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Title: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: QC on 21 August, 2013, 02:26:55 PM
Hi
Could anyone compile a list of progs that have variant covers
Thanks
QC
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: jrdd on 27 August, 2013, 09:49:45 PM
Hi QC,

Variant covers... I always feel annoyed with myself for tracking them down, but also feel something is missing if I don't.  But thanks to IDW I realise I do have my limits...!

My trusty Thrill-Power Management System has come up with this:

1844 (1) - Slaine, Simon Davis
1844 (2) - Slaine, Clint Langley
1771 (1) - Character montage, Chris Weston
1771 (2) - Tharg, Mick McMahon
1476 (1) - ABC Warriors, Henry Flint
1476 (2) - Shadow Warriors, Henry Flint
1476 (3) - Subscriber edition with both covers
1335 (1) - Dredd vs Aliens, Jock
1335 (2) - Dredd vs Aliens, Jock

Of course, you may also want to add these slightly more obscure/unofficial ones to the list:

1385 - Early editions had the word 'AND' in the centre of the cover art by mistake (Dredd by Charlie Adlard / Chris Blythe)
1159 (1) - Devlin Waugh, Sean Philips (with CD-ROM gift)
1159 (2) - Mazeworld, Arthur Ranson (no CD-ROM)
920 - Back cover was an alternative front cover :)
(Front: Character montage by Jason Brashill, Back: Dredd by Dearsley)
700 - Some copies had the free scancards on the inside by mistake, and the front cover had a special sticker stuck on saying some scancards were stapled inside.  Got to get that sticker ;)

Also some Megs:
218 (1) - Judge Dredd (2100AD), Henry Flint
218 (2) - Judge Dredd (2126AD), Henry Flint
218 (3) - Subscriber edition with both covers
211 (1) - Judge Death, Frazer Irving
211 (2) - Judge Death, Frazer Irving (after Bolland)
211 (3) - Subscriber edition with both covers

Any others out there..?
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Spikes on 27 August, 2013, 09:59:00 PM
Great thread!
As somebody who's slowly, but surely, working backwards on a back issue quest, this will come in handy.
The recent Slaine ones, and the Prog 1771 variants, im familar with, but nice to have the other's listed.

Wasnt there a variant (Dredd?) cover for a prog that came bagged up free with some magazine or other (SFX??), or am i mis-remembering?
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 28 August, 2013, 12:39:30 AM
Yes, it was an x-ray of Dredd's head
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: strontium71 on 28 August, 2013, 01:23:08 PM
Perfect timing for this thread as this is what I'm up to on eBay at the moment - trying to get the variants and any bagged issues that are still sealed.
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 28 August, 2013, 03:32:37 PM
Nutter alert!
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Spikes on 28 August, 2013, 05:24:23 PM
Quote from: strontium71 on 28 August, 2013, 01:23:08 PM
trying to get the variants and any bagged issues that are still sealed.

Yep, and me too!
Snagged the bulk of the bagged progs - originally as kinda one-off 'curio's' for my collection, but i think i may be working back to complete the run.
Well, thats the idea thats starting to form in my noggin, at least.

Now where to store an additional 700ish progs.....

Do you happen to know what the prog number was for that 'x-ray' variant, CF?
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: blixab on 28 August, 2013, 08:32:46 PM
Quote from: Judge Jack on 28 August, 2013, 05:24:23 PM
Quote from: strontium71 on 28 August, 2013, 01:23:08 PM
trying to get the variants and any bagged issues that are still sealed.


Do you happen to know what the prog number was for that 'x-ray' variant, CF?

Dredd X Ray Prog 1589 with SFX mag. There is also 1450 again with SFX mag but only difference is words "free with SFX" on the front.

