Something For The Weekend: Time To Celebrate 40 years of 2000AD!

2000 AD's Greatest: Celebrating 40 Years of Thrill-Power!

Squaxx dek Thargo will be out in force celebrating 40 Years of 2000AD in London this weekend – so how could we not mark this momentous event in this week’s British comic and creator-focused new comics round up with a front and centre plug for 2000AD’s Greatest: Celebrating 40 Years of Thrill-Power!

Some of British comics’ top creators pick their favourite one-off stories from 2000AD‘s 40 year run in this terrific collection, a great combination of the fun, the action-packed and the thought-provoking. You’ve got your humorously twisted Future Shocks and dystopian escapades from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog in this excellent compendium and the choices are well worth your Galactic Groats.

Featuring work by Alan Grant, Kevin O’Neill, Rob Williams, Brian Bolland, Chris Weston and Steve Dillon selected by creators such as founding editor Pat Mills, celebrated artist Jock, and recent newcomer Tom Foster, this is like a giant 2000AD, bursting with the kind of craziness that’s made the title the long-running success we all love.

By the way, I’ll be at the show on Saturday, talking to John Higgins, Ian Kennedy and Jesus Redondo on stage. Hope to see some of you there!

Anarchic craziness with Dennis the Menace in this week's Beano! (Art by Nigel Parkinson, script by Nigel Auchterlounie)

Anarchic craziness with Dennis the Menace in this week’s Beano! (Art by Nigel Parkinson, script by Nigel Auchterlounie)

UK Newsagents Releases

There are plenty of comics on sale in newsagents that still delight in bringing you such subversive delights, including 2000ADThe BeanoDanger Mouse comic, Commando (latest release intel here), EPIC! (recently revamped), Judge Dredd MegazinePanini Comics Marvel Collector Editions titles, Titan Comics superhero titles and VIZ, with great strips also featuring in titles such as Doctor Who MagazineDoctor Who Adventures, Titan’s Doctor Who: Tales from the TARDIS (collecting their strips from the US format titles), MegaTOXIC and many others.

Don’t forget the wonderful Phoenix Comic is on sale in many (but not all) Waitrose supermarkets and selected high street WH Smiths stores – and some comic shops (stockist list here), as well as available on subscription.

So let’s not get too downhearted by some British publishers lack of faith in full-blown cover to cover comic strip action and humour that only those of us over a certain age remember.

Hachette Partworks, whose partwork titles include Doctor Who: The Complete History and Judge Dredd: The Mega Collection, continue their How To Draw The Marvel Way, along with their re-release of their hugely successful part work, Marvel’s Marvel Ultimate Graphic Novel series.

Note that you may now have to subscribe if you want to continue buying Part Works some are not distributed in newsagents after their first few issues.

Digital Comic Picks

Murder at the Golden Pagoda by Anthony Zicari and Oscar Capristo

Murder at the Golden Pagoda by Anthony Zicari and Oscar Capristo

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British Comic Publishers

2000AD/Rebellion

2000AD Prog 20172000AD Prog 2017

Cover by Jake Lynch

Judge Dredd: Deep In The Heart by Michael Carroll (w) Henry Flint (a) Annie Parkhouse (l)
Kingmaker by Ian Edginton (w) Leigh Gallagher (a) Ellie De Ville (l)
Kingdom: As It Is In Heaven by Dan Abnett (w) Richard Elson (a) Ellie De Ville (l)
The Order: Wyrm War by Kek-W (w) John Burns (a) Annie Parkhouse (l)
Future Shocks: Donations Welcome! by Rory McConville (w) Steven Austin (a) Simon Bowland (l)

Judge Dredd: Every Empire Falls
by Michael Carroll, art by Henry Flint, P J Holden, Paul Davidson, Colin MacNeil

Following the decimation of Mega-City One during Chaos Day, Judges from other “friendly” Justice Departments have been brought in to strengthen the ranks and help maintain law and order on the streets. Among the newcomers is Fintan Joyce, son of a former Emerald Isle Judge, who teamed up with Judge Dredd in one of the most fondly remembered Judge Dredd stories. Exploiting Big Meg’s weakened state, several groups have risen up against the Judges. If things couldn’t get any worse, Dredd has fallen foul of Brit-Cit and they want him in prison or on a slab. Have the odds finally stacked up enough to spell the end of Mega-City One’s greatest lawman?

