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TALES FROM BEYOND SCIENCE anthology series 8 episodes: 1992, 1994 “There is no such thing as fiction. Every story in every book, in every film, on every lip, is true." The Tales took a different approach to one-shots than the "twist ending" Future Shocks. These were presented as true cases from the files of Professor Hilary Tremayne and expertly mixed fortean events, urban legends and surrealism, but without the po-faced conspiracy seriousness that would later drag the often similar Vector 13 down. Also helping matters is Rian Hughes' beautiful art and design, giving the series a uniform feel. Top moment: One of the creepiest scenes ever seen on a comic page comes when Marconi builds his radio to the dead and contacts his late brother. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
The Men in Red, 2000 AD prog 774 (Mar. 1992). Story by Mark Millar, art by Rian Hughes. The Music Man, 2000 AD prog 775 (Mar. 1992). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Hughes. Long Distance Calls, 2000 AD prog 776 (Mar. 1992). Story by Millar, art by Hughes. Agents of Mu-Mu, 2000 AD prog 777 (Apr. 1992). Story by McKenzie, art by Hughes. The Eyes of Edwin Spendlove, 2000 AD prog 778 (Apr. 1992). Story by John Smith, art by Hughes. Secrets of the Organism, 2000 AD prog 779 (Apr. 1992). Story by Smith, art by Hughes. The Secret Month Under the Stairs, 2000 AD Winter Special 4 (Nov. 1992). Story by Millar, art by Hughes. The Man Who Created Space, 1994 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (May 1994). Story by Millar, art by Hughes.
TALES FROM MEGA-CITY ONE anthology series 10 episodes: 1987-88, 1994-95 This was the umbrella title for an occasional series of episodes about life in Judge Dredd's city. "Taxi Driver" presented a pair of normal-length episodes, but this was the exception; the other stories were each one page. In 1994, the Megazine found room for an occasional filler episode. No umbrella title was used in the Meg itself; these are included here owing to the similar theme. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Wreckers, 2000 AD prog 523 (May 1987). Story by John Wagner & Alan Grant, art by Dave Elliot. Marital Disputes, 2000 AD prog 525 (June 1987). Story by Wagner & Grant, art by Will Simpson. Quarantine, 2000 AD prog 526 (June 1987). Story by Wagner & Grant, art by Colin MacNeil. Taxi Driver, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 532-533 (July 1987). Story by Alan Grant, art by Paul Hardy. untitled, 2000 AD prog 534 (Aug. 1987). Story by Wagner & Grant, art by David Wyatt. Father Time, 2000 AD prog 539 (Sep. 1987). Story by Wagner & Grant, art by Andy Wildman. My Favourite Laundrette, 2000 AD prog 605 (Dec. 1988). Story by Wagner & Grant, art by Nik Williams. Someone to Watch Over, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.2 #34 (Aug. 1994). Story by Si Spencer, art by John Richardson. Alien in a Girls' Dorm, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #11 (Dec. 1995). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by Stuart Mack.
TALES FROM THE BLACK MUSEUM anthology series 11 episodes: 2006-present . Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted.
The Wages of Crime, Judge Dredd Megazine 244 (May 2006). Story by John Wagner, art by Shaun Thomas. Headshots, Judge Dredd Megazine 245 (May 2006). Story by Dan Abnett, art by John Ridgway. Ruddlers' Cuddlers, Judge Dredd Megazine 246 (June 2006). Story by Simon Spurrier, art by Graham Manley. Burn!, Judge Dredd Megazine 247 (July 2006). Story by John Smith, art by Adrian Salmon. Message Inside Reads, Judge Dredd Megazine 248 (Aug. 2006). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Len O'Grady. Tastes Like Chicken, Judge Dredd Megazine 249 (Sep. 2006). Story by Jonathan Clements, art by Dom Reardon. Feeders and Eaters, Judge Dredd Megazine 250 (Oct. 2006). Story by John Smith, art by Vince Locke. God of Gamblers, Judge Dredd Megazine 251 (Nov. 2006). Story by Al Ewing, art by Rufus Dayglo. Shades of Crue, Judge Dredd Megazine 252 (Dec. 2006). Story by Al Ewing, art by Dean Ormston. Apres Moy, la Deluge, Judge Dredd Megazine 256 (Apr. 2007). Story by Alan Grant, art by Dylan Teague. Short Fuse, Judge Dredd Megazine 265 (Dec. 2007). Story by Al Ewing, art by Robin Smith.
TALES FROM THE DOGHOUSE anthology series 14 episodes: 1988-89 This series comprised one-shots and short stories about Johnny Alpha's cohorts from Strontium Dog. Maeve, a five-armed valkyrie, was the only character who made return engagements in these. Her two stories are excellent, and Maeve is a great character. It has yet to be revealed whether Maeve escaped the destruction of the Doghouse (she was shown, in a prog 817 flashback, to be making for the escape pods), and I do hope that she'll show up again one day. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Back-to-Front Jones, 2000 AD prog 578 (June 1988). Story by Alan Grant, art by Colin MacNeil. The Birdman of Alton Towers, 2000 AD prog 579 (June 1988). Story by Alan Grant, art by Colin MacNeil. Chameleon Finegan, 2000 AD prog 612 (Feb. 1989). Story by Stuart Edwards, art by Simon Jacob. Spud O'Riley, 2000 AD prog 613 (Feb. 1989). Story by Stuart Edwards, art by Simon Jacob. Maeve the Many-Armed, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 617-618 (Mar. 1989). Story by Hilary Robinson, art by Simon Jacob. Sting Ray, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 623-624 (Apr. 1989). Story by Hilary Robinson, art by Simon Jacob. Froggy Natterjack, 2000 AD prog 625 (May 1989). Story by Stuart Edwards, art by Mick Austin. Ratty Cagney, 2000 AD prog 626 (May 1989). Story by Stuart Edwards, art by Mick Austin. Maeve: Niall of the Nine Sausages, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 636-638 (July 1989). Story by Hilary Robinson, art by Simon Jacob. Moosey, 2000 AD prog 649 (Oct. 1989). Story by Stuart Edwards, art by Ron Smith.
TALES OF TELGUUTH Creator: Steve Moore 34 episodes: 2000-2003 Shockingly brainless dark fantasy tales of wizards and dragons and unpleasant things happening to unpleasant people on the demon-infested world of Telguuth. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
A Little Knowledge, 2000 AD prog 1191 (May 2000). Story by Steve Moore, art by Greg Staples. Talking Heads, 2000 AD prog 1192 (May 2000). Story by Steve Moore, art by Paul Johnson. Music of the Spheres, 2000 AD prog 1193 (May 2000). Story by Moore, art by Siku. The Eternal Bliss of Zebba Horath, 2000 AD prog 1194 (May 2000). Story by Moore, art by Simon Davis. To Become a God, 2000 AD prog 1195 (June 2000). Story by Moore, art by Johnson. The Bride of Ballakruz-Krim, 2000 AD prog 1196 (June 2000). Story by Moore, art by Dean Ormston. Men of Snakewood, 2000 AD prog 1197 (June 2000). Story by Moore, art by Siku. Uhuros the Horrendous, 2000 AD prog 1198 (June 2000). Story by Moore, art by Carl Critchlow. The Conqueror Wummb, 2000 AD prog 1199 (July 2000). Story by Moore, art by Paul Johnson. The Transfiguration of Tesro Karnik, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1227-1229 (Feb. 2001). Story by Moore, art by Siku. The Oscillations of Taramasellion, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1235-1236 (Mar. 2001). Story by Moore, art by Siku. The Caverns of Garnek-Spay, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1240-1242 (May 2001). Story by Moore, art by Carl Critchlow. The Hunting of the Veks, 2000 AD prog 1249 (July 2001). Story by Moore, art by Siku. The Vileness of Scromyx, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1258-1260 (Sep. 2001). Story by Moore, art by Siku. The Infinite Return of Varkor Gan, 2000 AD prog 1263 (Oct. 2001). Story by Moore, art by Siku. The Atrocities of Pagafruz Jeel, 2000 AD prog 1283 (Mar. 2002). Story by Moore, art by Siku. The Colossal Wealth of Karn Foul-Eye, 2000 AD prog 1284 (Mar. 2002). Story by Moore, art by Stefano Cardoselli & Rita Gorgoni. The Wheels of Fortune, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1285-1286 (Apr. 2002). Story by Moore, art by Jon Haward, John Stokes & Angus McKie. The Rousing of Rezir, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1287-1288 (Apr. 2002). Story by Moore, art by Clint Langley. The Black Arts of Skrixlan Nort, 2000 AD prog 1329 (Feb. 2003). Story by Moore, art by Jon Haward & Angus McKie. Pagrok the Infallible, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1330-1331 (Mar. 2003). Story by Moore, art by Jon Haward & Angus McKie. One Cold Winter Night..., 2000 AD prog 1332 (Mar. 2003). Story by Moore, art by Jon Haward & Angus McKie. The Iniquities of Snedron, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1333-1334 (Mar. 2003). Story by Moore, art by Jon Haward & Angus McKie. Holding the Fort, 2000 AD prog 1369 (Dec. 2003). Story by Moore, art by Jon Haward, John Stokes & Angus McKie. The Eternal Life of Emperor Ygg, 2000 AD prog 1370 (Dec. 2003). Story by Moore, art by Dave Kendall.
