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BATTLE ACTION RETURNS WITH A COLLECTION OF TWELVE NEW STORIES!

Air Ace Johnny Red and Angel of Death Nina Petrova face off against the Nazi invaders, lethal British agent Dredger deals with the abduction of the only person dear to his stony heart, and the louche Major Eazy must lead his men through the Devil’s Garden of El Alamein. There’s action aplenty with roguish British commandoes Rat Pack, along with Death Squad, their equally deadly German counterparts. And the hellish arctic ocean is the setting for HMS Nightshade, the classic tale of war at sea.

Writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) is joined by an incredible roster of top-tier talent, with stories by original Battle Action writer John Wagner (Judge Dredd, Robo-Hunter), Torunn Gronbekk (Thor, Red Sonja), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad, Petrol Head) and Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy, Lawless), and featuring art by industry greats like Keith Burns (Out of the Blue), Chris Burnham (Batman, Doom Patrol), Henry Flint (Hawk The Slayer) and John Higgins (Watchmen, Dreadnoughts). There’s blazing Battle Action on every page!

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Battle Picture Weekly was where the revolution in British comics began. Created in 1975 by writers and editors Pat Mills and John Wagner, it introduced new grittiness into comics with its cast of anti-heroes and misfits. Its bombast and energy sparked a sea-change in what comics could do, leading to Mills’ creation of the controversial Action and the globally influential 2000 AD.

The new Battle Action mini-series celebrates the merging of this landmark title with its controversial stablemate, Action, a combination that took the two comics to even greater heights. Now, more than forty years after the original, some of the cream of British comics talent are bringing these classic characters back to life.

This volume contains:

• JOHNNY RED by Garth Ennis and Keith Burns
• HMS NIGHTSHADE by John Wagner and Dan Cornwell
• CRAZY KELLER by Garth Ennis and Chris Burnham
• D-DAY DAWSON by Dan Abnett and Phil Winslade
• DREDGER by Garth Ennis and John Higgins
• MAJOR EAZY by Rob Williams and Henry Flint
• COOLEY’S GUN by Garth Ennis and Staz Johnson
• DEATH SQUAD by Rob Williams and PJ Holden
• HELLMAN OF HAMMER FORCE by Garth Ennis and Mike Dorey
• NINA PETROVA AND THE ANGELS OF DEATH by Torunn Grønbekk and Patrick Goddard

BATTLE ACTION RETURNS WITH A COLLECTION OF TWELVE NEW STORIES!

Air Ace Johnny Red and Angel of Death Nina Petrova face off against the Nazi invaders, lethal British agent Dredger deals with the abduction of the only person dear to his stony heart, and the louche Major Eazy must lead his men through the Devil’s Garden of El Alamein. There’s action aplenty with roguish British commandoes Rat Pack, along with Death Squad, their equally deadly German counterparts. And the hellish arctic ocean is the setting for HMS Nightshade, the classic tale of war at sea.

Writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) is joined by an incredible roster of top-tier talent, with stories by original Battle Action writer John Wagner (Judge Dredd, Robo-Hunter), Torunn Gronbekk (Thor, Red Sonja), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad, Petrol Head) and Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy, Lawless), and featuring art by industry greats like Keith Burns (Out of the Blue), Chris Burnham (Batman, Doom Patrol), Henry Flint (Hawk The Slayer) and John Higgins (Watchmen, Dreadnoughts). There’s blazing Battle Action on every page!

PRE-ORDER VOLUME TWO STANDARD EDITION HERE >>

PRE-ORDER VOLUME TWO WEBSHOP EXCLUSIVE EDITION HERE >>

Battle Picture Weekly was where the revolution in British comics began. Created in 1975 by writers and editors Pat Mills and John Wagner, it introduced new grittiness into comics with its cast of anti-heroes and misfits. Its bombast and energy sparked a sea-change in what comics could do, leading to Mills’ creation of the controversial Action and the globally influential 2000 AD.

The new Battle Action mini-series celebrates the merging of this landmark title with its controversial stablemate, Action, a combination that took the two comics to even greater heights. Now, more than forty years after the original, some of the cream of British comics talent are bringing these classic characters back to life.

This volume contains:

• JOHNNY RED by Garth Ennis and Keith Burns
• HMS NIGHTSHADE by John Wagner and Dan Cornwell
• CRAZY KELLER by Garth Ennis and Chris Burnham
• D-DAY DAWSON by Dan Abnett and Phil Winslade
• DREDGER by Garth Ennis and John Higgins
• MAJOR EAZY by Rob Williams and Henry Flint
• COOLEY’S GUN by Garth Ennis and Staz Johnson
• DEATH SQUAD by Rob Williams and PJ Holden
• HELLMAN OF HAMMER FORCE by Garth Ennis and Mike Dorey
• NINA PETROVA AND THE ANGELS OF DEATH by Torunn Grønbekk and Patrick Goddard

Don’t miss the first issue of the brand new Battle Action – out now from all good comic book stores and our webshop!

