Such a criminally underrated book. As an American, it never dawned on me Marshal Law was intrinsically British, it was simply a comic I loved. I first read Marshal Law as a child in the late '80s, and it has been an all time favorite ever since. Marshal Law was to me what Watchmen or Dark Knight Returns was to the larger portion of the comic community. That was the comic that showed me the darker underbelly of the superhero genre. I still question why anyone would sale Marshal Law to an 8 year old, but God bless 'em.
To me, Marshal Law will always be my favorite comic work. I still remember the day that I just saw the first one in Brazil. I fell in love with such ideas put together by Kevin O'Neill and Pat Mills. Each page I read made seem like I was inside the comic as Marshal Law myself. The 80's was really the golden decade of humanity. Great artists and minds
Marshal Law has some of the best writing in comics, and the art style and visual comedy fits so perfectly with everything that it really stands as masterpiece. There's a definite need for more Marshal Law.
Wonderful to see these two creators chat about something I loved as a young man. Things happened to me as a kid that shaped my taste in comics into something more hard edged and at some point I naturally gravitated towards works like Nexus, Watchmen, and Marshal Law. I was, and am still, a peaceful person so reading the comic felt a bit wrong at the time due to its extreme violence. I had to question myself, my motivations, and the material constantly. It was a bit of a journey of self discovery as the young me examined the question “is this OK?”. Turns out it was more than OK. The themes in the work shine and I feel like I gained something from it. Oh man, if someone ever made a film of this... it would have to be perfect. I am not sure that balanced get act could be accomplished.
marshal law is my favourite character. i loved the first 3 books so much..thanks to toxic for educating me. kevin's art is so amazing mixed with the dark humor,
Fabulous and informative interview! I will have fun looking for the collected edition of Marshall Law - which is easier than fishing out the original books from my storage unit!
I know this is an old video but please, if your out there somewhere Pat & Kevin, consider bringing back Nemesis The Warlock, this was the source, this where it all began. Having seen this video tho, i will check out Marshal Law but Nemesis will always be my favourite.
I hate that we don't have British and Commonwealth comics in U.S. comic stores. And all the British comic fans only review American comics and that pisses me off also. British and other Commonwealth channel owners need to make some Commonwealth Channels for stories, characters, and other ip categories because i know they have small universe but I'm sure they also have large ones also i'd love to learn about!!! I don't know with all the comics they come out with over there how they don't have channels for all their comics like we do!! I know they do its just the internet sucks and blocks them from american internet or my computer!!
This is a great interview, tho as a middle aged man who started reading 2000ad at the age of 10, I am slightly biased due the fact im a fan of both Pat and Kevin. I tried several times as a kid to get into american comix (both DC and Marvel) but they never floated my boat. My view of the stuff coming out of the US was, it seamed a bit flat, without depth and boring. Batman had my interest for a bit but I detested Superman, Spiderman and the other super-heroes of a similar ilke. Dredd, Slaine, Jonny Alpha, Nemesis, ABC warriors, Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat, Mealtdown Man, Blackhawk, all had far more interesting characters with a myriad of really interesting stories. The Superhero stuff was about good versus evil and how good will always triumphs, because they try harder. Boring. Dredd and Marshall Law are the best anti heroes I've every read and would love to see new Marshal Law stuff. splundig vur thrigg
Mr2at I agree, I read both U.S comics and U.K comics, but when it comes to the U.S stuff I read anti heroes because they have more depth, superheroes are one dimensional and boring. From the US I can recommend comics like Lobo and Evil Ernie, Lobo fits more into 2000AD than DC, and Evil Ernie is just over the top fun, which again would be more suiting to 2000AD, I find independent publishers to be better than the mainstream ones. I really detest superheroes though, every story is the same, you know what will happen. My heart is with U.K comics, probably because I'm Irish and I can relate to them more, or more likely I prefer them due to the depth of the stories. I really don't understand how the superhero genre is so popular.
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Rest in peace, Kevin O'Neill. Thanks for all your wonderful works over the decades.
Such a criminally underrated book. As an American, it never dawned on me Marshal Law was intrinsically British, it was simply a comic I loved. I first read Marshal Law as a child in the late '80s, and it has been an all time favorite ever since. Marshal Law was to me what Watchmen or Dark Knight Returns was to the larger portion of the comic community. That was the comic that showed me the darker underbelly of the superhero genre. I still question why anyone would sale Marshal Law to an 8 year old, but God bless 'em.
I just heard of Kevin's passing, very sad was a huge Nemesis fan. RIP to a unique talent.
RIP Kevin O’Neill.
