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The Day of Dredd Arrives on October 3, 2026!

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They are The Law – legendary creators John Wagner, Mick McMahon, Colin MacNeil, Barry Kitson, and John Higgins are headlining The Day of Dredd!

Rebellion has announced the creator line-up for The Day of Dredd, an international celebration of the ultimate lawman of the future, Judge Dredd, on October 3, 2026.

A titanic celebration of one of the most famous characters in comics history that will give fans the chance to share in their love of Judge Dredd, The Day of Dredd will be marked by creator signings at locations across the UK – Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Liverpool, London, Southampton, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Norwich, Sheffield – as well as the first ever official 2000 AD signing in Prague, Czechia!

The line-up of guests creators includes: Andy Diggle, Anthony Williams, Barry Kitson, Ben Willsher, Boo Cook, Chris Weston, Colin MacNeil, D’Israeli, Dan Cornwell, Dave Kendall, Dylan Teague, Ian Edginton, INJ Culbard, Jake Lynch, Joe Currie, John Higgins, Laura Bailey, Lee Carter, Leigh Gallagher, Liam Sharp, Mick McMahon, Mike Perkins, Nick Percival, Patrick Goddard, Peter Doherty, PJ Holden, Pye Parr, Rob Williams, Robbie Morrison, Sally Jane Hurst, Silvia Califano, Simon Davis, Staz Johnson, Steven Austin, Stewart K Moore, and Tom Foster.

The Day of Dredd is the perfect day for readers new and old to discover 2000 AD’s biggest character and Britain’s greatest comics export — a hardline future cop created by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Carlos Ezquerra (Preacher), who has been bringing justice to the mean streets of the vast Mega-City One for almost half a century, both thrilling readers and satirising everything from Margaret Thatcher to Donald Trump, from fad fashions to freedom fighters. As well as helping launch the careers of some of comics’ biggest names, Dredd has become one of the most iconic characters in British comics and even part of the English language!

With the 50th anniversary of 2000 AD and Judge Dredd fast approaching in February 2027, with special plans to celebrate the occasion to be announced in the coming months, The Day of Dredd is a chance for fans to pass on their passion for The Law as well as for new readers looking for a way into one of the most important characters in comics. In addition to the long-running and best-selling 

Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files series, the Essential Judge Dredd line of graphic novel collections gives readers the opportunity to encounter the big epic storylines that have influenced not just comics over the last fifty years but global culture!  

Day of Dredd signings will be taking place at selected Forbidden Planet and Forbidden Planet International stores, as well as — thanks to the help of the Czech publisher of Judge Dredd, CREW — the Krakatit bookstore in Prague.

Don’t miss the chance to dive into some Dredd on October 3 — obey the Day of Dredd!

The full line-up of Day of Dredd signings:

  • Forbidden Planet Birmingham: D’Israeli, Dave Kendall, Ian Edginton, INJ Culbard, Mike Perkins, Pye Parr
  • Forbidden Planet Bristol: Anthony Williams, Dylan Teague, Lee Carter, Patrick Goddard
  • Forbidden Planet Cambridge: Steven Austin
  • Forbidden Planet Liverpool: Joe Currie, John Higgins, Leigh Gallagher, Sally Jane Hurst
  • Forbidden Planet London: Ben Willsher, Boo Cook, Chris Weston, Dan Cornwell, John Wagner, Laura Bailey, Liam Sharp, Rob Williams, Silvia Califano, Simon Davis
  • Forbidden Planet Southampton: Mick McMahon
  • Forbidden Planet International Belfast: PJ Holden
  • Forbidden Planet International Glasgow: Colin MacNeil, Tom Foster
  • Forbidden Planet International Manchester: Andy Diggle, Robbie Morrison
  • Forbidden Planet International Norwich: Barry Kitson, Jake Lynch
  • Forbidden Planet International Sheffield: Nick Percival, Staz Johnson, Peter Doherty
  • Prague: Stewart K Moore
Promotional poster for 'The Day of Dredd' featuring names of various artists and writers including John Wagner and Mick McMahon, with a graphic of a character in a helmet. Event date is October 3rd.
Promotional graphic for 'The Day of Dredd' featuring creator signings in various cities including Birmingham, Bristol, and London, with the date October 3 highlighted.

