You usually have to buy books, but not if it’s 2000AD creator Simon Spurrier’s debut novel Contract. The Times reported earlier this week that his tale of a morally repugnant yet charismatic hitman named Michael Point is being released free… Read More ›
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Dan Dare, Space… Horse?
Hmm… I’m no betting man, aside from the ill-advised persistent belief/affliction that my numbers will come up on the lottery, but as a comics fan I am tempted by the news that there’s a horse called Dan Dare running at… Read More ›
Happy Birthday, 2000AD!
Matthew Badham and David Baillie went to the 2000AD 30 year birthday bash last month. They’re just beginning to remember what the hell happened… Dave Baillie: Almost two weeks have passed since 2000AD’s 30th birthday bash in London. Firstly we’d… Read More ›
Early Captain Britain appearances for sale
Another eBay auction, this time Marvel Super-Heroes issues from way back in 1981 in 1982, when Paul Neary was editor in chief at Marvel UK the first time around. The issues include one issue of Captain Britain written by Alan… Read More ›
Slaine called in to prevent Cultural vandalism in Ireland…
Well, it’s the only way I can describe it. I know that much Irish historical record has been wiped out in the past, and this road plan sounds to me like a continuation of such destruction, but this time, not… Read More ›
In Memoriam: 2000AD artist Massimo Belardinelli
A 2000AD legend has passed
Mite-Sized Judge Reid!
Brilliant artist Gary Hall joins in this growing gallery of dangerous present day politicians adopting 2000AD-styled law giving with “Mite-Sized Judge John Reid”. Thanks, Gary!
2000AD Britain – It’s Really Happening
Responding to an appeal for comic images of Britain inspired in part by news of the establishment of a Ministry of Justice, straight from the pages of 2000AD, the ever brilliant SMS sent me this image, hot on the heels… Read More ›
Judge Reid by Nick Miller
Comics artist Nick Miller has quickly risen to my “Drawn Judge John Reid Challenge” and delivered this cracking version of the savage Scot from the new British Ministry of Justice! Thanks, Nick!
Move over Dredd, it’s Judge Reid!
Anyone fancy whipping up a better version of this quick and crude montage in response to the impending creation of a Ministry of Justice by British Secretary John Reid? I’m more than happy to post the results! Here’s som edirect… Read More ›