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THE A.B.C. WARRIORS Creators: Pat Mills & Kevin O'Neill 152 episodes: 1979, 1984, 1988, 1991-92, 1994-96, 1999, 2001, 2003-2004, 2006-present SPREAD THE WORD! This series is a spin-off from Ro-Busters, exploring the life of Hammerstein as a war-droid, assembling a team of fellow robots to tame the wild colony world of Mars. Frustrated by the inability of any of the assigned artists to complete more than a handful of episodes, Pat Mills ended the series after 21 episodes. From 1985-1987, the Warriors reappeared in the continuity of Nemesis the Warlock. Now centuries in the future, Nemesis reassembled the team to battle Torquemada's armies before sending them to deal with the Black Hole problem. This classic story, the artwork split between "SMS" and Simon Bisley (his first professional job [and much better than the bilge he does these days for Heavy Metal Magazine]) really fleshed out the Warriors' characters better than anything seen before and included plenty of anarchic mad metal action. Subsequent Warriors stories were noticeably poorer: Mills spent the nineties unable to express his anti-authoritarian views with any subtlety, and the Warriors suffered as a soapbox for his pagan-Mother Earth-khaos-"Christianity is bad" preaching. At least Kev Walker's artwork was nice, but neither "Khronicles of Khaos" nor "Hellbringer" were as good as what came before. The 15-episode "Return to Mars" storyline was much improved, despite a behind-the-scenes war of words between Mills and then-editor Andy Diggle over the strip's content. Most recently, "The Shadow Warriors" has seen Mills back on form in ways old fans never dreamed possible. Trivia: The core members of the ABC Warriors are Hammerstein, Joe Pineapples, Mongrol, Blackblood and Deadlock. Other members have included Happy Shrapnel, Steelhorn, The Mess, Mad Ronn, Hitaki, Mek-Quake, Terri and Morrigun. Trivia: Colin MacNeil was the originally announced artist for "Khronicles of Khaos." Top moment: It's in Nemesis Book IV, when Joe Pineapples, working as an undercover cop, is assembling his sniper rifle to kill an escaping hume disguised as a robot. His social worker droid girlfriend pleads for him to wait, saying "I can operate on his brain!" Joe's passionless reply, as he raises the gun: "Me, too." Reprinted? The original 21-part series has been collected several times, with the most recent edition released in January 2005 from Rebellion/DC. When Titan first collected these episodes across two graphic novels, they even added new prologues and epilogues with art by Kevin O'Neill. These episodes also saw print in various editions of The Best of 2000 AD and the American Rogue Trooper comic (occasionally deleting pages). Titan later collected the "Black Hole" story across two volumes before putting it all in one edition. This is also available as a DC/Rebellion edition. Hamlyn collected the 32 Kevin Walker episodes in a variety of formats.
The ABC Warriors, 1 episode [7 pgs], 2000 AD prog 119 (June 1979). Story by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill. The Retreat from Volgow, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 120 (June 1979). Story by Pat Mills, art by Brendan McCarthy. Mongrol, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 121-122 (July 1979). Story by Pat Mills, art by Mike McMahon. The Order of Knights Martial, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 123-124 (July 1979). Story by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill (pt 1) and Brendan McCarthy (pt 2). The Bougainville Massacre, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 125-126 (Aug. 1979). Story by Pat Mills, art by Mike McMahon. Steelhorn, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 127-128 (Aug. 1979). Story by Pat Mills, art by Brendan McCarthy. Mars, the Devil Planet, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 129 (Sep. 1979). Story by Mills, art by McMahon. Cyboons, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 130-131 (Sep. 1979). Story by Mills, art by Dave Gibbons. The Red Death, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 132-133 (Sep. to Oct. 1979). Story by Mills, art by McMahon. Golgotha, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 134-136 (Oct. 1979). Story by Mills, art by "L. John Silver" (Carlos Ezquerra). Mad George, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 137-139 (Nov. 1979). Story by Mills, art by McMahon. Red Planet Blues, 1 episode [7 pgs], 1985 2000 AD Annual (Sep. 1984). Story by Alan Moore, art by Steve Dillon. The Black Hole, 21 episodes [133 pgs], 2000 AD progs 555-566 and 573-581 (Jan. to July 1988). Story by Pat Mills, art by Simon Bisley (pts 1-4, 9-12 & 17-21) and "S.M.S." (pts 5-8 & 13-16). Khronicles of Khaos, 16 episodes plus recap [99 pgs], 2000 AD progs 750-757, 780-784 and 787-790 (Sep. 1991 to July 1992). Story by Pat Mills & Tony Skinner, art by Kevin Walker. Dishonourable Discharge, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD Winter Special 4 (Nov. 1992). Story by Pat Mills & Tony Skinner, art by Walker. Hellbringer, 8 episodes [48 pgs], 2000 AD progs 904-911 (Sep. to Oct. 1994). Story by Pat Mills & Tony Skinner, art by Walker. Hellbringer II, 8 episodes [48 pgs], 2000 AD progs 964-971 (Nov. to Dec. 1995). Story by Pat Mills & Tony Skinner, art by Walker. Joe Pineapples: His Greatest Hits, 1 episode [? pgs], 1996 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (May 1996). Story by Pat Mills, art by Tom Carney. Roadkill, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD "Prog 2000" (Dec. 1999). Story by Pat Mills, art by Kevin Walker. The Third Element, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1234-1236 (Mar. 2001), Story by Pat Mills, art by Henry Flint (published as three episodes). The Clone Cowboys, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1237-1239 (Apr. 2001). Story by Pat Mills, art by Liam McCormack-Sharpe. The Tripods, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1240-1242 (May 2001). Story by Pat Mills, art by Mike McMahon. The Zero Option, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1243-1245 (May to June 2001). Story by Pat Mills, art by Boo Cook. Assault on the Red House, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1246-1248 (June 2001). Story by Pat Mills, art by Henry Flint. The Shadow Warriors Book One, 8 episodes [44 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1336-1341. (Apr. to May 2003). Story by Pat Mills, art by Carlos Ezquerra (published as six episodes). The Shadow Warriors Book Two, 8 episodes [44 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1400-1405 (July to Sept. 2004). Story by Pat Mills, art by Henry Flint (published as six episodes). The Shadow Warriors Book Three, 10 episodes [60 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1476-1485 (Feb. to Apr. 2006). Story by Pat Mills, art by Henry Flint. The Volgan War Volume One, 10 episodes [62 pgs], 2000 AD "Prog 2007" and progs 1518-1525 (Dec. 2006 to Feb. 2007). Story by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley. (published as nine episodes) The Volgan War Volume Two, 10 episodes [64 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1550-1559 (Aug. to Oct. 2007). Story by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley. The Volgan War Volume Three, 12 episodes [72 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1601-1606 and 1611-1616 (Aug. 2008). Story by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley. The Warriors also appeared in Nemesis the Warlock, starting midway through Book 4 (c. prog 394) and leaving his company after Book VI (prog 506) to undertake the Black Hole mission. Deadlock appeared twice with Nemesis (progs 700 and 723-729) and had his own solo series set on Termight in the aftermath of Nemesis's death (progs 1212-1222).
DC/REBELLION REPRINTS Volume One: The Meknificent Seven (1/05). Reprints "The ABC Warriors," "The Retreat from Volgow," "Mongrol," "The Order of Knights Martial," "The Bougainville Massacre," "Steelhorn," "Mars, the Devil Planet," "Cyboons," "The Red Death," "Golgotha" and "Mad George." Volume Two: The Black Hole (5/05). Reprints "The Black Hole." Volume Three: Khronicles of Khaos (4/07). Reprints "Khronicles of Khaos." Volume Four: Hellbringer (2/08). Reprints "Hellbringer" and "Roadkill." Volume Five: The Third Element (10/08). Reprints "Roadkill," "The Third Element," "The Clone Cowboys," "The Tripods," "The Zero Option" and "Assault on the Red House."
A.H.A.B. Creators: Nigel Kitching & Richard Elson 9 episodes: 2004 Reprinted? This story has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
A.H.A.B., 9 episodes [46 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1387-1395 (April to June 2004). Story by Nigel Kitching, art by Richard Elson.