Celebrate Fifty Years of Judge Dredd with an Over-Sized Omnibus

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He’s Britain’s biggest comic book export — and a huge new book will showcase Judge Dredd, Lawman of the Future, as he celebrates half a century of publication!

Releasing February 11, 2027, Fifty Years of Judge Dredd is an over-sized omnibus collection of Dredd’s greatest cases from the pages of 2000 AD, alongside interviews with some of the greatest talents in comics to have brought him to life. Available in standard hardback or webshop-exclusive slipcase editions, each slipcase is individually numbered and showcases exclusive new artwork by Henry Flint, inspired by Carlos Ezquerra’s original character design sketch (which is also featured on the flipside of the slipcase).

Fantastic for fans of Judge Dredd who want a one-stop collection to grab from their bookshelf — and a perfect primer for readers new to the character — this landmark title will be published as part of the celebrations of 2000 AD’s fiftieth anniversary in February 2027.

Since he was created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra half a century ago, Judge Dredd has acted as judge, jury and executioner on the streets of the dystopian city of Mega-City One. These stories have ranged from sci-fi satire to war story, from epic adventure to iconic horror.

This dense and sweeping collection will feature classic encounters with legendary villains like Judge Death through to corruption and evil lurking inside the Justice Department itself, in a definitive celebration of Judge Dredd’s electric — and uninterrupted — run in 2000 AD from 1977 right through to the present day.

Featuring work by world-renowned creators such as Brian Bolland, Cam Kennedy, Duncan Fegredo, RM Guera, and more, Fifty Years of Judge Dredd collects forty of the very best complete stories; each strip has been carefully selected to showcase his great versatility, showcasing The Lawman of The Future at his very best and showing what makes him one of the most iconic characters in British comics.

This massive collection also features brand new interviews with just some of the incredible writers and artists who have brought their own unique take to Judge Dredd over the years, from co-creator John Wagner to master stylist Jock. Interviewed by Eisner Award-winning writer Michael Molcher, the creators who shaped and refined Dredd tell the Lawman’s stories in their own words, exploring his enduring appeal as a character across five decades of publication.

From Dark Judges to Love Stories; from The Apocalypse War to Young Giant, these forty stories feature Judge Dredd’s most iconic and memorable moments from across the years. Ranging from the tragedy of Bury My Knee at Wounded Heart to the comedy of Crossing Ken Dodd, Fifty Years of Judge Dredd is a titanic celebration of one of the most important and beloved characters in cultural history.

And in case you hadn’t realised… HE IS THE LAW!!!!

Fifty Years of Judge Dredd will be released in February 2027, available in hardback or webshop-exclusive slipcase Editions!

Fifty Years of Judge Dredd

SDCC 2026: Rebellion and 2000 AD Announce Limited Edition Collectables plus Rogue Trooper and Judge Dredd Figures from HIYA

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2000 AD is bringing maximum thrill-power to San Diego Comic Con 2026, debuting brand-new limited edition collectables at booth #2121!

Published by the UK’s largest independent creative studio, Rebellion, 2000 AD is one of the longest-running and most celebrated comics in the world today. Best known for explosive sci-fi stories such as Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper, “The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic” will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027.

Created in partnership with Forbidden Planet and featuring designs by superstar comic book artists, a range of pin badges and keyrings are available to celebrate beloved 2000 AD characters and moments. These premium 2000 AD collectables are debuting at SDCC 2026 in highly limited numbers – once they’re gone, they’re gone! Booth #2121 will also host popular existing 2000 AD merchandise from Forbidden Planet and the Rebellion Shop – from ingots to coins, prints, desk mats, baseball caps and more.

Can’t make it to SDCC this year? Rebellion has got fans covered with a range of limited edition 2000 AD t-shirts available online-only for a short time. Coming soon to the Rebellion Shop, from 20th July – 2nd August.

