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Preview: 2000 AD Prog 2507

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2000 AD Prog 2507

UK RELEASE DATE: 4th October £3.99
LUNAR RELEASE DATE: 18th November $7.99
COVER: BOO COOK

In this issue:

JUDGE DREDD // THE NEW FUTURE by Rob Williams & Arthur Wyatt (w) Henry Flint (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
AZIMUTH // THE PACK by Dan Abnett (w) Tazio Bettin (a) Matt Soffe (c) Rob Steen (l)
DURHAM RED // HUNGRY CITY by Alec Worley (w) Ben Willsher (a) Simon Bowland (l)
GHOSTED // BOOK TWO by Guy Adams (w) Megan Huang (a) Simon Bowland (l)
HERNE & SHUCK // STORMING THE STONE by David Barnett (w) Lee Milmore (a) Quinton Winter (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)

Comic book cover featuring a fierce, angry woman with bold red and black hair, set against a blue and green abstract background and a large moon, with the title '2000 AD' and text 'BLOOD RAGE!'

Preview: 2000 AD Prog 2506

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2000 AD Prog 2506

UK RELEASE DATE: 28th October £4.99
LUNAR RELEASE DATE: 11th November $8.99
COVER: TOBY WILLSMER

In this issue:

JUDGE DREDD // THE NEW FUTURE by Rob Williams & Arthur Wyatt (w) Henry Flint (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
ROGUE TROOPER // LONG SHOT by Andi Ewington (w) Conor Boyle (a) Rob Steen (l)
DURHAM RED // HUNGRY CITY by Alec Worley (w) Ben Willsher (a) Simon Bowland (l)
GHOSTED // BOOK TWO by Guy Adams (w) Megan Huang (a) Simon Bowland (l)
HERNE & SHUCK // STORMING THE STONE by David Barnett (w) Lee Milmore (a) Quinton Winter (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
JUDGE ANDERSON // EGREGORE by Liam Johnson (w) Simon Fraser (a) Gary Caldwell (c) Rob Steen (l)

Preview: 2000 AD Prog 2503

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2000 AD Prog 2503

UK RELEASE DATE: 7th October £3.99
LUNAR RELEASE DATE: 21th October $7.99
COVER: STEWART K. MOORE

JUDGE DREDD // THE NEW FUTURE by Rob Williams & Arthur Wyatt (w) Henry Flint (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
AZIMUTH // HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DAGON by Dan Abnett (w) Tazio Bettin (a) Matt Soffe (c) Rob Steen (l)
DURHAM RED // HUNGRY CITY by Alec Worley (w) Ben Willsher (a) Simon Bowland (l)
GHOSTED // BOOK TWO by Guy Adams (w) Megan Huang (a) Simon Bowland (l)
HERNE & SHUCK // STORMING THE STONE by David Barnett (w) Lee Milmore (a) Quinton Winter (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)

Comic book cover featuring several armored characters in futuristic outfits, with bold text reading '2000 AD' and 'SECTOR ON THE EDGE!' in a sci-fi landscape.
Comic page from Judge Dredd titled 'The New Future Part Three', featuring a character named Robert Glenn, with various panels showcasing his expressions and dialogue against a futuristic city backdrop.
A comic book page featuring characters on a boat and in a mysterious underwater setting. Dialogue bubbles contain conversations about feelings of loneliness and concerns about unknown happenings below. The title 'AZIMUTH: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON PART FOUR' is displayed prominently at the bottom.
A rabbit-headed character in a blue suit sits at a table with a purple dish, while two characters in red jackets stand nearby. There is a serious discussion taking place in a decorated room.
A comic book page from 'Ghosted: Book Two, Part Four' featuring vibrant colors and dialogue boxes. The top panel shows a toxic curtain with the text 'This is where the lines are drawn.' The second panel displays a camp scene with a person seated by a fire. The third panel features a character with a concerned expression and the dialogue 'Radio silence, dead? But something's moving out there...'. The art has a blend of suspense and intrigue.
A comic page featuring several characters discussing a mysterious situation. The characters are seated in a living room, with one person looking intensely at another, indicating tension. A large dog sits in the background, and there is a house depicted outside the window. The color palette is dark with a night sky.