ABELARD SNAZZ Creators: Alan Moore & Steve Dillon 8 episodes: 1980-1983 Snazz was the man with the two-storey brain, a bizarre-looking fellow with four eyes and two pairs of spectacles who was Alan Moore's first recurring character for 2000 AD. He poppped up every few months either in one-shots or Time Twisters or the like, offering to handle complex problems with even more complicated solutions. Comedy genius, and a forerunner of sorts to the character of Jack B. Quick from his ABC Comics anthology Tomorrow Stories. Reprinted? The only full reprint is available in The Complete Alan Moore Future Shocks.
The Final Solution, 2 episodes [8 pgs], 2000 AD progs 189-190 (Oct. 1980). Story by Alan Moore, art by Steve Dillon. The Return of the Two-Storey Brain, 1 episode [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 209 (Apr. 1981). Story by Alan Moore, art by Mike White. The Double-Decker Dome Strikes Back, 2 episodes [10 pgs], 2000 AD progs 237-238 (Nov. 1981). Story by Alan Moore, art by Mike White. Halfway to Paradise, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 245 (Jan. 1982). Story by Alan Moore, art by John Cooper. The Multi-Storey Mind Mellows Out, 1 episode [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 254 (Mar. 1982). Story by Alan Moore, art by Paul Neary. Genius is Pain, 1 episode [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 299 (Jan. 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Mike White.
REBELLION REPRINTS The Complete Alan Moore Future Shocks (5/06). Reprints "The Final Solution," "The Return of the Two-Storey Brain," "The Double-Decker Dome Strikes Back," "Halfway to Paradise," "The Multi-Storey Mind Mellows Out" and "Genius is Pain."
ACE TRUCKING COMPANY Creators: John Wagner, Alan Grant & Massimo Belardinelli 136 episodes: 1981-82, 1984-86, 1988 Ace Trucking was the most succesful and long-lived of all of 2000 AD's comedy strips. The humor's really broad, the dialogue bizarre (a 4-part "Space Trucking Glossary" accompanied the first story) and the characters insane. Our heroes include Ace, the pilot of the Speedo Ghost with a host of get-rich quick schemes, his co-pilot Feek the Freek and his engineer G.B.H., a giant heavy who's apparently dead. Among the large cast of other characters, you'll find Ace's two principal antagonists: an Earthman named Jago Kain and a long-legged space pirate called Evil Blood. Belardinelli's art turned what was a memorable set of scripts into an utter gem of a series. Frankly, Belardinelli excelled with aliens and landscapes and half-men/half-animals rather than human heroes, so given a cast of wild-looking aliens of all shapes and contortions, the artist lets rip and every panel is a joy. He obviously had lots of fun with this story and let his nightmarish imagination guide his hand...just look at the space pirate cave scenes in "On the Dangle" for a great example. Sadly, it's another strip that ran too long. Ace hilariously killed himself, thinking he was dying of an incurable disease, in "The Croakside Trip," but instead they shot him into a parallel universe. The last two stories are way overlong, and Belardinelli's art too damn clean to be any fun. "Stowaway Lugjacker," published after "The Croakside Trip," takes place before it. Another Annual story, "The Homecoming," reveals that in Ace's absence, Feek and G.B.H. have turned Ace Trucking into a successful line and have no need for their former colleague, arranging to have him imprisoned in a deep space isolation cube rather than wreck their fortunes. Trivia: The seeds of Ace's space trucking jargon were sown a few years before this series. Wagner and Mills co-wrote a Doctor Who strip for Marvel called "The Dogs of Doom" in 1979 that had a space trucker named Joe Bean. Much of his dialogue and CB radio phrases made it intact into the Ace Trucking lingo. Trivia: "Too Many Bams" features guest appearances by Wagner, Grant and Belardinelli in caricature as three of the alien bampots. Top moment: In "The Croakside Trip," Ace gets his revenge. Having won a wager against Jago Kain and taking over his Yellow line, Ace then settles the score by fulfilling his promise, jumping the Earthman and biting off his nose. Reprinted? The Best of 2000 AD found room for most of these episodes, and the American Sam Slade, Robo-Hunter comic used it as a backup, but your best best is the great big editions Rebellion released in 2008 and 2009.
Ace Trucking Company, 5 episodes [25 pgs], 2000 AD progs 232-236 (Oct. 1981). Story by "Grant Grover" (Alan Grant and John Wagner), art by Massimo Belardinelli. Hell's Pocket, 5 episodes [20 pgs], 2000 AD progs 239-243 (Nov. to Dec. 1981). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Ian Gibson. Lugjack, 7 episodes [35 pgs], 2000 AD progs 244-250 (Dec. 1981 to Feb. 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. The Great Mush Rush, 8 episodes [42 pgs], 2000 AD progs 251-258 (Feb. to April 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Ughbug Bloos, 1 episode [7 pgs], 2000 AD prog 259 (April 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Last Lug to Abbo Dabbo, 8 episodes [40 pgs], 2000 AD progs 260-267 (April to June 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Bamfeezled, 1 episode [? pgs], 1982 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (June 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Joobaloo, 5 episodes [25 pgs], 2000 AD progs 268-272 (June to July 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Too Many Bams, 6 episodes [31 pgs], 2000 AD progs 273-278 (July to Aug. 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Kloistar Run, 7 episodes [35 pgs], 2000 AD progs 279-285 (Aug. to Oct. 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Stoop Coop Soup, 6 episodes [30 pgs], 2000 AD progs 288-293 (Oct. to Dec. 1982). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. On the Dangle, 9 episodes [45 pgs], 2000 AD progs 378-386 (Aug. to Oct. 1984). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Strike!, 13 episodes [64 pgs], 2000 AD progs 387-390 and 392-400 (Oct. 1984 to Jan. 1985). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli (pts 1-6 & 9-13) and Studio Giolitti (pts 7-8). The Croakside Trip, 6 episodes [31 pgs], 2000 AD progs 428-433 (July to Aug. 1985). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Stowaway Lugjacker, 1 episode [6 pgs], 1986 2000 AD Annual (Sep. 1985). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Belardinelli. Whatever Happened to Ace Garp?, 1 episode [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 451 (Jan. 1986). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Belardinelli. The Doppelgarp, 21 episodes [82 pgs], 2000 AD progs 452-472 (Jan. to May 1986). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Belardinelli. The Garpetbaggers, 23 episodes [94 pgs], 2000 AD progs 475-483 and 485-498 (June to Nov. 1986). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Belardinelli. The Homecoming, 1 episode [6 pgs], 1989 2000 AD Annual (Sep. 1988). Story by Grant & Wagner, art by Belardinelli.
REBELLION REPRINTS The Complete Ace Trucking Company Volume One (9/08). Reprints "Ace Trucking Company," "Hell's Pocket," "Lugjack," "The Great Mush Rush," "Ughbug Bloos," "Last Lug to Abbo Dabbo," "Joobaloo," "Too Many Bams," "Kloistar Run," "Stoop Coop Soup," "Bamfeezled," "Stowaway Lugjacker" and the text story "The Gung-Ho Run."
AGENT RAT Creators: Steve Moore & Mike White 3 episodes: 1981-1982 This would have been a completely forgettable Future Shock and not worth recounting in any way except that it resurfaced over a year later. Agent Rat, an anthropomorphic detective who dresses in 40s fashions, was the star of the most boring and stilted series to appear in 2000 AD up to that time. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Slashman, Kowalski and Rat, 1 episode [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 213 (May 1981). Story by Steve Moore, art by Mike White. Trouble on Tree World, 2 episodes [8 pgs], 2000 AD progs 273-274 (July 1982). Story by Steve Moore, art by Alan Langford.
AL'S BABY Creators: John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra 33 episodes: 1991, 1993, 1997 Originally created for another comic, Toxic!, but never used, this tale of a pregnant male mobster in the near future of Chi-Town was very successful, despite some initial controversy that it didn't belong in the Judge Dredd Megazine; it was the first strip in that book not to be set in Dredd's world. By the time the third series was ready, the Megazine was going through a financial crunch and had little room for new material, so it was shifted to 2000 AD. Reprinted? The first twelve-part series was reprinted in 2000 AD Extreme Edition #16. It's the opinion of some (harumph) that the whole run would make for a very nice bookshelf collection.