An artist of the era and an epoch.
very cool, do more interviews GOSH peoples
To me, Marshal Law will always be my favorite comic work. I still remember the day that I just saw the first one in Brazil. I fell in love with such ideas put together by Kevin O'Neill and Pat Mills. Each page I read made seem like I was inside the comic as Marshal Law myself. The 80's was really the golden decade of humanity. Great artists and minds
Marshal Law has some of the best writing in comics, and the art style and visual comedy fits so perfectly with everything that it really stands as masterpiece. There's a definite need for more Marshal Law.
Awesome lads. RIP Kevin, thanks for all the great comics
"kingdom of the blind" was fantastic - the best one after "fear and loathing" to me anyway
Legends, God bless them, anything they touch is great👌👍
Loved, loved, loved Marshall Law back then. Still a favorite of mine. Great read!
Marshal Law the movie needs to be made
Wonderful to see these two creators chat about something I loved as a young man. Things happened to me as a kid that shaped my taste in comics into something more hard edged and at some point I naturally gravitated towards works like Nexus, Watchmen, and Marshal Law. I was, and am still, a peaceful person so reading the comic felt a bit wrong at the time due to its extreme violence. I had to question myself, my motivations, and the material constantly. It was a bit of a journey of self discovery as the young me examined the question “is this OK?”. Turns out it was more than OK. The themes in the work shine and I feel like I gained something from it. Oh man, if someone ever made a film of this... it would have to be perfect. I am not sure that balanced get act could be accomplished.
Both of these men are Genius!
marshal law is my favourite character. i loved the first 3 books so much..thanks to toxic for educating me.
kevin's art is so amazing mixed with the dark humor,
Both geniuses.just goes to show art is best unfettered.
Crazy good creators.
He's right. the later stuff was off the radar. Last one I saw in a shop was Takes Manhatten. Can pick them up online though.
Reading Nemesis the Warlock at the moment, this will be next on the list to get. Great duo. Good interview : )
My best girlfriend who didn't become my wife- she bought me Marshall Law #1 for my birthday!
tonytygrrHI such an odd thing to specify lol
Fabulous and informative interview! I will have fun looking for the collected edition of Marshall Law - which is easier than fishing out the original books from my storage unit!
Good stuff. Love Pat, love Kev and love Law!
I know this is an old video but please, if your out there somewhere Pat & Kevin, consider bringing back Nemesis The Warlock, this was the source, this where it all began. Having seen this video tho, i will check out Marshal Law but Nemesis will always be my favourite.
This give me a Idea
An unfettered Pat Mills, that's a worrying prospect.
I hate that we don't have British and Commonwealth comics in U.S. comic stores. And all the British comic fans only review American comics and that pisses me off also. British and other Commonwealth channel owners need to make some Commonwealth Channels for stories, characters, and other ip categories because i know they have small universe but I'm sure they also have large ones also i'd love to learn about!!! I don't know with all the comics they come out with over there how they don't have channels for all their comics like we do!! I know they do its just the internet sucks and blocks them from american internet or my computer!!
They need to make the movie Marshal Law, with Tom Hardy as the lead role
4737Carlin That would be fucking dreadful.
That shit could work.Imagine The Boys with an avenger budget.CULT CLASSIC
This is the OG, the OP. The Boys is a joke compared to what they did ...
This is a great interview, tho as a middle aged man who started reading 2000ad at the age of 10, I am slightly biased due the fact im a fan of both Pat and Kevin.
I tried several times as a kid to get into american comix (both DC and Marvel) but they never floated my boat. My view of the stuff coming out of the US was, it seamed a bit flat, without depth and boring.
Batman had my interest for a bit but I detested Superman, Spiderman and the other super-heroes of a similar ilke.
Dredd, Slaine, Jonny Alpha, Nemesis, ABC warriors, Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat, Mealtdown Man, Blackhawk, all had far more interesting characters with a myriad of really interesting stories.
The Superhero stuff was about good versus evil and how good will always triumphs, because they try harder. Boring.
Dredd and Marshall Law are the best anti heroes I've every read and would love to see new Marshal Law stuff. splundig vur thrigg
Mr2at I agree, I read both U.S comics and U.K comics, but when it comes to the U.S stuff I read anti heroes because they have more depth, superheroes are one dimensional and boring. From the US I can recommend comics like Lobo and Evil Ernie, Lobo fits more into 2000AD than DC, and Evil Ernie is just over the top fun, which again would be more suiting to 2000AD, I find independent publishers to be better than the mainstream ones. I really detest superheroes though, every story is the same, you know what will happen. My heart is with U.K comics, probably because I'm Irish and I can relate to them more, or more likely I prefer them due to the depth of the stories. I really don't understand how the superhero genre is so popular.
Mr2at typical, American mentality
I loathe superheroes too