Did Avatar steal from 2000 AD? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

Dragons? Floating rocks? Alien tribes? Colonialism? Just how much does James Cameron's multi-billion dollar franchise Avatar owe to the 2000 AD story Firekind by John Smith and Paul Marshall from 1993? Molch-R and KLO-E examine the evidence while also waxing lyrical about this packed, nuanced, inventive 2000 AD fantasy sci-fi classic. Get the Firekind collection from the 2000 AD website or download the app . Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review , Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started.

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Did Avatar steal from 2000 AD? – In Orbit Every Wednesday is an episode from The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast by 2000 AD.

This episode is 45:33 long.

This episode was published on Jan 21, 2026.

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