Al's Baby, 12 episodes [94 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.1 #4-15 (Jan. to Dec. 1991). Story by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Blood on the Bib, 9 episodes [72 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #16-24 (Nov. 1992 to Mar. 1993). Story by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Public Enemy Number One, 12 episodes [60 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1034-1044 (Mar. to May 1997). Story by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra. (published as eleven episodes)
AMERICA Creators: John Wagner & Colin MacNeil 13 episodes: 1990-91, 1996-97 One of the most acclaimed series in either 2000 AD or the Megazine, America explored the concepts of freedom and liberty in Mega-City One, from the perspective of Bennett Beeny, a songwriter, and America, the daughter of immigrant parents who finds the underground talk of violent revolution too persuasive to ignore. Reprinted? All 13 episodes are available in a collection from Titan. This has since been superceded by a Rebellion edition that adds three Dredd episodes from 2006 which revisit one of the characters.
America, 7 episodes [62 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.1 #1-7 (Sep. 1990 to Mar. 1991). Story by John Wagner, art by Colin MacNeil. Fading of the Light, 6 episodes [48 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #20-25 (Aug. 1996 to Jan. 1997). Story by Wagner, art by MacNeil & Alan Craddock
REBELLION REPRINTS America (2/08). Reprints "America," "Fading of the Light" and "Judge Dredd: Cadet."
AMERICAN GOTHIC Creators: Ian Edginton & Mike Collins 9 episodes: 2005
American Gothic, 9 episodes [46 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1432-1440 (Mar. to May 2005). Story by Ian Edginton, art by Mike Collins.
AMPNEY CRUCIS INVESTIGATES... Creators: Ian Edginton & Simon Davis 7 episodes: 2008
Vile Bodies, 7 episodes [35 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1411-1416 (Nov. 2008). Story by Ian Edginton, art by Simon Davis. (published as six episodes)
ANDERSON: PSI DIVISION Character created by John Wagner & Brian Bolland 223 episodes: 1983-1999, 2001, 2004-present Cassandra Anderson is a psi-judge, first seen in prog 150, during part two of the initial "Judge Death" adventure. The casual, irreverent attitude of the psi-judges, coupled with Brian Bolland's gorgeous design and rendering, made the character immediately popular with readers and she frequently showed up to assist Dredd on his more bizarre cases. She featured in a pair of one-shots in Annuals before getting her first solo series in 1985. She featured periodically for the next six years before her strip was moved to the Judge Dredd Megazine for five years. Among her most memorable adventures: "Hour of the Wolf," in which Block Mania-architect Orlok is broken out of prison, "Shamballa," in which she falls in love with a Soviet psi-judge and explores the hidden city of the Deros, "Childhood's End," in which she and Orlok battle ancient aliens in space, and "Satan," which solidifies her friendship with Dredd as they defend the city against the devil. Her return to 2000 AD has been less successful, without any truly great cases. "Crusade," in which thousands of the city's children walk away into the Cursed Earth, met with strong reaction against when Chief Judge Volt made the questionable decision to sacrifice them all in a bid to nuke the mutant who psychically called to them. Anderson's most recent appearance saw her grievously wounded and traumatized by Judge Death, leaving her sidelined for three years until her adventures resumed in the Megazine. Reprinted? Most of the 1980s and 1990s episodes have been collected, not just in an American comic-sized series, but also in a series of Titan graphic novels. These have not yet been superceded by a more definitive line. The DC/Rebellion began repackaging some of Anderson's classic adventures, with "Four Dark Judges," "The Possessed" and "Hour of the Wolf" released in May 2005. A second edition, spotlighting Arthur Ranson's artwork, arrived in 2008.
The Haunting, 1 episode [6 pgs], 1984 2000 AD Annual (Aug. 1983). Story by "Staccato" (Alan Grant), art by Kim Raymond. The Mind of Edward Bottlebum, 1 episode [6 pgs], 1985 Judge Dredd Annual (Aug. 1984). Story by John Wagner & Alan Grant, art by "Emberton" (Ian Gibson). Four Dark Judges, 12 episodes [62 pgs], 2000 AD progs 416-427 (May to July 1985). Story by John Wagner & Alan Grant, art by Brett Ewins (pts 1-7), Cliff Robinson (pts 8-10 & 12) and Robin Smith (pt 11). A Fistful of Denimite, 1 episode [6 pgs], 1986 Judge Dredd Annual (Aug. 1985). Story by John Wagner & Alan Grant, art by Ian Gibson. The Possessed, 11 episodes [57 pgs], 2000 AD progs 468-478 (May to July 1986). Story by "Rick Clark" (Alan Grant), art by Brett Ewins. Golem, 1 episode [7 pgs], 1987 2000 AD Annual (Aug. 1986). Story by Alan Grant, art by Enric Romero. Hour of the Wolf, 12 episodes [62 pgs], 2000 AD progs 520-531 (May to July 1987). Story by John Wagner & Grant, art by Barry Kitson (pts 1-10) and Will Simpson (pts 11-12). A Soldier's Tale, 1 episode [? pgs], 1988 Judge Dredd Annual (Aug. 1987). Story by Alan Grant, art by Mike Collins. Nights Like This, 1 episode [? pgs], 2000 AD Winter Special 1 (Dec. 1988). Story by Alan Grant, art by Ian Gibson. Contact, 3 episodes [15 pgs], 20000 AD progs 607-609 (Jan. 1989). Story by Alan Grant, art by Mark Farmer. Beyond the Void, 2 episodes [10 pgs], 2000 AD progs 612-613 (Feb. 1989). Story by Alan Grant, art by Mick Austin. Helios, 9 episodes [46 pgs], 2000 AD progs 614-622 (Feb. to Apr. 1989). Story by Alan Grant, art by David Roach. PSI-JUDGE COREY: Leviathan's Farewell, 1989 Sci-Fi Special (June 1989) Triad, 10 episodes [50 pgs], 2000 AD progs 635-644 (July to Sept. 1989). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. The Prophet, 3 episodes [17 pgs], 2000 AD progs 645-647 (Sept. 1989). Story by Alan Grant, art by David Roach. Confessions of a She-Devil, 1 episode [8 pgs], 1990 2000 AD Annual (Oct. 1989). Story by Alan Grant, art by Mick Austin. The Random Man, 3 episodes [15 pgs], 2000 AD progs 657-659 (Dec. 1989). Story by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra. The Screaming Skull, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 669-670 (Mar. 1990). Story by Alan Grant, art by David Roach. Shamballa, 12 episodes [62 pgs], 2000 AD progs 700-711 (Oct. to Dec. 1990). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. Engram, 12 episodes [77 pgs], 2000 AD progs 712-717 and 758-763 (Jan. to Dec. 1991). Story by Alan Grant, art by Roach. Baby Talk, 1 episode [? pgs], 1992 Judge Dredd Mega-Special #5 (May 1992). Story by Alan Grant & Tony Luke, art by Russell Fox. George, 1 episode [5 pgs], 1993 Judge Dredd Yearbook (Aug. 1992). Story by Alan Grant, art by Russell Fox. Blythe Spirit, 1 episode [8 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #8 (Aug. 1992). Story by Alan Grant, art by David Roach. Reasons to Be Cheerful, 2 episodes [12 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol. 2 #10-11 (Sep. 1992). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson (pt 1) and Siku (pt 2) The Witch? Report, 1 episode [8 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #14 (Oct. 1992). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. The Jesus Syndrome, 3 episodes [18 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #22-24 (Feb. to Mar. 1993). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. Childhood's End, 8 episodes [63 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #27-34 (May to Aug. 1993). Story by Alan Grant, art by Kevin Walker. Voyage of the Seeker (poster story), 1 episode [6 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #37 (Sep. 1993). Story by Alan Grant, art by Mark Wilkinson. Postcards from the Edge, 11 episodes [86 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #50-60. (Apr. to Aug. 1994). Story by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson (pts 1 & 10-11), Tony Luke (pts 2 & 8), Charles Gillespie (pts 3 & 9), Arthur Ranson (pt 4) and Xusasus (pts 5-7). Postcard to Myself, 1 episode [8 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #73 (Feb. 1995). Story by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson. Something Wicked, 7 episodes [52 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #74-80 (Mar. to June 1995). Story by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson (pts 1-3) and Charles Gillespie (pts 4-7). Satan, 7 episodes [57 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #1-7 (1995). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. The Protest, 1 episode [8 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #14 (Feb. 1996). