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MCM London Comic Con 2017: Red Dwarf Season XII press conference (November 2017) Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was lucky enough to be present for this - as to be expected - chaotic and entertaining 'meeting of smegheads' as the cast of the cult sci-fi comedy series RED DWARF bluster their way through a series of topics and stories from the set. Warning: SWEARS! Image: Digital Spy

MCM London Comic Con 2017: Manu Bennett round table (November 2017) Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was lucky enough to be present for the very entertaining (and revelation-filled) round table with ARROW star Manu Bennett, as he talked about the evolution of the small screen iteration of Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, how his character grows in the latest season with the relationship between Slade and his son, meeting the original creators of the character at comic conventions, and what fans can expect from Slade and the show coming up. Edit: Leonard Sultana (@EnglishmanSDCC) Image : Nerd Bastards

NYCC 2017: Gerry Duggan roundtable (October 2017)

NYCC 2017: Tee Franklin 'Bingo Love' roundtable (NYCC October 2017)

NYCC 2017: Bruce Timm roundtable (October 2017)

NYCC 2017: Pornsak Pitchechote roundtable (October 2017)

In Conversation with: Declan Shalvey (Savage Town) (New York Comic Con, October 2017) Contributing Editor Andrew Colman was lucky enough to attend New York Comic Con in Manhattan , and talk to artist Declan Shalvey about his latest creation SAVAGE TOWN, about its inception, how his growing up in Ireland informed the book and about the landscape and tapestry of the book in terms of its strong characters and background.

In Conversation with: David M. Barnett & Martin Simmonds (PUNKS NOT DEAD) (Thought Bubble 2017) At Thought Bubble Leeds 2017, Tripwire Magazine EIC Joel Meadows took the opportunity to speak to writer David M. Barnett and artist Martin Simmonds about their upcoming release from Black Crown Publishing, PUNKS NOT DEAD. David and Martin talk about the genesis of the project, along with the process of the books creation and the experience with working with legendary Black Crown editor Shelly Bond.

In Conversation with: Dave Gibbons (London Super Comic Con, August 2017) In August, Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was able to attend this years London Super Comic Con in the capital, where he caught up with esteemed comics artist Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS) to talk about the legacy of his career, the influence his upbringing still affects his work today, and his latest project, HOW COMICS WORK, co-written with Tim Pilcher... Intro/edit: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com)

Interview: a roundtable with Casper Crump (MCM London Comic Con, May 2017)

Interview: a roundtable with Echo Kellum (MCM London Comic Con, May 2017)

Interview: In Conversation with Brian Sanders (May 2017)

Ladies and gentlemen: the show is about to begin, if you could make your way to your seats, please... Welcome to A Trip Through The Wires, the official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, an examination of comics and pop culture of wit and distinction. In this thirtheenth episode, recorded in the last week of April 2017, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman present their informed thoughts and opinions on a number of revived properties. They discuss the lasting impact of Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER in this, it's anniversary year, the upcoming release of Scott's ALIEN COVENANT and DC Comic's efforts into integrating the legendary WATCHMEN legacy into their current Rebirth line in THE BUTTON. Ladies and gentlemen: Joel and Andrew...

Ladies and gentlemen: your stewards are transporting your drinks to your tables, if you could make your way to your seats, please... Welcome to A Trip Through The Wires, the official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, an examination of comics and pop culture of wit and distinction. In this twelfth episode, recorded on Wednesday 29th April 2017, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman present their informed thoughts and opinions on #Marvel and #Netflix's latest addition to the comics small screen pantheon #IRONFIST. Looking to the bigger screen, they also contrast between the brand new teases from #MarvelStudios and #DCComics, SPIDER-MAN HOMECOMING and JUSTICE LEAGUE respectively. Ladies and gentlemen: Joel and Andrew... Introduction MC / podcast edit: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com) Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Ben Sounds (www.bensounds.com)

Interview: In Conversation with Eric Stephenson, Image Comics (18 March 2017) 2017 sees the 25th Anniversary of one of the most ground-breaking comics publishers in the business - not only because of the innovate storytelling that they have released over the years but because of The Deal that puts the rights of the works firmly in the hands of its creators. As first Editorial Head, and then subsequently and to this day Publisher, of Image Comics, Eric Stephenson is the man best suited to talk to about why this arrangement between a band of creators worked and where the company ultimately evolved to from there. Tripwire Magazine EIC Joel Meadows sat down with Eric in a bustling London pub for a brief chat, during a trip to the UK to celebrate Image Comics 25 with a number of its Brit creatives... Interview: Joel Meadows Edit: Leonard Sultana (www.wnenglishmaninsandiego.com) #ImageComics #EricStephenson

Interview: In Conversation with Kieron Gillen (March 2017) One of the premier British creators working in comics today, Kieron Gillen has had an enviable career (alongside his artist partner-in-crime Jamie McKelvie): bypassing the traditional path through UK comics and landing their first projects with American publishers, most notably PHONOGRAM with Image Comics. As Image celebrate their 25th Anniversary in 2017, Tripwire Magazine EIC Joel Meadows talks to Kieron about his thoughts on the impact of the publisher, not only on his own career but on the comics landscape in general. Kieron also reflects on the early days of PHONOGRAM ahead of a new retrospective release and also on the latest developments of editors such as Karen Berger and Shelly Bond, both now setting up creator-led imprints (at IDW Publishing and Dark Horse Comics respectively) and how Image led for such imprints to become established. Interview: Joel Meadows Editor / Image Credit: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com)

Last call for your seats, ladies and gentlemen: if you could make your way to the salon, please... Welcome to A Trip Through The Wires, the official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, an examination of comics and pop culture of wit and distinction. In this eleventh episode, recorded on Monday 6th March 2017, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman cast a critical eye over the milestone which is the 25th Anniversary of Image Comics, taking a look back at the challenging formative years of the company through to its continued financial and artistic success. Ladies and gentlemen: Joel and Andrew... MC/Podcast edit: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com) Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Bensounds (www.bensounds.com)

Interview: In Conversation with Marek Losey (February 2017) Stan Lee's Lucky Man is about to return to UK screens for its second season, with James Nesbitt returning as the gambling-addicted policeman, imbued with the good fortune - and the consequences - of a bracelet which seemingly gives him all he desires. As the Sky-produced show returns, Harry's luck appears to change as he comes across a new series of challenges and characters which threaten his good fortune... Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was lucky himself, to be able to sit down with director Marek Losey, the helmer behind the first two episodes of the new series. In this exclusive interview, Marek talks about the challenges and advantages of filming in London, maintaining the drive of the first season and the landscape of television in the face of cable, streaming and digital productions, all vying for peoples attentions.

Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e10 (Oscars 2017 / Issues with Superhero Television) - PART TWO Your attention, ladies and gentlemen, attention please - the intermission is about to conclude and the show is about to begin... Thank you for joining us for the second part of Episode 10 of A Trip Through The Wires, the official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, an examination of comics and pop culture of wit and distinction. Continuing our show, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman conclude their assessment of the Best Picture contenders for the upcoming 89th Academy Awards, as well as discussing the fundamental issues regarding character and storyline in superhero genre television Please welcome back to the stage, Joel and Andrew... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you agree with Joel and Andrew's assessment of the cinematic highlights on offer this past year? Contact the chaps via our social media, including Twitter at @RealTripwire. Do check out PART ONE of this episode which includes the other films being discussed in our Oscar prelude, as well as a conversation about the stagnation of character in superhero television. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Introduction / MC / Editing: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com) Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Ben Sounds (www.bensound.com)