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Spring may be just round the corner but things are already hotting up with details of the new releases from the House of Tharg due in comic book stores this May!

Issues of 2000 AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, Hawk the Slayer, Monster Fun, and our new graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, they must place your order by 24th March.

2000 AD Progs 2280-2283

Prog 2280 on sale 4 May 2022
Prog 2281 on sale 11 May 2022
Prog 2282 on sale 18 May 2022
Prog 2283 on sale 25 May 2022

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! Prog 2280 is the first all-ages special of the year with Cadet Dredd investigating drug use in ‘Red Medicine’, plus we visit the magic school Lowborn High, Pandora Perfect is back in ‘Feed the Bird’, and Chopper takes to the skies.

In  Progs 2281-2283, a new Judge Dredd story starts as former Judge Asher edges closer to criminality in ‘An Honest Man’; the conspiracy goes deeper in Brink: ‘Mercury Retrograde’; monsters and mayhem in Fiends of the Eastern Front: ‘1963’; PI Mallory Hope investigates murder in the movies in ‘Hope… In the Shadows’; and Dexter and co encounter ‘The Thing in the Thing’!

32 pages, weekly, £3.25 / $22.50 (per pack)

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #444

On sale 18 May 2022

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! There’s a complete Judge Dredd story as the lawman leads a team into the ruins of Atlantis in ‘Q-topia’; chaos surrounds the mayoral election in Lawless: ‘Ballots Over Badrock’; the infection turns critical in Death Cap; Nia looks for a way out in Diamond Dogs III; and it’s surf or die in the final part of ‘Surfer’. Plus there’s the usual interviews, features, and in the bagged GN Hawk the Slayer’s epic adventure concludes courtesy of Garth Ennis & Henry Flint!

64 pages (+ bagged 32-page supplement), £5.99

HAWK THE SLAYER #2

On sale 11 May 2022

Hawk’s deepest fears have been confirmed – dark forces have returned to plague the land and only he stands any chance of stopping them! Reunited with the warrior giant, Gort and the skilled Elfin Bowman Crow, as well as some new comrades, Hawk must venture into the Forest of Weir to learn the true identity of his enemy.

32 pages, £3.99/$6.50

45 YEARS OF 2000 AD

• ISBN: 9781786185716
• 24 May 2022
• UK £29.99 // US $35
• Pages: 96 // Hardcover

45 of the hottest artists working in comics and illustartion today bring their own interpretations to 45 2000 AD characters in this oversized art book celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic. Earth’s most popular comic and illustration artists to interpret the characters featured in the pages of 2000 AD. Featuring all new work by Jamie Smart (Bunny vs Monkey), Hannah Templer (GLOW, TMNT), Michael Allred (Madman, Silver Surfer), Kevin O’Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), Sean Phillips (Reckless, The Fade Out), Colleen Doran (Sandman, A Distant Soil).

THE ART OF CARLOS EZQUERRA

• ISBN: 9781786185679
• 10 May 2022
• UK £24.99 // US $29.99
• Pages: 240 // Hardcover

An often unsung titan of the industry, Carlos Ezquerra’s influence has been as broad as his artwork was inimitable. His co-creation of Judge Dredd and powerful work on Strontium Dog alone helped establish 2000 AD as a powerhouse and him as a comics master. When he passed away unexpectedly in 2018, comics was robbed of one of its most vibrant, dynamic and powerful talents, yet his legacy is almost unparalleled in the industry. This 240-page hardcover collection spans half a century of his comic work and is ideal for both long-time fans and those looking to discover his work for themselves.

THISTLEBONE BOOK 2

• ISBN: 9781786185655
• 10 May 2022
• UK £14.99
• Pages: 80 // Hardcover

Britain, 2020. It’s been over a year since journalist Seema Chaudry accompanied cult survivor Avril Easton back to the village of Harrowvale, the site of her terrifying experiences at the hands of Jasper Hillman’s THISTLEBONE worshippers, a crazed occult group that believed in an ancient woodland deity. Intended as a cathartic experience, both women were changed forever by what they were confronted with. In the process of researching for a book on the Thistlebone legend, Seema believes much of it centres around one man — Malcolm Kinniburgh.

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE TRIGAN EMPIRE VOL.4

• ISBN: 9781786185648
• 24 MAY 2022
• UK £19.99 // US $24.99
• Pages: 240 // Paperback
• Don Lawrence’s painted art continues to be a highlight of the series, and as he takes a sabbatical from the strip Miguel Quesada and Philip Corke match his impressive work with their own style.

The Trigan Empire remains resilient against enemies on all fronts, from treacherous politicians, murderous Zith assassins, and alien invaders, Trigo and Janno protect the citizens of Elekton. The fourth omnibus of the science-fiction classic, The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire, collects the stories published from 1973 through to 1976.

THE SARGE

• ISBN: 9781786186331
• 12 May 2022
• UK £19.99
• Pages: 144 // Paperback

Brand new hardback collection of a beloved WWII strip from the legendary Battle comic – with an introduction by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys). British Sergeant Jim Masters, a veteran of WW1, has to protect and lead his inexperienced platoon during the Second World War.

From Dunkirk to North Africa, the might of the German Army face the ultimate adversaries when Masters and his boys spring into action – Nothing can substitute experience!

Celebrating 45 years of unbeatable Thrill-power, these are the zarjaz titles coming from Rebellion this February – available to order fromfrom Diamond!

2000 AD marks four and a half decades of comics with a special bumper Prog, complete with cover by Brian Bolland (Camelot 3000, Batman: The Killing Joke) plus the launch of the 2000 AD Encyclopedia, packed with information about our galaxy of characters and series!

All these are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 23 December!

