Welcome to the twenty-sixth 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

Rory McConville is one of the new generation of 2000 AD writers, a previous winner of the Future Shock pitching competition at the Thought Bubble convention and now a regular feature in 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, the Thrill-Cast talks to Rory about his career so far and how his work has evolved in their pages.

We then do another deep-dive, this time into Alan Grant and Arthur Ranson's Judge Anderson story, Shamballa, with comics critic Adam Sherif, as he and Molch-R discuss the story's rich symbolism, stunning artwork, and bold message.

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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