Preview: 2000 AD Prog 2502

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2000 AD Prog 2502

UK RELEASE DATE: 30th September £3.99
LUNAR RELEASE DATE: 14th October $7.99
COVER: LEE MILMORE

In this issue:

JUDGE DREDD // THE NEW FUTURE by Rob Williams & Arthur Wyatt (w) Henry Flint (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
AZIMUTH // HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DAGON by Dan Abnett (w) Tazio Bettin (a) Matt Soffe (c) Rob Steen (l)
DURHAM RED // HUNGRY CITY by Alec Worley (w) Ben Willsher (a) Simon Bowland (l)
GHOSTED // BOOK TWO by Guy Adams (w) Megan Huang (a) Simon Bowland (l)
HERNE & SHUCK // STORMING THE STONE by David Barnett (w) Lee Milmore (a) Quinton Winter (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)

Cover art for 2000 AD featuring a demonic figure breaking through a cracked surface, with bold text reading 'DEMONISED!' in the foreground.
A comic page from 'Judge Dredd: The New Future' featuring a futuristic cityscape and characters discussing themes of justice and control. Prominent text includes the name 'Glenn News' and various speech bubbles highlighting the narrative about societal issues and weather manipulation.
A comic book page featuring two characters aiming guns at a monstrous figure with mechanical limbs. The scene includes dialogue about not killing an ancient entity and testing a tech artifact. The art style is colorful and dynamic.
A comic book page featuring the character Durham Red in a dramatic action scene. She is portrayed with white hair, wearing sunglasses and a distinctive outfit. The panel includes dynamic text elements emphasizing the tension in the scene, with a backdrop of destruction and chaos.
A comic panel depicting a rocket launch with explosions and missiles being fired at a target, showcasing action and intensity.
A comic panel featuring scenes at Stonehenge, showcasing characters in modern attire discussing an alien in a containment pod. One character appears to have a mechanical eye.

Preview: 2000 AD Prog 2501

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2000 AD Prog 2501

UK RELEASE DATE: 23rd September £3.99
LUNAR RELEASE DATE: 7th October $7.99
COVER: LEE CARTER

In this issue:

JUDGE DREDD // THE NEW FUTURE by Rob Williams & Arthur Wyatt (w) Henry Flint (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
AZIMUTH // HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DAGON by Dan Abnett (w) Tazio Bettin (a) Matt Soffe (c) Rob Steen (l)
DURHAM RED // HUNGRY CITY by Alec Worley (w) Ben Willsher (a) Simon Bowland (l)
GHOSTED // BOOK TWO by Guy Adams (w) Megan Huang (a) Simon Bowland (l)
HERNE & SHUCK // STORMING THE STONE by David Barnett (w) Lee Milmore (a) Quinton Winter (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)

Cover art for 2000 AD comic featuring a female character with red hair in a futuristic cityscape, captioned 'Traces of Red!'
A comic book page featuring various panels with characters in futuristic settings. The top panels quote Abraham Lincoln and show close-up faces with expressions. The middle panels depict action scenes with weapons and technology, while the bottom panels refer to specific sectors and a location called 'Aunty Li's Happy Kindergarten'.
A comic panel depicting a fishing boat named 'Salty Shanthi' on water, with three passengers: a man holding a firearm, a woman lounging on a yellow float in a bikini, and another man in a seated position. The scene reflects a blend of action and casual dialogue about weapons and the environment.
A comic book page featuring a character in a yellow raincoat holding an umbrella in a rainy city environment. Surrounding characters display a futuristic, urban aesthetic, with neon signs and detailed cityscape elements. The text boxes contain dialogues hinting at a narrative involving intrigue and a search for a target.
A comic panel titled 'GHOSTED: Book Two: Part Two' featuring a dark, intense atmosphere. There are abstract illustrations of hands, one human and one robotic, reaching towards each other against a background of swirling lights and colors, conveying a sense of urgency and emotional depth.
A comic panel depicting two characters, one with purple hair and a punk style, walking through a dimly lit corridor with a man in a white shirt, while another character with a beard and a black hat observes. The setting is in a large, eerie building.