2000 AD PROGS 2267-2270

2267 on sale 2 February 2022
2268 on sale 9 February 2022
2269 on sale 16 February 2022
2270 on sale 23 February 2022

Pack arrives in North American stores 23 March 2022

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! Proteus Vex takes on the alliance in ‘Desire Paths’; the Shadow Creatures infiltrate The Order in ‘Fantastic Voyage’; the world’s only hope lies with an Orc in Kingmaker: ‘Falls the Shadow’; and nineteenth-century Paris comes under attack by an interdimensional menace in Saphir: Liaisons Dangereuses.

Then, in the bumper Prog 2270, 2000 AD celebrates its 45th anniversary with the start of two new stories – Judge Dredd: The Citadel, a searing return to the Apocalypse War, and Brink: Mercury Retrograde, the stunning new chapter in the SF-horror drama. Plus bonus Indigo Prime and Tharg stories, and more!

32pp, weekly, £3.10 / $25.99 (per pack)

DIAMOND CODE: DEC211791

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #441

On sale 16 February 2022 (UK) 16 March 2022 (North America)

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! The future lawman leads a team to the Pan-African enclave of Profundia but there are factions that want them dead in Praise Zort!; something inhuman lurks beneath Badrock in Lawless: ‘Ballots Over; Goya faces a race against time to find her family’s killers in Death Cap; Armitage gets closer to the corruption at the heart of Brit-Cit Justice Dept in Diamond Dogs III; and Zane has no choice but to get involved in the skysurfer movie in ‘Surfer’. Plus there’s the usual interviews, features, and in the bagged GN Hawk’s epic adventure continues from Garth Ennis & Henry Flint!

64pp (+ bagged 64pp graphic novel), monthly, £5.99 / $10.99

DIAMOND CODE: DEC211792

THE 2000 AD ENCYCLOPEDIA

• ISBN: 9781786184658
• 25 November 2021
• £19.99 / $24.99
• Pages: 256 // Hardcover
• DIAMOND ORDER CODE: TBC

From A.B.C. Warriors to Zenith! Meticulously researched and compiled for comics fans everywhere, the 2000 AD Encyclopedia is the essential fact compendium to the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!

What are the essential Judge Dredd stories? In which progs did The Ballad of Halo Jones run? What year was the first appearance of Nemesis the Warlock? Just who are the Thrillsuckers? Look no further, Earthlets! Every strip and major character from 2000 AD’s trailblazing 45 year history is catalogued and detailed, accompanied by stunning artwork and illustrations. With this show-stopping hardcover collection, must-read characters and storylines from across the cosmos are at your fingertips!

JUDGE DREDD BY BRIAN BOLLAND APEX EDITION

• 15 February 2022 (UK) 16 March (North America)
• £65 / $90
• Pages: 144 // Oversized hardcover
• DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT211698

The Judge Dredd art of Brian Bolland is regarded as some of the greatest comic art of the Eighties, and helped catapult both the series and Brian Bolland himself to international acclaim, leading him to work on such titles as Camelot 3000 and Batman: The Killing Joke. His incredible Black & White art is showcased in this deluxe, over-sized facsimile edition featuring new high-resolution scans of his original art from 2000 AD showing Bolland’s delicate inking brushwork in unprecedented detail, as well as the titles and word balloons placed over it at the time by IPC’s art team. It promises to be an unmissable collection for fans of comics and of fine art.

THE SPIDER – CRIME UNLIMITED

• ISBN: 9781786185617
• 15 February 2022
• £39.99 / $50
• Pages: 336 // Hardcover
• DIAMOND ORDER CODE: TBC

The first collection of the Spider stories originally published as part of the Picture Library series, these long-lost and fast-paced pulp adventure stories have never been reprinted before, written by Jerry Siegel (co-creator of Superman) and Donne Avenell (Picture Library: Battle Stations, Dr Mesmer’s Revenge).

The Spider is the uncrowned king of the New York underworld, so elusive to the police that he even manages to taunt the Police Commissioner at his retirment party. But Professor Aldo Cummings, a famous but ill-tempered scientist, determined to stop the schemes of the Spider once and for all, invents a ray-machine which will eliminate the evil from a person’s personality. But a tragic miscalculation will turn Professor Cummings into the Professor of Power, and he will seek a more direct confrontation with the Spider.

From madcap mayhem to eerie horror, from the mean streets to deep space – get all the skinny on what’s coming out from the House of Tharg this November!

Issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, and our graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 23 September.

2000 AD PROGS 2256-2259

2256 on sale 3 November 2021
2257 on sale 10 November 2021
2258 on sale 17 November 2021
2259 on sale 24 November 2021

Pack arrives in North American stores 22 December 2021

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! Prog 2256 is the fourth bumper Regened all-ages takeover issue featuring complete stories. Cadet Dredd and his clone-brother Rico take to the streets of Mega-City One for Lawmaster handling with a difference; Middenface McNulty has some canine help in ‘Strontium Dug’ by David Baillie and Colin MacNeil; young wizards have a schooling in ‘Lowborn High’ by David Barnett and Philip Bond; plus lots more! Meanwhile, in Progs 2257-2259, Judge Dredd’s life is turned into a musical, courtesy of Rob Williams and Chris Weston, The Diaboliks battle a gang of supernatural villains in ‘London Calling’ by Gordon Rennie and Dom Reardon; Cyd meets one of the universe’s most celebrated pop stars in ‘The Out’ by Dan Abnett and Mark Harrison; the war against the Martians intensifies in Scarlet Traces: Storm Front by Ian Edginton and D’Israeli; and it’s Dexter vs dinosaurs, by Dan Abnett and Tazio Bettin!