New 2000 AD Limited Edition Pin Badges

The biggest highlight of this year’s convention? The 2000 AD San Diego Limited Edition Enamel Pin Badge Collector Set! This ultra limited-edition box contains three premium pin badges showcasing beloved characters Judge Dredd, Judge Anderson and Judge Death. Based on art pulled from the pages of 2000 AD, only 250 collector boxes will release! Pin badges in this set include:

  • Judge Dredd: Make Judge Dredd Fiction Again! Take home a pin badge encapsulating the explosive action and violent satire of Judge Dredd, Lawman of the Future.
  • Judge Anderson: She knows what you’re thinking. Channel your love for Psi-Judge Anderson with this pin badge based on stunning cover art by Rachael Stott.
  • Judge Death: Judge Death returns… and this time, he lives. Secure one of 2000 AD’s most chilling foes as imagined by artist Ben Willsher.

2000 AD subscribers will also be able to buy this limited-edition Collector Set through the 2000 AD subscriber portal – so you won’t miss out just because you can’t make it to the show!

In addition, you can pick up a range of assorted limited edition pin badges with designs by world-renowned 2000 AD creators such as Brian Bolland and Jock, plus a keyring in the shape of Judge Dredd’s iconic shield.

Beyond comic books, they’re also celebrating  Rebellion’s much-loved video game franchises, Sniper Elite and Zombie Army, with their very own pin badges depicting the games’ signature x-ray kill cam.

New 2000 AD Action Figures by HIYA

Fans visiting 2000 AD at stand #2121 will also  get a first look in-person at the Rogue Trooper action figure releasing later this year in Fall 2026, with a prototype on display and available to pre-order.

A legend forged in the poisoned wastelands of Nu Earth, the Rogue Trooper is now a 1/12 scale action figure in the EXQUISITE SUPER series by HIYA. Measuring 6.5 inches, this hyper-detailed figure features four pairs of interchangeable hands, two alternate faces and a host of accessories. Rogue Trooper’s iconic rifle, helmet and backpack are included – giving fans their very own Helm, Gunnar and Bagman to take home. The Rogue Trooper action figure releases in Fall 2026 and is a must-have for any fan of the Genetic Infantryman.

Pre-order the Rogue Trooper figure now at HIYA’s online store.

HIYA Rogue Trooper Figure

That’s not all! Ahead of SDCC, Rebellion has announced a new Judge Dredd figure in black and white from HIYA coming in 2027.

Part of the EXQUISITE SUPER series, this hyper-detailed 6.2 inch Judge Dredd figure brings the Lawman of the Future to life in black and white monochrome style. The figure features four pairs of interchangeable hands, three faces and a host of accessories such as the voice-activated Lawgiver machine pistol carried by judges, daystick baton and a spray-can of Boing!, as seen in the classic comics.

Pre-order the black and white Judge Dredd figure now at HIYA’s online store.

SDCC 2026: Oni Press, Rebellion, and The Nacelle Company Press Kick Off the Fight of the 22nd Century in Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars!

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In advance of Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego, CA, the Nacelle Company,​ Oni Press, and Rebellion have announced a historic partnership, which officially begins today with the announcement of Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars #1 –  launching the wreckage-strewn collision of the 22nd Century’s most feared lawman against its hardest-charging mutant outlaws in a no-holds-barred showdown for supremacy! Spanning two 40-page, deluxe format issues beginning in December 2026, Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars #1 written by​ writers Dan Watters and Ryan O’Sullivan with art by​ Jordi Tarragona. The debut issue features covers by David Finch, Karl Kerschl, and Andrew Krahnke, and more to be revealed!

Launching directly out of the pages of Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars #1, the upcoming publishing collaboration will also mark the first milestone in a newly cemented merchandising partnership between Rebellion and the Nacelle Company that will see Nacelle’s Consumer Product division create a new line of highly detailed action figures and other collectibles that will feature crossovers between The Biker Mice From Mars and Rebellion’s Judge Dredd characters. The first wave of figures will be made available for pre-order this fall and be released online and in stores in 2027.

