This week’s 2000AD, Prog 2467, sees the launch of two new stories. The first is a series set in Judge Dredd’s world, as acclaimed film director Ben Wheatley (A Field in England) makes his debut in the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with “Judge Dee”, drawn by Simon Coleby.

The series follows a Psi-Judge working in Mega-City One as she goes about taking on crime… oh, but also? She has a demon possessing her.

Don’t forget you can read Karl Stock’s interview with Ben in this month’s Judge Dredd Megazine, published last week, revealing the influence 2000AD had on him growing up and his interest in comics.

Also launching this week is three-part story, “Money Shot: High Stakes”, by the team of Kek-W and Rob Richardson. Accountant Carla works both sides of the law, but her newest gig finds her working for some surprising clients… and it’s going to lead into a confrontation with a familiar face in Prog 2468!

No spoilers here – you’ll just have to wait and see who turns up!

2000AD Prog 2467
UK and DIGITAL: 28th January £3.99
COVER: Simon Davis

In This Issue:

JUDGE DREDD // DEATH OF A JUDGE
By John Wagner (Writer) Mike Perkins (Artist) Chris Blythe (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 DREDD — he is the Law! Now, as the Mechanismo robot Judges return to the streets, Dredd’s been targeted by an unknown perp…

HERNE & SHUCK // POWER TRIP
By David Barnett (Writer) Lee Milmore (Artist) Gary Caldwell (Colourist) Annie Parkhouse (Letterer)

The UK. Herne is a troubleshooter and hired help for many different magical factions. Accompanied by Shuck, a demon in dog form, he travels the country picking up work where he can, whether it be an exorcism or a rescue. Recently, he was tasked with saving young Carys from ritual sacrifice, and has made an enemy of the organisation known as St Michael. Now, he must prove himself before a magical council…

JUDGE DEE
By Ben Wheatley (Writer) Simon Coleby (Artist) Jack Davies (Colourist) Simon Bowland (Letterer)

NEW THRILL! Mega-City One, 2148 AD. JUDGE DEE is a psi-operative in Justice Department’s Psi-Division, in which psychic powers are deployed in the fight against supernatural threats as well as everyday crime. She has an unmatched arrest record, which is causing some suspicion amongst her superiors — however, little do they know that she is host to a demon that is assisting her in her investigations…

THARG’S 3RILLERS // MONEY SHOT: HIGH STAKES
By Kek-W (Writer) Rob Richardson (Artist) Rob Steen (Letterer)

Three episodes, one complete, self-contained story — a condensed hit of supercharged Thrill-power beamed to you directly from the Nerve Centre! The USA, the 1990s, and accountant Carla Dietrich has been hired for her book-keeping skills on both sides of the law. She’s had no shortage of shady clients in the past, so when mysterious instructions arrive in the post, she’s intrigued…

THE DISCARDED
By Peter Milligan (Writer) Kieran McKeown (Artist) Jim Boswell (Colourist) Simon Bowland (Letterer)

Junkfall, the near future. Society’s extravagant attitude to waste has continued unabated, with robot drones now collecting rubbish to be hauled away in giant hovering tankers, bound for the vast garbage island/prison known as Junkfall that lies out in the middle of the ocean. Dissident Aaxon ‘Red’ Banksy has been incarcerated here, but has discovered a self-evolving chip amongst the trash…

2000AD is available from your Local Comic Shop, TG Jones, WHSmith Travel, some Local Newsagents still loyal to Tharg, and the 2000AD webshop

Judge Dredd Megazine 488 is also still available from your Local Comic Shop, TG Jones, WHSmith Travel and the 2000AD webshop

Also Out This Week

Johnny Red: A Couple of Heroes
By Garth Ennis and Keith Burns
Out: Scheduled for 29th January 2026
Hardcover | 192 pages
ISBN: 978-1837866571

JOHNNY RED’S LAST BATTLE

In the last year of a long and dreadful war, as vengeful Russian forces reach the German frontier, British-born fighter pilot Johnny Redburn leads Falcon Squadron in deadly strikes against the retreating Nazis. With all his comrades gone and his lover, Nina Petrova, lost somewhere in the maelstrom, the “Red Devil” knows his own doom is only a matter of time. Maybe the next mission, or the one after that – but it’s coming.

When a figure from the distant past reappears with an offer of a clandestine operation – an all-out effort against a nightmarish enemy weapons program that could claim the lives of thousands – Johnny finds himself agreeing, despite terrible misgivings. The risks are many, but the prize is the whereabouts of the woman he loves – and Johnny Red will fly through hell for Nina Petrova, no matter what the cost. Yet the unspeakable cruelty of the Soviet hierarchy, not to mention the return of an old and lethal enemy, will push the Englishman’s resolve well past the breaking point. High above the freezing Arctic Ocean, one last aerial duel will decide who lives, who dies – and who is lost forever.

Written by Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher) and drawn by Keith Burns (Battle Action, Out of the Blue), A Couple of Heroes brings the saga of Johnny and Nina – the Red Devil and the Angel of Death – to its fiery, action-packed conclusion

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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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