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Mega City Book Club

Eamonn Clarke
Judge Dredd
2000 AD
28 Days Later
Garth Ennis
Steve Dillon
Lawless (judge Dredd Magazine)
28 Years Later
Fantastic Four
Nemesis the Warlock
Realm Of the Damned
Jaws
Jeff Hawke
Judgment Day (miniseries)
Hellbreaker
World Tree
Western
Lovesick
Image Comics
When the Wind Blows
The Sweeney

A podcast about the galaxy's greatest comics, mainly the British ones. Hosted by Eamonn Clarke.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes151Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Giles Wright returns to Lawless and he's brought another eclectic mix of stories from Mega-City One. We discuss some highs and lows in both stories and artwork, and we reflect on some real world parallels with undercover policing.

You can find a lis... more

I met Rob Ellis at the Lawless convention to talk about a recent Image comic by James Tynion IV and Fernando Blanco. Find it on Image or in your local bookstore. You can also head to Dynamite comics for details of Silvia Califano's book Elvira in Hor... more

Back in the UK! Conrad Leiden from the wonderful Space Spinner 2000 podcast joins me at the Lawless convention to celebrate ten years of podcasting about the galaxy's greatest comic. And then we count down our personal top ten Judge Dredd epics. Send... more

Sloe Smycz returns from Warsaw to discuss Brink book 4 by Dan Abnett and INJ Culbard. Get your copy from the 2000AD store.

Click for links to the Avangarda association  and the Bazyliszek convention. And follow Sloe on Instagram to see their latest ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Schuman
Guest contributor, book club participant
Episode: 326: Zenith phase 3
Troy Martin
Returning guest, regular on Mega City Film Club
Episode: 325: Precinct 13 and Outpost 31
Mick Cassidy
Animation designer/artist, Nemesis enthusiast and collector
Independent artist
Episode: 324: Nemesis the Warlock book 1
Jamie Beamish
Star of stage and screen
Episode: 319: Preacher
Jonny Cannon
Guest, comic creator and commentator on British comics
Cannon Hill Comics / Substack contributor
Episode: 318: The Broons and Oor Wullie
Tony Foster
Editor of ComicScene Magazine
ComicScene Magazine
Episode: 317: The ComicScene Yearbook 2026
Graham Cannon
Guest discussing The Small House
Close Encounters in Peterborough (host venue)
Episode: 315: The Small House
Pat Mills
Godfather of British comics, veteran writer/creator
British comics (Space Warp, Hellbreaker)
Episode: 314: Hellbreaker
Ian Ashcroft
Artist for Hellbreaker
British comics
Episode: 314: Hellbreaker

Hosts

Eamonn Clarke
Host of Mega City Book Club and Mega City Film Club; long-running presenter with a warm, knowledgeable style
Conrad Leiden
Guest/host joining discussions; co-host associated with Space Spinner 2000 and Mega City Book Club

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Drokking Excellent

    Eamonn Clarke’s Mega City Book Club I has been a stalwart of the British comics podcasting scene for some time now, and remains just as great. The host’s warm and knowledgable demeanour helps get the best from his guests, so that even if your unfamiliar with, or simply not a fan of the comic being discussed, you can’t help but enjoy the chat! Top notch podcast for any fan of the comics medium.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiny Danster
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Top of the Pile.

    For years now this has been a podcast I’ll listen to as each episode drops! Eamonn is a top geezer with a friendly and knowledgeable approach. Proving that life is better with added comics chat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ez Sapien
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Another fantastic episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Annoianoid
    4 years ago
  • The Avengers in Diana

    Brilliant episode. I worked with the original artwork for The Diana Avengers when with DCT

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterWalrus
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • A delightful podcast where each episode a 2000ad or other classic comics collated stories are reviewed.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    George. Cook
    5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Warm, knowledgeable host helps guests shine
Some feedback notes production could be louder in quieter segments
High-quality interviews with a welcoming vibe
Great for fans of 2000 AD and British comics

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Apple Podcasts
#199
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#72
Japan/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#112
Ireland/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

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312: Realm of the Damned
Q: Tell us, first of all, why you chose this one for a visit to the book club.
The guest explains that the book stood out in the magazine and later in trade form for its bold, bombastic mix of horror and pulpy energy, its color-forward visuals, and its willingness to play with genre tropes, making it a perfect focus for a book club discussion.
302: When the Wind Blows
Q: So first of all, Jim, why this one for the book club?
Jim explains that the book offers a dense, adult-oriented exploration of nuclear paranoia set against a tightly focused domestic narrative, making it a rich, provocative centerpiece for discussion.
310: Judgment Day
Q: Tell us what this story is about.
It starts as a three-issue miniseries about a murder within the superhero community, evolves into a courtroom drama that uses witnesses and flashbacks to explore a powerful magical artifact, and ultimately situates Moore's expanding universe within a larger cross-genre history that also touches on the origins and fallout of the Image/Grim-and-Gritty era.
314: Hellbreaker
Q: Tell us about the central characters of Hellbreaker.
Hell is a supermax prison; the hero Hellbreaker is impossibly handsome and on fire, pursued by a glamorous police officer from the Department of Infernal Affairs, with a romantic tension between them that echoes classic drama while underpinned by a high-concept war for hearts and minds.
313: The War Machine
Q: What are the main differences between this reboot and the original Rogue Trooper, in terms of storytelling and themes
The War Machine shifts from Rogue Trooper's biochip-driven humanity to a more directly human, road-trip exploration of a damaged protagonist, with an emphasis on wartime psyche and corporate power as the enemy, rather than a straightforward battlefield narrative.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mega City Book Club

What is Mega City Book Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running, conversational show focused on British and international comics, with deep dives into classic runs, creator interviews, and cross-media explorations. Episodes weave together personal memories, art and publishing histories, and the cultural context of 2000 AD and related British comics, often tying in film, TV, and other pop culture through themed discussions and guest insights. Notable strengths include well-prepared hosts, a warm, friendly interview style, and a strong sense of community around conventions and fan projects. Potential listeners will likely appreciate thoughtful nostalgia paired with accessible analysis and industry context, though some episodes skew heavily thematic and may assume familiarity with niche titl... more

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2. Troy Martin
3. Mick Cassidy
4. Jamie Beamish
5. Jonny Cannon
6. Tony Foster
7. Graham Cannon
8. Pat Mills

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