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. Wonderwall, 5 episodes [30 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1045-1049 (June to July 1997). Story by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson. Crusade, 12 episodes [72 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1050-1061 (July to Sept. 1997). Story by Alan Grant, art by Sampson. Danse Macabre, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1076 (Jan. 1998). Story by Alan Grant, art by Angel Unzueta. Witch, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1087-1089 (Mar. to Apr. 1998). Story by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson. The Great Debate, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1090 (Apr. 1998). Story by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson. Lawless, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1102-1103 (July 1998). Story by Alan Grant, art by Trevor Hairsine & Alan Craddock. Horror Story, 6 episodes [30 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1132-1137 (Feb. to Mar. 1999). Story by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson. Semper Vi, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1140 (Apr. 1999). Story by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson. REvolution, 10 episodes [50 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1263-1272 (Oct. to Dec. 2001). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. Half-Life, 4 episodes [48 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 214-217 (Jan. to Apr. 2004). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson.* WMD, 6 episodes [48 pgs], Meg 221-226 (July to Dec. 2004). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. Lock-In, 4 episodes [32 pgs], Meg 227-230 (Jan. to Apr. 2005). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. City of Dead, 6 episodes [48 pgs], Meg 231-236 (May to Sept. 2005). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. Lucid, 4 episodes [32 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 238-241 (Nov. 2005 to Feb. 2006). Story by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson. Big Robots, 8 episodes [48 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 257-264 (May to Nov. 2007). Story by Alan Grant, art by Dave Taylor. Wiierd, 5 episodes [45 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 272-276 (June to Oct. 2008). Story by Alan Grant, art by Boo Cook. Biophyle, 2 episodes [18 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 277-278 (Nov. to Dec. 2008). Story by Alan Grant, art by Boo Cook. In addition, Anderson has appeared in dozens of Dredd episodes. These include "Judge Death" (progs 149-151), "Judge Death Lives" (progs 224-228), the climactic episodes of "The Apocalypse War" (progs 245-267 & 269-70), "City of the Damned" (progs 393-406), "Tomb of the Judges" (progs 496-498), "And the Wind Cried" (prog 637), "Necropolis" (progs 674-699) and "Nightmares" (progs 702-706). She was Judge Death's target in his solo series "My Name is Death" (progs 1289-1294)
REBELLION REPRINTS Anderson: Psi Division (5/05). Reprints "Four Dark Judges," "The Possessed" and "Hour of the Wolf." Shamballa (6/08). Reprints "Shamballa," "Reasons to be Cheerful," "The Witch? Report," "The Jesus Syndrome," "Satan," "Rvolution" and "The Protest."*
ANGEL Creators: Chris Stevens & Carlos Pino 5 episodes: 1979 In this five-chapter story, an RAF officer got a flight computer bonded to his nervous system which allowed him to fly, but he is targetted by a saboteur within the military who wants him dead. It's an incredibly juvenile adventure which feels very out of place in 2000 AD. The conveniently-named Capt. Harry Angel resurfaced in the third series of Armoured Gideon. Reprinted? This story has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Angel, 5 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 95-99 (Jan. to Feb. 1979). Story by Chris Stevens, art by Carlos Pino.
THE ANGEL GANG Characters created by John Wagner & Mike McMahon 5 episodes: 2007 . Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
Before they wuz dead, 5 episodes [30 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 258-262 (May to Sep. 2007). Story by Simon Spurrier, art by Steve Roberts.
THE ANGRY PLANET Creators: Alan Hebden & Massimo Belardinelli 22 episodes: 1979 Reprinted? This story has never been reprinted. You'll need the original Tornado comics.
The Angry Planet, 22 episodes [90 pgs], Tornado # 1-22 (March to Aug. 1979). Story by Alan Hebden, art by Massimo Belardinelli.
ANT WARS Creators: Gerry Finley-Day & Jose Ferrer 15 episodes: 1978 Leningen versus some really big ants. One soldier and one South American tribal type try warning dozens of people that US Army pesticides have mutated some ants. Every time they meet someone, that someone doesn't believe them and then they get eaten. What a great story. Reprinted? This series was reprinted in Eagle & Tiger in 1986, from #218. It was later collected in 2000 AD Extreme Edition #4.
Ant Wars, 15 episodes [83 pgs], 2000 AD progs 71-85 (July to Oct. 1978). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Jose Ferrer (pts 1-2, 5 & 9), Lozano (pt 3), Azpiri (pts 4, 6-8 & 10-14) and Pena (pt 15).
APOCALYPSE SOON Creators: Alan Grant & Shaun Thomas 11 episodes: 2003-04 A one-page humor strip in which the Four Horsemen wait impatiently for the end of the world. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
11 episodes [12 pgs], Meg 204-214 (Apr. 2003 to Jan. 2004). Story by Alan Grant, art by Shaun Thomas.
ARMAGEDDON Creators: Alan Grant & Carlos Ezquerra 7 episodes: 1992 Armageddon was intended to be "a multi-book series that will explore the origins of Dredd's world," but it was cancelled after a single series that saw an indestructible man chasing a homeless girl around NYC in 1994. Legend has it that the series, which was owned by Grant and Ezquerra and not by Fleetway, was axed because it would have sneakily given the duo a back-door claim on Judge Dredd's copyright! Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
The Bad Man, 7 episodes [53 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #1-7 (May to July 1992). Story by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra.
ARMITAGE Creators: Dave Stone & Sean Phillips 42 episodes: 1991-95, 2000, 2003, 2008 Corruption among city officials in Mega-City One is nothing new, but fortunately the Big Meg has Dredd to deal with it. There is no such hero in Brit-Cit, and the result is a ruling cabal built on conspiracy and secret societies. Detective Chief Inspector Armitage has been on their bad side for a very long time, as his investigations invariably bring him up against the untouchables. This is a fascinating series with an intensely interesting hero; its absence from a regular, or at least "frequent" slot, is positively criminal. Trivia: A two-part story, illustrated by Kevin Cullen, was scheduled to appear in Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #82-83 (1995). The finished artwork went missing shortly before printing. The story has never been printed and it is uncertain whether the pages were ever found. Reprinted? The first six-part story was reprinted in a two-issue American miniseries. The remainder have not been re-collected; you'll need the original Megs.
Armitage, 6 episodes [52 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.1 #9-14 (May to Nov. 1991). Story by Dave Stone, art by Sean Phillips. Influential Circles, 9 episodes [68 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #10-18 (Sep. to Dec. 1992). Story by Dave Stone, art by Charlie Adlard. Flashback, 3 episodes [24 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #19-21 (Jan. to Feb. 1993). Story by Dave Stone, art by Charlie Adlard. Flashback II, 3 episodes [24 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol. 2 #31-33 (June to Aug. 1993). Story by Dave Stone, art by Charlie Adlard. The Fall of the House of Toddler, 1 episode [? pgs], 1994 Judge Dredd Yearbook (Sep. 1993). Story by Dave Stone, art by Russell Fox. City of the Dead Prologue [5 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #63 (Sep. 1994). Story by Dave Stone, art by Pete Doherty. City of the Dead, 8 episodes [64 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #64-71 (Oct. 1994 to Jan. 1995). Story by Dave Stone, art by Charles Gillespie. Bodies of Evidence, 4 episodes [40 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #64-67 (Apr. to July 2000). Story by Dave Stone, art by Steve Yeowell. Apostasy in the UK, 2 episodes [14 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 212-213 (Nov. to Dec. 2003). Story by Dave Stone, art by John Ridgway. Dumb Blond, 5 episodes [45 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 266-270 (Jan. to Apr. 2008). Story by Dave Stone, art by John Cooper.
ARMOURED GIDEON Creators: John Tomlinson & Simon Jacob 46 episodes: 1990-1995 Armoured Gideon, after a rather confusing first series, expertly mixes giant robots and the occult, aided by Simon Jacob's extra-detailed and slightly cartoony artwork. Few 2000 AD characters go through the hell that our hero Frank Weitz does, and his editor, Naomi Benson, is one of the best "characters you want to hit" the mag's ever given us. More of Gideon would be very welcome, but it seems to have been lost with Tomlinson's departure from the editorial staff. Reprinted? The initial 11-part story was collected in an American-sized TPB volume. In 2007, it was dusted off for Extreme Edition # 23.