Across the frayed cordons of space-time, the greed-fueled oligarchs Limburger and Karbunkle have identified a strange new world to plunder, but they never anticipated that Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo – the extraterrestrial anti-heroes known as the Biker Mice From Mars – would dare to foil their latest cross-dimensional conquest: the smog-clogged metropolis known as Mega-City One.

Now, the Martian brothers and their bikes are stranded between blocks in Mega-City’s endless, chaotic sprawl … alongside 400 million citizens who want them dead and the one man committed to delivering them to justice at any cost: the unforgiving Judge Dredd! The law has no place for vermin on Mega-City One’s streets … but when the Biker Mice’s otherworldly abilities draw the gaze of the inhuman entity calledJudge Death, man and mouse alike will be caught in the crosshairs in the first-ever Biker Mice From Mars crossover outside of the NacelleVerse!

To celebrate the new partnership, Nacelle, Oni Press, and Rebellion will be giving fans a special reward directly from the streets of Mega-City One at Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego, CA, beginning on​ Thursday, July 23rd! Simply visit the Rebellion booth (#2121) to retrieve your free Mega-City One parking ticket with an official Department of Justice stamp – then get it stamped again in sequence at the Nacelle Company booth (#2547) and Oni Press booth (#1829) to avoid the death penalty, and receive one of 500 limited-edition Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars art prints, featuring the upcoming cover art of Eisner Award-winning artist David Finch!

Judge Dredd: Rend & Tear with Tooth & Claw Arrives in 2026!

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Out of fuel, out of bullets, and out of hope… Judge Dredd is going to have to tame the wilderness of nuclear winter in order to survive! 

Bringing together two pulse-pounding stories into one hard-hitting collection, the latest addition to the staggering Judge Dredd range arrives next February in the form of Judge Dredd: Rend & Tear with Tooth & Claw! Written by Rob Williams and penciled by RM Guera, this collection smashes two chase stories together to explore the primal impulses which power the Lawman of the Future ever-forward.

Kicking off this 128-page collection, in Rend & Tear with Tooth & Claw Dredd finds himself stranded with a small team after his jet crashes into the middle of the snowy wilderness, the heart of the Northern Radlands. With a dwindling team around and fewer resources, he has to team up with the rookie Cadet Moon if he’s any hope of escaping back to Mega-City One! But the wilderness is unforgiving, and the bloody wreckage has attracted the attention of an alpha-hunter: a gigantic bear hungry for Dredd’s blood!

Then, Tunnels sets Dredd in the role of hunter, as he engages in a desperate manhunt to bring down a killer! Tracking his quarry to future-Rio, Ciudad Barranquilla, Dredd will have to navigate the concrete jungles of the dystopian city as well as the literal jungles surrounding the city if he’s going to bring down his target and bring down the full justice of the law!

Judge Dredd: Rend & Tear with Tooth & Claw will be published on February 10, 2025, and is available for pre-order now in paperback and hardback editions!

Judge Dredd: Rend & Tear with Tooth & Claw

Preview: Judge Dredd Megazine 484

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Judge Dredd Megazine 484

UK and DIGITAL: 17 September £6.99
NORTH AMERICA: 22 October $11.99
DIAMOND: JUL250842
COVER: JAKE LYNCH

In This Issue:
JUDGE DREDD // THE UNREALISTS by Karl Stock (w) Stewart K. Moore (a) Annie Parkhouse (l)
CADET DREDD // THE HAUNTING OF ISO-BLOCK 8 by Paul Starkey (w) Nick Brokenshire (a) Jim Campbell (l)
FUTURE SHOCKS: // THE COLLECTION by Andi Ewington (w) Nicolo Assirelli (a) Simon Bowland (l)
JUDGE DREDD // PUBLIC RELATIONS by Joe Ratcliffe (w) Jake Lynch (a) Emily Roach (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
ROK THE GOD by John Wagner & Alan Grant (w) Dan Cornwell (a) Abby Bulmer & Jim Boswell (c) Jim Campbell (l)
ANDERSON, PSI-DIVISION // FLOWERS OF EVIL by Alex de Campi (w) Rob Richardson (a) Simon Bowland (l)