TAO DE MOTO Creators: Myra Hancock & Dave Hine 28 episodes: 1991, 1993 It’s tempting to be kind to Tao de Moto because the artwork is so nice, and because its format of two and three page episodes is unusual, but in the end the whole enterprise is a 6-month waste of time. In the end, nothing much has happened that couldn't have been told in about four normal-length episodes, and even those could have been shortened because the whole storyline is built on people lying to each other and can be summarized thusly: Tao, a dancer in the future, agrees to carry someone’s baby, gets some phony information, changes her mind, runs away and hides. In doing so, she apparently contravenes a number of bizarre “future laws” which don’t make any sense, so she might get in trouble or she might not, and the baby might be human or it might be alien and nobody knows. A second series, promised in December 1993, never arrived. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Forbidden Fruit, 26 episodes, 2000 AD progs 723-740 and 742-749 (Mar. to Sep. 1991). Story by Myra Hancock, art by Dave Hine. Baby of the Century, 1992 2000 AD Yearbook (Sep. 1991). Whatever Happened to Tao de Moto, 2000 AD Winter Special 5 (Nov. 1993). Story and art by Tim Bollard.
THE TAXIDERMIST Character created by John Wagner & Cam Kennedy 10 episodes: 1993-94 One of the great things about Mega-City One is that despite all the things we take for granted which are illegal there, their citizens have some rights which Americans do not currently enjoy. One of these is human taxidermy. Rather than sending deceased loved ones off to be recycled, families can pay to have them stuffed and mounted instead. Elderly Jacob Sardini is one of the best human taxidermists, introduced in prog 507’s Judge Dredd story as owing a favor to the mob. Several years later, he got a series of his own in the Megazine, representing M-C 1 in the Olympics. Some time later, he passed away of a heart attack after being robbed (see progs 1087-1089). Trivia: Agnes "Laser Gaze" Bolton's performance in the staring competition in part three of this story is, in fact, the funniest thing in the universe. Reprinted? Sardini's original appearance can be found in the Titan collection Judge Dredd: Mega-City Vice Book 3. "Return" appears across issues 9-10 of the short-lived Classic 2000 AD.
Return of the Taxidermist, 10 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine vol. 2 #37-46 (Sep. 1993 to Jan. 1994). Story by John Wagner, art by Ian Gibson.
TEMPEST Creators: Al Ewing & Jon Davis-Hunt 4+ episodes: 2008 . Reprinted? Not as yet.
Here Comes Trouble, 4+ episodes from Judge Dredd Megazine 266 (Jan. 2008). Story by Al Ewing, art by Jon Davis-Hunt.
THE TEN-SECONDERS Created by Rob Williams & Mark Harrison 15+ episodes: 2005-2006, 2008 This quite popular new thrill drew comparisons to Zenith and to Alan Moore's Marvelman. It tells the story of a future world where "gods" with spectacular powers have declared humanity unfit to rule the planet and devastate America. A small resistance movement believes they may have a chance to kill Hero, the most powerful of the gods, once they capture a shapechanging god called the Scientist. A second series began in 2008. Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
The American Dream, 12 episodes, 2000 AD "Prog 2006" and progs 1469-1479 (Dec. 2005 to March 2006). Story by Rob Williams, art by Mark Harrison. (Episode 1 is double-length.) Make. Believe., 3+ episodes from 2000 AD prog 1578 (Mar. 2008). Story by Rob Williams, art by Dom Reardon (pts 1-) and Shaun Thomas (pt ).
THARG THE MIGHTY Tharg is no Earthlet's creation! Splundig vur thrigg! 64 episodes: 1977, 1979-87, 1990-94, 2000, 2002, 2007 The Mighty Tharg is Earth’s first alien editor, who commands the droids of the Nerve Centre to produce 2000 AD each week and loads it with thrill-power. The 2000 AD editorial staff have periodically indulged themselves into creating one-offs and short series based around life at the Nerve Centre. For each of these Tharg episodes, unless specified, the script is assumed to be by whomever was editing 2000 AD at that time. You’re not sure who that always is, but you can detect Steve MacManus, Richard Burton, Alan McKenzie and David Bishop playing various major roles as droids (MAC-1, Burt, AALN-1, Bish-OP, etc.) in them... Reprinted? Occasional episodes have been reprinted in The Best Of 2000 AD or the like, but if you want a complete collection, you'll need the original progs.
Tharg and the Intruder, 2000 AD prog 24 (Aug. 1977). credits unknown. A Day in the Life of the Mighty Tharg, 2000 AD prog 129 (Sept. 1979). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Tharg's Christmas Tale, 2000 AD prog 145 (Dec. 1979). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. What Tharg Did on Sunday, 2000 AD prog 146 (Jan. 1980). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. This is Your Life, 2000 AD prog 155 (Mar. 1980). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Tharg and the Cheat, 2000 AD prog 162 (May 1980). Story by Alan Grant (?), art by Ezquerra. The Final Secret, 1980 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (July 1980). Story by "TMO" (Alan Grant), art by Robin Smith. The Great Human Rip-Off, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 176-177 (Sep. 1980). Story by "TMO" (Grant), art by Ezquerra. Tharg and the Thrill Suckers, 2000 AD prog 180 (Oct. 1980). Art by Ezquerra. Tharg Strikes Back!, 2000 AD prog 181 (Oct. 1980). Art by Ezquerra. Tharg Saves the Day!, 2000 AD prog 182 (Oct. 1980). Story by "TMO" (John Wagner), art by Carlos Ezquerra and Brian Bolland (uncredited). Revenge of the Thrill Suckers, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 198-199 (Feb. 1981). Art by "Q. Twerk" (Ian Gibson). Tharg at the Party, 2000 AD prog 200 (Feb. 1981). Art by Ezquerra. Tharg and the Creep Who Stole Croydon, 2000 AD prog 207 (Apr. 1981). Art by Mike Dorey. The Day They Banned 2000 AD!, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 208-209 (Apr. 1981). Art by "Q. Twerk" (Ian Gibson). Alien!, 1981 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (July 1981). Photo story with actors. The Nightmare, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 222-223 (Jul. to Aug. 1981). Art by "Q. Twerk" (Ian Gibson). Tharg Ahoy!, 1982 2000 AD Annual (Sep. 1981). Art by Robin Smith. Tharg Gets the Call, 1982 2000 AD Annual (Sep. 1981). Photo story with actors. Tharg's Christmas Tale, 2000 AD progs 243-244 (Dec. 1981). Art by Eric Bradbury. Tharg's Birthday Party, 2000 AD prog 260 (Apr. 1982). Art by Eric Bradbury. Leave it to, um...Burt, 1983 2000 AD Annual (Sep. 1982). Art by "Q. Twerk" (Ian Gibson). The Shedding, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 283-285 (Sept. to Oct. 1982). Art by Bradbury. Tharg and the Mice, 2000 AD prog 304 (Feb. 1983). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Invasion of the Thrill-Snatchers, 5 episodes, 2000 AD progs 308-312 (Mar. to Apr. 1983). Art by Massimo Belardinelli. The Lethal Laziness of Lobelia Loam, 2000 AD prog 323 (July 1983). Art by Boluda. The Day the World Died (Nearly), 1983 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (July 1983). Art by Mike White. The Challenge, 2000 AD prog 361 (Mar. 1984). Art by Eric Bradbury. Tharg at the Printers, 1985 2000 AD Annual (Sep. 1984). Photo story with actors. Zrag Law, 2000 AD prog 386 (Oct. 1984). Art by Eric Bradbury. Judge Grexnix, 2000 AD prog 427 (July 1985). Story by Oleh Stephaniuk, art by Anthony Jozwiak. Exit the Wally, 2000 AD prog 435 (Sep. 1985). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Enter the Beast, 2000 AD prog 436 (Sep. 1985). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Psmith's Farewell, 2000 AD prog 443 (Nov. 1985). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Supersub!, 2000 AD prog 467 (Apr. 1986). Art by Eric Bradbury. 2000 BC!, 2000 AD prog 473 (June 1986). Story by Grant Morrison, art by Eric Bradbury. Tharg's Head Revisited, 2000 AD prog 500 (Dec. 1986). Various writers and artists. The Dredd End, 1988 Judge Dredd Annual (Sep. 1987). Story and art by Brian Bolland. The Last Laugh, 2000 AD Winter Special 3 (Dec. 1990). Story by "T.M.O." (Steve MacManus?), art by "L. J. Silver" (Carlos Ezquerra) Galactic Greetings, 2000 AD prog 719 (Feb. 1991). Art by Eric Bradbury. Night of the Living Thrill Sucker, 1991 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (July 1991). Art by Eric Bradbury. The Question, 2000 AD prog 749 (Sep. 1991). Art by Eric Bradbury. Bring Me the Head of Dredd!, 1993 2000 AD Yearbook (Aug. 1992). Art by Eric Bradbury. A Moving Experience, 2000 AD Winter Special 4 (Dec. 1992). Art by Eric Bradbury. Tharg's Masterclass, 2000 AD prog 823 (Feb. 1993). Art by Eric Bradbury. The Perilous Perm of the Purple Nurples, 2000 AD prog 841 (June 1993). Art by Anthony Williams. Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast, 1994 2000 AD Yearbook (Sep. 1993). Art by Eric Bradbury. Deathkill 2: The Dogs of Blood, 2000 AD Winter Special 5 (Nov. 1993). Art by Eric Bradbury. Death of a Droid, 1995 2000 AD Yearbook (Sep. 1994). Art by Eric Bradbury. The Dictator's Cut, 2000 AD Winter Special 6 (Nov. 1994). Art by Eric Bradbury. The Great Thrill-Power Overload, 2000 AD "Prog 2001" (Dec. 2000). Story by Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint. A Night 2 Remember, 2000 AD prog 1280 (Feb. 2002). Various writers and artists. A History of 2000 AD in Five Pages, 2000 AD prog 1526 (Feb. 2007). Story and art by Robin Smith. see also: Vector 13: Case Closed? in prog 1032 (Mar. 1997).