Armoured Gideon, 11 episodes [55 pgs], 2000 AD progs 671-681 (Mar. to June 1990). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Simon Jacob. Starhaven's Edge, 1 episode [? pgs], 1990 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (July 1990). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Simon Jacob. No, No, Nanette, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 722 (Mar. 1991). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Simon Jacob. Making Movies, 1 episode [? pgs], 1992 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (June 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Sean Phillips. Armoured Gideon II, 12 episodes plus prologue [78 pgs], 2000 AD progs 828-840 (Mar. to June 1993). Story by Tomlinson, art by Jacob. Armageddon on the Focal Plane, 11 episodes [66 pgs], 2000 AD progs 889-899 (May to Aug. 1994). Story by Tomlinson, art by Jacob (episode 9 artwork by Mike White). An Evil Ladling, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 928 (Feb. 1995). Story by Tomlinson, art by Jacob. Trading Places, 7 episodes [42 pgs], 2000 AD progs 929-935 (Mar. to Apr. 1995). Story by Tomlinson, art by Jacob
ASYLUM Creators: Rob Williams & Boo Cook 18 episodes: 2002, 2004 Reprinted? Yes, in a Rebellion collected edition.
Asylum, 9 episodes [45 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1313-1321 (Oct. to Dec. 2002). Story by Rob Williams, art by Boo Cook. Asylum 2, 9 episodes [46 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1406-1414 (Sep. to Nov. 2004). Story by Rob Williams, art by Boo Cook.
REBELLION REPRINTS Asylum (4/07). Reprints "Asylum" and "Asylum 2."
ATAVAR Creators: Dan Abnett & Richard Elson 22 episodes: 2002-2003, 2005 Reprinted? The first two books of this series were reprinted in a Rebellion graphic novel released in 2004.
Book I, 8 episodes [40 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1281-1288 (Mar. to Apr. 2002). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Richard Elson. (Episode 8 double-length) Book II, 7 episodes [46 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1329-1335 (Feb. to Apr. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Richard Elson. (Episode 7 double-length) Book III, 7 episodes [46 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1443-1449 (June to July 2005). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Richard Elson. (Episode 7 double-length)
B.L.A.I.R. ONE Creators: David Bishop, Steve MacManus & Simon Davis 8 episodes: 1997-98 BLAIR One is the first prime minister to be successfully activated by Bio-Enhancement Link-Up via Artificial Intelligence Relays. The most overtly political series ever in 2000 AD, and the magazine has never been afraid to make political statements, this got the comic quite a lot of press. This did not, however, translate into increased sales and then-editor David Bishop decided that "media-friendly" type strips such as this, A Life Less Ordinary and Space Girls were doing the comic no favors in the long run. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
B.L.A.I.R. One, 1 episode [3 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1034 (Mar. 1997). Story by David Bishop & Steve MacManus, art by Simon Davis. BLAIR Force One, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1071-1074 (Dec. 1997). Story by Alan Grant, art by S.B. Davis. Criminal Record, 1 episode [10 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1084 (Feb. 1998). Story by Grant, art by Davis. He Died With His Boots On!, 2 episodes [12 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1097-1098 (June 1998). Story by Grant, art by Davis.
BABE RACE 2000 Creators: Mark Millar & Anthony Williams 7 episodes: 1994 This was more ammunition for the camp who claimed that 2000 AD in the mid-90s was a shadow of its former self. This was an example of the typical poorly-thought ultraviolent nonsense Millar was scribbling at the time, brightened somewhat by Williams' drawings of amazonian half-naked women. Like a lot of his work, it doesn't make any sense: the motorcycling contestants are completely impervious to legions of massed armies attempting to stop them, but they dispatch each other with conventional weaponry. And how did any of these women become circuit celebrities anyway when the annual race only has one survivor? Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Babe Race 2000, 6 episodes [36 pgs], 2000 AD progs 883-888 (Apr. to May 1994). Story by Mark Millar, art by Anthony Williams. Bounty Hunter Mom, 1 episode [? pgs], 1995 2000 AD Yearbook (Sept. 1994). story by Millar, art by Williams, Bambos & Dondie Cox.
BAD CITY BLUE Creators: Alan Grant & Robin Smith 10 episodes: 1986 Another "violent future" story, this one set on a crime-ridden space station abandoned by the rich and enforced by computer-controlled "button men." This description sounds better than it actually is. Reprinted? Bad City Blue was collected in 2006's Extreme Edition # 14.
Bad City Blue, 10 episodes [50 pgs], 2000 AD progs 468-477 (May to July 1986). Story by "Craig Lipp" (Alan Grant), art by Robin Smith.
BAD COMPANY Creators: Peter Milligan, Brett Ewins & Jim McCarthy (following development by J. Wagner, A. Grant & C. Ezquerra) 59 episodes: 1986-88, 1993, 2000-02 Don't you just love it when comics are better than films? Bad Company is Peter Milligan's take on the ideas presented in Apocalypse Now (itself of course an adaptation of "Heart of Darkness") but it's considerably better. Wrapping this in a standard 2000 AD future war story (a ragtag band of psychos at war with the alien Krool) lets the story work on two very different levels. 1993's "Kano" hinted that more stories would come, but Milligan's work for DC Comics left him busy elsewhere. The series' eventual return in 2002 was generally considered a disappointment, with ill-conceived ideas only slightly enlivened by the artwork. Top moment: Finding a captured soldier undergoing torture at the hands of the Krool begging for death, Danny Franks ends his misery with a bullet. Reprinted? You can find the first 40 episodes across four Titan volumes. These episodes, along with "Simply," are also collected in a mammoth 41-episode collection from Rebellion/DC. These were also reprinted in a badly-colorized American comic which ran for 19 issues.
Bad Company, 20 episodes [118 pgs], 2000 AD progs 500-519 (Dec. 1986 to Apr. 1987). Story by Peter Milligan, art by Brett Ewins & Jim McCarthy. The Bewilderness, 10 episodes [62 pgs], 2000 AD progs 548-557 (Nov. 1987 to Jan. 1988). Story by Peter Milligan, art by Brett Ewins & Jim McCarthy. The Krool Heart, 10 episodes [61 pgs], 2000 AD progs 576-585 (May to July 1988). Story by Milligan, art by Ewins & McCarthy. Young Men Marching, 1 episode [8 pgs], 1989 2000 AD Annual (Sep. 1988). Story by Milligan, art by Ewins & McCarthy. Simply, 1 episode [4 pgs], 2000 AD prog 601 (Nov. 1988). Story by Milligan, art by Ewins, Steve Dillon. Kano, 10 episodes [60 pgs], 2000 AD progs 828-837 (Mar. to May 1993). Story by Milligan, art by Ewins & McCarthy. Down Among the Dead Men, 1 episode [5 pgs], 2000 AD "Prog 2001" (Dec. 2000). Story by Milligan, art by Ewins & McCarthy. Bad Company 2002, 6 episodes [31 pgs], 2000 AD "Prog 2002" and progs 1273-1277 (Dec. 2001 to Feb. 2002). Story by Milligan, art by Ewins & McCarthy. the unused "pilot" episode by Wagner, Grant & Ezquerra was printed in Judge Dredd Megazine vol.4 #15 (2002).
DC/REBELLION REPRINTS Bad Company: Goodbye, Krool World (1/05). Reprints "Bad Company," "Simply," "The Bewilderness" and "The Krool Heart." Bad Company: Goodbye, Krool World (10/07). Reprints "Kano," "Down Among the Dead Men" and "Bad Company 2002."
BADLANDS Creators: Dan Abnett & Kevin Walker 5 episodes: 2000 Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Badlands, 5 episodes [25 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1178-1182 (Feb. to Mar. 2000). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Kevin Walker.
THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES Creators: Alan Moore & Ian Gibson 37 episodes: 1984-1986 Another highly regarded classic for the weekly. Moore's scripts are exceptional, and his entire portrait of a future world very detailed. It's this attention to continuity that makes all of his work so very readable. Ian Gibson's artwork helps too, with Book III probably the best thing he's ever done. Top moment: Their patrol ambushed in the petrified jungle in Book III, Halo straps Toy to a stretcher and takes a long, agonizing march back to headquarters, where a horrible shock awaits her. Reprinted? Yes; the whole series is available in one nice Titan volume, to be superceded by a DC/Rebellion volume in June 2005. Other, thinner editions and an American reprint series with terrible colors are also out there, but unnecessary.
Book I, 10 episodes [51 pgs], 2000 AD progs 376-385 (July to Sept. 1984). Story by Alan Moore, art by Ian Gibson. Book II, 10 episodes plus prologue [62 pgs], 2000 AD progs 405-415 (Feb. to Apr. 1985). Story by Moore, art by Gibson. Book III, 15 episodes plus prologue [86 pgs], 2000 AD progs 451-466 (Jan. to Apr. 1986). Story by Moore, art by Gibson.