32pp, weekly, £3.10 / $26.50 (per pack)

DIAMOND CODE: SEP211702

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #438

On sale 17 November 2021 (UK) 17 December 2021 (North America)

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! The lawman is determined to crack down on strange wall-scrawling in ‘A Dream of a Thousand Flowers’ by Ken Niemand and Colin MacNeil; Devlin Waugh has one last chance in Hell in ‘The Reckoning’ by Ales Kot and Mike Dowling; The Returners reach the end of the road in ‘Amazonia’ by Matt Smith and Nicolo Assirelli; there’s double trouble in Tale From the Black Museum: Double Jeopardy by Paul Starkey and Nick Dyer; and Angel enacts his vengeance in the finale to Angelic: ‘Restitution’ by Gordon Rennie and Lee Carter. Plus there’s interviews, features, and in the bagged GN the Alienist returns for ‘Inhuman Natures’ by Gordon Rennie, Emma Beeby and Eoin Coveney!

64pp (+ bagged 64pp graphic novel), monthly, £5.99

DIAMOND CODE: SEP211703

TOM PATERSON COLLECTION

• ISBN: 9781781089408
• 25 November 2021
• £19.99 / $24.99
• Pages: 192 // Hardcover
• DIAMOND ORDER CODE: SEP211714

A hardback collection of some of the funniest strips in British comics, from legendary humour cartoonist Tom Paterson! Scottish artist Tom Paterson is one of the most inventive and influential cartoonists British comics have produced. Inspired by the work of George Martin, Leo Baxendale and Ken Reid, Tom became a comic artist at a young age, working for Fleetway and DC Thomsons on such classic strips as Sweeny Toddler, Calamity James, Buster, Grimly Feendish, The Numskulls, Bananaman and Dennis the Menace. This collection features some of Tom’s outstanding colour and black & white strip work for IPC/Fleetway from titles like Buster, Whoopee!, Jackpot, Whizzer & Chips and Oink! amongst others. With quotes from the man himself and some extra, added treasures, this is a must have for fans of British humour comics both young and old!

MISTY PRESENTS THE JAUME RUMEU COLLECTION

• ISBN: 9781781089378
• 11 November 2021
• £14.99 / $19.99
• Pages: 192 // Paperback
• DIAMOND ORDER CODE: SEP211711

Black widows, femme fatales, mad scientists and giant spiders abound in this collection of horrifying Misty stories, all drawn by horror comics maestro Jaume Rumeu Perera, also known as Homero! This collection celebrates one of the most iconic villains in British girls’ comics: the lethal Mrs. Webb, a raging femme fatale with killer style and a bone to pick with the British Establishment. Determined to take over the country with her army of giant arachnids, only two schoolgirls stand between her and global domination! Full of stunning artwork, terrifying twists, beautiful but deadly women, and, of course, giant spiders, this is an essential comic for any horror connoisseur!

BRINK BOOK 4

• ISBN: 9781781089392
• 23 November 2021
• £12.99 / $15.99
• Pages: 112 // Paperback
• DIAMOND ORDER CODE: SEP211704

The Fourth volume of the best-selling sci-fi detective series – Detective Bridget Kurtis has to solve a brand new mystery. The entire planet of Mercury seems to have vanished and a video clip is implicated in what looks like a mass-kill … as always on the brink of existence, truth may be stranger than fiction. In the late 21st century, after humanity has left the Earth it poisoned and now huddles in deep-space Habitats, life on these cramped, overcrowded stations is tense, with many spilling over into madness. HSD cop Bridget Kurtis has investigated cults and murders that have driven her to the very edge, but now she must stop the spread of a viral video clip which sends viewers insane…

DREADNOUGHTS: BREAKING GROUND

• ISBN: 9781781089385
• 9 November 2021
• £12.99 / $17.99
• Pages: 112 // Paperback
• DIAMOND ORDER CODE: SEP211708

One of The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘Best Comics of 2020’ and following from the pages of Rebellion’s Judge Dredd Free Comic Book Day title! The year is 2035 and American society is crumbling, the police force become judge and jury, dispensing justice on the streets. Police brutality in response to public protests sparks even greater restrictions on what American citizens are free to do. This is the horror story of a descent into fascism and the beginnings of the world of Judge Dredd.

From the far future to the football pitch – get all the skinny on what’s coming out from the House of Tharg this October!

Issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, and our graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 27 August.

2000 AD Progs 2252-2255 (October Prog Pack)

Prog 2252 on sale 6 October 2021
Prog 2253 on sale 13 October 2021
Prog 2254 on sale 20 October 2021
Prog 2255 on sale 27 October 2021

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! Judge Dredd battles against multiple opponents in Atlantis in ‘The Hard Way’ by Rob Williams, Arthur Wyatt and Jake Lynch; the galaxy explodes into all-our war in Scarlet Traces: Storm Front by Ian Edginton and D’Israeli; Jenny has the magical artefact everyone wants in ‘Arrivederci Roma’ by Gordon Rennie and Antonio Fuso; Pandora Perfect is stealing to order in ‘Mystery Moon’ by Roger Langridge and Brett Parson; and Cyd’s troubles only get worse in the second book of The Out by Dan Abnett and Mark Harrison!

32 pages, weekly, £3.10 / $21 (per pack)

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #437

On sale 20 October 2021

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! Aliens have their eyes set on Mega-City One in Judge Dredd: ‘Dez Rez’ by Ian Edginton and Dave Taylor; Devlin Waugh is on the brink of damnation in ‘The Reckoning’ by Ales Kot and Mike Dowling; The Returners plead for mercy in ‘Amazonia’ by Si Spencer and Nicolo Assirelli; there’s a ghost in the machine in a Tale From the Black Museum: The Electrocist by David Barnett and Stewart Moore; and Angel is on the path of vengeance in Angelic: ‘Restitution’ by Gordon Rennie and Lee Carter. Plus there’s interviews, features, and in the bagged GN it’s a horror special, featuring some of the creepiest stories from the pages of 2000 AD!
64 pages (+ bagged 64-page supplement), £5.99 / $10.99

MEGATROPOLIS

• ISBN: 9781781089354
• 12 October 2021
• £19.99 / $25
• Pages: 96 // Hardcover

Experience the iconic city of Mega-City One as never before, in this visionary comic from Kenneth Niemand (Judge Dredd) and Dave Taylor (Judge Dredd, Batman). In this radical reimagining of the world of Judge Dredd, join disgraced Officer Amy Jarra and Detective Joe ‘choirboy’ Rico as they navigate the crime-ridden underbelly of the glamourous Metropolis, attempting to solve the murder of undercover Detective Fisher. Transforming Mega-City One into an art deco cityscape, Niemand and Taylor spin a tale of futuristic noir with luscious art and jaw-dropping set pieces. This over-sized hardcover collection includes a gallery of cover art and never seen before concept sketches.