THARG'S DRAGON TALES anthology series 4 episodes: 1992 Three nondescript anthology adventures, each involving dragons in some way. Oddly, each one is exponentially better than the one that preceded it. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Enter the Dragon, 2000 AD prog 792 (July 1992). Story by Frances Lynn, art by Jose Casanovas Jr. The Challenge, 2000 AD prog 793 (July 1992). Story by Peter Hogan, art by Tim Bollard. untitled (The Court Ouroboros), 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 794-795 (Aug. 1992). Story by Peter Hogan, art by Nigel Dobbyn.
THARG'S TERROR TALES anthology series 29 episodes: 1993-95, 2001-present The Terror Tales are another set of one-shot "twist ending" stories, each with some horrific theme. The quality seems a little higher than your average Future Shock, though. "The Tooth Fairy" should have spun off into a series, and "Even Death May Die" is absolutely terrifying, with sublime color artwork by Dave D’Antiquis, best known for his black & white rendering. After spending six years on the shelf, the Terror Tales umbrella was revived in 2001. The high points of this run include Rennie & Irving's three annual efforts, over-the-top warnings about the dangers of sex, drugs and rock-n-roll, and Ewing and Reardon's excellent "Scene of the Crime." 2006 saw the first new comic art from Johnny Red and One-Eyed Jack artist John Cooper in a very long time. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Waiting for the Night Train, 2000 AD prog 838 (June 1993). Story by Alan Hale, art by Eric Bradbury. The Tooth Fairy, 2000 AD prog 839 (June 1993). Story by Mark Millar, art by Greg Staples. The Last Victim, 2000 AD prog 840 (June 1993). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Mick Austin. Even Death May Die, 2000 AD prog 841 (June 1993). Story by Chris McHale, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Meat is Meat, 1994 2000 AD Yearbook (Sep. 1993). Story by "Sydney Falco" (McKenzie), art by Mick Austin. The Uncanny Dr. Doctor, 2000 AD prog 860 (Nov. 1993). Story by Mark Millar, art by "Shaky 2000" (Shaky Kane). The Succubus, 2000 AD prog 894 (July 1994). Story by McKenzie, art by Paul Johnson. Milk & Honey, 2000 AD prog 895 (July 1994). Story by Millar, art by Kevin Cullen. A Man Called Fear, 1995 2000 AD Yearbook (Sept. 1994). Story by Martin Conaghan, art by Mike Perkins. The Operatives, 2000 AD Winter Special 6 (Nov. 1994). Story by Nick Abadzis, art by Paul Johnson. The Devil You Know, 2000 AD prog 936 (Apr. 1995). Story by Nick Abadzis, art by Paul Johnson. Reefer Madness, 2000 AD prog 1263 (Oct. 2001). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Frazer Irving. In Memoriam, 2000 AD prog 1281 (Mar. 2002). Story by Gary Simpson, art by Dom Reardon. Snacks of Doom, 2000 AD prog 1282 (Mar. 2002). Story by Si Spurrier, art by Neal Edwards. Mars Needs Mates!, 2000 AD prog 1285 (Apr. 2002). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Frazer Irving. Scene of the Crime, 2000 AD prog 1296 (June 2002). Story by Al Ewing, art by Dom Reardon. Murdermind, 2000 AD prog 1311 (Oct. 2002). Story by Steve Moore, art by Roger Mason. The Statue Garden, 2000 AD prog 1327 (Feb. 2003). Story by Gary Wilkinson, art by Dom Reardon. Monsters of Rock, 2000 AD "Prog 2004" (Dec. 2003). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Frazer Irving. Frozen Stiffs, 2000 AD prog 1374 (Jan. 2004). Story by Steve Moore, art by Phil Winslade. Krypt, 2000 AD prog 1375 (Feb. 2004). Story by Nigel Kitching, art by Richard Elson. Shaun of the Dead: There's Something About Mary, 2000 AD prog 1384 (Apr. 2004). Story by Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright, art by Frazer Irving. Keeping it Real, 2000 AD prog 1386 (Apr. 2004). Story by Al Ewing, art by Cam Smith. Sorrow Hill, 2000 AD prog 1399 (July 2004). Story by Al Ewing, art by Shaun Thomas. Ashes to Ashes, 2000 AD prog 1458 (Sept. 2005). Story by Steve Moore, art by Andrew Currie. Cold Spots, 2000 AD prog 1494 (June 2006). Story by Arthur Wyatt, art by John Cooper. Man Bites God, 2000 AD prog 1533 (Apr. 2007). Story by Al Ewing, art by Tiernen Trevallion. Bad Blood, 2000 AD prog 1539 (May 2007). Story by Arthur Wyatt, art by Lee Carter. The Talisman [5 pgs], 2000 AD prog 1575 (Feb. 2008). Story by Arthur Wyatt, art by Duane Redhead.
THARG'S TIME TWISTERS anthology series 41 episodes: 1982-84, 1988, 1992, 1994, 2007 The Time Twisters are effectively Tharg’s Future Shocks with some element of time travel. Those done by Alan Moore are easily the best, with prog 310's hysterical "Chronocops" one of the high points of his career. The series effectively ended in 1984, but Tharg has occasionally let a one-shot appear under the banner. Reprinted? Occasional episodes have been reprinted as space fillers in other volumes. Many of the Alan Moore episodes were bound by Titan in a graphic novel called Alan Moore's Twisted Times.
