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Glen Lees is back all the way from Oz with another great one and done story from the early days of 2000AD. The spoilers for the big twist are between 26:16-31:10 and in the discussion of the cover reveal at 42:29-42:50. You can find some more details of reprints on Barney. 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 Schuman joins the book club to discuss the reality altering crisis in Phase 3 of Zenith by Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell. You can find this book digitally or wait until later in 2026 for a complete omnibus in colour. The Zenith phase 3 scorecard is here and the Tom Whiteley article we discuss is here. You can find out more about Andrew's ministry at St Christopher's. 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.

Troy Martin is a confident man who dons his Parka to guide us through two masterpieces from John Carpenter. None of us are who we think we are but you can find Troy at TMfitness and Sweet Nightmares Media. And follow Conrad at SpaceSpinner2000. 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.

Mick Cassidy joins the book club to take me back to the glories of Kevin O'Neill's black and white artwork in the first Titan collection of Nemesis by O'Neill and Pat Mills. Find Mick's own work at MetalMongrol.com and on his Big Cartel. You can also follow him on instagram and ComicArtFans. 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.

Liam Dempsey from the Spocklight podcast joins me to discuss the challenges Dredd and DeMarco face after the events of The Pit. You can find this story in Case Files 28. And you can find more of Liam's work on Letterboxd and Bluesky. 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.

Michael Crowder joins the film club to talk about two transforming robot movies from 1986, Transformers The Movie and GoBots:Battle of the Rock Lords. Email me if you want a link to the GoBots on Facebook. That's if we haven't put you off! 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.

Lee Tyler is back to discuss the greatest newspaper comic strip of all time. We also play the most expensive round of the grail page game yet, just so we can donate the art to the Billy Ireland cartoon museum in Ohio! The documentary we discuss is called Dear Mr Watterson. You can support Lee's community work on the Forty Hall Vineyard. And if you're interested in joining us for the 4th Hotdog Run in Bristol then find us on the Lawless Facebook page or email me for details. 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.

Troy Martin returns to discuss some wonderful work by Dan Abnett and Phil Winslade on the first book of Lawless. You can find the musical episode we discussed on Soundcloud or the 2000AD page. Troy wrote a story in Commando 5731 and in DUI 4 You can also find him in Zarjaz 3:3 and on his substack Sweet Nightmare Media. And his guide to fitness and health Sleep Lift Eat is still available on the Kindle. 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 book club has gone to Texas. Jamie Beamish makes his third appearance to discuss Preacher and the superlative work of Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon, and Glenn Fabry. Go and see Jamie on screen in Saipan, and keep an eye on Netflix for Lisa McGee's new series. Billy the Kid is streaming on MGM+ and Halo is on Paramount+. 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.

Jonny Cannon takes the book club north of the border to discuss the cultural significance of The Broons and Oor Wullie, and the endlessly inventive artwork of Dudley D.Watkins. Crivens! Find Jonny's own comics on his BigCartel store, and follow his wonderful notes on artists on his Substack. If you have 30 minutes free before Hogmanay you can find the youtube documentary we discussed 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 Foster pops into a festive book club to talk about the ComicScene yearbook 2026 and to reveal the winners of their latest awards. Get your copy from the Shift webstore, and follow ComicScene on substack. 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.

Zack Cahill takes me on an Incredible Journey through a masterpiece by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. The new pocket digest edition is out now. Find Zack's own comics on Big Cartel and his Patreon. And you can now buy DUI 4 through the KDP print on demand service. All profits got to the London Cartoon Museum, and check out Zack's wonderful Steranko inspired cover. 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.

Graham Cannon returns to discuss a modern Judge Dredd classic by Rob Williams and Henry Flint. Get your copy from the 2000AD store. And thanks to Close Encounters in Peterborough for letting us record upstairs. And yes, my voice was recovering from a cold. 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.

Pat Mills and Ian Ashcroft join me to discuss their current kickstarter for Hellbreaker: Fire in the Blood. Get onboard the kickstarter here, follow Pat on his Substack, and find Ian's art 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.

Ant Celestino joins the book club with the collected edition of the Rogue Trooper reboot: The War Machine. You can get your copy in the 2000AD store. And stay tuned to the end for a surprise from your favourite Saturday morning cartoon! Follow Ant's theme tune project on his YouTube. 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.