THE BALLS BROTHERS Creators: John Wagner & Kevin Walker 11 episodes: 1999 Sort of what you'd get if you crossed Marshal Law, Big Dave and Elvis Presley, I guess. Damn funny superheroics, though not for the easily offended. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Heroes for Hire, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1128-1131 (Jan. to Feb. 1999). Story by John Wagner, art by Kevin Walker. Balls to Biloxi, 7 episodes [42 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1141-1147 (Apr. to June 1999). Story by Wagner, art by Walker.
BANZAI BATTALION Characters created by John Wagner & Henry Flint 13 episodes: 2001-2002, 2006 One of those wonderfully throwaway ideas in which Wagner specializes, Banzai Battalion are three-inch high pest control droids, programmed to kill insects and keep gardens free from intruders. They are surprisingly adept at stomping bigger sorts of pests. Their initial appearance in a 3-part Dredd was successful enough to warrant a sequel and a later solo series. Top moment: Unpacking some new droids for reinforcements, our heroes are nonplussed to find that one of them is a three-inch tall company bagpiper. Reprinted? Yes! You can get all of the Battalion's appearances in one collection from Rebellion.
The Fitz, 6 episodes [36 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1257-1262 (Aug. to Oct. 2001). Story by John Wagner, art by Ian Gibson. Save the Fitz!, 1 episode [10 pgs], 2000 AD "Prog 2003" (Dec. 2002). Story by John Wagner, art by Ian Gibson. Robot Wars, 6 episodes [36 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1501-1506 (Aug. 2006). Story by John Wagner, art by Steve Roberts. Banzai Battalion first appeared in a pair of Judge Dredd 3-parters: Banzai Battalion (progs 1135-1137) and No Man's Land (progs 1183-1185)
BATO LOCO Creators: Gordon Rennie & Simon Coleby 3 episodes: 2003, 2005 . Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
True Romance, 1 episode [8 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 208 (July 2003). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Simon Coleby. Head Job, 2 episodes [12 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 229-230 (Mar. to Apr. 2005). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Simon Coleby & Chris Blythe. Bato Loco first appeared in Judge Dredd: "Bato Loco" in Meg 202 (2003).
BEC & KAWL Creators: Simon Spurrier & Steve Roberts 29 episodes: 2002-2006 The first series for Spurrier after a run of Future Shocks and one-offs, Rebecca Miller and Jarrod Kawl are a pair of art students who run up against the occult and the bizarre in their pursuit of world domination (her) and endless amounts of pot (him). Many readers found the constant barrage of pop culture in-jokes off-putting, but I quite like it. Reprinted? A collection of the first 29 episodes was released by Rebellion in August 2006. This would apparently wrap up the series, which is not generally expected to return.
The Mystical Mentalist Menace, 2 episodes [10 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1290-1291 (May 2002). Story by Simon Spurrier, art by Steve Roberts. Beccy Miller's Diary, 2 episodes [10 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1292-1293 (May 2002). Story by Spurrier, art by Roberts. Enlightenment, 1 episode [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1327 (Feb. 2003). Story by Spurrier, art by Roberts. eeevil.com, 3 episodes [15 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1328-1330 (Feb. to Mar. 2003). Story by Spurrier, art by Roberts. Pest Control, 4 episodes [20 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1351-1354 (July to Aug. 2003). Story by Spurrier, art by Roberts. Toothache, 4 episodes [20 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1383-1386 (Mar. to Apr. 2004). Story by Spurrier, art by Roberts. Hell to Pay, 4 episodes [20 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1401-1404 (Aug. 2004). Story by Spurrier, art by Roberts. Attack of the Cones, 4 episodes [20 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1437-1440 (May 2005). Story by Spurrier, art by Roberts. Freakshow, 5 episodes [25 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1477-1481 (March 2006). Story by Spurrier, art by Roberts.
REBELLION REPRINTS Bloody Students (8/06). Reprints "The Mystical Mentalist Menace," "Beccy Miller's Diary," "Enlightenment," "eeevil.com," "Pest Control," "Toothache," "Hell to Pay," "Attack of the Cones" and "Freakshow."
THE BENDATTI VENDETTA Creators: Robbie Morrison & John Burns 12 episodes: 2002-2003, 2005 Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
The Bendatti Vendetta, 6 episodes [46 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.4 #13-18 (July to Dec. 2002). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns. Blooded, 3 episodes [21 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 209-211 (Aug. to Oct. 2003). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns. See Naples and Die, 3 episodes [24 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 234-236 (July to Sept. 2005). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns.
BIBLE JOHN Creators: Grant Morrison & John Vallely 6 episodes: 1991 Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original Crisis issues.
Bible John, 6 episodes [? pgs], Crisis # 56-61 (May to Oct. 1990). Story by Grant Morrison, art by John Vallely.
BIG DAVE Creators: Grant Morrison, Mark Millar & Steve Parkhouse 17 episodes: 1993-94 In the summer of 1993, Richard Burton ceded the Tharg mantle (and Dredd) to Grant Morrison and Mark Millar for a couple of months in which they launched four brand new series. This was called "The Summer Offensive" in the weekly, very much a name with a dual meaning. ("We're taking over 2000AD this summer," Morrison told me at a Vertigo signing. "It will be very offensive.") Big Dave is certainly the most offensive, and controversial, series ever to appear in the book. It polarized readers, some of whom found it a wholesale endorsement of boozing hard men on the dole and their tabloid politics, and others who found it the funniest thing in the book since D.R. & Quinch. "Tharg" stood by the story and its creators, but Big Dave has been noticeably absent for years. A final story is said to have been drawn but rejected. Top moment: In possibly the most outrageous thing to ever appear outside of an underground comic, Dave turns a corner in Buckingham Palace to find Fergie and Di waiting in bed for him in skivvy lingerie. Dave naturally strips to his boxers and jumps in. Phoaaarrr, Dave! Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. Morrison, Millar and Parkhouse are alleged to share the copyright.
Target: Baghdad, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 842-845 (July 1993). Story by Grant Morrison & Mark Millar, art by Steve Parkhouse. Monarchy in the UK, 4 episodes [26 pgs], 2000 AD progs 846-849 (Aug. 1993). Story by Morrison & Millar, art by Parkhouse. Young Dave, 1 episode [7 pgs], 1994 2000 AD Yearbook (Sep. 1993). Story by Morrison & Millar, art by Parkhouse. Costa del Chaos, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 869-872 (Jan. 1994). Story by Morrison & Millar, art by Anthony Williams & Gina Hart. Wotta Lotta Balls, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 904-907 (Sep. 1994). Story by Morrison & Millar, art by Parkhouse.
BIG E SPECIAL anthology series 3 episodes: 1979 This was the umbrella title for the one-off stories presented in Tornado. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original Tornado comics.
The Search, Tornado # 8 (May 1979). Writer uncredited, art by Massimo Belardinelli. Moon Ghost, Tornado # 9 (May 1979). Story by Geoffrey Miller, art by D. Jackson. Man Eater, Tornado # 22 (Aug. 1979). Story by B. Burrell, art by John Richardson.
BISON Creators: Clayton, Dows, Campbell & Townsend 9 episodes: 2002 Every so often, a series shows up which is so bad it affects the strips around it. Bison is one of those, a lousy barrage of cliche and sloppy art - watch as people, when shot in the head, suddenly have their heads replaced with plumes of red erupting from their shoulders. Bison is one of dose tough guy Amurriken cops who has to break the rules. He lives in a future where people download their consciousness into cyberspace and then meet each other and swap bodies. He has a plan to wipe out an untouchable drug lord by taking over his daughter's body. Things go wrong and get very confusing, especially when the drug lord's daughter decides to use Bison's body to go on a crime spree. Uggh. Reprinted? This series was reprinted in a Rebellion graphic novel in 2004.
Bison, 9 episodes [45 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1301-1309 (July to Sep. 2002). Story by C. Clayton & C. Dows, art by L. Campbell & L. Townsend.