Then there are 1263 inside a slipknot goodie bag and Prog 2005 with a very blue Rogue on the cover (given away on the LondonUnderground)
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 28 August, 2013, 09:44:34 PM
Those are all nice and there was that other one that's in the Cellar

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/diesel.jpg)
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Skullmo on 29 August, 2013, 12:51:23 PM
I have a few copies of Prog 970 with no bar-codes. They were made for promotional purposes as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: jrdd on 29 August, 2013, 07:30:39 PM
Great to hear about all the promotional copies... I checkout out the x-ray one on Barney and it seems familiar - wonder if the art was used on a starscan or something?
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: glassstanley on 30 August, 2013, 01:34:16 AM
It was used as an ad for either the Prog or the Meg around the same time.
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: inkymonkey on 30 August, 2013, 12:34:12 PM
Thanks folks, very handy thread...

And yes, nutter alert!!

Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: strontium71 on 30 August, 2013, 06:38:55 PM
Not mine , but a link to a variant cover on eBay -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000AD-ISSUE-1159-WITH-VERY-RARE-HANGMANS-NOOSE-COVER-AS-NEW-COND-JUDGE-DREDD-/321192509068?pt=UK_Books_comics_Magazines_UK_Comics_ET&hash=item4ac890be8c
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: blixab on 30 August, 2013, 07:55:25 PM
Quote from: strontium71 on 30 August, 2013, 06:38:55 PM
Not mine , but a link to a variant cover on eBay -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000AD-ISSUE-1159-WITH-VERY-RARE-HANGMANS-NOOSE-COVER-AS-NEW-COND-JUDGE-DREDD-/321192509068?pt=UK_Books_comics_Magazines_UK_Comics_ET&hash=item4ac890be8c

I admit it!! It's one of mine... If any boarders want a copy, drop me a PM and can reduce the cost as I won't have to pay the wonderful EBay fees!!
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: inkymonkey on 31 August, 2013, 05:45:27 AM
...Anybody got a spare copy of that Prog 2005 Rogue Trooper cover they feel like sending to a new home..?

Or that 1589 X-ray variant..?

Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: jrdd on 31 August, 2013, 01:02:35 PM
The Diesel prog reminded me there are two other promotional progs I know of, just to add to the list...

2009 San Diego ComicCon
A5 48-page issue of reprints, with Tharg on the cover (from prog 1650).  Not sure if any other 'con progs' have been produced?

Micro Comic
A5 16-page issue from 2000/01 I think (it has the 'white background' logo they used for a few months at that time).  Think this was given away with Rebellion games (Gunlok) and mags like FHM.  Greg Staples Dredd cover (from prog 1157) and reprinting Judge Dredd: Crossing Ken Dodd by Jock and ABC Warriors by Kev Walker (from Prog 2000).
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Skullmo on 14 September, 2013, 05:43:59 PM
No sure if it is of interest to anyone but I have a couple of variant Prog 970 with no barcode. They were made for promotional purposes.

I'm off to a party but PM if you want one. I have no idea what they are worth, just make me an offer.

Postage will be around £2.50 in a board envelope. They are in pretty great shape with minimal wear.



(http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p599/skullmo2000/ScreenShot2013-09-14at174011_zps9aeed166.png)
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Skullmo on 14 September, 2013, 05:44:48 PM
Oops I should probably have posted that on the classifieds thread, can someone move it please!
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: strontium71 on 14 September, 2013, 05:58:19 PM
I think it's alright on this thread - after all it is about Variants. I've PMd you btw  :)
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: inkymonkey on 16 September, 2013, 02:28:25 AM
Skullmo - PMed!
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: vark on 16 September, 2013, 12:56:46 PM
Quote from: jrdd on 31 August, 2013, 01:02:35 PM
The Diesel prog reminded me there are two other promotional progs I know of, just to add to the list...

2009 San Diego ComicCon
A5 48-page issue of reprints, with Tharg on the cover (from prog 1650).  Not sure if any other 'con progs' have been produced?
I've recently asked Denise about that and it seems it was the only one ever produced.

