ReAction ep 01 – Action 1-3

In our action-packed first episode Jason and Conrad begin their journey through the pages of the infamous classic comic with issues 1-3 of Action! This episode a whole bunch of athletes get injured, Dredger is on the case, and Hookjaw eats a TON of people!

Stories Covered:

  • Dredger
  • Hellman of Hammer Force
  • Blackjack
  • Play Till You Drop
  • Hookjaw
  • Sport’s Not For Losers
  • The Coffin Sub
  • The Running Man

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Song: December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) by The Four Seasons

ep 125 – Progs 399-402

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-fifth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 399-402 of 2000AD, covering January of 1985. This week the ABC Warriors reunite, the Helltrekkers make the crossing, the Stainless Steel Rat holds a campaign rally, and Dredd and The Mutant see eye-to-eye. Or maybe not!

Thrills Covered:

  • The Stainless Steel Rat Runs for President
  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Judge Dredd
  • Ace Trucking
  • The Helltrekkers
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Future Shocks

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Song: I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner

19.13

ep 124 – 1984 Year in Review

In our thrilling hundred and twenty fourth episode Fox and Conrad take a break from reviewing weekly progs to reminisce on the whole of 2000 AD comics for the year 1984. It’s a chance to reflect, review, and give out awards! Welcome to the 1984 Spinnies! At the end of every chronological year in our prog timeline we’ll give out awards to the storylines and thrills we liked best over the last year. Stay tuned until the end to hear what’s coming up in 1985 from both 2000AD and our show!

Award Categories:

  • Best Art
  • Best Story
  • Best Overall Thrill
  • Best Month
  • Best Year

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Song: Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper

18.95

ep 123 – Progs 395-398

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-third episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 395-398 of 2000AD, covering December of 1984. This week the Stainless Steel Rat begins his candidacy, Torquemada gets a new body, Ace quits trucking, we see even more Helltrekker funerals and Dredd fights vampire judges!

Thrills Covered:

  • The Stainless Steel Rat Runs for President
  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Judge Dredd
  • Ace Trucking
  • The Helltrekkers
  • Future Shocks

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Song: Do They Know It’s Christmas? by Band Aid

18.95

ep 122 – Progs 391-394

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-second episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 391-394 of 2000AD, covering November and December of 1984. This week Hammerstein returns as Nemesis goes undercover, Dredd and Anderson head to the future, it’s worm time for Ace trucking, The stainless steel rat returns, and Rogue trooper gets his man! Also Fox and Conrad fight a mighty battle against Conrad’s terrible internet connection, with mixed results.

Thrills Covered:

  • Rogue Trooper
  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Judge Dredd
  • Helltrekkers
  • Ace Trucking
  • The Stainless Steel Rat Runs for President
  • Future Shocks

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Song: I Feel For You by Chaka Khan

18.77

ep 121 – Progs 387-390

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-first episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 387-390 of 2000AD, covering October and November of 1984. This week we’re starting all new stories, as Dredd questions his judgement, Ace trucking goes on strike, the helltrekk begins, and Nemesis visits the Gothic Empire!

Thrills Covered:

  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Rogue Trooper
  • The HellTrekkers
  • Judge Dredd
  • Ace Trucking
  • Future Shocks
  • Star Shadow

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Song:Freedom by Wham!

18.59

ep 120 – 1985 2000AD Annual

In our thrilling hundred twentieth episode we continue our journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with the 1985 2000AD Annual. This is the eighth 2000AD annual and we’re seeing a great combination of new stories and classic thrills in these pages.

This episode Conrad is joined by 2000AD Forums member and Liverpool supporter Colin YNWA!

Thrills Covered:

  • Sláine
  • Massimo Belardinelli, Heroes Before 2000AD
  • Strontium Dog
  • Judge Dredd
  • Future Shocks
  • Zragman
  • Tharg at the Printers
  • 2000AD’s Top 20, How the Dredd was Drawn
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Ask Ukko
  • Daily Dredds
  • Top Covers of 83, Tharg’s Mighty Puzzle Pages
  • ABC Warriors

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Song: Ghostbusters by Ray Parker JR.

18.41

ep 119 – Progs 383-386

In our thrilling hundred and nineteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 383-386 of 2000AD, covering September and October of 1984. This week Halo Jones goes out for real, Dredd heads for the sewers, Johnny Alpha settles things with his dad, and Major Magnam returns, as do the Dictators of Zrag!

Thrills Covered:

  • Strontium Dog
  • The Ballad of Halo Jones
  • Judge Dredd
  • Ace Trucking
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Tharg the Mighty & Future Shocks

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Song: I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder

18.41

ep 118 – Progs 378-382

In our thrilling hundred and eighteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 378-382 of 2000AD, covering August and September of 1984. This week Halo Jones goes shopping, Dredd and Mean are on a mission, Johnny Alpha is in trouble, and Ace Garp breaks out!

Thrills Covered:

  • Strontium Dog
  • The Ballad of Halo Jones
  • Judge Dredd
  • Ace Trucking
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Future Shocks

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Song: Careless Whisper by George Michael

18.23

ep 117 – Progs 374-377

In our thrilling hundred and seventeenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 374-377 of 2000AD, covering June, July, and August of 1984. This week Johnny Alpha gets Scottish, Dredd deals with some wreckers, Rogue deals with a coup, and Halo Jones goes out!

Thrills Covered:

  • Strontium Dog
  • Judge Dredd
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Future Shocks
  • The Ballad of Halo Jones

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Song: Two Tribes by Frankie Goes to Hollywood

18.00