How did 'Deadline' change comics forever? — In Orbit Every Wednesday

How did 'Deadline' change comics forever? — In Orbit Every Wednesday

Author: 2000 AD March 25, 2026 Duration: 1:05:19
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Created by 2000 AD artists Brett Ewins & Steve Dillon, it was the anarchic, irreverent and hugely influential 'mature' comic that ran from 1988 to 1995 and changed the face of the industry — from featuring Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett's wildly-popular 'Tank Girl' and early work by Philip Bond, Glyn Dillon, D'Israeli, and Nick Abadzis, to sparking a whole host of imitators. On this episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday, Molch-R and KLO-E discuss the history and creators behind this seminal title in British culture.


Then we take you to Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle for the 'All Gas, No Brakes: How Deadline Shaped Tank Girl, Gorillaz, and Pop Culture Media Forever' panel as host KLO-E is joined by 2000 AD writer Arthur Wyatt, journalist Graeme McMillan, and Chris Northrop, project manager of A1/Deadline as they discuss Britpop, post-punk, mutant kangaroos, anthropomorphic monkeys with crazy rhythm, girls with shaved heads, an appreciation for sad boys singing, atomic babies, a whole lot of ennui, and how Deadline shaped pop culture as we appreciate it even now.


Hosted 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!


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