2000AD returns to America — and this time, it’s weekly!

By John Freeman on February 19, 2026 • ( 0 )

Never before have American readers been able to enjoy a weekly hit of 2000AD Thrill-power, but now thanks to a partnership between publishers Rebellion and Lunar Distribution, 2000AD will arrive in US comic book stores every week — and just two weeks after the UK on-sale date!

The team behind the landmark weekly sci-fi anthology announced this week at ComicsPro that The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic will return to American shelves this May on a weekly schedule via Lunar. Copies will be printed and distributed within the United States for the first time in 2000AD’s forty-nine-year history, meaning that retailers can now order individual issues of 2000 AD for their store.

The move means that rather than waiting months for copies, readers will be able to pick up issues of 2000AD each and every week from their local comic store for the first time – making it a great addition to their weekly pull-lists.

Issues will also no longer be poly-bagged — so new readers can pick up copies from the shelf and discover a range of Thrills to reshape their reality!

This news means that now 2000AD, the Judge Dredd Megazine, and seasonal Special issues including Action and The 2000AD Sci-Fi Special will all now be available to order directly through Lunar.

Publishing since 1977, as longtime British fans and downthetubes readers know, 2000AD is the weekly 32-page anthology featuring five serialised stories in each issue. Featuring Judge Dredd – The Ultimate Lawman of the Future – 2000AD has also been home to iconic and influential series including Strontium Dog, Halo Jones, Nemesis the Warlock, ABC Warriors and many more.

The crucible which introduced to the comics industry creators including Alan Moore, John Wagner, Pat Mills, Brian Bolland, Grant Morrison, Dave Gibbons, Al Ewing and many more, 2000AD is the home to genre-defying and anarchic comics which challenge authority and give readers a taste of the unknown and bizarre.

Currently, 2000AD is home to stunning visions of science fiction such as the cosmic horror of “Brink”; the violent and vampiric Silver; the fantastical steampunk universe of “Brass Sun”; and the dark and depraved dystopia of “The Fall of Deadworld”, as well as many other stories.

This year will also see Judge Dredd caught up in a massive crossover “Mega-Epic” storyline which crosses over between the weekly 2000AD and the monthly Judge Dredd Megazine – which will also now be available in the US on a regular schedule through Lunar.

As Judge Dredd enters “The Oubliette” and witnesses “The Black Tower”, readers will be able to pick up both titles straight from their local comic store to ensure they get the full story as a hyper-blast of electrified Thrill-Power!

Retailers looking to order the weekly 2000AD will be able to find it in March’s edition of “Next Phase” available via Lunar, and on the Lunar website

“The future is calling, America – “it’s time to answer!”

Lee Carter's cover for Judge Dredd Megazine 493 — *Lee Carter’s cover for Judge Dredd Megazine 493*

2000AD: The Player For Those Who Came in Late

2000AD is the legendary weekly British anthology comic – the home of Judge Dredd and a galaxy of original sci-fi, fantasy, and horror action stars. Producing innovative and provocative comics for more than four decades, it has brought the industry some of its biggest talents, from Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, and Mark Millar, to Jock, Brian Bolland, Dave Gibbons, and many more.

Published in print and digital every Wednesday, 2000AD is the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic and remains at the industry’s cutting edge and is online at 2000ADonline.com

Lunar Distribution is a leading distributor in the comic book industry, dedicated to providing retailers with a wide selection of comic books, graphic novels, and related merchandise. With an extensive distribution network, Lunar Distribution ensures that retailers have access to the latest and greatest content from top publishers in the industry.

Founded in 1992, Rebellion is one of Europe’s biggest independent creative studios. Its flagship Sniper Elite video game series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 20 million players worldwide. The legendary comic book 2000AD is synonymous with the absolute finest in British comic book art. With a film studios division, alongside boardgames and the world’s largest archive of English language comics, Rebellion continues to grow from strength to strength.

Rebellion operates across books, comics, TV and film, but at its core it’s still a leading developer and publisher of games. Whether it’s the breathtaking intensity of Sniper Elite 4, the face-hugging terror of Aliens vs. Predator or the grindhouse frenzy of the Zombie Army series, the Oxford-based studio is revered for creating stand-out games designed to thrill.

Retailers looking to order the weekly 2000AD will be able to find it in March’s edition of “Next Phase” available via Lunar, and on the Lunar website

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John Freeman

John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.