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Title: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Tjm86 on 25 November, 2016, 08:26:19 PM
CBR has posted this article (http://www.cbr.com/exclusive-2000ad-reveals-carlos-ezquerras-40th-anniversary-cover/) about the 40th anniversary prog.  Great to see Señor Ezquerra given the honours for such an important event.  Up to his usual standard as well.

Being a little nitpicky but the article credits Starlord as a 'spinoff' which is not really 100% accurate.  More of a 'failed competitor' really.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 25 November, 2016, 08:44:17 PM
Never mind all that...! New Nikolai Dante by Morrison & Fraser!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Dandontdare on 25 November, 2016, 08:44:34 PM
There is nothing that is not awesome in that.

The cover.  :D
The line up.  :D
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 November, 2016, 08:48:13 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 25 November, 2016, 08:44:17 PM
Never mind all that...! New Nikolai Dante by Morrison & Fraser!

Well I can see certain corners of the 2000ad internet fandom smugly saying 'I told you so' with their normal 'guile'. I'm a bit excited by this and I'm intrigued to see where they go with it. Hope they don't tamper with the ending, but we'll see.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: M.I.K. on 25 November, 2016, 09:25:25 PM
Never mind Nikolai Dante! I've been waiting flippin' ages to find out if both halves of Zombo are alright!

(What's the bet this'll be a one-off, out of continuity story, and I still won't find out?)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 November, 2016, 09:25:58 PM
Bloomin' heck just seen more Zombo too. WAYHEY!!!!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: dweezil2 on 25 November, 2016, 09:33:05 PM
More Jock, Dave Gibbons and Bryan Talbot too!

Yum, yum!!!! :)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Taryn Tailz on 26 November, 2016, 02:17:28 AM
I'm delighted at a new Dante strip, but I'm also thrilled that the Durham Red strip is being written/co-written by a woman. :) Does Lauren Beukes have any previous credits? I don't recognise her name.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 26 November, 2016, 03:39:55 AM
Quote from: Taryn Tailz on 26 November, 2016, 02:17:28 AM
I'm delighted at a new Dante strip, but I'm also thrilled that the Durham Red strip is being written/co-written by a woman. :) Does Lauren Beukes have any previous credits? I don't recognise her name.

Beukes is a writer with a good few novels and short stories under her belt, but I don't think she's written any comics. If memory serves, she did provide the intro for the recent Rebellion Halo Jones collection though, and she was on an episode of the Thrillcast so I assume that those appearances perhaps helped with setting up writing for Durham Red.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CalHab on 26 November, 2016, 08:29:01 AM
She's got a Vertigo series out at the moment, Survivors Club, and also appears in the Future Shock documentary.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 26 November, 2016, 08:38:04 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 26 November, 2016, 08:29:01 AM
She's got a Vertigo series out at the moment, Survivors Club, and also appears in the Future Shock documentary.

Ah, cool - I've not been keeping up with US comics so I didn't realise she had a series on the go. Will be interested to see what this Durham Red is like.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: TordelBack on 26 November, 2016, 09:01:24 AM
If it's anything like her Japanese Rapunzel story in Fairest it'll be... interesting, if nothing else. Never thought I'd be saying this, but I really like it when Tharg puts new writers on these 'stalled' characters - Beeby's Anderson was a real highlight of this year's Prog for me. Durham Red could certainly use a fresher take than the Young Durham stuff from a while back.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Taryn Tailz on 26 November, 2016, 04:05:11 PM
Well I've seen the Future Shock documentary, so I'm obviously more familiar with her than I thought.

Thanks guys. :)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Leigh S on 26 November, 2016, 04:20:29 PM
Excited to see a new take on Durham Red, a character who hasnt had the best of it even from her first appearance for my money  - a female (co)writer might be just the thing she needs and if Lauren Beukes is the person I think she is from the podcasts, she seemed to have a very good handle on 2000AD, so bring it on
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 26 November, 2016, 04:25:52 PM
Saw the announcement yesterday and my eyes nearly ruptured at the news of new Nikolai Dante. Even if it's just a one-off, it'll have a hard time NOT being the best thing I read next year.