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2000AD’s Greatest: Celebrating 40 Years of Thrill Power

Some of British comics’ top creators pick their favorite one-off stories from 2000 AD‘s 40 year run. From humorously twisted Future Shocks to the dystopian escapades of Judge Dredd, 2000 AD has inspired generations of readers and has spawned some of the greatest talents in the comics industry. To celebrate the creative droids behind the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic, a selection of writers and artists from across 2000 AD‘s forty-year history were asked to choose their favourite one-off story by a fellow creator and explain why they chose it. The result is this incredible anthology featuring work by Alan Grant, Kevin O’Neill, Rob Williams, Brian Bolland, Chris Weston and Steve Dillon selected by creators such as founding editor Pat Mills, celebrated artist Jock, and recent newcomer Tom Foster.

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Thrill-Powered Overload - 2017 Cover

Thrill-Power Overload
By David Bishop and Karl Stock

The definitive history of the most influential British comic ever! Updated, expanded and revised for 2000 AD’s 40th anniversary. From 2000 AD’s humble and rocky beginnings to its current position as the Galaxy’s Greatest comic, Thrill-Power Overload charts the incredible history of this ground-breaking comic. With exclusive interviews, hundreds of illustrations and rarely-seen artwork, former 2000 AD editor, David Bishop and journalist Karl Stock, guide the reader through four decades of action, adventure, excitement and the occasional editorial nightmare! Told by the people who were there, this is the definitive history of the comic that launched a thousand talents including legends such as John Wagner, Pat Mills, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Carlos Ezquerra, Brian Bolland, Dave Gibbons, Mick McMahon, Grant Morrison, Kevin O’Neill, Simon Bisley and continues with 21st Century breakthrough talents such as Jock, Rob Williams, Andy Diggle, Al Ewing, Henry Flint, Frazer Irving – and many many more.

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Soaring Penguin

Web: http://soaringpenguinpress.com

Meanwhile Issue Five - CoverMeanwhile #5

Bigger and better than ever! 96 pages. No ads. The conclusion of Yuko Rabbit’s compelling “10 Minutes”. Will Teodor finally free Judita, or is she doomed to spend her life locked in the gravity tower? Gary Spencer Millidge presents another instalment of “Strangehaven” and a new episode of David Hine and Mark Stafford’s chilling “The Bad Bad Place”.

First time in print: the three never-before-seen shortlisted entries from Observer/ Cape/ Comica graphic short story competition 2014. Plus a new series by Sarah Gordon, and so much more!

Titan Comics

Web: http://titan-comics.com

Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Year 3 #2 - Cover A

Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Year 3 #2 – Cover A

Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Year 3 #2
Writer: Rob Williams
Artists: Leandro Casci & Wellington Diaz
Colorist: Triona Farrell

The brand new day for the Eleventh Doctor and Alice continues as they head out into the galaxy in search of the amazing and the unknown! Who will join them aboard the TARDIS… and what will become of them? Plus – with all they’ve seen and done together, can the Doctor still surprise Alice? Oh, you bet!

COVER A: Claudia Caranfa
COVER B: Will Brooks Photo
COVER C: Matt Baxter
COVER D: Simone di Meo

Khaal #2 - Cover A

Khaal #2 – Cover A

Khaal #2
Writer: Stephane Louis
Artist: Valentin Sécher

The mighty Khaal has triumphed over the revolutionaries, but the unrest aboard Emypreon is only just beginning. As secrets are revealed and allegiances formed, the simmering tension begins to boil over!

COVER A: Steve Kurth
COVER B: Nick Percival
COVER C: Adam Gorham

Norman #2.3 - Cover A

Norman #2.3 – Cover A

Norman #2.3
Writer/artist: Stan Silas

Grace was dead! Norman is absolutely certain he killed her… so why is she back in school? He’s determined to find out. And if there’s one thing serial killers are good at, it’s cutting to the heart of the matter…

COVER A: Marc Ellerby
COVER B: Rachael Smith
COVER C: Amoona Saohin

Samurai: Brothers in Arms #2.6 - Cover A

Samurai: Brothers in Arms #2.6 – Cover A

Samurai: Brothers in Arms #2.6
Writer: Jean-Francois Di Giorgio
Artist: Frederic Genet
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: February 8, 2017

FINAL ISSUE!

As the epic adventure of Takeo and Akio draws to an end, their former teacher and guardian, Master Kazé, sets out to help his young charges in their final challenge. But travelling to the land of Ogomo is far from simple, as bandits and loots wait round every bend…

COVER A: John McCrea
COVER B: Steve Kurth
COVER C: Frédéric Genet

Sherlock: The Blind Banker #2 Cover A

Sherlock: The Blind Banker #2 Cover A

Sherlock: The Blind Banker #2
Writer: Stephen Thompson
Co-Creators: Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss
Artist: Jay.

