ep 23 – 1979 Dan Dare Annual

In our thrilling twenty-third episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with the Dan Dare Annual 1979. Conrad struggles mightily to not call the protagonist of every story “Dan Dare” and fails surprisingly often! Also deep thoughts about the meaning of the thrills featured in 2000 AD.

  • Dan Dare
  • Invasion
  • Rick Random
  • UFO Agent
  • Judge Dredd
  • Recruiting Agency
  • Survivor
  • Any number of features on space exploration and technology

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Song: Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc

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ep 22 – Progs 76-79

In our thrilling twenty-second episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 76-79 of 2000 AD, covering August 1978. Also Conrad totally burns Fox for making an incorrect reference! FEEL THE BURN!

Thrills Covered:

  • Robo-Hunter
  • Dan Dare
  • Judge Dredd
  • Future Shocks
  • Ant Wars

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Song: Three Times a Lady by The Commodores

3.91

ep 21 – Progs 71-75

In our thrilling twenty-first episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 71-75 of 2000 AD, covering July 1978. Also we have a very heady discussion about anti-colonial subtext in Giant Ant comics, and we cover two of the most controversial 2000 AD thrills of all time, Inferno and the Judge Dredd Burger Wars!

Thrills Covered:

  • Ant Wars
  • Inferno
  • Judge Dredd
  • Mach Zero
  • Dan Dare
  • Future Shocks

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Song: Sandy by John Travolta

3.71

ep 20 – 1978 Sci-Fi Special

In our thrilling twentieth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with the 1978 Sci-Fi Special of 2000 AD. Also we have a spirited discussion about the nature of these special issues and if they are even meant for young readers.

Thrills Covered:

  • For a Fistful of Groats
  • Dan Dare
  • MACH Zero
  • Rick Random
  • MACH One
  • Judge Dredd

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Song: The Smurf Song by Father Abraham and the Smurfs

3.46

ep 19 – Progs 67-70

In our thrilling nineteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 67-70 of 2000 AD, covering June 1978. Also we go in-depth about why MACH Zero’s art is awesome, and Conrad keeps spoiling the line-ups of 39 year old comic books.

Thrills Covered:

  • Dan Dare
  • MACH Zero
  • Judge Dredd
  • Walter the Robot
  • Death Planet
  • Inferno
  • Future Shocks

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Song: You’re the One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Happy 40th 2000 AD!!!

3.47