William the Conkeror, prog 294 (Dec. 1982). Story by "Stavros" (Alan Grant), art by Eric Bradbury. Ultimate Video, prog 295 (Dec. 1982). Story by Roy Preston, art by Jose Casanovas + Jr. The Star, prog 297 (Jan. 1983). Story by "J.H. Teed" (Chris Lowder), art by Massimo Belardinelli. Family Trees, prog 298 (Jan. 1983). Story by Alan Hebden, art by John Higgins. This is Your Death, prog 300 (Jan. 1983). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Chris Lowder), art by Mike Dorey. Revenge of the Guinea-Pig, prog 301 (Jan. 1983). Story by Alan Hebden, art by Kim Raymond. Dr. Dale's Diary, prog 302 (Feb. 1983). Story by Alan Grant, art by Boluda. The Pioneer, prog 302 (Feb. 1983). I, D.H. Rosencrantz, Wrote Shakespeare!, prog 303 (Feb. 1983). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Chris Lowder), art by Eric Bradbury. The 200 Years' War, prog 305 (Feb. 1983). Story by "J. H. Teed" (Lowder), art by Mike White. The Perfect Crime, prog 306 (Mar. 1983). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Lowder), art by Massimo Belardinelli. Rogan's Run, prog 307 (Mar. 1983). Story by "Stavros" (Alan Grant), art by Massimo Belardinelli. The Reversible Man, prog 308 (Mar. 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Mike White. Einstein, prog 309 (Mar. 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by John Higgins. Chronocops, prog 310 (Apr. 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons. Joy Riders, prog 311 (Apr. 1983). Story by Alan Hebden, art by Jesus Redondo. What a Load of Rubbish!, also in 311 (Apr. 1983). Story by Keith Law, art by Bradbury. The Avenging Kong Meets Laurel and Hardy, prog 313 (Apr. 1983). Story by "Stavros" (Alan Grant), art by White. The Big Clock, prog 315 (May 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Eric Bradbury. T.C. Spudd's First Case, prog 316 (May 1983). Story by "Stavros" (Alan Grant), art by Jim Eldridge. Dr. Dibworthy's Disappointing Day, prog 316: see DR. DIBWORTHY D.R. and Quinch Have Fun on Earth, prog 317: see D.R. & QUINCH Going Native, prog 318 (May 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Mike White. The Impossible Murder!, prog 319 (June 1983). Story by "J. H. Teed," (Chris Lowder), art by Carlos Ezquerra. Ring Road, prog 320 (June 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Jesus Redondo. I Could Do That..!, prog 321 (June 1983). Story by "J.B. Kronk" (Alan Grant), art by Mike White. The Time Machine, prog 324 (July 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Jesus Redondo. Eureka!, 2000 AD prog 325 (July 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Mike White. The Visitation, 2000 AD prog 326 (July 1983). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Chris Lowder), art by Eric Bradbury. The Startling Success of Sideways Scuttleton, 2000 AD prog 327 (July 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by John Higgins. The Absolutely and Utterly Authentic Story Behind "The Hitler Diaries," 2000 AD prog 328 (Aug. 1983). Story by "T.G. Cribbling" (Chris Lowder), art by Mike White. Look Before You Leap, 2000 AD prog 332 (Sep. 1983). Story by Alan Moore, art by Mike White. Kismet, 2000 AD prog 333: see INFINITY INC. Que Sera, Sera!, 2000 AD prog 346 (Dec. 1983). Story by "Stavros" (Alan Grant), art by Robin Smith. untitled, 2000 AD prog 348 (Dec. 1983). Story by "Stavros" (Alan Grant), art by Geoff Senior. The Long Haul, 2000 AD prog 360 (Mar. 1984). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Lowder), art by Massimo Belardinelli. untitled, 2000 AD prog 362 (Mar. 1984). No credits, story by Lowder, art by Jesus Redondo. The Art of Advertising, 2000 AD prog 370 (May 1984). Story by Kelvin Gosnell, art by Massimo Belardinelli. untitled ("The Contract"), 2000 AD prog 374 (June 1984). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Lowder), art by Massimo Belardinelli. Time and Time Again!, 2000 AD prog 599 (Nov. 1988). Story by Nicholas Barber, art by Kevin Walker. untitled ("Wraggs to Riches"), 2000 AD prog 722 (Mar. 1991). Story by Lawrence Miles, art by Richard Elson. I Shot JFK, 1995 2000 AD Yearbook (Sep. 1994). Story by Iain Simmons, art by Dave D'Antiquis. Back to the Fuhrer, 2000 AD prog 1566 (Dec. 2007). Story by Michael Carroll, art by Gary Erskine.
THIRD WORLD WAR Creators: Pat Mills & Carlos Ezquerra 49 episodes: 1988-90 Third World War was a remarkably polarizing series, one of two chosen to launch the biweekly comic Crisis. It concerns a near-future where corporations have grown so powerful that they can conscript soldiers to assist them in clearing the native populations of south and central America from regions necessary for their economic stranglehold over Western consumerism. For some, including this website's author, Third World War was the point where Pat Mills lost the plot, sparking a dozen-year stumble from his earlier, excellent work for IPC and Marvel into endless, preachy and unsubtle diatribes about society's evil. Truly, it's hard to disagree with the points raised in this series, especially as companies like Wal-Mart and Starbucks continue a stranglehold on the marketplace, but it's done with such po-faced pretension that the final product is incredibly disagreeable. Mills depicts Christian characters, not for the last time, as two-dimensional retards, and the "open-minded" heroes, Eve and an eco-terrorist named Paul, who would later resurface as the titular character in 2000 AD's Finn, are only open-minded insofar as they reject conventional society in favor of paganism and rebellion. After 14 episodes, the setting shifts to the UK, as Eve learns that her friends are exploited as much by Multi-World and its competitors as the people of Central America. This second book was co-written by Alan Mitchell, and while it loses the obnoxiously cardboard Trisha, it introduces the equally obnoxious and cardboard Inspector Ryan, a drunken thug obsessed with Eve. To her credit, Eve challenges Finn a time or two and shows him up as the murderous creature he can be, but after just a handful of episodes demanding that any way of life that rejects consumerism is inherently the superior one, Third World War is revealed to be a joyless exercise in anger. While well plotted and often beautifully illustrated - this was Ezquerra's first regular color work - this might be considered a noble failure, or an unhappy harbinger of the ugly preaching that would soon affect Slaine and The ABC Warriors in the 1990s, or, who knows, there may well be fans who consider this one of the most right-on and important comics of its day. But considering that Mills put more work and character into the cardboard upper-class monsters directing the carnage of Charley's War than the supporting cast of this title, it's hard to find a lot of sympathy for that argument. Reprinted? Fleetway collected 12 of the first 14 episodes, the ones by Ezquerra, in US comic format.
Hamburger Lady, 2 episodes, Crisis # 1-2 (Sept. to Oct. 1988). Story by Pat Mills, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Coola Cola Kid, 2 episodes, Crisis # 3-4 (Oct. 1988). Story by Pat Mills, art by Carlos Ezquerra. The Killing Yields, 2 episodes, Crisis # 5-6 (Nov. 1988). Story by Pat Mills, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Blood Money, 2 episodes, Crisis # 7-8 (Dec. 1988). Story by Pat Mills, art by D'Israel (pt 1) and Angie Kincaid (pt 2). Danse Macabre, 2 episodes, Crisis # 9-10 (Jan. 1989). Story by Pat Mills, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Made of Maize, 2 episodes, Crisis # 11-12 (Feb. 1989). Story by Pat Mills, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Sell Out, 2 episodes, Crisis # 13-14 (Mar. 1989). Story by Pat Mills, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Here Be Dragons, 2 episodes, Crisis # 15-16 (Apr. 1989). Story by Pat Mills, art by Angie Kincaid (pt 1) and John Hicklenton & Jim McCarthy (pt 2). Back in Babylon!, 2 episodes, Crisis # 17-18 (May 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Liat's Law, Crisis # 19 (June 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Duncan Fegredo. ...all about Eve, 2 episodes, Crisis # 20-21 (June to July 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Carlos Ezquerra. Symphony of Splintered Wood, 2 episodes, Crisis # 22-23 (July to Aug. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Malachy Coney, art by Sean Phillips. Remembering Zion, Crisis # 24 (Aug. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Sean Phillips. The World According to Ryan, Crisis # 25 (Sep. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by John Hicklenton & Angie Mills. Liat's Law II, Crisis # 26 (Sep. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Duncan Fegredo. Book of Babylon, Crisis # 27 (Sep. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Sean Phillips. The Dark Other, Crisis # 29 (Oct. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by John Hicklenton & Angie Mills. The Rhythm of Resistance, Crisis # 30 (Oct. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Richard Piers-Rayner. The Calling, Crisis # 31 (Nov. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Sean Phillips. The Beast of Babylon, Crisis # 32 (Nov. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Glyn Dillon. The Man With the Child in His Eyes, 2 episodes, Crisis # 33-34 (Dec. 1989). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Sean Phillips. Black Man's Burden, Crisis # 35 (Jan. 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by John Hicklenton & Angie Mills. Ivan's Story: Why Me?, Crisis # 36 (Jan. 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Steve Pugh. Too Late the Hero, Crisis # 37 (Feb. 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Robert Blackwell. Baiting the Dragon, Crisis # 38 (Feb. 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Richard Piers-Rayner & Tim Perkins. Rebels With a Cause, 2 episodes, Crisis # 40-41 (Mar. 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Glyn Dillon. Killing Us Softly, 2 episodes, Crisis # 43-44 (May 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Glyn Dillon. Sinergy, 2 episodes, Crisis # 45-46 (June 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Rob Blackwell. Dollarology, Crisis # 47 (July 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Rob Blackwell. Ivan's Story, 4 episodes, Crisis # 48-51 (Aug. to Oct. 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by Steve Pugh. The Final Problem, Crisis # 53 (Dec. 1990). Story by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell, art by John Hicklenton.