The second incredible manga adaptation of the hit television series starring worldwide superstars Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit)! Printed in English for the first time!

COVER A: Gary Spencer Millidge
COVER B: PHOTO
COVER C: Jay.
COVER D: Amoona Saohin

Torchwood #2.1 Cover A

Torchwood #2.1 Cover A

Torchwood #2.1
Writers: Carole Barrowman, John Barrowman
Artist: Neil Edwards

NEW ARC!

Gwen Cooper has been pulled away from her domestic bliss by the reappearance of Captain Jack Harkness, and his companions, the crew of the alien tech-filled ship the Ice Maiden. No sooner has Gwen rejoined the team, than they has to contend with jetski-riding ninjas, a mystery involoving an alien race known as the Navigators, the return of the roguish Captain John Hart, and the revelation that the current Lady of Torchwood House, Karina is far from what she seems. As we rejoin events in the midst of a stand-off, things are more than a little tense…

COVER A: BLAIR SHEDD
COVER B: WILL BROOKS – PHOTO
COVER C: NICK PERCIVAL
COVER D: STAZ JOHNSON
COVER E: SIMON MYERS

Triggerman #5 - Cover A

Triggerman #5 – Cover A

Triggerman #5
Writers: Walter Hill, Matz
Artist: Jef
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: February 8, 2017

FINAL ISSUE!

With the missing cash in tow, Roy “Triggerman’ Nash is hoping for a smooth handover and a well-deserved respite alongside his lady love. Unfortunately, the local crime syndicate has other ideas in mind…

COVER A: Tomm Coker
COVER B: Mack Chater
COVER C: Steve Scott

Titan Comics – Books

The Walking Dead: Companion to the Comic Series

The Walking Dead: Companion to the Comic Series
ISBN: 9781785860102

This essential guide to the Walking Dead comics presents the best features, interviews and guides to the award-winning comic as featured in the Official Walking Dead Magazine.

Fans of the show can celebrate all things The Walking Dead with this special collection of features, interviews and more pulled from the magazine, which has been keeping fans up to date with the show for five years. Includes interviews with Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard and other members of the comics creative team, features on Rick, Carl & Lori Grimes, Negan, Michonne, Maggie and Glenn, as well as articles about the various Walking Dead locations, from Alexandria to the Prison, features on the various bad guys our heroes meet up with on their journey and much, much more.

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New US Comics On Sale in UK Comic Shops

This week’s list of new comics via London’s Orbital Comics. For details of every US comic release (and more) in all comic shops, visit Diamond Comics Previews page. Not every comic shop stocks the full range but every comic can be ordered from your local comic shop

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Support Your Local Comic Shop. Art by Nick Miller

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Dark Horse

Empowered Soldier of Love #1
World Of Tanks #5

DC Comics

Action Comics #973
All Star Batman #7
Batgirl And The Birds Of Prey #7
Deadman Dark Mansion Of Forbidden Love #3 (of 3)
Deathstroke #12
Detective Comics #950
Earth 2 Society #21
Flash #16
Gotham Academy Second Semester #6
Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #14
Justice League Of America Rebirth #1
Justice League Power Rangers #2 (of 6)
Lost Boys #5 (of 6)
New Super Man #8
Red Hood And The Outlaws #7
Scooby Apocalypse #10
Scooby Doo Where Are You #78
Suicide Squad #11
Supergirl #6
Superwoman #7
Titans #8
Wonder Woman #16

IDW

Duck Avenger #3
Ghostbusters Annual 2017
Mickey Mouse #17
Rom Annual 2017
Transformers Till All Are One #7

Image Comics

Birthright #22
Black Science #28
East Of West #31
Green Valley #5 (of 9)
Moonshine #5
Motor Crush #3
Savage Dragon #220
Snowfall #8
Southern Cross #11
Spawn #270
Throwaways #5
Wicked & Divine #26

Marvel

All New Wolverine #17
Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #4
Black Widow #11
Captain America Steve Rogers #8 Second Printing Saiz Variant
Carnage #16
Dark Tower Drawing Of Three Sailor #5 (of 5)
Deadpool The Duck #3 (of 5)
Doctor Strange Punisher Magic Bullets #3 (of 4)
Doctor Strange Sorcerers Supreme #5
Foolkiller #4
Guardians Of Galaxy #17
Hulk #1 Second Printing Dekal Now
Infamous Iron Man #3 Second Printing Maleev Variant
IVX #4 (of 6)
Jessica Jones #5
Kingpin #1
Marvel Universe Guardians Of Galaxy #17
Ms Marvel #15
Power Man And Iron Fist #13
Star Wars Doctor Aphra #4
Thanos #2 Second Printing Deodato Variant
Totally Awesome Hulk #16
True Believers Wolverine Origin #1
True Believers Wolverine Save Tiger #1
True Believers Wolverine Weapon X #1
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #17
Uncanny Inhumans #1
Unworthy Thor #3 (of 5) Second Printing Coipel Variant
Unworthy Thor #4 (of 5)
Venom #2 Second Printing Sandoval Variant

