New issues of 2000AD, Prog 2491, and Judge Dredd Megazine, Issue 494, are on sale today in the UK, in your Local Comic Shop, TG Jones and select retailers.

Old Man Dredd finds out that his allies may be worse than his enemies in 2000AD Prog 2491, as “Oubliettes” heads away from Dredd once more with “The Finders” and hits the mean streets of Mega-City One. Lil experiences some astral projection in “Nightmare New York”; Judge Anderson attempts some psychic invasion of her own; Bridget tries to pull her case together in “Brink”; and The Dark Judges finally reconvene – there’s a “Fall of Deadworld” to plot, after all!

Then, Judge Dredd Megazine continues the Thrills with the latest extended instalment from Judge Rico as he attempts to conquer The Black Tower; and Rogue Trooper continuing his Iteration of Allies.

Rebellion also brings you the return of “Lawless”, the modern classic series, alongside a complete “Tales From The Black Museum” story.

Plus, alongside the epic conclusion of “Megatropolis II” (what a final page!), “Angry Planet” continues in the “Classic Strip” section there are features on the Doomlord comic strips in New Eagle and items on the upcoming re-releases of Wildstorm’s Albion and Battler Britton (our reviews of those by Luke Williams coming soon!).

And you thought Summer was a-sizzling enough!

2000AD Prog 2491
UK RELEASE DATE: 15th July £3.99
LUNAR RELEASE DATE: 29th July $7.99
COVER: David Roach with Emily Roach

In this issue:

JUDGE RICO // THE FINDERS
By Ken Niemand (Writer) Jake Lynch (Artist) Emily Roach (Colourist) Annie Parkhouse (Letterer)

Mega-City One, 2148 AD. Home to over 300 million citizens, this urban hell is situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Crime is rampant and only the Judges — empowered to dispense instant justice — can stop total anarchy. Toughest of them all is JUDGE RICO — he is the Law! Now, a black tower has materialised in the metropolis, causing chaos, and P.I.s Joe Fargo and Lana Locke are looking for Dredd…

BRINK // THE CALL OF THE VOID
By Dan Abnett (Writer) INJ Culbard (Artist) Simon Bowland (Letterer)

The late 21st century, and through environmental catastrophe and industrial overload Earth has been reduced to a wasteland. Mankind finally evacuated the planet in 2072 and millions were housed in a number of deep-space Habitats. But life on these cramped, overcrowded stations is tense, often spilling over into madness. Sects are rife, and Bridget Kurtis of the Habitat Security Division is investigating their reach…

THE FALL OF DEADWORLD // JUSTICE
By Kek-W (Writer) Dave Kendall (Artist) Simon Bowland (Letterer)

The planet that became known as DEADWORLD was once a regular civilisation existing in a parallel dimension. But the end of days is coming, and creatures called the Dark Judges are spreading their contagion, exterminating all life. While Sov forces have take advantage of the chaos and invaded, Jess Childs and her fellow rebels have reunited with Judge Fairfax as they try to save a world falling into chaos…

NIGHTMARE NEW YORK // BOOK TWO
By Kek-W (Writer) David Roach (Artist) Peter Doherty (Colourist) Annie Parkhouse (Letterer)

Lower Manhattan, 1845. The early days of the North American metropolis are marked by a mix of poverty and organised crime. Young Lil, living rough on these dank streets, had just turned eighteen when she discovered she was part of a select group of individuals that were imbued with special powers. Now she’s found refuge in a bakery, but she can’t seem to escape the trouble magic brings with it as she partners up with fireboy Mose…

JUDGE ANDERSON // THE VOID
By Liam Johnson (Writer) Rob Richardson (Artist) Rob Steen (Letterer)

Psi-Division is a section within Justice Department that deals with the supernatural, and its operatives all have psi-powers, from telepathy to psychokinesis. Cassandra ANDERSON is one of the division’s most experienced and powerful officers, responsible for saving the city from many paranormal threats. Now, Psi-Division has suffered catastrophic damage following the emergence of the black tower…

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Don’t forget that if you buy an issue of 2000AD in the first week of its release from 2000AD direct, then postage in the UK is free!

Judge Dredd Megazine 494
UK RELEASE DATE: 15th July £7.50
LUNAR RELEASE DATE: 12th August $14.99
COVER: John McCrea with Jack Davies

In this issue:

JUDGE RICO // THE BLACK TOWER
By Ken Niemand (Writer) Nick Percival (Artist) Simon Bowland (Letterer)

Mega-City One, 2148 AD. This vast urban hell on the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America is home to over 300 million citizens, where tensions run a constant knife-edge. Crime is rampant, and stemming the tide of chaos are the Judges. Toughest of them all is Judge Rico – he is the Law! Now, a mysterious black tower has manifested in the metropolis, causing chaos…

LAWLESS // AN EXHIBITION
By Dan Abnett (Writer) Phil Winslade (Artist) Simon Bowland (Letterer)

Colonial Marshal Metta Lawson was appointed to the frontier township of Badrock on the planet 43 Rega, intent on stamping her authority on the colony. But in doing so, Lawson made many enemies, including Munce, Inc., the mega-corporation that funded Badrock. Now, with the SJS also running things, Lawson’s recently returned to the force after going undercover.

TALES FROM THE BLACK MUSEUM // BAD IDEA
By James Peaty (Writer) Stewart K. Moore (Artist) Annie Parkhouse (Letterer)

Mega-City One, 2148 AD. Deep in the heart of the Grand Hall of Justice lies the Black Museum, Justice Department’s permanent exhibition of the relics from bygone crimes. Whether it’s a notorious serial killer’s trophies or the weapons of the Dark Judges, the violent history of the Big Meg is laid bare here. Let undead guide Henry Dubble show you around…

ROGUE TROOPER // AN ITERATION OF ALLIES
By Andi Ewington (Writer) Sinu Senan (Artist) Jim Boswell (Colourist) Simon Bowland (Letterer)

Nu Earth, a planet ravaged by war, its atmosphere poisoned by chemical weapons. It is the site of the conflict between the Southers and the Norts, and where Genetic Infantryman Rogue Trooper, along with his biochipped buddies Helm, Gunnar and Bagman, is on a quest to find the Traitor General that sold out his comrades. Now, he’s found Norts and Southers hiding in an abandoned fortress…

MEGATROPOLIS II
By Ken Niemand (Writer) Chris Weston (Artist) Antonietta Saulino (Colourist) Rob Steen (Letterer)

Imagine a Mega-City One from an alternate timeline – less the gleaming metropolis of the twentysecond century but instead an art deco retro-future variation. Joe Rico is the one good cop in a police department riddled with corruption, and partnered with the young Amy Jara, they investigated a series of vigilante killings committed by a robot. Now, the mayoral election is here…

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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.

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