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A New Detective’s In Town in Spector: Incorruptible – Pre-Order Now!

SPECTOR: INCORRUPTIBLE

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Just a few years into our future, corruption has finally become unsustainable. With the city government and police force equally overrun with corruption and filled with rot, a solution is created: Spector, a robot detective.

Untainted by corruption and beyond bribery, Spector is charged with the near-impossible take of cleaning up the city. But over the years that rot has put many people in power who have no intention of giving up their seats of privilege, and want nothing more than to see Spector fail. With the deck stacked against him, can Spector kick out the criminals and bring justice back to the city?

Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence), this standalone graphic novel represents the final work of Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd) before his passing in 2018, with artist Dan Cornwell (Rok of the Reds) completing the story. Following their iconic decades-long work with characters including Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog, Spector marks the final collaboration between Ezquerra and Wagner, based on an original character concept devised by Ezquerra decades prior.

The first twenty pages of this collection are pencilled by “El Maestro”, as he finished his career with one final great character creation. The story stands as tribute to one of the great masters of comics art.

Out in paperback in April 2025, don’t miss out on Spector – a brilliantly clever series with a sharp political edge, which brings the classic magic of 2000 AD’s greatest creators together for one last ride.

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Rok of the Reds Transfers to Judge Dredd Megazine!

Rok On!

Major news has hit the world of football today, with the announcement that highly sought-after free agent Rok of the Reds has been dramatically signed by Judge Dredd Megazine for a run in their 2024/25 Season!

The creator-owned series from legendary writers John Wagner (Judge Dredd), Alan Grant (Batman), and breakout artist Dan Cornwell (Rogue Trooper), Rok of the Reds is a hilarious and chaotic blend of sci-fi and sports that puts the shooting back into the penalty shoot-out!

The first explosive season will launch in the Judge Dredd Megazine later this year – to be followed by the second, and then a much-anticipated brand new third season by Wagner and Cornwell!

Speaking on the surprise signing, co-creator John Wagner said: “Rok fans kept asking for a third series of our alien footie saga, but keen as Dan and I were to do it we couldn’t see a way to make it happen. So when Rebellion stepped in and agreed to run it in the Judge Dredd Megazine we went from ’sick as parrots’ to ‘over the moon’ quicker than you could say ‘Fergie time’!

“We’re more than pleased, too, that books one and two will be reprinted first, helping to bring the story to a wider audience. As regular readers will tell you, you don’t have to love football to enjoy Rok of the Reds.

“As for book three – provisionally titled ‘Rok the World’ – in our alien hero’s hands may lie the fate of the human race…not to mention the more weighty matter of promotion for the Radford Reds!”

2000 AD‘s intergalactic ‘Manager’ Tharg the Mighty said: “With a proven track record, Rok of the Reds is a zarjaz addition to our back line, and will add even more depth of play to the already stacked roster we have in the Meg”

Originally published in two volumes, Rok of the Reds is a black comedy about revenge, redemption, and relegation. It follows Rok of Arkadi, an alien who seeks refuge on Earth after his homeworld is destroyed by bounty hunters. However, his attempts to hide under the radar are complicated when he has a chance meeting with arrogant young footballer Kyle Dixon, a bad boy who has been causing problems for his struggling team.

Assuming Kyle’s identity, Rok finds himself thrust unexpectedly into the spotlight: not only does he have to keep himself safe from ruthless alien bounty hunters – but he’s got games to win! Rok is going to have to learn to love the beautiful game if he’s going to keep his cover intact, or he’ll risk being captured by his enemies… or worse, relegated!

The first two Rok of the Reds stories will begin to be republished in Judge Dredd Megazine towards the end of 2024 – and will be followed by an all-new run from Wagner and Cornwell in 2025!