BLACK MAX VOL.2

• ISBN: 9781781088623
• 28 October 2021
• £12.99
• Pages: 112 // Paperback

Bi-planes vs giant vampire bats in this thrilling collection of war comics with a horror twist! Lieutenant Tom Wilson returns to battle Baron Maximilien Von Klorr and his attack force of giant vampire bats in a continuation of the popular series. The World War One era story moves to England with a monstrous albino bat attacking London with each page beautifully drawn by Alfonso Font working on one of his very first comic series. This exciting World War One aviation adventure is ideal for fans of Charley’s War and Hammer horror films!

ROY OF THE ROVERS – NEW DIGS

• ISBN: 9781781089361
• 28 October 2021
• £12.99
• Pages: 72 // Paperback

It’s the start of a terrific new season for Melchester Rovers. They are now a Championship club with a new kit, new owners and a fabulous new stadium. With Sowerby now fully integrated into the club, Rocky and Roy Race couldn’t be happier. But a personal tragedy and an appalling incident during a Melchester Rovers match in Europe, will push the footballing siblings to the limit.

From the far future to the football pitch – get all the skinny on what’s coming out from the House of Tharg this August!

Issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, and our graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 24 June.

2000 AD Progs 2234-2238 (July Prog Pack)

Prog 2243 on sale 4 August 2021
Prog 2244 on sale 11 August 2021
Prog 2245 on sale 18 August 2021
Prog 2246 on sale 25 August 2021

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! In Progs 2243-2245, Judge Dredd tracks down the Judge-killer in ‘Now That’s What I call Justice’ by John Wagner and John Higgins; Dexter and his comrades brave the sewers in a bid to escape Downlode in ‘Somewhere, Beyond the Sea’ by Dan Abnett and Tazio Bettin; Nolan Blake battles an old enemy in Skip Tracer: ‘Eden’ by James Peaty and Paul Marshall; and Aquila faces off against a Titan in ‘The Rivers of Hades’ by Gordon Rennie and Patrick Goddard!

And Prog 2246 is the third of 2021’s Regened all-ages bumper issues, and it’s another rip-roaring line-up of stories, including Cadet Dredd, sky-surfer Chopper, the dimension-jumping ‘Splorers, and more!

32 pages, weekly, £3.10 / $21 (per pack)

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #435

On sale 18 August

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! Justice Department must prevent an international fallout in the final part of  ‘Project Providence’ by Rory McConville and Staz Johnson; Devlin Waugh faces the Devil himself in ‘The Reckoning’ by Ales Kot and Mike Dowling; The Returners battle monsters and madness in ‘Amazonia’ by Si Spencer and Nicolo Assirelli; Nia’s in the frame to be targeted by gang bosses in Diamond Dogs II by James Peaty and Warren Pleece; and Angel metes out Cursed Earth violence in a frontier town in Angelic: ‘Restitution’ by Gordon Rennie and Lee Carter. Plus there’s interviews, features, and in the bagged GN it’s the latest instalment of the epic 2000 AD encyclopedia!

64 pages (+ bagged 64-page supplement), £5.99 / $10.99

HERSHEY: DISEASE

• ISBN: 9781781089019
• 17 August 2021
• £12.99 / $17.99
• Pages: 112 // Paperback

Hell hath no fury like Barbara Hershey! You think you know her story. Chief Judge of Mega-City One, Barbara Hershey had been a powerful ally to Judge Dredd, until she became infected with an alien pathogen and – supposedly – died. But little do the citizens and judges of Mega-City One suspect that Hershey’s death was faked. Now, join fan favourite character Judge Hershey as she embarks on a new adventure beyond the grave and beyond the walls of Mega-City One, to right the wrongs of her past and dispense justice! Critically acclaimed creative team Rob Williams (Judge Dredd, Doctor Who) and Simon Fraser (Judge Dredd, Doctor Who) tell a globe-spanning, gritty story of retribution.

THE STAINLESS STEEL RAT DELUXE EDITION

• ISBN: 9781781088999
• 19 August 2021
• £19.99
• Pages: 208 // Paperback

James Bolivar diGriz aka ‘The Stainless Steel Rat’ is many things, including a con man, a thief and a member of an elite law-enforcement agency known as the Special Corps. After escaping the corps, the Rat crosses paths with the beautiful but deadly Angelina. Like Jim diGriz she is also a master criminal, albeit a lot more ruthless. They are a match made in hell! After marrying Angelina, the Rat has to travel through time to stop a master criminal meddling with the past and then later help overthrown an evil President by running for the job himself! Based on Harry Harrison’s science-fiction classic, this collection features the stunning artwork of Carlos Ezquerra, including the stunning colour centre spreads as they originally appeared in 2000 AD.

KEN REID’S FOOTBALL FUNNIES

• ISBN: 9781781088838
• 5 August 2021
• £19.99
• Pages: 140 // Hardcover

Go football crazy with comics’ comedy master, Ken Reid! The first time that many of these uproarious strips have been reprinted, Football Funnies collects silly scores and chucklesome kick-offs from the imagination of one of Britain’s greatest cartoonists. Drawn for Scorcher and Score between 1970 and 1972, this collection includes strips such as Sub, Manager Matt, Hugh Fowler and the Football Forum pundits.

