Stephen, Scott and Jason discuss the resurgence of anthology comics—standalone stories that avoid heavy continuity—citing modern horror and sci‑fi anthologies like Oni Press’s all-new EC-licensed titles (Epitaphs of the Abyss, Cruel Universe, and Cruel Kingdom), Boom Studios’ Hello Darkness, and Twilight Zone comics. They highlight how rotating creative teams and varied styles make anthologies easy to jump into, and note notable contributors. Looking ahead to next year’s 50th anniversary of the long-running British sci‑fi anthology 2000 AD, they explain its weekly “prog” format and its role as an early proving ground for major creators, while also covering Rebellion’s plans to restore U.S. availability after Diamond distribution stopped by printing and distributing 2000 AD domestically through Luna with a short delay from the UK.

00:00 Anthology Comics Return
00:13 What Makes an Anthology
01:08 Continuity Fatigue and Lost
02:14 EC Revival at Oni Press
04:18 New EC Style Titles
06:41 Surprise Stories and Spoilers
07:48 Boom Studios Hello Darkness
09:28 Twilight Zone Comics Love
11:41 UK Anthology Tradition
12:47 Fourth Wing Romance Detour
17:39 2000 AD History Lesson
21:16 US Distribution Goes Weekly
25:45 Why UK Weeklies Work
27:14 Airport Reading Hunt
28:24 Short Stories vs Longform
30:06 Attention Spans Today
31:15 Streaming Release Debate
32:24 TikTok Algorithm Whisperers
33:58 2000 AD Creator Pipeline
36:12 Battle Action Revival
38:24 Britain’s War Culture
43:16 Rebellion Reprints Classics
44:46 D-Day Dawson Twist
47:22 Rogue Trooper Movie Talk
49:12 Weekly Comics in America
50:48 Anthology Variety Appeal
53:49 Wrap Up and Farewell

Mentioned in this episode:

Outro

Intro