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Comics WILL Kill You Podcast Episode 2

Release Date: 09/17/2025

Comics WILL Kill You Podcast

Let's talk comic books and comic book history with Dave Elliott, Heidi Macdonald and Al Mega! Support the A1 Deadline Kickstarter at: . Comics WILL Kill You Website Coming Soon! Follow us on X at: @ComicsWillKillU | FB: @ComicsWillKillYouPodcast ♛ Follow Al on Social at @TheRealAlMega & Comic Crusaders at @ComicCrusaders Follow Heidi on X at: @Comixace | Visit her website at: Follow Dave on X at: @DeevElliott and FB at @AtomekaPress 🎧 Subscribe now for unfiltered comic book conversations: / comiccrusadersworld Intro Music Written/Produced/Created by Al Mega

Comics WILL Kill You Podcast Episode 3

Comics WILL Kill You Podcast

Comics WILL Kill You Podcast Episode 2

Comics WILL Kill You Podcast

Step back into the late ’80s and early ’90s with Comics WILL Kill You Podcast w/Al Mega, Heidi MacDonald and Dave Elliott! In this episode, we dive deep into the Marvel UK years (1987–1990) and the birth of Atomeka Press’ legendary anthology A1 with none other than our fellow panelist, Dave Elliott. We cover: Dave’s early Marvel UK inking work and artistic goals. Strips, struggles, and Deadline horror stories. The origin story of the original A1 anthology. The state of creator-owned comics in the late ’80s/early ’90s (TMNT, indie boom, etc.). Behind-the-scenes with...

Comics WILL Kill You Podcast Episode 1

Comics WILL Kill You Podcast

The Comic WILL Kill You Podcast makes its debut! 🎉 After Al Mega’s explosive intro, Heidi MacDonald takes the lead to kick off our first conversation a mix of comic book history, industry laughs, and a look back at Dave Elliott’s time at Quality Comics. This episode is all about setting the tone for what’s coming: real talk, behind-the-scenes stories, indie love, and a little chaos. Whether you’re a fan, creator, or just love a good comic book story, you’re in the right place. We cover: ✅ Dave Elliott’s time at Quality Comics ✅ Lighthearted comic industry stories &...

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Step back into the late ’80s and early ’90s with Comics WILL Kill You Podcast w/Al Mega, Heidi MacDonald and Dave Elliott! In this episode, we dive deep into the Marvel UK years (1987–1990) and the birth of Atomeka Press’ legendary anthology A1 with none other than our fellow panelist, Dave Elliott.

We cover:

Dave’s early Marvel UK inking work and artistic goals.
Strips, struggles, and Deadline horror stories.
The origin story of the original A1 anthology.
The state of creator-owned comics in the late ’80s/early ’90s (TMNT, indie boom, etc.).
Behind-the-scenes with creators like Garry Leach, Eddie Campbell, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, John Bolton, Barry Windsor-Smith, Dave Gibbons, Ted McKeever, Una Fricker, and more.
How the first issue came together, what went right (and wrong), and why A1 became a pivotal part of comics history.

🔥 Whether you’re a long-time comics historian or a new fan curious about indie publishing rootsthis one’s packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else!

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Comics WILL Kill You!

Support the A1 Deadlin Kickstarter at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deevelliott/a1-deadline-special

Website Coming Soon! www.ComicsWillKillYou.com

♛ Follow Al on Social at @TheRealAlMega & Comic Crusaders at: @ComicCrusaders

Follow Heidi on X at: @Comixace | Visit her website at: https://www.comicsbeat.com

Follow Dave on X at: @DeevElliott and FB at @AtomekaPress

🎧 Subscribe now for unfiltered comic book conversations: YT: @ComicCrusadersWorld

Intro Music Written/Produced/Created by Al Mega

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