It wouldn’t be summer without the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special – just one of the delights issuing forth from The House of Tharg this July!

Issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, the new Sci-Fi Special, and our graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 27th May.

2000 AD Progs 2239-2242 (July Prog Pack)

Prog 2239 on sale 7 July 2021
Prog 2240 on sale 14 July 2021
Prog 2241 on sale 21 July 2021
Prog 2242 on sale 28 July 2021

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! Judge Dredd is targeted in ‘Now That’s What I call Justice’ by John Wagner and John Higgins; super-intelligent ape Noam Chimpsky’s adventures in space come to an explosive end in ‘The Talented Mr Chimpsky’ by Ken Niemand and PJ Holden; interdimensional investigators Department K are caught in a warp in ‘Cosmic Chaos’ by Rory McConville and Dan Cornwell; the Downlode A.I. makes its move in ‘Its Own Devices’ by Dan Abnett and Steve Yeowell; Nolan Blake has an unexpected reunion in Skip Tracer: ‘Eden’ by James Peaty and Paul Marshall; and Aquila heads into the underworld in ‘The Rivers of Hades’ by Gordon Rennie and Patrick Goddard!

32 pages, weekly, £3.10 / $21 (per pack)

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #434

On sale 21 July

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! A major Justice Department figure is kidnapped in ‘Project Providence’ by Rory McConville and Staz Johnson; Devlin Waugh faces the judgement of  Hell in ‘The Reckoning’ by Ales Kot and Mike Dowling; The Returners plunge deeper into the jungle in ‘Amazonia’ by Si Spencer and Nicolo Assirelli; it’s Brit-Cit gang vs gang in Diamond Dogs II by James Peaty and Warren Pleece; and we return to the Cursed Earth and the ruthless Angel family for a new series of Angelic, ‘Restitution’, by Gordon Rennie and Lee Carter. Plus there’s interviews, features, and in the bagged GN it’s the latest instalment of the epic 2000 AD encyclopedia!

64 pages (+ bagged 64-page supplement), £5.99 / $10.99

2000 AD SCI-FI SPECIAL

On sale 7 July

This year’s 2000 AD summer special is a Dreddworld issue, featuring a series of interlinked stories starring a host of characters – Judge Dredd meets up with Cursed Earth Koburn in ‘Biohazard’ by Mike Carroll and Ben Willsher, while over in Oz Chopper is a wanted man in ‘Dreamgazer’ by David Baillie and Tom Foster, and Armitage seeks out Devlin Waugh in Brit-Cit in ‘Natural Fern Killer’ by Liam Johnson and Robin Smith. Plus Anderson deals with a paranormal threat, scripted by Maura McHugh, and Hondo-Cit Judge Inaba has trouble on her turf, scripted by Karl Stock!

48 pages, £4.99

2000 AD REGENED VOL.2

• ISBN: 9781781088982
• 6 July 2021
• £10.99 / $13.99
• Pages: 144 // Paperback

The second volume of 2000 AD’s celebrated series of all-ages science fiction stories! It’s a race against time as Cadet Dredd and his clone brother Rico have to defuse a hostage situation in ‘Bad Seeds’. When Judge Anderson encounters a malevolent force trying to turn the kids of Mega-City One into swots she has to RESTORE mayhem to the streets. Other characters include Pandora Perfect: futuristic criminal, terrible babysitter and all round bad ‘un, teenage mutant bounty hunter Johnny Alpha and the return of ghostbusting duo Finder and Keeper. All this and more in the second volume of 2000 AD’s celebrated series of all-ages science fiction stories!

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE TRIGAN EMPIRE VOLUME 3

• ISBN: 9781781089323
• 20 July 2021
• £19.99 / $24.99
• Pages: 256 // Paperback

The best-selling Treasury of British Comics archival series The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire reaches its third thrilling volume.

This is the epic story of the Trigan Empire’s rise and fall, and of how Trigo, often alone, had to fend off usurpers and monstrous threats to save his people. The lush painted comic art that Don Lawrence produced in this period would solidify him as one of the greatest comic book artists of all time.

Collected within are all the Trigan Empire stories published in chronological order including the never before reprinted short stories not illustrated by Don Lawrence, to give you the complete saga of the Trigan Empire.

JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE CASE FILES 37

• ISBN: 9781781088975
• 22 July 2021
• £19.99
• Pages: 288 // Paperback

He’s been a thorn in Dredd’s side since the Apocalypse War, but will Orlok the Assassin finally be brought to justice? The latest in the best-selling series of Judge Dredd’s adventures sees the future lawman and the Sov killer come face-to-face for what could be the last time. Will justice be served? Or will Orlok escape again? Meanwhile, Dredd investigates the twisted machinations of Judge Edgar, the Machiavellian head of the Public Surveillance Unit, and superstar writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) returns to write his final Dredd story, drawn by John Higgins (Watchmen).

Wartime heroes, warrior women, Judge Dredd in action, Roy of the Rovers at death’s door, and new comics from two of Britain’s most popular titles ‘for girls’ – get all the skinny on what’s coming out from the House of Tharg this June!

Issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, the new special Black Beth special, and our graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 22nd April.

2000 AD Progs 2234-2238 (June Prog Pack)

Prog 2234 on sale 2 June 2021
Prog 2235 on sale 9 June 2021
Prog 2236 on sale 16 June 2021
Prog 2237 on sale 23 June 2021
Prog 2238 on sale 30 June 2021

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! Four new stories start in #2234 – vengeance is in the air in Judge Dredd: ‘Now That’s What I call Justice’ by John Wagner and John Higgins; super-intelligent ape Noam Chimpsky gets his own series in Chimpsky’s Law: ‘The Talented Mr Chimpsky’ by Ken Niemand and PJ Holden; spinning off from the Regened issues, interdimensional investigators Department K plunge into ‘Cosmic Chaos’ by Rory McConville and Dan Cornwell; and Cyd is back and heading deeper into the universe in Book Two of The Out by Dan Abnett and Mark Harrison. Plus fantasy thriller Feral & Foe by Dan Abnett and Richard Elson comes to its fiery finale!

