The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast Lockdown Tapes – Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Charlie Higson, Charlie Adlard
26th May 2020
Welcome to the nineteenth of The Lockdown Tapes as The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast continues to broadcast the joys of Thrill-power during the COVID-19 pandemic! Got a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com
The Smash! Special launches this week, reviving some of the all-time classic British comic book characters! On this episode, we continue our chats with creators about their new stories with this legendary characters, beginning with author Suyi Davies Okungbowa about bringing Mytek the Mighty back to life, from dealing with colonialist attitudes in ’60s comics to what life would be like with a giant solar-powered gorilla roaming around.
We then welcome the legendary team of comedian and writer Charlie Higson, and The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard to chat about The Steel Claw – the former criminal turned secret agent Louis Crandell, whose metal hand allows him to turn invisible – from their take on British superheroes to the disappointment of the Millennium Dome!
The Thrill-Cast is increasing its broadcasts during this difficult time, so make sure you’re keeping yourselves and your loved ones safe – and stay tuned for more from the Galaxy’s Greatest Podcast!
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