BIX BARTON Creators: Peter Milligan & Jim McCarthy 34 episodes: 1990-94 There's a lot of mileage left in old Bix, veteran of the Department of the Irrational, and his absence from the weekly is criminal. It's not completely brilliant ("Fatted Keef" fails completely), but it was a consistently funny, totally unconventional adventure strip. It's a tongue-in-cheek wacky adventure, full of pop culture and rugby references, and one of the most unique offerings in the book's history. If I was Tharg, Bix would return for a solid 36 week run. (Cue assembled fandom: "Good thing you're not Tharg, then!") Trivia: A few months after penning a rude allusion to German football star Jurgen Klinsman in the final story, Milligan was stunned to learn that Klinsman signed with his beloved Tottenham Hotspur! Top moment: Having buried his beloved walking stick, Bix makes this vengeful promise: "Few men and even fewer women have felt my wrath. But Nigel, nerdish son of East Finchley...you're about to cop a real handful." Reprinted? The first two series made their way into Extreme Edition #5.
Barton's Beasts, 6 episodes [31 pgs], 2000 AD progs 663-668 (Jan. to Mar. 1990). Story by Peter Milligan, art by Jim McCarthy. The Indigestible Case of the Haunted Full English Breakfast of Rye-on-Sea, 1 episode [? pgs], 1990 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (Jul. 1990). Story by Milligan, art by McCarthy. The Disproportionate Man, 1 episode [? pgs], 2000 AD Winter Special #3 (Dec. 1990). Story by Milligan, art by McCarthy. Carry On, Barton, 6 episodes [34 pgs], 2000 AD progs 723-728 (Mar. to Apr. 1991). Story by Milligan, art by McCarthy. Love Sick World, 5 episodes [31 pgs], 2000 AD progs 737-741 (June to July 1991). Story by Milligan, art by McCarthy. The Bloated Case of the Fatted Keef, 6 episodes [36 pgs], 2000 AD progs 761-766 (Dec. 1991 to Jan. 1992). Story by Milligan, art by McCarthy. The Mouth Thief, 1 episode [8 pgs], 1993 2000 AD Yearbook (Aug. 1992). Story by Milligan, art by McCarthy. The Crying Scotsman, 1 episode [? pgs], 1993 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (June 1993). Story by Milligan, art by McCarthy. Violent Night, Holy Night, 1 episode [? pgs], 1994 2000 AD Winter Special #6 (Nov. 1994). Story by "Barney Legge," art by Jim McCarthy. Nigel, the Napoleon of East Finchley, 6 episodes [36 pgs], 2000 AD progs 912-917 (Nov. to Dec. 1994). Story by Milligan, art by McCarthy.
BLACK ATLANTIC Creators: Dan Abnett & Steve Roberts 6 episodes: 2007-present Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
Meet the Jetsams, 3 episodes [18 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 253-255 (Jan. to Mar. 2007). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Steve Roberts. Rig, 3 episodes [27 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 276-278 (Oct. to Dec. 2008). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Steve Roberts.
BLACK LIGHT Creators: Dan Abnett, Steve White & John Burns 14 episodes: 1996 A mildly successful look at an international troubleshooting team meant to ferret out government conspiracies, assassinations and nuclear crimes. The real world setting works well, but may have helped keep it overlooked among the other wild fantasies around it. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Survivor Syndrome, 5 episodes [30 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1001-1005 (July to Aug. 1996). Story by Dan Abnett & Steve White, art by John Burns. Lords of Creation, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1006-1009 (Aug. to Sept. 1996). Story by Abnett & White, art by Lee Sullivan & Alan Craddock. Pandora's Box, 5 episodes [30 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1010-1013 (Sept. to Oct. 1996). Story by Abnett & White, art by Steve Yeowell & Alan Craddock. (published as four episodes).
BLACK SIDDHA Creators: Pat Mills & Simon Davis 21 episodes: 2003-2004, 2006 Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
Bad Karma, 7 episodes [46 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 202-208 (Feb. to Aug. 2003). Story by Pat Mills, art by Simon Davis. Kali Yuga, 6 episodes [48 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 218-223 (May to Sep. 2004). Story by Pat Mills, art by Simon Davis. Return of the Jester, 8 episodes [48 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 245-252 (May to Dec. 2006). Story by Pat Mills, art by Simon Davis.
BLACKHAWK Creators: Gerry Finley-Day, Kelvin Gosnell & Azpiri 55 episodes: 1979-80, 1982 One of four strips to cross over from Tornado when that comic was cancelled, Blackhawk was a Nubian slave who was taken from Roman times into space by aliens for some intergalactic battles or other. Reprinted? The 34-part 2000 AD run was serialized in color across issues 4-16 of the American Slaine comic.
Blackhawk, 19 episodes [87 pgs], Tornado #4-22 (Apr. to Aug. 1979). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by "Azpiri.". Blackhawk, 34 episodes [152 pgs], 2000 AD progs 127-128 and 130-161 (Nov. 1979 to Apr. 1980). Story by "Alvin Gaunt" (Alan Grant), art by Massimo Belardinelli (pts 1-4, 7-15 & 18-34), Ramon Sola (pts 5, 16 & 17) & Joe Staton (pt 6). untitled, 1 episode [? pgs], 1981 Tornado Annual (Sep. 1980). Story and art uncredited. The Longest Walk, 1 episode [? pgs], 1982 Sci-Fi Special (June 1982). Story by "Staccato" (Alan Grant), art by Joe Staton.
BLACKHEART Creators: Robbie Morrison & Frank Quitely 3 episodes: 1998 This crime drama originally saw print in Dark Horse Presents and was republished by the Megazine in the spring of 1998.
Blackheart, 3 episodes [41 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #39-41 (Mar. to May 1998). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by Frank Quitely.
BOB BYRNE'S TWISTED TALES Creator: Bob Byrne 7 episodes: 2007-present Reprinted? Not yet.
Twisted Tale One [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1536 (May 2007). Story and art by Bob Byrne. Twisted Tale Two [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1537 (May 2007). Story and art by Bob Byrne. Twisted Tale Three [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1538 (May 2007). Story and art by Bob Byrne. Twisted Tale Four [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1565 (Nov. 2007). Story and art by Bob Byrne. Twisted Tale Five [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1566 (Dec. 2007). Story and art by Bob Byrne. Twisted Tale Six [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1599 (Aug. 2008). Story and art by Bob Byrne. Twisted Tale Seven [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1615 (Dec. 2008). Story and art by Bob Byrne.
BOB THE GALACTIC BUM Creators: John Wagner, Alan Grant & Carlos Ezquerra 8 episodes: 2008 Originally published in color by DC, this '90s miniseries was "repurposed" as a creator-owned concept with the DC-owned characters replaced by new ones. Their foul-mouthed bounty hunter Lobo is memorably replaced by a huge, not entirely classy woman called Asbo... Reprinted? The new-look Bob has only appeared in the Meg thus far.
The Piker, 8 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 266-273 (Jan. to July 2008). Story by John Wagner & Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra.
THE BOGIE MAN Creators: John Wagner, Alan Grant & Robin Smith 7 episodes: 2005 Several Bogie Man stories were published in other comics in the 1990s. "Return to Casablanca" was the first story to appear in the 2000 AD family.
Return to Casablanca, 7 episodes [56 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine 227-233 (Jan. to June 2005). Story by John Wagner & Alan Grant, art by Robin Smith.
BONJO FROM BEYOND THE STARS Creator: Kevin O'Neill 9 episodes: 1977-1978 Reprinted? Yes, in the 1984 2000 AD Annual, which added extra material.
9 episodes [10 pgs], 2000 AD progs 41-49 (Dec. 1977 to Jan. 1978). Story and art by Kevin O'Neill.
BRADLEY Creators: Alan McKenzie & Simon Harrison 27 episodes: 1987-88, 1990, 1992-1994 Bradley is a bizarrely-drawn "sprog," a troublemaking menace like Dennis, but in a future world of strange technology and stranger grown-ups. The series, written by eventual editor Alan McKenzie, went through a number of formats over the years. The first five stories were "Dennis the Menace"-styled bits of mayhem. The next five showed Bradley and his cohorts Milton and Annabella looking into the world of music. The next two stories dealt with Bradley's incarceration for juvenile delinquency and escape. The next seven, tagged as "Bradley's Bedtime Stories," were Bradley's rude retellings of fairy tales. Finally, Bradley had a few short series which were generally quite unpopular with fans. Top moment: You either loved Bradley or hated him, unless he was taking the piss out of Andrew Eldritch of the goth band Sisters of Mercy, in which case every 2000 AD fan adored him. Prog 666's "Bradley Goes Gothic" had Bradley attempting to interview an uncooperative, stone-faced Eldritch about goth music. Artist Simon Harrison helpfully included notes to Eldritch in the panel borders about dealing with his rock-hard facial muscles. Well, except for the ones who really take the Sisters too seriously, anyway. Reprinted? Some episodes were reprinted in one issue of the American 2000 AD Showcase comic.