13 Creators: Mike Carey & Andy Clarke 14 episodes: 2002 This was a fantastic story; exactly the sort of thing 2000 AD should do regularly. Joe Bulmer, a ne’er-do-well with minor psychic abilities, finds a small white bead which amplifies his powers to incredible levels. Doing so makes him quite possibly the most powerful person on Earth, and the only one who can save the planet. Top moment: Arrested and handcuffed, Joe is being led away when Daksha, whom he had met at the research center earlier, jumps past the police to embrace him, overacting like she was his girlfriend. What the cops cannot hear is her whispering: “They aren’t real policemen. And they’re going to kill you.” Reprinted? DC/Rebellion issued a lovely reprint of this story in April 2005.
13, 14 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1289-1299 (May to July 2002). Story by Mike Carey, art by Andy Clarke & Chris Blythe. (Episode 1 double-length, 2 episodes each in progs 1297-1299.)
DC/REBELLION REPRINTS Th1rt3en (4/05). Reprints "13."
TIGER SUN DRAGON MOON Creator: Steve Parkhouse 7 episodes: 2005 . Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Tiger Sun, Dragon Moon, 7 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1426-1432 (Feb. to Mar. 2005). Story and art by Steve Parkhouse.
TIME FLIES Creators: Garth Ennis & Philip Bond 21 episodes: 1990, 1996 Space pirates from the 36th Century kidnap Hermann Goering and replace him with a wooden dummy, and it's up to our heroine Trace Bullet and her crack team of time travellers, with a little help from a dashing, gung-ho stiff upper lip British airman, to rescue him, but not before side trips to Hell, Heaven and the planet Meetn 2Vej. Brilliantly madcap and full of delightful visual humor, Garth Ennis has expressed some serious misgivings about this story, but the original story is incredibly amusing and better than he rates it. The second story was announced a few months after the first ended, but it took over six years to appear, after Philip Bond dropped out. It was only completed because the corporate bigwigs insisted 2000 AD print everything for which it had paid. Top moment: Bertie tells a pun so horrible that the word balloon snaps at the stem and falls to his feet. Reprinted? In 2006, the full series was represented in 2000 AD's Extreme Edition # 19.
Time Flies, 12 episodes, 2000 AD progs 700-711 (Oct. to Dec. 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Philip Bond. Tempus Fugitive, 9 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1015-1023 (Oct. to Dec. 1996). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Philip Bond (pts 1-5), John Beeston & Simon Jacob (pt 6) and Roger Langridge & Simon Jacob (pts 7-9).
TIMEHOUSE Creators: Peter Hogan & Tim Bollard 16 episodes: 1993-95 The Timehouse is where and when Father Time and his family live, a building that exists in all eras and is under constant construction to accomodate future years. Frankly, this is an obtuse and strange enough concept that it would take seven episodes to explain it thoroughly, but the slow, deliberate pacing, where each episode ends with a “surprise” entrance into another time zone, make this feel like a harmless series for a small children’s comic, and not at all like a wild 2000 AD strip should. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Timehouse, 7 episodes, 2000 AD progs 860-866 (Nov. to Dec. 1993). Story by Peter Hogan, art by Tim Bollard. Century Duty, 9 episodes, 2000 AD progs 919-927 (Dec. 1994 to Feb. 1995). Story by Peter Hogan, art by Tim Bollard.
TIMEQUAKE Creators: Chris Lowder & John Cooper 20 episodes: 1978, 1980 A short-lived series about an agency which polices time travellers, originated in 2000 AD's sister book Starlord. Trivia: Timequake tries to shoehorn itself into Judge Dredd's universe! In the 1980 Starlord Annual, a Mega-City One judge named Preston shows up to take the bad guy into custody! Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
The Droon, 3 episodes, Starlord # 1-3 (May to June 1978). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Chris Lowder), art by John Cooper (pts 1-2) & Ian Kennedy (pt 3). Bormann, 6 episodes, Starlord # 4-9 (June to July 1978). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Chris Lowder), art by Magallenas Salinas. Xycatala, 4 episodes, Starlord # 10-13 (July to Aug. 1978). Story by "I. Mennell" (Chris Lowder?), art by Magallenas Salinas. The Life of Lenin, Starlord 1978 Summer Special (July 1978). Story by "Patterson," art by John Cooper. White Falls, Starlord 1980 Annual (Sep. 1979). Story and art uncredited. Mother Eternal, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 148-151 (Jan. to Feb. 1980). Story by "Jack Adrian" (Chris Lowder), art by Jesus Redondo. Eve of Destruction, Starlord 1981 Annual (Sep. 1980). Story and art uncredited.
TOR CYAN Character created by John Tomlinson 17 episodes: 2001-02 A spin-off from Mercy Heights, wherein the big blue guy with the gun wandered around being moody. This led, in some inexplicable way, to the return of the original Rogue Trooper. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Blue Murder, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1223-1226 (Jan. 2001). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Kevin Walker. Crucible, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1250-1251 (July 2001). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Kevin Walker. Refugee, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1252-1253 (July 2001). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Kevin Walker. World of Hurt, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1254-1256 (Aug. 2001). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Colin Wilson & Janet Gale. The Dead Sorceror's Coachman, 2000 AD prog 1263 (Oct. 2001). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Colin Wilson & Janet Gale. Rahab, double-length episode, 2000 AD prog 1295 (June 2002). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Jock & Chris Blythe. Phage, 2000 AD prog 1296 (June 2002). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Jock & Chris Blythe. No Such Place, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1297-1299 (July 2002). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Jock & Chris Blythe.
TORNADO'S TRUE TALES anthology series 9 episodes: 1979 Reprinted? This series has not been reprinted. You'll need the original Tornado comics
The Tale of Benkei, 3 episodes, Tornado # 1-3 (March to April 1979). Story by Steve Moore, art by Musquera. Warrior, 3 episodes, Tornado # 8-10 (May 1979). Story by B. Burrell, art by John Richardson. The Man Behind the Gun, 3 episodes, Tornado # 20-22 (Aug. 1979). Story by B. Burrell, art by P. Wright.
TRACER Creators: Dave Stone & Paul Peart 3 episodes: 1993, 1995 Tracer and Dinosty were the only survivors of a proposed junior anthology comic called Earthside 8 which was cancelled in 1993 after several strips had been greenlit. This was a pretty average adventurer-for-hire strip which probably would have gone over very well with younger readers had it continued. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Tracer, 2000 AD Winter Special 5 (Nov. 1993). Story by Dave Stone, art by Paul Peart. High-Wire Days, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 948-949 (July 1995). Story by Stone, art by Peart.
TRASH Creators: Paul Kupperburg & Nigel Dobbyn 11 episodes: 1991-92 DC veteran Kupperberg (who would later edit DC's Dredd titles) made his only contribution to 2000 AD with this pretty dull look at a near future in which a sole sanitation officer in a neat uniform matches wits with a vegetable/computer hybrid and a smug old foe from his past. There wasn't enough story here to fill 11 parts, but the art and design are extremely good. Reprinted? This series was reprinted in a two-part American-format miniseries.
Flower, 2000 AD prog 760 (Dec. 1991). Story by Paul Kupperberg, art by Nigel Dobbyn. How Green Was My Computer, 10 episodes, 2000 AD progs 761-770 (Dec. 1991 to Feb. 1992). Story by Paul Kupperberg, art by Nigel Dobbyn.
TREASURE STEEL Character created by Dave Stone & Sean Phillips 2 episodes: 1997 Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original Megs.
Fast Forward, 2 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #34-35 (Oct. to Nov. 1997). Story by Dave Stone, art by Adrian Salmon & P.B. Smith.
