Story: Rumours Can Kill
Appears: 2000AD Prog 469
Issues: 1
Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant
Art: Ian Gibson
Dated: 10 May 1986
Quite a serious story here and definitely something with a real world message. It should certainly make you think. Particularly in today’s world of trial by media and fake news.
Story: It Pays To Be Mental
Appears: 2000AD Prog 468
Issues: 1
Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant
Art: Ian Gibson
Dated: 3 May 1986
This is a great little story. Sure it could be done in any setting but the background weirdness of the mega-city is somehow a great contrast to medically approved weirdness. Definitely a fine example of British humour. And the fourth wall break is absolutely perfect.
Story: The Big Sleep
Appears: 2000AD Progs 466-467
Issues: 2
Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant
Art: Cam Kennedy
Dated: 19 April 1986 to 26 April 1986
A call out to the Phillip Marlow books this is a quirky and absurdly humorous tale.
Story: Gribligs
Appears: 2000AD Progs 464-465
Issues: 2
Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant
Art: Barry Kitson
Dated: 5 April 1986 to 12 April 1986
Possibly inspired by the Gremlins films of the time this is little more than a time filling homage.