Classic series from the legendary British comics Battle Picture Weekly and Action such as ‘Johnny Red’, ‘HMS Nightshade’, ‘Crazy Keller’, ‘D-Day Dawson’, ‘Dredger’, ‘Major Eazy’, and ‘Hellman of Hammer Force’ burst back into life in this new five-issue mini-series, which features the work of John Wagner (Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog), Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy, Warhammer 40k), Torunn Grønbekk (Thor, Punisher: War Journal), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad, Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen, Judge Dredd) and Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated, Unstoppable Doom Patrol)!

Available through comic book stores and the 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics webshops, this first issue features the return of fan favourite World War Two flying ace ‘Johnny Red’ by Ennis and Burns, as well as the return of Battle Picture Weekly’s co-creator John Wagner to ‘HMS Nightshade’, the series he co-created with artist Mike Western in 1979, which tells the story of a Royal Navy warship protecting Allied shipping from the U-Boat menace!

Each issue comes with a stunning cover by award-winning artist Keith Burns, while a Diamond retailer exclusive cover edition drawn the John Higgins is available only through comic book stores.

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Battle Picture Weekly was where the revolution in British comics began. Created in 1975 by writers and editors Pat Mills and John Wagner, it introduced new grittiness into comics with its cast of anti-heroes and misfits. Its bombast and energy sparked a sea-change in what comics could do, leading to Mills’ creation of the controversial Action and the globally influential 2000 AD.

The new Battle Action mini-series celebrates the merging of this landmark title with its controversial stablemate, Action, a combination that took the two comics to even greater heights. Now, more than forty years after the original, some of the cream of British comics talent are bringing these classic characters back to life.

Battle Action #1 is out on 31 May from comic book stores and will be available for stores to order through Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine. It will also be available in print and digital from the 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics webshops and digitally through the 2000 AD app.

Issue 1 on sale: 31 May

• JOHNNY RED by Garth Ennis and Keith Burns
• HMS NIGHTSHADE by John Wagner and Dan Cornwell

Issue 2 on sale: 28 June

• CRAZY KELLER by Garth Ennis and Chris Burnham
• D-DAY DAWSON by Dan Abnett and Phil Winslade

Issue 3 on sale: 26 July

• DREDGER by Garth Ennis and John Higgins
• MAJOR EAZY by Rob Williams and Henry Flint

Issue 4 on sale: 30 August

• COOLEY’S GUN by Garth Ennis and Staz Johnson
• DEATH SQUAD by Rob Williams and PJ Holden

Issue 5 on sale: 27 September

• HELLMAN OF HAMMER FORCE by Garth Ennis and Mike Dorey
• NINA PETROVA AND THE ANGELS OF DEATH by Torunn Grønbekk and Patrick Goddard

We’re counting down to D-Day, soldier – make sure you’ve ordered your copy of Battle Action #1!

The legendary British comics combo launches on 31 May with a brand new five-issue mini-series, featuring the work of John Wagner (Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog), Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy, Warhammer 40k), Torunn Grønbekk (Thor, Punisher: War Journal), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad, Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen, Judge Dredd) and Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated, Unstoppable Doom Patrol) – to bring new life to even more characters from the pages of Battle Picture Weekly and Action!

Available through comic book stores and the 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics webshops, the first issue features the return of fan favourite World War Two flying ace ‘Johnny Red’ as well as the return of Battle Picture Weekly’s co-creator John Wagner to ‘HMS Nightshade’, the series he co-created with artist Mike Western in 1979, which tells the story of a Royal Navy warship protecting Allied shipping from the U-Boat menace.

PRE-ORDER FIRST ISSUE >>

PRE-ORDER FIRST ISSUE (WEBSHOP EXCLUSIVE COVER) >>

ORDER FIRST ISSUE (DIAMOND EXCLUSIVE COVER) >>

PRE-ORDER THE COMPLETE FIVE ISSUE BUNDLE >>

Wrapped in stunning covers by award-winning artist Keith Burns, each 32-page issue will feature two incredible stories of daring, courage, and action, such as ‘Crazy Keller’, ‘D-Day Dawson’, ‘Dredger’, ‘Major Eazy’, ‘Hellman of Hammer Force’, and ‘Nina Patrova and The Angels of Death’.

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Battle Picture Weekly was where the revolution in British comics began. Created in 1975 by writers and editors Pat Mills and John Wagner, it introduced new grittiness into comics with its cast of anti-heroes and misfits. Its bombast and energy sparked a sea-change in what comics could do, leading to Mills’ creation of the controversial Action and the globally influential 2000 AD.

The new Battle Action mini-series celebrates the merging of this landmark title with its controversial stablemate, Action, a combination that took the two comics to even greater heights. Now, more than forty years after the original, some of the cream of British comics talent are bringing these classic characters back to life.

Battle Action #1 is out on 31 May from comic book stores and will be available for stores to order through Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine. It will also be available in print and digital from the 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics webshops and digitally through the 2000 AD app.