TRIBAL MEMORIES Creators: Pete Milligan & "Riot" 4 episodes: 1988 Milligan struck gold with an interesting culture clash. A future society that mines memories for art and commerce takes an interest in the last human, a Maasai warrior, who has lived without contact with "civilization." Unfortunately, the art was not as good as the story needed, undermining its impact somewhat. Reprinted? This series was represented in the 1993 Best of 2000 AD Special Edition and in 2006's Extreme Edition # 14.
4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 585-588 (July to Aug. 1988). Story by Peter Milligan, art by "Riot" (Tony Wright).
TROUBLED SOULS / FOR A FEW TROUBLES MORE Creators: Garth Ennis & John McCrea 18 episodes: 1989-90 Garth Ennis's first series starts as a charming little episode about a fellow out with his friends at a pub in Belfast. Then a man drops a revolver in his lap before being escorted out by the police and his life is changed forever. Reprinted? This series was reprinted by Fleetway in an out-of-print (and poorly bound - mine's falling apart!) graphic novel.
Down the Pub, Crisis # 15 (April 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Home is Where the Hate Is, Crisis # 16 (April 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. The Twelfth Day of July, Crisis # 17 (May 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. The Belle of Belfast City, Crisis # 18 (May 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Soldier Boys, Crisis # 19 (June 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Apocalypse, Crisis # 20 (June 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Healing Time, Crisis # 22 (July 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Emerald Isle, Crisis # 23 (Aug. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Going Down, Crisis # 24 (Aug. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Peace Talks, Crisis # 25 (Sep. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. The Traitor, Crisis # 26 (Sep. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. The Horror, Crisis # 27 (Sep. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. For a Few Troubles More..., Crisis # 40 (Mar. 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Size Doesn't Matter, Crisis # 41 (Apr. 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Far Too Much of What You Fancy, Crisis # 42 (Apr. 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Ring Those Wedding Bells, Crisis # 43 (May 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. Horror Story, Crisis # 45 (June 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea. V for Violence, Crisis # 46 (June 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea.
TRUE FAITH Creators: Garth Ennis & Warren Pleece 11 episodes: 1989 Reprinted? This series was reprinted by DC/Vertigo in a 1997 graphic novel.
The Warriors, Crisis # 29 (Oct. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. The Wolf and the Sheep, Crisis # 30 (Oct. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. The Scheme of Things, Crisis # 30 (Oct. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. The Lawmaker, Crisis # 31 (Nov. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. The Prodigal Son, Crisis # 32 (Nov. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. Godslayer, Crisis # 33 (Dec. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. The Lord, Crisis # 34 (Dec. 1989). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. The Fall, Crisis # 36 (Jan. 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. Holy War, Crisis # 37 (Feb. 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. False Gods, Crisis # 38 (Feb. 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece. Religious Liberties, Crisis # 38 (Feb. 1990). Story by Garth Ennis, art by Warren Pleece.
TYRANNY REX Creators: John Smith & Steve Dillon 35 episodes: 1988-89, 1993-94, 2004 Tyranny Rex is a gun-toting, smart-talking sauron humanoid on a bizarre alternate Earth populated by clones. She is, for lack of a sensible description, an art terrorist. After two very silly and frivolous outings, Tyranny Rex turned into a vivid, nightmarish future story quite unlike anything presented in the weekly before. "Soft Bodies" marks the point where the more “purple” side of John Smith’s prose overtook the coherency, and the result is a dense and challenging structure that many readers dislike. No story has ever needed "Previously" recap boxes as badly as "Bodies" does. This story helped tie in threads from several of Smith’s other one-shots and shorts into the Indigo Prime universe. “Soft Bodies” closed with Tyranny turning her back on her violent life and joining a convent. A few one-shots, set prior to this, appeared in specials and Tyranny wasn’t seen again for several years. “Bitter Fruit” showed her, four years later, in the nunnery. This set the stage for “Deus ex Machina,” in which religious terrorists attack the convent to steal a priceless, dangerous artifact kept in the cellar. It’s a very striking story, with imagery so shocking that it overtakes the plot in places. Tyranny herself meets a fate most unlike any other sci-fi heroine, and bows out in style. Tyranny Rex made a surprise return, 3000 years after her body was destroyed, in prog 1395. Trivia: During the four years Tyranny was away from 2000 AD, her creator was prepping a “mature readers” version of the series for Crisis which was eventually passed over. Reprinted? The first 11 episodes from the weekly were collected in The Best of 2000 AD #109, along with the original Indigo Prime one-shot "A Change of Scenery." These same episodes were also collected in a one-off American edition from Fleetway/Quality and in issue 21 of 2000 AD Extreme Edition in 2007.
In His Image, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 566-568 (Mar. to Apr. 1988). Story by John Smith, art by Steve Dillon. Under Foreign Skies, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 582-584 (July 1988). Story by John Smith, art by Steve Dillon. untitled (aka Woody Allen), 1988 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (July 1988). Story by Smith, art by Dillon. Soft Bodies, 5 episodes, 2000 AD progs 595-598 and 604 (Oct to Dec. 1988). Story by Smith, art by Will Simpson. Systems of Romance, 1989 Sci-Fi Special (May 1989). Story by Smith, art by Dougie Braithwaite. untitled, 2000 AD Winter Special 2 (Dec. 1989). Story by Smith, art by Steve Sampson. Bitter Fruit, 1994 2000 AD Yearbook (Sep. 1993). Story by John Smith, art by Paul Marshall. Deus ex Machina Book I, 8 episodes, 2000 AD progs 852-859 (Sept. to Oct. 1993). Story by Smith, art by Mark Buckingham (pts 1-4) and Paul Marshall & Gina Hart (pts 5-8). Deus ex Machina Book II, 8 episodes, 2000 AD progs 873-880 (Feb. to Mar. 1994). Story by Smith, art by Paul Marshall, Dondie Cox, Richard Elson. The Comeback, 5 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1395-1399 (June to July 2004). Story by Smith, art by Steve Yeowell & Len O'Grady.
ULYSSES SWEET Creators: Grant Morrison & Johnny Johnston 3 episodes: 1987 Morrison's first stab at a series after several Future Shocks isn't all that good, but the second one does contain some truly horrible puns. Reprinted? The two-part story eventually appeared as a "back up" in the American Sam Slade Robo-Hunter comic.
Maniac for Hire, 2000 AD prog 507 (Jan. 1987). Story by Grant Morrison, art by Johnny Johnston. Fruitcake and Veg, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 508-509 (Feb. 1987). Story by Grant Morrison, art by Colin MacNeil.
UNIVERSAL SOLDIER Creators: Alan McKenzie & Will Simpson 27 episodes: 1987, 1990-91 This is a pretty complex series, and really requires several reads to catch the intricacies in the format. The second series was announced in prog 554, but took over two years to show up. The third series reintroduced the old Fleetway hero Tim Kelly, whose series Kelly's Eye ran in Knockout in the 1960s and Vulcan in the mid-70s. Kelly's Eye later got a run of its own in 2000 AD. Reprinted? This series has never properly been reprinted. The American Bad Company comic used it as a backup, but you're best off with the original progs.
Universal Soldier, 6 episodes, 2000 AD progs 537-540 & 542-543 (Aug. to Oct. 1987). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Will Simpson. Universal Soldier II, 11 episodes, 2000 AD progs 672-682 (Mar. to June 1990). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Coleby. The Indestructible Man, 10 episodes, 2000 AD progs 750-759 (Sep. to Nov. 1991). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Brett Ewins & Zac Sandler.
URBAN STRIKE Based on the EA video game. Comic adaptation by White, Williamson & Austin. 6 episodes: 1995 Reader John Bankier asked, in prog 958, "Is this really a story or just an advert?" Nobody knows. A comedic version of the Electronic Arts video game, this was a pretty odd choice to feature in the hugely promoted prog 950, released at the same time as the Judge Dredd film. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Urban Strike, 6 episodes, progs 950-955 (July to Sept. 1995). Story by Steve White & Brian Williamson, art by Mick Austin.
