2000AD for Kids

[The Sherman Kid]

This is definately a good idea -worth a trial at the very least.Nothing to lose really small change of name and format and jobs a good one.


PS Been reading since Prog 1 -when on earth was this Bonjo story , never heard of it (I must have erased it from memory)

[Van Dom]

It was a 1 pager about an idiotic alien rampaging on Earth, very much in the same vein as Dash Decent. It was great fun!

[pauljholden]

This is definately a good idea -worth a trial at the very least.Nothing to lose really small change of name and format and jobs a good one.


PS Been reading since Prog 1 -when on earth was this Bonjo story , never heard of it (I must have erased it from memory)

http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=thrill&page=profiles&choice=bonjo

[NSFTM]

Kids oriented gns with the meg ain't a bad idea . but specific new strips though not so sure.. Law man of the future still leaves a bad taste in my mouth

[TordelBack]

I absolutely loved Bonjo From Beyond the Stars, having first read it in the 1984 annual, and everything about it (even the far-over-the-borderline casual racism).  It contains my favourite ever 2000AD pun:  MACH Aaarvark is confronted with an amphibious mammal strapped with explosives and a ticking timer:  naturally it's "an otter you can't defuse". 

[Proudhuff]

for those without sprogs, they could just hang around school gates and hand them out, I'm sure that wouldn't cause a problem   

[Kerrin]

Great idea.

Commissioning of stories aimed at younger readers also a good idea. I'd like to see a decently written and drawn sci-fi comic aimed at kids online from the talent at rebellion's disposal.

No doubt there are such things but I must have missed them.

[Bat King]

Yup - good idea and I'd read it

[Buttonman]

My initial thought was 'Bugger off' - let them buy their own stuff with their pocket money/forged giros/mugging takings.

On reflection though I've come around to the idea - I haven't read any of the bagged books for a while and the idea of doing something different with it appeals.

It could even encompass other stuff from defunct comics - 'Computer Warrior' and 'Amstor Computer' from Eagle for a start - stuff with a 2000ad creator touch could wean the infants onto harder thrills.

I'm not falling for Tom's school gates ruse again but the books could be left on buses, trains, crack dens etc.

[Bat King]

I like this idea.

You could try Captain Klep, Luke Kirby if they could ever sort the rights out, etc.

To be honest I'd like to see a 2000AD for kids (from Rebellion), possibly starting out digitally to cut costs? Use Kickstarter to get the initial funds!

By the way... what is the problem regarding Luke Kirby rights?

[Emperor]

I like this idea.

You could try Captain Klep, Luke Kirby if they could ever sort the rights out, etc.

To be honest I'd like to see a 2000AD for kids (from Rebellion), possibly starting out digitally to cut costs? Use Kickstarter to get the initial funds!

By the way... what is the problem regarding Luke Kirby rights?

The details aren't clear but it appears some of the paperwork might be missing or never have existed.

[Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty)]

Bonjo was kinda surreal as i remember, think of him as a space jockey on some heavy duty meds.

Kids comics a great idea reprints of early Harlem Heroes and Dan Dare ala early prog material, Shako, Invasion etc.

[Heath C Ackley]

A kids comic is an excellent idea PJ. Reprint some of the classics or even reboot an old character like Wolfie Smith. (A boy blessed/cursed with extreme powers trying to fit in at school and avoid the interests of those wanting to exploit his talents).

A tie - in, maybe from a video game or tv series. might bring the young 'uns in   

[Definitely Not Mister Pops]

Lawman of the Future got me on the prog-wagon when I was a sprog, so it's a proven concept alright.

[GordonR]

I like this idea.

You could try Captain Klep, Luke Kirby if they could ever sort the rights out, etc.

To be honest I'd like to see a 2000AD for kids (from Rebellion), possibly starting out digitally to cut costs? Use Kickstarter to get the initial funds!

Ah, Kickstarter. The a la mode answer to everything.

It's one thing for individuals to use Kickstarter to fund interesting, offbeat and/or minority interest projects that might otherwise never see the light of day. It's quite another, surely, to suggest that a priavely-owned, profit-making and commercially-driven company do likewise.