32 pages, weekly, £3.10 / $21 (per pack)

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #433

On sale 16 June

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! A foreign agent causes trouble for Justice Department in new Dredd story ‘Project Providence’ by Rory McConville and Staz Johnson; Devlin Waugh descends into Hell in ‘The Reckoning’ by Ales Kot and Mike Dowling; The Returners find dangers lurk in the jungle in ‘Amazonia’ by Si Spencer and Nicolo Assirelli; Nia works against the Brit-Cit gangs in Diamond Dogs II by James Peaty and Warren Pleece; and it’s the final battle against the Dark Judges in Deliverance by David Hine and Nick Percival – and in the bagged mini-trade this month, the demon robot Mechastopheles is mankind’s last hope, by Gordon Rennie, Lawrence Rennie and Karl Richardson!

64 pages (+ bagged 64-page supplement), £5.99 / $10.99

BLACK BETH AND THE DEVILS OF AL-KADESH

• ISBN: 9781786184757
• 23 June 2021 (UK)
• £4.99 // $4.99
• Pages: 48

After her appearance in the Scream! & Misty Special, the sword-swinging Black Beth is back by popular demand!  Written by Alec Worley (Durham Red) and drawn by DaNi (Coffin Bound), Beth is a warrior-woman born in anger and forged in rage. She and her blind aide Quido have travelled to the wicked city of Shadrivar, in search of the evil witch Anis-Amuun. Many think that she is long dead, but a mage called Estevan believes otherwise. He charges Beth with a quest to destroy the witch, initiating a sea-spanning quest which pits Beth’s curved blade against all manner of mystical creatures…and possibly Anis-Amuun herself!

BATTLER BRITTON BY HUGO PRATT – WAR PICTURE LIBRARY

• ISBN: 9781781087664
• 24 June 2021
• £14.99 / $19.99
• Pages: 64 // Hardcover

Two stories of soaring combat as the master of Euro comics, Hugo Pratt, meets the classic comic book air ace who’s as skilled a fighter on land as he is in his Spitfire! Reprinted in graphic novel form for the first time, these two fast-paced Battler Britton stories from 1960 – Wagons of Gold and Rockets of Revenge – are drawn by the legendary artist behind Corto Maltese.  In this thrilling collection, Britton helps resistance fighters smuggle gold from Nazi occupied Yugoslavia, before escorting a ballistics expert on his mission to analyse an unexploded V2 rocket in Poland!

JUDGE DREDD: GUATEMALA

• ISBN: 9781781088951
• 22 June 2021 (UK)
• £14.99 / $19.99
• Pages: 128 // Paperback

A deathbed request sends Judge Dredd on a diplomatic mission to Guatemala, a dictatorship ruled by the despotic robot El Presidente. Under the military rule of robots, humans are enslaved, trafficked and farmed for parts. El Presidente seeks to expand its repressive regime – and if Mega-City One doesn’t give into its demands, its nuclear arsenal will blow the city off the map! From legendary Judge Dredd scribe John Wagner and fan favourite artist Colin MacNeil comes an action-packed Dredd tale of robots and revolution! Also featuring bonus Dredd stories with art by Carlos Ezquerra and Henry Flint!

ROY OF THE ROVERS: THE BEST OF THE 1980S

• ISBN: 9781781088968
• 10 June 2021 (UK)
• £19.99
• Pages: 176 // Hardcover

The dawn of this new decade was one that Melchester Rovers would want to forget. The 80/81 season was far from their finest hour with the threat of relegation snapping at their heels all throughout the season and exits from the F.A. Cup and the European Cup leaving the trophy cabinet bare. For star striker Roy Race it couldn’t be worse. His obsession with the team had caused a strain on his marriage and fractured his relationship with teammates like the hot-headed Vic Guthrie. And then there was an attempt on his life… After being shot in December 1981, Roy lay in a coma for several weeks while Sir Alf Ramsey stepped into the dugout for Melchester. Life in a lower division beckons, but at least the Rovers will be the most stylish team on the pitch with their new Gola sponsored kits! This book collects the most sensational storyline from Roy of the Rovers history.

TAMMY & JINTY: REMIXED

• ISBN: 9781781089316
• June 10 2021 (UK)
• £12.99
• Pages: 112 // Paperback

From sports drama through romance and action Tammy and Jinty Remixed pays tribute to the past while blazing a trail for girls’ comics of the future! Collecting the critically-acclaimed Tammy and Jinty specials from 2019 and 2020, this 112 page anthology includes contributions from some of the most exciting female creators working in the industry today. New characters such as Rocky Race, ace footballer are showcased with updated classic characters like Cat Girl, Bella at the Bar and the Justice of Justine. This collection also includes exclusive new interviews and features, plus a reprint of the fan favourite classic Cat Girl strip.

British superheroes, folk horror, and elseworld crimebusting – get all the skinny on what’s coming out from the House of Tharg this April!

Issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, and our new graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 25th February.

2000 AD Progs 2226-2229 (April Prog Pack)

Prog 2226 on sale 7 April 2021
Prog 2227 on sale 14 April 2021
Prog 2228 on sale 21 April 2021
Prog 2229 on sale 28 April 2021

In North American stores: 28 April 2021

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! A former Judge returns from his prison-stretch on Titan but faces a toxic welcoming committee in Judge Dredd: ‘A Penitent Man’; the cult’s influence continues to be felt in folk-horror Thistlebone: ‘Poisoned Roots’; Bode and Wrath battle a necromancer in Feral & Foe; there’s more terrifying Visions of Deadworld; and we have short, sharp thrills in Tharg’s 3rillers, featuring the return of the Intestinauts, and deep-space action in ‘Chorus & the Ring’!