THE V.C.’s Creators: Gerry Finley-Day & Mike McMahon 79 episodes: 1979-1980, 2002-2006 Reprinted? The original series made its way into a pair of Titan graphic novels. The new run has yet to be collected.
note: The 1979-80 series was printed without individual titles, and commonly grouped as a 32-episode series. For ease of reference, these are broken down under these unofficially-titled stories. Space Burial, 2000 AD prog 140 (Nov. 1979). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Mike McMahon. Kamikaze, 2000 AD prog 141 (Dec. 1979). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Garry Leach. Clean Kill, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 142-143 (Dec. 1979). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Cam Kennedy. Brother Drops out, 2000 AD prog 145 (Dec. 1979). Story by "Ian Rogan" (Steve MacManus), art by Garry Leach. Get Everything on an Even Keel, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 146-147 (Jan. 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Cam Kennedy. The Swarm, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 148-149 (Jan. 1980). Story by "Ian Rogan" (Steve MacManus), art by Garry Leach. Red Planet, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 150-153 (Feb. 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Cam Kennedy. The Dark Side of the Moon, 2 episodes, progs 154-155 (Mar. 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Garry Leach. The Twin Suns, 5 episodes, progs 156-160 (Mar. to Apr. 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Cam Kennedy. Punishment Detail, prog 161 (Apr. 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Garry Leach. Inflitration Squad, 3 episodes, progs 162-164 (Apr. to May 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Garry Leach (pt 1) & Cam Kennedy (pts 2-3). Dwarf-Star, prog 165 (June 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Garry Leach. Geekworld, 2 episodes, progs 168-169 (July 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Garry Leach (pt 1) & Cam Kennedy (pt 2). Trojan Horse, 5 episodes, progs 171-175 (Aug. 1980). Story by Gerry Finley-Day, art by John Richardson. note: The 2002-06 revival series was printed as individual episodes, without notations such as "Book I" or "Book II" except in the Nerve Centre editorial notes. For ease of reference, these are grouped together as such here. "Book One" Peace Day, 7 episodes, progs 1300-1306 (July to Aug. 2002). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Henry Flint. (Episode 1 double-length.) "Book Two" Escher's Well, double-length episode, "Prog 2003" (Dec. 2002). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Look on the Bright Side, prog 1327 (Feb. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Shotgun, prog 1328 (Feb. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Tickover, prog 1329 (Feb. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Bystander, 2 episodes, progs 1330-1331 (Mar. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Green, prog 1332 (Mar. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. MIA, prog 1333 (Mar. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. E & E, prog 1334 (Apr. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Charon, prog 1335 (Apr. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. "Book Three" Down, double-length episode, "Prog 2004" (Dec. 2003). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Hit the Ground Vaping, prog 1371 (Jan. 2004). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Absent Friends, prog 1372 (Jan. 2004). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Hide & Seek, prog 1373 (Jan. 2004). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Home, prog 1374 (Jan. 2004). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Needs Must, prog 1375 (Feb. 2004). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Brothers in Arms, prog 1376 (Feb. 2004). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Last Chances, prog 1377 (Feb. 2004). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams. Iced, prog 1378 (Feb. 2004). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Just For One Day, prog 1379 (Mar. 2004). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. "Book Four" Old Soldiers, double-length episode, prog 1432 (Mar. 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Basic, prog 1433 (Apr. 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. AWOL, prog 1434 (Apr. 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Bodyswap, 2000 AD prog 1435 (Apr. 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Intercept, 2000 AD prog 1436 (Apr. 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Edgeville, 2000 AD prog 1437 (May 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Veto, 2000 AD prog 1438 (May 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Contact, 2000 AD prog 1439 (May 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Fight or Flight, 2000 AD prog 1440 (May 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Enemies, 2000 AD prog 1441 (June 2005). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. "Book Five" Mail Call, double-length episode, 2000 AD prog 1486 (May 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Small Talk, 2000 AD prog 1487 (May 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Warrior Caste, 2000 AD prog 1488 (May 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Ops Brief, 2000 AD prog 1489 (May 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Search Pattern, 2000 AD prog 1490 (May 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. The Voice of Reason, 2000 AD prog 1491 (June 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Jimmy Cart, 2000 AD prog 1492 (June 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Gone to Ground, 2000 AD prog 1493 (June 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Where is the Geek?, 2000 AD prog 1494 (June 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams. Last Man Standing, double-length episode, 2000 AD prog 1495 (July 2006). Story by Abnett, art by Williams.
VALKYRIES Creators: Steve Moore & John Lucas 7 episodes: 2004 . Reprinted? This series has yet to be reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Valkyries, 7 episodes, progs 1377-1382 (Feb. to March 2004). Story by Steve Moore, art by John Lucas. (Episode 1 double-length; episodes 2 & 3 in prog 1378.)
VANGUARD Creators: Robbie Morrison & Colin MacNeil 8 episodes: 2000 . Reprinted? This series was reprinted in a Rebellion hardcover graphic novel.
Book I, 8 episodes, progs 1212-1219 (Sept. to Nov. 2000). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by Colin MacNeil.
VECTOR 13 anthology series 67 episodes: 1995-1998 Hosted by a cadre of Men in Black, Vector 13 effectively replaced three different series: Tharg's Future Shocks, Tharg's Terror Tales and the sporadic Tales from Beyond Science. Like that last series, it posits that the stories you're reading are true, and are recapped by the narration with little dialogue. At first, this could present several frightening, well-done stories with fortean backgrounds, with "Circle of Evil" and "Shadrach" in particular being great successes. However, the series became a victim of its own conspiracy hype. Appearing as it did when The X Files became a hit in Britain and the BBC screened the Fox "alien autopsy" film, the whole "shadow government" thing became in vogue for a while, and for several months in 1996 and 1997, the unthinkable happened and the Men in Black temporarily replaced Tharg as editors of 2000 AD and not only appeared as characters in one of their own cases (prog 999), but also towards the end of Black Light's brief run in late 1996. Some different Men in Black, cut from the same UFO conspiracy cloth, also featured in Kid CyBorg. A backlash was inevitable, as the conspiracy fad quickly faded, and the one-shot torch was passed to Pulp Sci-Fi in the summer of '98. Reprinted? This series has never been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