Judge Dredd Megazine 484

Preview: 2000 AD Prog 2448

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2000 AD Prog 2448

UK and DIGITAL: 3 September August £3.80
NORTH AMERICA: 29 October $28.99 (Prog Pack)
DIAMOND: JUL250841
COVER: KARL RICHARDSON

In this issue:
JUDGE DREDD // THE WILD MAN OF BRIAN ENO by Ken Niemand (w) Cam Smith (a) Emilio Lecce (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
THE RAVILIOUS PACT by T.C.Eglington (w) Steven Austin (a) John Charles (c) Simon Bowland (l)
SCARLET TRACES // EMPIRE OF BLOOD by Ian Edginton (w) D’Israeli (a) Annie Parkhouse (l)
NU EARTH WAR TALES // THE SURVIVORS by Karl Stock (w) Karl Richardson (a) Jim Campbell (l)

2000 AD Prog 2448

2000 AD Launches a New Collectible Range With Fanattik

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Fanattik and Rebellion have announced the launch of an officially licensed range of products based on the legendary 2000 AD comic book characters Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper.

Known for creating high-quality, affordable collectibles inspired by iconic film, TV, and video game franchises, Fanattik now brings its signature craftsmanship to the gritty world of 2000 AD. The initial range includes pin badges, collector’s coins, and a desk pad, and more — each designed to capture the essence of these fan-favorite characters while appealing to long-time readers and new fans alike.

Published by leading UK comic book and video games company, Rebellion, 2000 AD is one of the longest-running and most celebrated comics in the world today. First published in 1977, “The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic” will celebrate fifty years of publication in 2027, having sold millions of comics for fans around the world.

Rebellion announces The Judge Dredd by Carlos Ezquerra Apex Edition

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Rebellion has announced that the incredible work of one of comics’ greatest ever artists – Carlos Ezquerra – is to be showcased in the Judge Dredd by Carlos Ezquerra: Apex Edition.

When you think of Judge Dredd, one artist comes to mind before any other – “El Maestro”, Carlos Ezquerra.

The artist who co-created and designed Dredd with writer John Wagner in 1977, Ezquerra not only set the tone – and the bar – for adventure and action in Dredd’s world, but also created the design framework for Mega-City One, a legendary locale for one of the all-time great characters to deliver justice and punish Lawbreakers!

This November, we are delighted to to be publishing a collection of his stunning original artwork for the next volume of our Apex Editions.

Ezquerra undeniably drew the first and definitive Judge Dredd – and this collection of his art will do justice to his vision of the character, printed at the size that he drew each page, and newly-scanned directly from the original artwork to present it to the reader at the best resolution possible.

This book contains seven complete colour stories – ‘Behold the Beast’, ‘The Big Itch’, ‘It’s Happening on Line 9’, ‘The Other Slab Tynan’, ‘The Big Bang Theory’, ‘Tarantula’, ‘John Brown’s Body’) from the early 1980s Judge Dredd annuals, when Ezquerra was at the peak of his power, in addition to many other classic pages and cover art from stories including the epic ‘The Apocalypse War’. It will also include pages from Strontium Dog in the book – if we’re going APEX, we’re not going to do things by halves!

The Judge Dredd by Carlos Ezquerra: Apex Edition will be released in 2025 both as a Standard Edition available from comic book stores via Diamond Distribution and the 2000 AD webshop; and as a webshop-exclusive edition with special slipcase.

The Apex Edition series is a deluxe, over-sized facsimile edition reproducing his original art pages at their actual size. Each page of this book has been scanned directly from Carlos’s art and presents each page as if you were looking at it in person.

Measuring a huge 19 x 14 inches, this is a landmark collection of El Maestro’s staggering career in comics, running across 128 incredible pages. Now Ezquerra finally joins the critically-acclaimed Apex lineup which also features editions from titans of the industry including Kevin O’Neill, Steve Dillon, Mick McMahon, Brian Bolland and more.