32 pages, weekly, £3.10 / $26.25 (per pack)

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #431

On sale 15 April 2021 (UK) 20 May 2021 (US)

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! A new case for Dredd starts as a mysterious figure stands up for Mega-City’s vagrants in ‘Don’t Drokk with Bob’; the first book of ‘Megatropolis’ comes to its explosive finale; the killing ceremony begins in ‘Deliverance’; Devlin Waugh’s relationship with his demon friend reaches breaking point in ‘Lord of Lies’; and a new series of Brit-Cit gang thriller Diamond Dogs starts! Plus there’s interviews, features and more – and in the bagged mini-trade, it’s the latest instalment of the 2000 AD Encyclopedia!

64 pages (+ bagged 64-page supplement), £5.99 / $10.99

THISTLEBONE

• ISBN: 9781781087787
• 29 April 2021 (UK)
• £12.99
• Pages: 64 // Hardcover

England, 2019. The secluded rural village of Harrowvale holds a dark past—that years earlier, on a farm bordering the vast tracts of woodland, it hosted a cult that was seeking to escape civilisation and find purity in the old ways, namely worshipping an ancient deity called Thistlebone. Led by the charismatic Jasper Hillman, their pagan beliefs grew ever more radical to the point where they held the young Avril Eason captive with the intention of sacrificing her. But Avril escaped…

THE VIGILANT

• ISBN: 9781781088593
• 15 April 2021 (UK)
• £14.99
• Pages: 144 // Paperback

Lost in the mists of time, home-grown British superheroes once entertained and enthralled millions of kids… Now, the likes of Adam Eterno, Blake Edmonds, Thunderbolt the Avenger, and The Leopard from Lime Street are back for a new generation of readers.

This volume collects the trilogy of Vigilant stories written by Simon Furman (Transformers) and drawn by an all-star roster of artists including Simon Coleby (Dark Souls), DaNi (Coffin Bound), Henrik Sahlstrom (Thirteenth Floor), Warwick Fraser-Combe, Staz Johnson (Spider-Man), Will Sliney (Spider-Man 2099) and Jake Lynch (Judge Dredd).

THE SPIDER’S SYNDICATE OF CRIME / JERRY SIEGEL’S THE SYNDICATE OF CRIME

• ISBN: 9781781089057
• 15 April 2021 (UK) 28 April 2021 (US)
• £14.99 / $17.99
• Pages: 144 // Paperback

Enter The Spider – comics’ lost Golden Age supervillain from the co-creator of Superman, Jerri Siegel!

Equipped with a razor-sharp mind, superb athletic ability and a vast array of cutting edge gadgets, The Spider has his sights set on taking over the New York underworld and establishing a ‘Syndicate of Crime’.

Join the menacing Spider on his earliest adventures, recruiting other fiends into his fledging empire and seeing off competition from other villainous foes, including the master of illusion, Mirror Man!

Fully remastered and collected for the first time, this volume presents many of the super-crook’s exciting 1960’s adventures which featured the most popular British comic book villain and sprang from the imagination of Superman co-creator, Jerry Siegel.

2020 may be on the way out but spring will be here before you know it – get all the skinny on what’s coming out from the House of Tharg in March 2021!

Issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, and our new graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 28th January.

2000 AD Progs 2221-2225 (March Prog Pack)

Prog 2221 on sale 3 March 2021
Prog 2222 on sale 10 March 2021
Prog 2223 on sale 17 March 2021
Prog 2224 on sale 24 March 2021
Prog 2225 on sale 31 March 2021

In North American stores: March 31, 2021

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! A new Judge Dredd story starts and super-intelligent ape Noam Chimpsky is back investigating the fate of a much-loved figure in ‘Whatever Happened to Captain Cookies?’ by Ken Niemand and PJ Holden; plus we return to the folk-horror of Thistlebone in the follow-up ‘Poisoned Roots’ by TC Eglington and Simon Davis, and there’s more fantasy action in Feral & Foe by Dan Abnett and Richard Elson. In addition, there’s the thrilling finales to Slaine, Proteus Vex and Durham Red!

32 pages, weekly, £3.10 / $26.25 (per pack)

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #430

On sale 17 March 2021 (UK) 14 April 2021 (US)

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! Competitive ageing takes a deadly twist in ‘Only the Good Die Young’ by Rory McConville and Karl Richardson; the vigilante closes in in ‘Megatropolis’, by Ken Niemand and Dave Taylor; the Dark Judges undergo a revamp in ‘Deliverance’ by David Hine and Nick Percival; Devlin Waugh returns and is having demonic trust issues, courtesy of Ales Kot and Mike Dowling; and there’s the explosive finale to The Returners: ‘Heartswood’ by Si Spencer and Nicolo Assirelli! Plus there’s interviews, features and more – and in the bagged mini-trade, it’s the latest instalment of the 2000 AD Encyclopedia!

64 pages (+ bagged 64-page supplement), £5.99 / $10.99

JUDGE DREDD: END OF DAYS

• ISBN: 9781781089040
• 16 March 2021 (UK) 14 April 2021 (US)
• UK £14.99 // US $12.99
• Pages: 144 // Paperback

Judge Dredd is the top lawman of Mega-City One, but now it seems as though the end has come – he must face off against the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! Luckily he has an unexpected ally at his side in the form of meta-normal cowboy killer Ichabod Azrael. Modern master Rob Williams is joined by Henry Flint and Colin MacNeil to continue the multi-part masterpiece which began with Judge Dredd: The Small House and Judge Dredd: Control. The Dredd epic of the year has arrived!