Case 1: Who Was the Mothman?, 2000 AD prog 951 (Aug. 1995). Story by Shaky Kane, art by John Ridgway. Case 2: In Hollow Lands, 2000 AD prog 952 (Aug. 1995). Story by “Kek-W” (Nigel Long), art by Paul Marshall & Dondie Cox. Case 3: Circle of Evil, 2000 AD prog 953 (Aug. 1995). Story by Nick Abadzis, art by Kevin Cullen. Case 4: Parallel Lines, 2000 AD prog 954 (Aug. 1995). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Lee Sullivan & Robin Riggs. Case 5: The Henderson Event, 2000 AD prog 955 (Sep. 1995). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D’Antiquis & Dondie Cox. Case 6: Marion, 2000 AD prog 956 (Sep. 1995). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Sean Phillips. Case 7: Are They Cats?, 2000 AD prog 957 (Sep. 1995). Story by Peter Hogan, art by John Ridgway. Case 8: Echo Location, 2000 AD prog 958 (Sep. 1995). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Nigel Dobbyn. Case 9: Spear of Destiny, 2000 AD prog 959 (Sep. 1995). Story by Peter Hogan, art by David Hine. Case 459: Sheep's Clothing, 2000 AD Winter Special 1995-96 (Nov. 1995). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Lee Sullivan & Dondie Cox. Case 1: Berserkers, 2000 AD prog 965 (Nov. 1995). Story by Brian Williamson, art by John Ridgway. Case 2: Danse Macabre, 2000 AD prog 966 (Nov. 1995). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Kevin Cullen. Case 3: Heatwave, 2000 AD prog 967 (Nov. 1995). Story by Kevin Gill, art by Dave D’Antiquis & Junior Tomlin. Case 4: Operation Mordred, prog 968 (Dec. 1995). Story by Peter Hogan, art by Lee Sullivan & Gina Hart. Case 5: Shadrach, prog 969 (Dec. 1995). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Nick Percival. Case 6: A Salver in the Heavens, prog 970 (Dec. 1995). Story by Dan Abnett, art by John Ridgway. Case 7: Psi-Wars, prog 971 (Dec. 1995). Story by “Kek-W” (Nigel Long), art by Kevin Cullen. Case 8: Red in Tooth and Claus, prog 972 (Dec. 1995). Story by John Tomlinson, art by Lee Sullivan & Alan Craddock. Case 9: Blackout, prog 973 (Jan. 1996). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Mike Perkins & Dondie Cox. Case 10: Thrillkill, prog 974 (Jan. 1996). Story by Brian Williamson, art by John Burns. Case 11: K2, prog 975 (Jan. 1996). Story by Kevin Gill, art by Mike Hadley. Case Zero: Oath of Office, prog 987 (Apr. 1996). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Garry Marshall & Simon Jacob. Case 1: Extraction Point, prog 988 (Apr. 1996). Story by Simon Jowett, art by Paul Johnson. Case 2: Trinity, prog 989 (Apr. 1996). Story by Simon Furman, art by John Higgins & TCS. Case 3: The Dream Factory, prog 990 (May 1996). Story by “Kek-W” (Nigel Long), art by Steve Yeowell & Del Frost. Case 4: Parts and Labour, prog 991 (May 1996). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Mick Austin. Case 5: Assassin, prog 992 (May 1996). Story by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D’Antiquis & Alanna D’Antiquis. Case 6: Screaming Friar, prog 993 (May 1996). Story by Brian Williamson, art by John Burns. Case 7: Buzz-Saw, prog 994 (May 1996). Story by Kevin Gill, art by Kevin Cullen. Case 8: Worlds at War, prog 995 (June 1996). Story by Dan Abnett, art by John Ridgway. Case 9: Down to the Woods, prog 996 (June 1996). Story by Brian Williamson, art by Kevin Cullen. Case 10: Video Nasty, prog 997 (June 1996). Story by Pat Mills, art by John Ridgway. Case 11: Imaginary Friend, 2 episodes, progs 998-999 (June to July 1996). Story by Nick Abadzis, art by Paul Johnson. Case 667: Suburban Hell, 2000AD SF Special 1996 (July 1996). Story by Igor Goldkind, art by Dix & Nick Abadzis. Case 1: Devil in the Deep Blue Sea, prog 1024 (Jan. 1997). Story by Steve White, art by Henry Flint. Case 2: It's Good to Talk, prog 1025 (Jan. 1997). Story by Nick Abadzis, art by Sean Phillips. Case 3: The Blackwater Incident, prog 1026 (Jan. 1997). Story by Shaky Kane, art by David Bircham & Junior Tomlin. Case 4: Bad Moon Rising, prog 1027 (Jan. 1997). Story by Steve White, art by Amanda Fletcher. Case 5: Patent Pending, prog 1028 (Feb. 1997). Story by Mike Perkins, art by P.B. Smith. Case 6: Bodysnatchers, prog 1029 (Feb. 1997). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Alex Ronald & Dondie Cox. Case 7: The Immortality Question, prog 1030 (Feb. 1997). Story by Paul Neary, art by Cyril Julien & Dondie Cox. Case 8: Unhallowed Ground, prog 1031 (Feb. 1997). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Neal Brand & Dondie Cox. Case 9: The Sad Child, prog 1032 (Mar. 1997). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Paul Marshall & Dondie Cox. Case 10: Case Closed?, also prog 1032 (Mar. 1997). Story by David Bishop, art by Simon Davis. Case Zero: Shadows and Light, prog 1060 (Sept. 1997). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Dylan teague & Dondie Cox. Case 1: Side Step, prog 1062 (Sept. 1997). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Chris Weston & Dondie Cox. Case 2: Cryptogram, prog 1063 (Oct. 1997). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Alex Ronald & Dondie Cox. Case 3: Graven Images, prog 1064 (Oct. 1997). Story by John Smith, art by Cliff Robinson & Dondie Cox. Case 4: HALO, prog 1065 (Oct. 1997). Story by Chris Standley, art by Robert McCallum & Dondie Cox. Case 6: MK-Ultra, prog 1067 (Nov. 1997). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Alex Ronald & Dondie Cox. Case 7: Night of the Jaguar, prog 1068 (Nov. 1997). Story by Steve White, art by Marc Wigmore. Case 8: Midnight Rambler, prog 1069 (Nov. 1997). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Paul Johnson. Case 9: JFKed!, prog 1070 (Nov. 1997). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Neal Brand & Dondie Cox. Case 10: Angels, prog 1071 (Dec. 1997). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by Lee Sullivan & Dondie Cox. Case 11: Search and Rescue!, prog 1072 (Dec. 1997). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Cliff Robinson & Dondie Cox. Case 12: Deep Freeze, prog 1073 (Dec. 1997). Story by “Kek-W” (Nigel Long), art by Paul Marshall & Alan Craddock. Case 13: Sands of Death, prog 1074 (Dec. 1997). Story by Robbie Morrison, art by Alex Ronald. Case 14: Chupacabras, prog 1075 (Dec. 1997). Story by Chris Standley, art by Neal Brand & Dondie Cox. Case 15: Time's Arrow, prog 1076 (Jan. 1998). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Patrick Woodrow & Dondie Cox. Case 1: Houdini, prog 1078 (Jan. 1998). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Robert McCallum & Dondie Cox. Case 2: Chill Out, prog 1079 (Jan. 1998). Story by D. McDonagh, art by Charles Gillespie. Case 3: Shades of Grey, prog 1080 (Feb. 1998). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Robert McCallum & Dondie Cox. Case 4: Einstein's Monsters, progs 1081 (Feb. 1998). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Cyril Julien & Dondie Cox. Case 5: Seal of Solomon, prog 1082 (Feb. 1998). Story by Gordon Rennie, art by Alex Ronald & Gary Caldwell. Case 6: Godhead Revisited, prog 1083 (Feb. 1998). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Neal Brand & Dondie Cox. Divine Fury, prog 1117 (Oct. 1998). Story by Lee Marks, art by Cliff Robinson.
VENUS BLUEGENES Character created by Gerry Finley-Day & Brett Ewins 10 episodes: 1988, 1995-96 Venus Bluegenes, a supporting character from Rogue Trooper, got a one-shot appearance scripted by Grant Morrison. After Rogue was reformatted into the "Friday" series, some further episodes appeared, set in that continuity. Reprinted? This series has not been reprinted. You'll need the original progs.
The Pleasures of the Flesh, 2000AD SF Special 1988 (June 1988). Story by Grant Morrison, art by Will Simpson. Bitchin'!, 2000AD Winter Special 1995-96 (Nov. 1995). Story by Steve White, art by Simon Coleby. On the Fragshell, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 976-979 (Jan. to Feb. 1996). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Coleby & Gina Hart. Stealth, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 980-982. (Feb. 1996). Story by Steve White, art by Henry Flint. Genesis, 1996 Rogue Trooper Action Special (June 1996). Story by Dan Abnett, art by Cliff Robinson & Alan Craddock.
VICTOR DRAGO Creators: Chris Lowder and Mike Dorey, based on a character created by Harry Blyth 11 episodes: 1979 It is possible that 2000 AD's sister comic Tornado was cursed from the outset. Originally, the editors wanted to feature new comic adventures of the Victorian detective Sexton Blake. Exactly how many kids in 1979 were in a rush to read new escapades of a genius adventurer created for penny papers in 1893 by Harry Blyth, we cannot guess, but a rights dispute - the BBC had made a Sexton Blake TV movie in 1978 - meant a last-minute revamping of the completed Sexton Blake comic episodes into something called Victor Drago. The editors actually missed a couple of Blake references as they took the white paint to the finished pages. (At one point, Victor Drago's Rolls Royce, the Silver Cloud, is referred to instead as the Grey Panther, Blake's car.) In addition to the comic episodes, Drago also appeared in text adventures. Since this site does not focus on text stories, these are not included in the episode guide, but for the sake of completeness, these were "Victor Drago and the Flask of Doom" (Tornado 8-10), "Victor Drago and the Horror of the Mummy's Curse" (Tornado 11-13), "Victor Drago and the Killer from Goblin Loch" (Tornado 17-19), "Victor Drago and Scarlip the Gangster" (Tornado 20-22) and "The Hand of Horror" (Tornado Summer Special). John C. Crummond's page about the series at Blakiana: The Sexton Blake Resource was useful in providing background for this entry; readers curious about Sexton Blake should visit the site! Reprinted? This series has not yet been reprinted. You'll need the original Tornado comics.
Victor Drago and the Terror of Troll Island, 7 episodes, Tornado 1-7 (Mar. to May 1979). Story by "Bill Henry" (Chris Lowder), art by Mike Dorey. Victor Drago and the China-Town Terror, 3 episodes, Tornado 14-16 (June to July 1979). Story by "F. Pepper," art by Mike Dorey. Assassins Unlimited!, Tornado Summer Special (July 1979). Story and art uncredited.
THE VISIBLE MAN Created by Pat Mills & Trigo 6 episodes: 1978 This story was originally slated to appear in prog 1. Reprinted? This short-run series was collected in Judge Dredd Megazine vol.4 #8.
The Visible Man, 6 episodes, progs 47-52 (Jan. to Feb. 1978). Story by Pat Mills, art by Trigo (pts 1-2) & Montero (pts 3-6).