Well a very significant week in the tournament as we enter Round 3 after the seemingly unending Round two. We're down to the last 128 thrills and from here the quality will step up, but the choices start to get harder. But the lovely thing about this round is there is still plenty of room for mis-matches...
These two are low on page count (so far in one case), but high on quality. Megatropolis has seen off From Grace in Round 2. Tribal Memories took down Witchworld in that round after blanking Snapshot in Round 1.
Megatropolis - more info (https://shop.2000ad.com/series/story/megatropolis)
Vs
Tribal Memories - more info (http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=thrill&page=profiles&choice=TRIBAL)
Just reply in this thread naming your favourite thrill of these two series at the beginning of your post (or use Bold tags so I can spot it easily) and say what you like about these wonderful stories after that.
Match ends early on the morning of Sunday 15th May and the winner gets a place in Round 4 (of 9!!!).
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Megatropolis
Megatropolis.
Megatropolis
A modern classic against an extremely memorable short that still holds up now...hmmm...
Tribal Memories.
I've loved Tribal Memories for decades. Back in the day there was that magnificent, chunky, 'Best of 2000AD Special' that was packed full of top-quality thrills. The Complete Tribal Memories was in that, and didn't seem.out of place. That issue is something I dig out on a fairly regular basis to reread, and I've bought multiple copies over the years for friends when they've asked me to show them why 2000AD is worth reading. If I were forced to grab *one comic* in a life or death emergency, it would probably be that one.
But, Megatropolis was spectacular. And that particular period of the Meg was the best the comic has ever been. So, Megatropolis gets it for me.
SBT
Big fan of Dave Taylor's art, bigger fan of Tony Riot. In all honesty, the actual stpory of Tribal Memories doesn't quite build to a satisfying ending. But so far, Megatropolis is all set up, with no real idea where it's leading beyond more, admittedly clever and charming, Judge Dredd references.
Tribal Memories for me, just.
I went on about how I wasn't enamoured with Megatropolis last time so won't bore anyone by doing that again. I think I may have voted against it last round, but here, it's Tribal Memories that's the better thrill for me.
Quote from: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 12 May, 2022, 08:13:45 AM
I've loved Tribal Memories for decades. Back in the day there was that magnificent, chunky, 'Best of 2000AD Special' that was packed full of top-quality thrills. The Complete Tribal Memories was in that, and didn't seem.out of place. That issue is something I dig out on a fairly regular basis to reread, and I've bought multiple copies over the years for friends when they've asked me to show them why 2000AD is worth reading. If I were forced to grab *one comic* in a life or death emergency, it would probably be that one.
But, Megatropolis was spectacular. And that particular period of the Meg was the best the comic has ever been. So, Megatropolis gets it for me.
SBT
That Best of issue you mention is a real celebration isn't it? I'd had a couple of years away from 2000ad at that point and saw it on the shelf one day and what an absolute treat that was. Just a great collection and yes Tribal Memories fit in perfectly.
Anyway. I like Megatropolis but I find the alternaDredd conceit is my least favourite thing about it. Spotting an old character in an unfamiliar role becomes a bit of a hollow point of interest for me, but I'm enjoying the story and art plenty and I do like the two leads.
However, think I'm going
Tribal Memories this time.
I have no memories of the tribal one and love the alt-Meg One story and art so much I bought the hardback!
Megatropolis
I like alternate versions and the art on Megatropolis is exquisite, but there's not been anything else like Tribal Memories in 2000AD so I'm going for that.
Megatropolis
Tribal Memories
Tribal Memories
Tribal Memories for me, for its total originality. No slight on Megatropolis!
tribal memories
I really love Megatropolis, but it's got to be Tribal Memories.
Megatropolis.
An instant classic.
Quote from: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 12 May, 2022, 08:13:45 AM
I've loved Tribal Memories for decades. Back in the day there was that magnificent, chunky, 'Best of 2000AD Special' that was packed full of top-quality thrills. The Complete Tribal Memories was in that, and didn't seem.out of place. That issue is something I dig out on a fairly regular basis to reread, and I've bought multiple copies over the years for friends when they've asked me to show them why 2000AD is worth reading. If I were forced to grab *one comic* in a life or death emergency, it would probably be that one.
But, Megatropolis was spectacular. And that particular period of the Meg was the best the comic has ever been. So, Megatropolis gets it for me.