Issue 1 on sale: 31 May

• JOHNNY RED by Garth Ennis and Keith Burns
• HMS NIGHTSHADE by John Wagner and Dan Cornwell

Issue 2 on sale: 28 June

• CRAZY KELLER by Garth Ennis and Chris Burnham
• D-DAY DAWSON by Dan Abnett and Phil Winslade

Issue 3 on sale: 26 July

• DREDGER by Garth Ennis and John Higgins
• MAJOR EAZY by Rob Williams and Henry Flint

Issue 4 on sale: 30 August

• COOLEY’S GUN by Garth Ennis and Staz Johnson
• DEATH SQUAD by Rob Williams and PJ Holden

Issue 5 on sale: 27 September

• HELLMAN OF HAMMER FORCE by Garth Ennis and Mike Dorey
• NINA PETROVA AND THE ANGELS OF DEATH by Torunn Grønbekk and Patrick Goddard

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Fall in, soldier – Battle Action is back and it’s bigger and better than ever, with a brand new five-issue mini-series launching this May!

Rebellion is proud to announce that following the huge success of 2022’s Battle Action special, bestselling writer Garth Ennis returns to once again reintroduce and reinvigorate the legendary British comics combo in a new series.

He is joined by some of the greatest talents in comics – including John Wagner (Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog), Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy, Warhammer 40k), Torunn Grønbekk (Thor, Punisher: War Journal), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad, Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen, Judge Dredd) and Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated, Unstoppable Doom Patrol) – to bring new life to even more characters from the pages of Battle Picture Weekly and Action!

Launching 31 May and available through comic book stores and the 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics webshops, the new five-issue miniseries will feature the return of fan favourite World War Two flying ace ‘Johnny Red’ as well as the return of Battle Picture Weekly’s co-creator John Wagner to ‘HMS Nightshade’, the series he co-created with artist Mike Western in 1979, which tells the story of a Royal Navy warship protecting Allied shipping from the U-Boat menace.

PRE-ORDER FIRST ISSUE >>

PRE-ORDER FIRST ISSUE (WEBSHOP EXCLUSIVE COVER) >>

PRE-ORDER THE COMPLETE FIVE ISSUE BUNDLE >>

Wrapped in stunning covers by award-winning artist Keith Burns, each 32-page issue will feature two incredible stories of daring, courage, and action, such as ‘Crazy Keller’, ‘D-Day Dawson’, ‘Dredger’, ‘Major Eazy’, ‘Hellman of Hammer Force’, and ‘Nina Patrova and The Angels of Death’.

Garth Ennis said: “So it looks like my cunning plan worked, and there will indeed be more Battle Action. I’m delighted to welcome writers Rob Williams, Torunn Grønbekk, Dan Abnett and in particular original Battle creator John Wagner on board for the new series, alongside ten (count them) fantastic artists – some returning from last year’s special, some newcomers to our noble endeavour. Having John produce the first ‘HMS Nightshade’ script in forty years is the icing on the cake.”

Editor Oliver Pickles said: “The Battle Action special last year was a huge success for us, so it’s a delight to be able to return to these classic titles. We have a really first class line-up of creators who don’t just understand the legacy of these characters but how to bring them forward in new and exciting ways.”

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Battle Picture Weekly was where the revolution in British comics began. Created in 1975 by writers and editors Pat Mills and John Wagner, it introduced new grittiness into comics with its cast of anti-heroes and misfits. Its bombast and energy sparked a sea-change in what comics could do, leading to Mills’ creation of the controversial Action and the globally influential 2000 AD.

The new Battle Action mini-series celebrates the merging of this landmark title with its controversial stablemate, Action, a combination that took the two comics to even greater heights. Now, more than forty years after the original, some of the cream of British comics talent are bringing these classic characters back to life.

Battle Action #1 is out on 31 May from comic book stores and will be available for stores to order through Diamond Distribution’s Previews magazine. It will also be available in print and digital from the 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics webshops and digitally through the 2000 AD app.

Issue 1 on sale: 31 May

• JOHNNY RED by Garth Ennis and Keith Burns
• HMS NIGHTSHADE by John Wagner and Dan Cornwell

Issue 2 on sale: 28 June

• CRAZY KELLER by Garth Ennis and Chris Burnham
• D-DAY DAWSON by Dan Abnett and Phil Winslade

Issue 3 on sale: 26 July

• DREDGER by Garth Ennis and John Higgins
• MAJOR EAZY by Rob Williams and Henry Flint

Issue 4 on sale: 30 August

• COOLEY’S GUN by Garth Ennis and Staz Johnson
• DEATH SQUAD by Rob Williams and PJ Holden

Issue 5 on sale: 27 September

• HELLMAN OF HAMMER FORCE by Garth Ennis and Mike Dorey
• NINA PETROVA AND THE ANGELS OF DEATH by Torunn Grønbekk and Patrick Goddard

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