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Messages - don wiskerando

#1
Prog / Re: Prog 2374 - A World of His Making!
20 March, 2024, 11:14:31 PM
Quote from: Richard on 20 March, 2024, 04:27:13 PMI used to get them on Saturdays. Today I got progs 2373 and 2374 together, and still no Meg.
That always happens to me when my sub renews.
#2
Prog / Re: Prog 2374 - A World of His Making!
20 March, 2024, 03:26:27 PM
I got the Meg on Saturday and the Prog today. They usually arrive on the same day.
#3
Prog / Re: Prog 2372 - Escape Pod!
08 March, 2024, 01:24:27 PM
This week I loved everything except FTB which just left me cold. 

So I've been back and re-read the current series to date and while I'm still not convinced by the artwork I can see where the story is developing.  It does seem to be better consumed in one go so I'll keep trying with it.

Indigo Prime makes a good effort at explaining then tidying some messy back story.

Elsewhere, Deadworld moves us on to another set of characters and still remains one of my favourites.

Dredd concludes with two old men making oblique threats towards one another and I'm interested in the next part of this story but I'll be surprised if we don't end up with whiplash if we just get a couple of single-issue joke episodes.

Thistlebone is still the highlight,  for me,  in a really good set of thrills.

#4
Prog / Re: Prog 2371 - Smash the State
27 February, 2024, 10:10:27 AM
First time writing here, but I've been reading since '86 on and off.  This is certainly a more exciting time than the 90's.

First Dredd
I'm not going to discuss until next week but this episode is a masterclass in the use of panels to control pacing.

Fall of Deadworld
I've read the whole thing up to date recently so it's all making sense to me.  This means that I'm enjoying it more than most on here, it seems.  I'm struck after the catchup that it's actually a much smaller story than I thought when reading weekly.   Essentially we go from Jess meeting Fairfax, to the resistance base, to the Apocalypse War, with a brief side story to introduce Eastwood.  As read in one go it's really pacey.

Full Tilt Boogie
Another one where I differ from the majority.  To me the art is fine but a but simplistic and brown.  This would be fine but I'm finding the story completely unengaging. I missed the Regened issue and the first series so maybe if I track those down then it'll connect more.

Indigo Prime
Again, I've read most of this recently in the Ultimate Collection and remain pleased but mystified by most of the back story.
Having said that I'm really enjoying the start to this run.   I think it's because it's the first time I get all of the references without doing a ton of research.

Thistlebone
Magnificent.  That is all.  My 16 year old son has remained resolute that 2000ad is not his thing since I tried to introduce it to him years ago.   This has him opening the prog before I get to it every week.  Its the best of a very strong lineup imo.

Can't wait for next week.
#5
Welcome to the board / Re: Welcome to 2000AD Online
26 February, 2024, 08:51:46 PM
Hey everybody. I'm Stu.  I've been lurking on here for a while and reading the prog since '86. 

I would love to join in the discussion every week but my biorhythm appears to be in it's low phase and I don't have the power.
#6
Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Collection
30 November, 2023, 08:00:55 AM
Death Metal Planet shouldn't even have been released in the Megazine.
#7
Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Collection
04 September, 2023, 10:59:53 PM
Quote from: Anthony Garnon on 04 September, 2023, 02:27:13 PMThe first 10 pages of Thirteen's artwork are heavily pixelated in my copy, although the text is clear. Is it the same for everybody?
I hadn't even noticed until your post, but yes my copy is the same.
#8
Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Collection
07 August, 2023, 08:12:37 AM
Quote from: castle4 on 02 August, 2023, 12:08:03 PMHello, longtime lurker, first time poster. I was wondering if anyone else has received issue 154/ vol 145 yet? I got mine on 22nd July along with the Slaine issue and 154 has a very noticeable spine art misalignment (printed too far to the right so spine image has a black vertical bar on the left). I mentioned this to Hatchette via FB messenger along with a photo and they sent me a replacement, which is no better. Posted this on a couple of FB groups but nobody else has received their copy yet so don't know if it's widespread or just a small batch.
My copy is the same. It's only a couple of mm but is still very noticeable.
#9
Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Collection
21 October, 2022, 09:48:45 AM
If this were to be extended once more then I would love to see Ace Trucking Co completed.  I think that everything following The Croakside Trip comes to about 250 pages so doable in one volume.
#11
Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Collection
06 October, 2020, 02:49:19 PM
Could I politely ask, is there an easy to find list of what is covered in the initial extension?

I can't find anything definitive online.
#12
Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Collection
05 October, 2020, 08:53:37 AM
Cheers.
#13
Announcements / Re: 2000 AD - The Ultimate Collection
04 October, 2020, 10:42:49 PM
What about Stainless Steel Rat and The V.Cs?   I have fond memories of both but I haven't read either for at least a couple of decades.

Actually SSR would probably, need permission from the estate of Harry Harrison.  I might just reread the books.
#14
Another forum that I'm a member on, rllmukforum, does regular group run-throughs of the Fighting Fantasy books.

The books are great and the threads for the books are even better.
#15
Film & TV / Re: The Trailer Thread
11 August, 2017, 09:38:40 PM
How about Armando Iannucci's  The Death of Stalin

https://youtu.be/ukJ5dMYx2no