SBT
That'll be THE BEST OF 2000AD SPECIAL EDITION 1993. A passion project, had to persuade powers that be it was worth doing. Some absolute corkers in that, and the 94 Special Edition. And in the Dredd SEs too!
Tribal Memories, one of my favourite one and done, and Pete Milligans best. Megatropolis is really great, but not finished.
Tribal Memories.
Megatropolis.
Quote from: davidbishop on 13 May, 2022, 12:00:05 AM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 12 May, 2022, 08:13:45 AM
I've loved Tribal Memories for decades. Back in the day there was that magnificent, chunky, 'Best of 2000AD Special' that was packed full of top-quality thrills. The Complete Tribal Memories was in that, and didn't seem.out of place. That issue is something I dig out on a fairly regular basis to reread, and I've bought multiple copies over the years for friends when they've asked me to show them why 2000AD is worth reading. If I were forced to grab *one comic* in a life or death emergency, it would probably be that one.
But, Megatropolis was spectacular. And that particular period of the Meg was the best the comic has ever been. So, Megatropolis gets it for me.
SBT
That'll be THE BEST OF 2000AD SPECIAL EDITION 1993. A passion project, had to persuade powers that be it was worth doing. Some absolute corkers in that, and the 94 Special Edition. And in the Dredd SEs too!
You did good - I bought both, despite already owning all of the stories contained within (in fact I think I had one of those in the Titan colour reprint book as well).
In all honesty I don't think I've read tribal memories since it's publication tho I see it's in an extreme edition I have so will. But a fond disposition and nostalgia can't dispose the huge fun and Dave Taylor beauty of Megatropolis
Given my failing eye scans tell us nothing I'm going with can't call this. Both thrills have had good runs of votes and then the other thrill has come back. I literally have no idea here so those last day votes could very well matter so get um in.
Deffo Megatropolis for me. A modern classic!
VOTING CLOSED
Oh man this was a close one, but luckily I didn't have to make the call as I adore both these strips. Both have fantastic art, tight idea packed stories. Tribal Memories used four parts as well as has ever been done in the Prog and for such a short thrill has left a massive impression. Megatropolis has sprung out the blocks and with just one series has won a legion of fans and while we've been warned we might have a wait a while for the second it could quickly turn this thrill into an absolute classic if it lands as well as the first.
The tie ebbed and flowed with Megatropolis starting strong, Tribal Memories ruling the mid and Megatropolis pulling back right at the end. Alas one has to go and Megatropolis didn't quite pull back enough and
Tribal Memories
just will be sharing its experiences of Round 4.
Nostalgic won again
Quote from: sheridan on 13 May, 2022, 11:40:39 AM
Quote from: davidbishop on 13 May, 2022, 12:00:05 AM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 12 May, 2022, 08:13:45 AM
I've loved Tribal Memories for decades. Back in the day there was that magnificent, chunky, 'Best of 2000AD Special' that was packed full of top-quality thrills. The Complete Tribal Memories was in that, and didn't seem.out of place. That issue is something I dig out on a fairly regular basis to reread, and I've bought multiple copies over the years for friends when they've asked me to show them why 2000AD is worth reading. If I were forced to grab *one comic* in a life or death emergency, it would probably be that one.
But, Megatropolis was spectacular. And that particular period of the Meg was the best the comic has ever been. So, Megatropolis gets it for me.
SBT
That'll be THE BEST OF 2000AD SPECIAL EDITION 1993. A passion project, had to persuade powers that be it was worth doing. Some absolute corkers in that, and the 94 Special Edition. And in the Dredd SEs too!
You did good - I bought both, despite already owning all of the stories contained within (in fact I think I had one of those in the Titan colour reprint book as well).
That was a good collection, right enough. One of the things I recall is my complete surprise at it appearing in the shops - I wonder if it was advertised in the prog of the time?
Those special editions were all fantastic, a really good mix of stories, and my first introduction to Strontium Dog.
Missed the vote, but it would have been for
Tribal Memories.
Quote from: davidbishop on 13 May, 2022, 12:00:05 AM
That'll be THE BEST OF 2000AD SPECIAL EDITION 1993. A passion project, had to persuade powers that be it was worth doing. Some absolute corkers in that, and the 94 Special Edition.
Still have the '93 Special Edition - great comic.
Googled the '94 Special Edition - don't recall it, and don't think I've seen it before.