The Judge Dredd by Carlos Ezquerra: Apex Edition will be released on November 26, 2025, with pre-orders available now on the 2000 AD webshop for both the standard and the webshop-exclusive slipcase editions.

Judge Dredd by Carlos Ezquerra Apex Edition

SDCC 2025: 2000 AD Takes over San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Panels and Appearances

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It’s the greatest show on Earth – and San Diego Comic Con is going to be extra Thrill-powered as Rebellion Publishing lands at Booth #2121! The publisher of the legendary comics anthology 2000 AD returns to San Diego Comic Con with high-profile guests, signings, panels, exclusive collections, freebies and more – including exclusive signings with Rogue Trooper film director Duncan Jones, as well as iconic Judge Dredd artist Jock!

With the much-anticipated Rogue Trooper movie, visionary writer/director Duncan Jones will be heading to the 2000 AD booth on Friday 25th July between 2-3pm to sign high-quality prints from the film, which stars Aneurin Barnard, Sean Bean, Hayley Atwell, and more!

One of the most acclaimed artists working in comics today, megastar Jock will also be at the 2000 AD booth across the show, signing copies of The Judge Dredd Art of Jock – which will be debuting at the show with an limited-edition slipcase edition! Jock will be signing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the booth.

Attendees will also have the chance to witness the staggering might of Judge Dredd for themselves, as the Judge Dredd statue designed by Jock will make his debut at this year’s show! Measuring a colossal 20in high, Dredd will be towering over the booth – and attendees at this year’s SDCC will be able to receive a show-exclusive 25% discount off the price!

Jock is also one of the many incredible creators who’ll be taking to the stage as 2000 AD present three brilliant and futuristic panels at the show. Don’t miss out on witnessing:

2000 AD: The Galaxy’s Greatest Panel
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm PDT, Room 23ABC

Home to Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Strontium Dog and more, 2000 AD has been thrilling comics fans for generations – and this year moderators Chloe Maveal (The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast) and Steve Morris (2000 AD Marketing Manager) are joined by superstar artist Jock (Judge Dredd) and Lisa Gullickson & Brad Gullickson (Comic Book Couples Counselling) to talk all things 2000 AD – with exclusive reveals about what the future holds for The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!

Fear The Future!
Thursday July 24, 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm PDT, Room 9

Nobody knows what the future may hold, but comics have always looked ahead with dread. Will we be invaded by aliens? Will environmental collapse take us out? What if there’s a robot revolution? Panellists including Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman) and Chris Condon (News From The Fallout) join moderator Chloe Maveal (The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast) to work out: what’s the worst that could happen?

Future Shocks: Fight The Future!
Saturday July 26, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm PDT, Room 9

The Future is unpredictable and chaotic: when things are looking their worst, how can comics inspire readers to take the future into their own hands? Panellists including Stephanie Williams (Nubia: Queen of the Amazons), Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder Woman) and Matt Bors (The Toxic Avenger) join moderators Tiffany Babb (The Comics Courier) and Steve Morris (2000 AD Marketing Manager) to talk about comics, politics, satire… and revolution!

Rebellion and 2000 AD will once again be at the heart of the San Diego show floor, with show-exclusive products, signings, free merch, free comics, and the best comics available anywhere.

The booth will have free collectible tote bags featuring the Judge Dredd art of Robin Smith, free poster tubes sporting an iconic Rogue Trooper cover by Dave Gibbons, and free copies of Rebellion’s huge range of comic book titles.

To make sure that fans unable to attend don’t succumb to FOMO, the Rebellion webshop will also be celebrating San Diego Comic Con with exclusive merchandise – and don’t forget that 2000 AD Subscribers can still receive a massive 25% off orders of the Judge Dredd statue by Jock!

There’s only one place to be at this year’s San Diego Comic Con – if you’re looking for where the action is get down to Booth 2121! With so much going on, Thrill-Power will be exceeding all recommended levels!

Rebellion/2000 AD will be at Booth #2121 in the main show hall at San Diego Comic Con from Previews Night on Wednesday 23 July until close on Sunday 27 July.

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