Independents

2000AD Prog #2017 £2.65
All New Fathom #1
Alters #4
Angel City #5 (of 6)
Aod Xena Forever And A Day #5 (of 6)
Black #4
Bleeding Cool Magazine #25
Blubber #4
Britannia #3 (of 4) Second Printing
Cerebus In Hell #1
Death Be Damned #1
Divinity Iii Shadowman #1
Doctor Who 11th Year Three #2
Dollface #2
Evil Heroes #5 (of 6)
Grimm’s Fairy Tales Steampunk Alice In Wonderland
Grimm’s Fairy Tales Van Helsing Vs The Mummy Of Amun Ra #1 (of 5)
Grant Morrisons 18 Days #20
Great Divide #5 (of 6)
Hard Case Crime Triggerman #5 (of 5)
Hellina Scythe #1
James Bond: Felix Leiter #2 (of 6)
Jim Henson Storyteller Giants #3
John Carter: The End #1
Jonesy #10
Khaal #2 (of 4)
Namesake #4
Ninjak #24
Pink Panther Cartoon Hour Special
Red Sonja #2
Rok Of The Reds #4 £3.99
Samurai Brothers In Arms #6 (of 6)
Sherlock Blind Banker #2 (of 6)
Sons Of Anarchy Redwood Original #7
Spongebob Comics #65
Tomboy #10
Torchwood 2 #1
Unleash #3 (of 4)
War Stories #22
World Of Archie Winter Annual Digest #66

Magazines

Juxtapoz #194 Mar 2017
Transformers: Definitive G1 Coll Vol 4 Edge Of Extinction

Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

All New All Different Avengers Trade Paperback Volume 3 Civil War II
Avengers K Trade Paperback Book 04 Secret Invasion
Avengers Steed & Mrs Peel GN Vol 01 Diana Mag Uk 1966-67
Battlestar Galactica Classic Omnibus Trade Paperback Volume 1
Black History In Its Own Words Hard Cover
Chester 5000 Hard Cover Book 02 Isabelle & George
Cloak And Dagger Trade Paperback Shadows And Light
Daredevil Omnibus Hard Cover Volume 1
Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor Volume 6
Donald Duck Big Sneeze Trade Paperback
Earth 2 Trade Paperback Volume 6 Collision
Empress Book One Premiere Hard Cover
Forbidden Brides Hard Cover
Fuse Trade Paperback Volume 4 Constant Orbital Revolutions
Ghost Rider Wolverine Punisher Trade Paperback Hearts Of Darkness
Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps Trade Paperback Volume 1 Sinestros Law (Rebirth)
Hinges Trade Paperback Book 03 Mechanical Men
Invincible Iron Man Premiere Hard Cover Volume 3 Civil War II
Invisibles Trade Paperback Book 1
JLA Gods And Monsters Trade Paperback
Judge Dredd Mega-City Zero Trade Paperback Volume 3
Land Called Tarot Hard Cover
Marvel Universe Guardians Of Galaxy Digest Trade Paperback Volume 4
Mass Effect Omnibus Trade Paperback Volume 2
MMW Uncanny X-Men Hard Cover Volume 10
Moby Dick Hard Cover
Nameless Trade Paperback
New Teen Titans Trade Paperback Volume 6
Ninjak Trade Paperback Volume 5 The Fist & The Steel
Revolution Trade Paperback
Robin War Trade Paperback
Silly Symphonies Hard Cover Volume 2 Comp Disney Classics
Star Wars Darth Vader Hard Cover Volume 2
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection Trade Paperback Empire Vol 03
TMNT Amazing Adventures Trade Paperback Volume 4
Trekker Rites Of Passage Trade Paperback
Weird Detective Trade Paperback
Wonder Woman Her Greatest Battles Trade Paperback
X-Files Origins Trade Paperback

Manga

Death March To The Parallel World Rhapsody (Manga) Volume 1
Fire Force Volume 2
Fuku Fuku Kitten Tales Volume 2
Goodnight Punpun Volume 4
Hobby Japan Jan 2017
Master Keaton Vol 09
Rurouni Kenshin 3-In-1 Volume 1
Twin Star Exorcists Volume 7
Void’s Enigmatic Mansion Volume 5

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