics. Back Insomniax on Kickstarter and follow John on Instagram and 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 artist Robodub. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Brian Walsh was the last of my Lawless guests and he brought along the complete Luke Kirby from Rebellion books. Find Brian on his website 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Giles Richards earns his fifth star on a journey into The Twilight Zone. Conrad, Giles and I discuss the series as a whole, and its relationship to 2000AD Future Shocks and other twisty story strands from British comics. Then we discuss the following episodes in spoilerific detail: Time Enough at Last, Eye of the Beholder, The Invaders, To Serve Man, and Nightmare at 20,000 feet. You have been warned, and listen out for the Space Spinner air horns! Find Conrad at SpaceSpinner20000.com and check out Giles' record label INH Records and on Bandcamp. 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

The Lawless adventure continues as Richard Sheaf returns to discuss a huge book about the life and work of Ron Turner.  Get your copy on the Telos publishing site, and read more of Richard's writing about Ron Turner on his Boys Adventure Comics blog. You can also view some of the contents of Eric Parker's portfolio there as well. Also, visit the Book Palace for more superb books that Richard has worked on. And look for Justin Marriott's wonderful Battling Britons fanzines which Richard also contributes to. He is a busy man! 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

Giles Wright returns to Lawless and he's brought another eclectic mix of stories from Mega-City One. We discuss some highs and lows in both stories and artwork, and we reflect on some real world parallels with undercover policing. 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

I met Rob Ellis at the Lawless convention to talk about a recent Image comic by James Tynion IV and Fernando Blanco. Find it on Image or in your local bookstore. You can also head to Dynamite comics for details of Silvia Califano's book Elvira in Horrorland. 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. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.