Preview: 2000 AD Prog 2500

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2000 AD Prog 2500

UK RELEASE DATE: 16th September £4.99
LUNAR RELEASE DATE: 30th September $8.99
COVER: MIKE PERKINS

In this issue:

JUDGE DREDD // THE NEW FUTURE by Rob Williams & Arthur Wyatt (w) Henry Flint (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
AZIMUTH // HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DAGON by Dan Abnett (w) Tazio Bettin (a) Matt Soffe (c) Rob Steen (l)
SILENT HILL: TOWNFALL // THE DOCK HOUSE by Jon McKellan (w) David Roach (a) Emily Roach (c) Rob Steen (l)
DURHAM RED // HUNGRY CITY by Alec Worley (w) Ben Willsher (a) Simon Bowland (l)
THISTLEBONE // THE WITCHFINDER’S APPRENTICE by T.C. Eglington (w) Simon Davis (a)
GHOSTED // BOOK TWO by Guy Adams (w) Megan Huang (a) Simon Bowland (l)
HERNE & SHUCK // STORMING THE STONE by David Barnett (w) Lee Milmore (a) Quinton Winter (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)

Cover of the comic book '2000 AD' featuring a character in futuristic attire holding a firearm, with a cityscape background and bold text announcing 'New Thrills Start Inside!'
Comic page of Judge Dredd titled 'The New Future (Prologue)' featuring characters in a futuristic setting discussing judicial matters and policies.
A comic panel featuring a fishing boat named 'Salty Shanty' sailing through blue waters, with an old captain steering and discussing dangers of the sea. In the background, a large pirate ship and a submarine are visible, surrounded by waves and a cloudy sky.
A dark, atmospheric illustration of a building with glowing windows, surrounded by fog. The scene suggests a sense of isolation and mystery, with text highlighted in the panels conveying themes of stillness and lack of communication.
A comic panel featuring a character with blood on their face and clothing, expressing shock and horror, surrounded by a bloody scene and a disembodied animal's head.
A stylized illustration depicting scenes from 'The Witchfinder's Apprentice' with silhouettes of people, horses, and a house, alongside text describing a foreboding atmosphere and tales of witchcraft.
Aerial view of a futuristic cityscape with skyscrapers. Various characters are depicted in a busy street scene, showcasing a mix of colors and styles, hinting at a vibrant urban life. A close-up shows a sinister figure with a weapon confronting another character, adding tension and drama to the scene.
A comic page titled 'HERNE & SHUCK: Storming the Stone, Part 1' features characters in a room discussing a kidnapping. One character, looking worried, speaks to his mother about the situation, while another character jokes about ketchup. A zombie witch and a talking dog are mentioned, adding a humorous twist to the narrative.

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.

Preview: Hidden Springs #4

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Hidden Springs #4

Writer: Rob Williams
Artist: Nil Vendrell
Colorist: Berta Sastre
Letterer: Simon Bowland
Cover artist: Nil Vendrell

With one of their number dead and the military closing in on their escape boat with its kaiju cargo, the residents of Hidden Springs Seniors Home are running out of options. But the waters of the Pacific are hiding a secret that could make or break the oldsters’ desperate attempt to save the world. Can they return “Jones” the baby Kaiju to his ocean home and prevent the apocalypse?

Hidden Springs #4

Preview: Hidden Springs #3

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Hidden Springs #3

Writer: Rob Williams
Artist: Nil Vendrell
Colorist: Berta Sastre
Letterer: Simon Bowland
Cover artist: Nil Vendrell

Pursued by military agents into Los Angeles after rescuing a baby kaiju from its crash site in the woods, the residents of Hidden Springs Seniors Home make a desperate dash toward the ocean. Driven by the knowledge that if the creature can’t escape to the sea, it could cause the end of the world. Which of the unlikely heroes will give their life for the cause?

Hidden Springs #3

Preview: Hidden Springs #2

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Hidden Springs #2

Writer: Rob Williams
Artist: Nil Vendrell
Colorist: Berta Sas Forrelland
Letterer: Simon Bowland
Cover artist: Nil Vendrell Pallach

As a group of octogenarian ex-celebrities try to shepherd a baby kaiju to safety, they’re found by military agents who try to capture it—with devastating results! As the Hollywood has-beens are caught in the crossfire, they have to ask themselves, just what are they willing to sacrifice to save an alien creature?

Hidden Springs #2
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