Alternators, 1 episode [2 pgs], 2000 AD prog 533 (Aug. 1987). Story by "Sydney Falco" (Alan McKenzie), art by Simon Harrison. Bradley's Birthday, 1 episode [3 pgs], 2000 AD prog 545 (Oct. 1987). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley and the Bandit, 1 episode [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 552 (Dec. 1987). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. A Krissmas Karrol, 1 episode [4 pgs], 2000 AD prog 554 (Dec. 1987). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley and the Toboggan Race, 1 episode [4 pgs], 2000 AD prog 606 (Dec. 1988). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley Visits His Granpappy, 1 episode [4 pgs], 2000 AD prog 660 (Jan. 1990). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley Meets Jason Donovan, 1 episode [4 pgs], 2000 AD prog 661 (Jan. 1990). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley Goes Gothic, 1 episode [4 pgs], 2000 AD prog 666 (Feb. 1990). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley Goes Gigging, 1 episode [4 pgs], 2000 AD prog 670 (Mar. 1990). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley Goes Mental, 1 episode [4 pgs], 2000 AD prog 682 (June 1990). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley and the Social Worker, 1 episode [? pgs], 2000 AD Winter Special 3 (Dec. 1990). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. The Great Escape, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 795 (Aug. 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. The Little Were-Maid, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 796 (Aug. 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. The Ice Queen, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 797 (Aug. 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. The Nightingale, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 798 (Aug. 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. The King's Birthday Suit, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 799 (Aug. 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. The Frog Prince, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 825 (Mar. 1993). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Milton's Progress, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 826 (Mar. 1993). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Hansel & Gretel, 1 episode [6 pgs], 2000 AD prog 827 (Mar. 1993). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. The Sprog Prince, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 885-888 (Apr. to May 1994). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Master of Martial Arts, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 901-903 (Aug. to Sep. 1994). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison. Bradley & the Baby Sitter, 1 episode [? pgs], 1995 2000 AD Yearbook (Oct. 1994). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison.
BREATHING SPACE Creators: Rob Williams & Peter Doherty 9 episodes: 2005
Breathing Space, 9 episodes [47 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1451-1459 (Aug. to Oct. 2005). Story by Rob Williams, art by Peter Doherty (pts 1-2, plus colors, pts 3-9) and Laurence Campbell & Lee Townsend (pencils & inks, pts 3-9).
BRIGAND DOOM Creators: Alan McKenzie & Dave D'Antiquis 35 episodes: 1991-95 Occasional doses of Doom weren't bad at all, though it has to be said that this city, which makes Mega-City One look liberal, is just too unbelievable to take seriously. It's a world supposedly without crime, in which everyone arrives and begins work at precisely the same time, and where an amazingly powerful man dresses like a 17th Century brigand to ferret out corruption with a shotgun. The first several shorts and one-shots establish a very dark and serious tone, but the last apparently recognized how over-the-top the rigidly structured city was and got very silly with a dumb and out of place tale about vampire accountants. Before that, Doom was a pretty good series with excellent art, but one which appeared too infrequently and left too many plot holes to be called a success. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Brigand Doom, 6 episodes [36 pgs], 2000 AD progs 717-722 (Feb. to Mar. 1991). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Scary Monsters, 1 episode [? pgs], 1991 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (July 1991). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Voodoo Child, 9 episodes [54 pgs], 2000 AD progs 764-769 and 771-773 (Jan. to Mar. 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Three Minutes to Primeshift, 1 episode [? pgs], 1992 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (June 1992). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Greg Staples. Portrait of the Artist, 1 episode [8 pgs], 1993 2000 AD Yearbook (Aug. 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Spirits Willing, 4 episodes [24 pgs], 2000 AD progs 815-818 (Jan. 1993). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Gun Law, 1 episode [? pgs], 1993 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 16 (June 1993). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Eyes Only, 1 episode [? pgs], 2000 AD Winter Special 5 (Nov. 1993). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. The Beggar King, 1 episode [? pgs], 1994 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (May 1994). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. House of Games, 3 episodes [18 pgs], 2000 AD progs 897-899 (July 1994). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Baby Merchants, 1 episode [? pgs], 1995 2000 AD Yearbook (Sept. 1994). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. The Magus, 1 episode [? pgs], 2000 AD Winter Special 6 (Nov. 1994). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Account Yorba--Vampire, 5 episodes [25 pgs], 2000 AD progs 932-936 (Mar. to Apr. 1995). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis.
BRIT-CIT BABES Creators: John Wagner & Steve Sampson 6 episodes: 1992 Reprinted? This series was reprinted in a very hard-to-find American edition.
Brit-Cit Babes, 6 episodes [48 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.1 #16-20 (Jan. to May 1992). Story by John Wagner, art by Steve Sampson. (published as five episodes)
BRIT-CIT BRUTE Creators: Robbie Morrison & Nick Percival 6 episodes: 1993-94 Judge Newt was the last of Brit-Cit's "demolition squad" SAS, and got the nickname "Brute" from the trail of destruction as he solved cases. This was not a successful series, but Newt was incorporated into Calhab Justice. Trivia: The Brute was seriously injured in the Calhab story "False Dawn" (Megazine vol.2 #67-72) and subsequent editorial notes stated that he had been killed, but his co-creator had another final fate in mind. In episode 1 of the Dredd story "Goodnight Kiss," painted by Brute artist Nick Percival, top Euro assassin Jonni Kiss shows off the badges of several judges he has killed, including Newt's. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
Brit-Cit Brute, 3 episodes [18 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #31-33 (June to Aug. 1993). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by Nick Percival. Phantom of the Octaves, 1 episode [7 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #60 (Aug. 1994). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by Nick Percival. Freud on Brit-Cit, 1 episode [7 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #61 (Sep. 1994). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by Xuasus. The Phantom Knicker-Knocker of Old London Block, 1 episode [7 pgs], Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #62 (Aug. to Sep. 1994). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by David Millgate.
BUTTON MAN Creators: John Wagner & Arthur Ranson 60 episodes: 1992, 1994, 2001, 2007 "You can't quit, Harry! Not in this game!" Harry Exton was ex-military, retired to a farmhouse in rural England when an old acquaintance told him about The Game, wherein the rich and powerful place wagers on their Button Mens' ability to kill each other. Nothing in this series is all that original, but it is done with astonishing style and panache, and Wagner's remarkable characters and cliffhangers make this strip one of the most compelling to ever appear, easily the best thing in whichever prog hosts it. Doing a story that takes place in the present day with no fantastic trappings whatsoever was a simple idea, and despite its success, there were some who felt it out of place in 2000 AD. It was actually prepped for another anthology called Toxic. Top moment: In Book Three, Harry finally figures out how he is being traced and disposes of the tracer. To say more would be a crime, but it is not possible to view those panels without wincing. Reprinted? The first two books have been reprinted both in the pages of the Megazine as well as in a pair of different graphic novels. Rebellion reissued the first as a hardback, before later reprinting it as part of their paperback line, with the second pencilled in for summer 2008.
Book I: The Killing Game, 12 episodes [84 pgs], 2000 AD progs 780-791 (Apr. to July 1992). Story by John Wagner, art by Arthur Ranson. Book II: The Confession of Harry Exton, 16 episodes [96 pgs], 2000 AD progs 904-919 (Sep. to Dec. 1994). Story by John Wagner, art by Arthur Ranson. Book III, 16 episodes [96 pgs], 2000 AD "Prog 2001" & progs 1223-1233 (Dec. 2000 to Mar. 2001). Story by John Wagner, art by Arthur Ranson. (published as twelve episodes) Book IV: The Hitman's Daughter, 16 episodes [96 pgs], 2000 AD progs 1551-1566 (Aug. to Dec. 2007). Story by John Wagner, art by Frazer Irving.
REBELLION REPRINTS Volume One: The Killing Game (1/07). Reprints "The Killing Game." Volume Two: The Confession of Harry Exton (7/08). Reprints "The Confession of Harry Exton."