Mega City Book Club

Mega City Book Club

Eamonn Clarke

Mega City Book Club is a podcast about collected editions of the British comic 2000AD published by Rebellion. Each episode host Eamonn Clarke is joined by a different guest to discuss a 2000AD book of their choice. You can find out more at megacitybookclub.com and if you have a book you would like to discuss then get in touch at [email protected]

278: The Sarge

Garth Ennis returns to discuss two volumes of The Sarge from the pages of Battle by Gerry Finley-Day and Mike Western. We also discuss the current run of Battle Action specials and the return of Rogue Trooper to the pages of 2000AD.

You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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3 November 2024, 12:30 am
277: Garth

Jonny Cannon returns to talk about his love for Frank Bellamy's inking techniques which he used to great effect on the long running newspaper strip, Garth. Check out the Frank Bellamy website and the Down the Tubes resource on the character.
And find Jonny's own inky noodlings at CannonHillComics on Big Cartel and follow him on Instagram and Threads.

You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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19 October 2024, 11:30 pm
276: Roy of the Rovers

David Nolan returns to talk about the greatest left foot in football, and to discuss the highs and lows of Melchester Rovers in the early 1980s. It's time to tackle the biggest sporting hero in the history of British comics (sorry, Alf). Second hand copies of this collection are still available.

You can find all of David's own books on Amazon, and his book about Argentinian football is also on Bookshop.org. Follow him on Bluesky and Twitter.

You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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5 October 2024, 11:30 pm
275: Punisher Max

Damian Lubanski returns to our secret recording facility in London and this time we are following Garth Ennis into one of those American comics. The first volume of his Punisher Max series is still available.

You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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21 September 2024, 11:30 pm
274: Razorjack

Acclaimed novelist and comics writer Michael Carroll joins the book club! You can find John Higgins' Razorjack hardback at Forbidden Planet, and Michael's novel from the same universe is on Amazon. Find more of Michael's work on his website, and on his wonderful Rusty Staples blog.

You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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7 September 2024, 11:30 pm
273: The Ultimate Book of British Comics

Jon Hymus, famous as the Man in the Gold suit from Lawless, joins the book club with a bumper volume packed full of British comics. Second hand copies are out there.

You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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24 August 2024, 11:30 pm
272: Deadpool and Wolverine

The film club has been to see the big summer blockbuster and we have thoughts about it. The spoiler section starts at 15:20 and finishes at 39:55. And Conrad Leiden will regenerate and return to SpaceSpinner2000.com

You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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17 August 2024, 11:30 pm
271: 40 Years of Scream!

Stephen Last joins the book club to discuss a wonderful collection of all 15 issues of Scream from the Treasury of British Comics. You can find Stephen in the Facebook discussion group of The Evolution of Horror podcast.
You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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10 August 2024, 11:30 pm
270: Batman Dylan Dog

Tony Esmond returns to discuss the best Batman book of the year, and to touch on the huge subject of Italian comics. You can find Tony at Tribute Press, the Awesome Comics Podcast, Never Iron Anything, and as a columnist in American Nature Presents which you should be able to pick up in Gosh comics.
You can hear the Devil's Trills on youtube. It's also in Spotify and iTunes.

You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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27 July 2024, 11:30 pm
269: Technofreak Apocrypha

I'm joined by 2000AD artist and colourist John Charles to discuss his own comics and his new Kickstarter for Technofreak Apocrypha. Find Technofreak on Kickstarter, or find more details on the Facebook page
You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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20 July 2024, 11:30 pm
268: Junker

Rob Ellis joins the book club to make the case for Junker by Michael Fleisher, John Ridgway and Tim Perkins. This episode was recorded at Lawless 2024, see you at next year's convention.
You can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to [email protected]

Music used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub.

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13 July 2024, 11:30 pm
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