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New Zarjaz features work by Simon Fraser, Kev Hopgood and many more

By John Freeman on June 23, 2020

Wrapped in a cover by Simon Fraser, 2000AD-inspired comic zine Zarjaz Issue 37 is on sale now, an issue of the not-for-profit title from FutureQuake Press that sees both Lulu Romanov and Judge Storm make their debut.

This issue also includes “Judge Dredd – Great Escapes”, written by Judge Dredd Megazine and Marvel Comics artist Kev Hopgood, drawn and lettered by Shaman Kane creator David Broughton, a Classic Dredd tale echoing his early days.

Plus, we have “Judge Dredd – Monsters” by writer Michael Crouch with art by Jim Lavery; “Lulu Romanov – Iron And The Maiden” by writer Santiago Mayaud, art by David Thomson; “Robo-Hunter – Game For A Bath” by writer David Fenn, art by Gail Nedry; “Slaine – Beginnings” by writer Alan Holloway, art by Ed Doyle; “Storm Warning – The Sentinels” by writer Charles Murphy, art by Daniel Reed; “Tales of Mega-City One – Alien Town” by writer and artist Scott Twells; “Tales of Mega-City One – Children of the Apocalypse” by writer artist Robomonkey147; and “Tales of Mega-City One – He Is The Law” by writer Alan Holloway, with art by John Cahill.

Look out for more in this new issue here soon from Richard Sheaf.

Unless otherwise stated, all strips are lettered by Bolt-01.

• Zarjaz 37 is available now from www.futurequake.co.uk – price £3.00

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “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.