Quote from: jrdd on 31 August, 2013, 01:02:35 PM
Micro Comic
A5 16-page issue from 2000/01 I think (it has the 'white background' logo they used for a few months at that time).  Think this was given away with Rebellion games (Gunlok) and mags like FHM.  Greg Staples Dredd cover (from prog 1157) and reprinting Judge Dredd: Crossing Ken Dodd by Jock and ABC Warriors by Kev Walker (from Prog 2000).
WANT!!!! :o
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: inkymonkey on 16 September, 2013, 02:03:19 PM
Hey vark, just got myself a copy of that micro-comic.... pretty easy, just do a search for Gunlok on ebay, there should be a couple of boxed PC versions that come with the micro-comic included.

Here's one here...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunlok-PC-Computer-CD-Game-by-Virgin-Rebellion-2000-AD-COMPLETE-in-Big-Box-/200962572648?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2eca4d8168
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: vark on 16 September, 2013, 08:00:39 PM
Thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: inkymonkey on 17 September, 2013, 01:58:42 AM
No problems, happy to enable a fellow collector..!
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 November, 2013, 07:28:15 PM
The extremely rare Prog 1159 (Hangmans Noose cover) is on eBay right now ;)

Just under 5 days left and a starting bid of £7.50
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Skullmo on 01 November, 2013, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: Skullmo on 14 September, 2013, 05:43:59 PM
No sure if it is of interest to anyone but I have a couple of variant Prog 970 with no barcode. They were made for promotional purposes.

I'm off to a party but PM if you want one. I have no idea what they are worth, just make me an offer.

Postage will be around £2.50 in a board envelope. They are in pretty great shape with minimal wear.



(http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p599/skullmo2000/ScreenShot2013-09-14at174011_zps9aeed166.png)

Still have one of these left if anyone wants one! £8 :D
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Dandontdare on 01 November, 2013, 10:59:46 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 November, 2013, 07:28:15 PM
The extremely rare Prog 1159 (Hangmans Noose cover) is on eBay right now ;)

Just under 5 days left and a starting bid of £7.50

Why is 1159 so rare?
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: I, Cosh on 01 November, 2013, 11:52:02 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 01 November, 2013, 10:59:46 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 November, 2013, 07:28:15 PM
The extremely rare Prog 1159 (Hangmans Noose cover) is on eBay right now ;)

Just under 5 days left and a starting bid of £7.50
Why is 1159 so rare?
It's not the Prog itself, just that Mazeworld cover. Think it was given away with a magazine or something.
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 02 November, 2013, 02:11:39 AM
Here we are, the info required PROG 1159 (http://cellarofdredd.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/strange-case-of-prog-1159.html)
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: SuperSurfer on 02 November, 2013, 11:07:13 AM
Interesting tale CF. I thought the Arthur Ranson cover was the only cover of 1159. Pretty sure that is the one I have.

Must say I never have and probably never will buy a variant cover. I can just about get my head around why someone would want the various versions, say, if they really liked the art. Each to their own of course.

But a cover being collectable because it doesn't have a barcode?  :o
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Skullmo on 02 November, 2013, 12:21:53 PM
If you are a collector of these things then the differences matter
Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: vzzbux on 03 November, 2013, 08:38:09 PM
I actually didn't know about the arthur ranson cover as I have the one with the free CD.





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Title: Re: Variant Covers (list of progs needed)
Post by: Mattofthespurs on 07 November, 2013, 12:48:20 PM
Quote from: blixab on 30 August, 2013, 07:55:25 PM
Quote from: strontium71 on 30 August, 2013, 06:38:55 PM
Not mine , but a link to a variant cover on eBay -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000AD-ISSUE-1159-WITH-VERY-RARE-HANGMANS-NOOSE-COVER-AS-NEW-COND-JUDGE-DREDD-/321192509068?pt=UK_Books_comics_Magazines_UK_Comics_ET&hash=item4ac890be8c

I admit it!! It's one of mine... If any boarders want a copy, drop me a PM and can reduce the cost as I won't have to pay the wonderful EBay fees!!

I bought it in the end but forgot to contact you in regards to sorting something out without involving fleabay...Never mind.