MAJOR EAZY: THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN

• ISBN: 9781781088678
• 2 March 2021 (UK) 28 April 2021 (US)
• £14.99 / $17.99
• Pages: 160 // Paperback

Go on patrol with Major Eazy, the laid-back British officer who always completes his mission! Before Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog for 2000 AD, comic maestro Carlos Ezquerra created an iconic star character of bestselling British war comic, Battle. Now, collected in order for the first time, Rebellion is proud to present all of Major Eazy’s adventures remastered and from the beginning. From pulse-pounding invasion of Sicily to the German surrender at Brenner Pass, Major Eazy Volume 1 collects all of the character’s adventures across the Italian arena of war.

ROY OF THE ROVERS: THE BEST OF THE 1970S (THE ROY OF THE ROVERS YEARS)

• ISBN: 9781781088043
• 4 March 2021 (UK) 31 March 2021 (US)
• £19.99 / $23.99
• Pages: 182 // Hardcover

The second outstanding archive collection of the classic Roy of the Rovers comics! This volume collects the best stories from the last half of the 1970s. With storylines ranging from Roy highlighting and taking a stand against hooliganism to the alternate history of joining a World Cup qualifying England team in 1978, it’s a perfect gift for soccer fans young and old!

Rebellion will be making sure the dark nights of February fly by thanks to a hefty dose of Thrill-power – get all the skinny on what’s coming out from the House of Tharg three months from now!

Issues of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, and our new graphic novels are available to order from comic book stores from Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine, which is out now!

If you want to order any of these titles through your local comic book store, you must place your order by 24th December!

2000 AD PROGS 2217-2220

• Prog 2217 on sale 3 February 2021
• Prog 2218 on sale 10 February 2021
• Prog 2219 on sale 17 February 2021
• Prog 2220 on sale 24 February 2021

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! In Progs 2217-2219, there’s dragon battles in the sky for Celtic warrior Slaine in ‘The Web of Weird’ by Pat Mills and Leonardo Manco; Durham Red fights for her life in ‘Served Cold’ by Alec Worley and Ben Willsher; Hershey risks becoming ever more twisted in her desire for justice in ‘The Brutal’ by Rob Williams and Simon Fraser; Proteus Vex is caught in a conflict in ‘The Shadow Chancellor’ by Mike Carroll and Jake Lynch; and there’s more future law enforcement with Judge Dredd!

Prog 2220 is the first of 2021’s 48-page Regened issues, the all-ages specials featuring both new and old characters. Cadet Dredd tackles another case, we meet the heroes of SF extravaganza Action Pact, learn about Mega-City One’s most notorious cat-burglar, and more!

32 pages, weekly, £3.10 (Prog 2220, £4.99)

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #429

On sale 17 February 2021

More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! A mystery woman has a connection with Dredd in ‘Destiny’s Child’ by Ken Niemand and Simon Coleby; Rico and Jara meet the reclusive Fargo in ‘Megatropolis’, by Ken Niemand and Dave Taylor; Judge Death gives his lieutenants Fire, Fear and Mortis new bodies in ‘Deliverance’ by David Hine and Nick Percival; ‘Dreadnoughts’ by Mike Carroll and John Higgins reaches its explosive finale; and the house gives up its secrets in The Returners: ‘Heartswood’ by Si Spencer and Nicolo Assirelli! Plus there’s interviews, features and more – and in the bagged mini-trade, reality goes amok in Judge Dredd: Traumatown by Mike Carroll and Nick Percival!

64 pages (+ bagged 64-page supplement), £5.99

JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE CASE FILES VOL. 36

• ISBN: 9781781087695
• 4 February 2021
• UK £19.99
• Pages: 304 // Paperback

The best-selling Judge Dredd graphic novel series continues with the most popular crossover story in its history – a tussle with xenomorphs from Ridley Scott’s Alien film franchise!

Mega-City One – a nightmarish enclosure located along the Eastern Seaboard of North America. Only the Judges – powerful law enforcers supporting the despotic Justice Department – can stop total anarchy running rife on the crime-ridden streets. Toughest of them all is Judge Dredd – he is the law and these are his stories…

Judge Dredd has brought countless monsters to justice but now the ultimate killing machines, cinema’s most famous xenomorphs, surface in Mega-City One and it may well be more than the Justice Department can handle!

NIGHT OF THE DEVIL – WAR PICTURE LIBRARY

• ISBN: 9781781089033
• 16 February 2021
• UK £19.99 // US $19.99
• Pages: 144 // Hardcover

In Night of the Devil, take a hallucinatory trip through the oppressive heat of the Burmese jungle along with British soldiers engaged in desperate skirmishes with the enemy. In Bayonet Jungle, Private Jack Green’s presence is seen as an omen of bad luck but he struggles to prove himself to the experienced soldiers of Third Platoon as they fight against the Japanese army that surrounds them.

Two exciting and explosive war stories lushly illustrated by Hugo Pratt, comics’ legend and creator of iconic character, Corto Maltese.

THE STEEL CLAW

• ISBN: 9781781089064
• 4 February 2021
• UK £14.99
• Pages: 128 // Paperback

Louis Crandell was but a lowly lab assistant with a prosthetic, steel hand until an experiment gone awry results in a horrific explosion. Surging with electric charge which bestows Crandell the power of invisibility with the exception of his steel hand, so commence a series of uncanny thrills!

Written by stalwarts of the British comics industry, Ken Bulmer (Jet-Ace Logan) and Tom Tully (Roy of the Rovers, Janus Stark) and illustrated by the legendary Spanish artist, Jesús Blasco (Capitán Trueno), Rebellion’s Treasury of British Comics is proud to present the first in a series of graphic novels collecting together for the first time every strip of 1960s adventure comics like none other!