Episode 235: Where to start with 2000 AD!

Episode 235: Where to start with 2000 AD!

Author: 2000 AD October 2, 2024 Duration: 40:57

It's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, but where's the best place to start reading 2000 AD?

Fear not, Earthlets – Molch-R and KLO-E are here with their recommendations for graphic novel collections to pick up in print and on the new 2000 AD app, from the best way to get into Judge Dredd to folk horror, World War Two action, and slow-burn conspiracies at the edge of extinction.

And don't miss the latest 2000 AD jumping on issue – Prog 2401 is available in print and on the 2000 AD app, with new stories tailormade for new readers to get their first taste of regular Thrill-power!

Download the 2000 AD app now: https://2000ad.com/get-the-app/

The books Molch-R and KLO-E recommend are:

  • Best of 2000 AD https://2000ad.com/best-of-2000-ad/
  • Brink https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/XB615
  • The Out https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/XB798
  • Judge Anderson: Shamballa https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/XB829
  • Nemesis the Warlock https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/XB845
  • Battle Action https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/RCA-B0231
  • Judge Dredd: Titan https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/GRN573
  • Judge Dredd: The Small House https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/XB669
  • Judge Dredd: Trifecta https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/GRN476
  • Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/graphic-novels/dredd-case-files
  • Essential Judge Dredd https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/graphic-novels/more-dredd
  • Thistlebone https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/XB691

For more reading recommendations, check out our videos at https://bit.ly/3pphwiv

The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is the award-winning podcast that takes you behind-the-scenes at the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with creator interviews, panels, and more! You can subscribe to the Thrill-Cast on your favourite podcast app, whether that is Apple, Google, Stitcher, or Spotify. You can also listen now at 2000AD.com/podcast or you can watch at  youtube.com/2000adonline 

* Get FREE COMICS when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletter: 2000ad.com/newsletter
* Subscribe to the Thrill-Cast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Six37I
* Subscribe to the Thrill-Cast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3wOvX1z

Got a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Each Wednesday, the official audio companion to the Galaxy's Greatest Comics arrives with The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast. Hosts Molch-R and KLO-E serve as your guides through a universe of stories, from the latest explosive Prog releases to deep-dives into classic tales that built the legend. This isn't just a preview show; it's a celebration of the rich history and vibrant future of 2000 AD, packed with analysis, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and the sheer fun of comics. The weekly podcast frequently features themed episodes exploring specific characters, creators, or eras, alongside conversations with special guests from the world of writing and art. You'll get a direct line to the heart of the thrill-power, hearing about what makes these stories tick and why they endure. The tone is enthusiastic and informed, perfect for long-time fans and those just discovering the iconic worlds of Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, and countless others. New episodes beam in reliably every week, making this podcast a consistent hit of adventure and insight. For anyone curious about the craft, legacy, and pure entertainment of British comics, The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast delivers a compelling mix of commentary and passion straight from the source.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 312

The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast
Podcast Episodes
Is This The Most British Apocalypse Ever? – In Orbit Every Wednesday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:09
It's the end of the world as we know it! With Atomfall out this week from Rebellion on XBox, Playstation, Steam and Epic – as well as in comic book form in Judge Dredd Megazine #478 – Molch-R and KLO-E talk to the game's…
EXCLUSIVE Simon Bisley interview - The 2000 AD Creator Tapes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:06
He's one of the most recognisable names in comics – a titanic talent who burst onto the scene in the late 1980s with his groundbreaking work on ABC Warriors: The Black Hole and Sláine: The Horned God. In the first of a t…
What's the Ultimate Future Shock? – In Orbit Every Wednesday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:36
They're one of 2000 AD's defining series – one-and-done stories with a sting in the tail, in as few as two pages! But what's the ultimate Future Shock? This week, Molch-R and KLO-E picks their favourites from the series…
Meet 2000 AD's gay vampire exorcist – 2000 AD: The Deep Dive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:45
2000 AD: The Deep Dive returns with a flourish, a mint julip, and a quick nap before dinner – it's 2000 AD's own gay vamire exorcist, Devlin Waugh!This month, ST33V is joined by critic, academic and podcaster Anna Peppar…
Happy birthday, 2000 AD! – In Orbit Every Wednesday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
Celebrating 48 years of Thrill-power with a broken mic, a bad hat, and a lovely cat – Molch-R & KLO-E are back with another episode of In Orbit Every Wedensday! It's 48 years since 2000 AD first landed on shelves, so the…
A Valentine to Judge Dredd?! – In Orbit Every Wednesday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:37
Valentine's Day may have passed, but love is in the air on the latest In Orbit Every Wednesday as Molch-R & KLO-E delve into 2000 AD Prog 2420 and Judge Dredd Megazine #477 and talk Devlin Waugh, Judge Dredd, romance, lo…
The Best Comic You're Not Reading? This is 2000 AD: The Deep Dive! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:20
BRAND NEW SHOW! Every month, Steve Morris is joined by a guest – critic, academic, creator, fan – to discuss a series or character from the archives of 2000 AD, exploring the characters and story, uncovering its context,…