In any other occation the news of new Zombo would be the highlight for me, but gosh darn it, Zombo is a top 10 thrill where as Dante is a top 3!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Leigh S on 26 November, 2016, 04:32:37 PM
I think it is heartening that we have Zombo, Dante and a new writing team on an older strip to balance the "classics" there - hopefull a new new series to fill in for the one offs in that line up afterwards
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Spikes on 26 November, 2016, 04:33:43 PM
Nikolai, with Johnny and Halo. Maybe this work-in-progress piece will be the cover??

(http://i.imgur.com/E8oWpXN.jpg)



Image courtesy of Simon Fraser's twitter page.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: IndigoPrime on 26 November, 2016, 04:35:41 PM
I'm assuming Dante will be a flashback. I kind of hope so.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Mute77 on 26 November, 2016, 05:30:30 PM
Is Slaine the beginning of a new arc or a one off? Can't get enough of Simon Davis art.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: ming on 26 November, 2016, 06:00:01 PM
Quote from: Spikes on 26 November, 2016, 04:33:43 PM
Nikolai, with Johnny and Halo. Maybe this work-in-progress piece will be the cover??

No, the Dredd / Alpha / Tharg piece by Carlos (shown in the CBR article) is the cover...
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 November, 2016, 06:24:18 PM
Quote from: IndigoPrime on 26 November, 2016, 04:35:41 PM
I'm assuming Dante will be a flashback. I kind of hope so.

Yeah I really hope so too.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Spikes on 26 November, 2016, 07:14:45 PM
Quote from: ming on 26 November, 2016, 06:00:01 PM
Quote from: Spikes on 26 November, 2016, 04:33:43 PM
Nikolai, with Johnny and Halo. Maybe this work-in-progress piece will be the cover??

No, the Dredd / Alpha / Tharg piece by Carlos (shown in the CBR article) is the cover...

Yes, I saw that.
But was thinking maybe the 40th anniversary prog will comes in multiple covers.

Thinking about it; Most likely the work in progress piece is one of the interior pages, and simply features a fun cameo from Mr Alpha, and Ms Jones.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Trent on 26 November, 2016, 08:15:51 PM
I thought the 40th anniversary prog was a one-off in addition to the regular prog so perhaps it will test the water for a proper return of some characters in due course.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Rately on 27 November, 2016, 12:16:00 PM
Very exciting.

Most excited for a Wagner / Doherty Dredd, though. Any idea of the plot?

Oh, and Zombo was one of the first graphic novels I purchased after I got back into reading comics, so i'll be looking forward to seeing what Ewing and the brilliant Henry Flint have cooked up.

Is it worth it to get caught up on Nikolai Dante? Maybe as good a reason to start getting caught up and purchase the collections?
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Eamonn Clarke on 27 November, 2016, 12:26:48 PM
Here's hoping that Peter is fully recovered for the release of the 40th and for the party. Im sure the forum wants to send him all our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Rately on 27 November, 2016, 12:29:51 PM
Quote from: Eamonn Clarke on 27 November, 2016, 12:26:48 PM
Here's hoping that Peter is fully recovered for the release of the 40th and for the party. Im sure the forum wants to send him all our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Had no idea Peter was unwell.

Thoughts and prayers to him for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Spikes on 27 November, 2016, 12:44:24 PM
Was pleased to be able to meet him at the two last Thought Bubbles, so wishing Peter a swift and complete recovery.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Eamonn Clarke on 27 November, 2016, 01:19:46 PM
His mother has posted on facebook that he is unconcious in intensive care in Sheffield after an operation for a torn aorta. His daughter Hope Doherty is collecting messages from fans on facebook and taking them to her father.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Tjm86 on 27 November, 2016, 01:24:30 PM
Words fail.  This is ....

I'm just going to echo Rately.  Thoughts and prayers with him and his family at this time.

Dillon with a ruptured appendix of all things and now this.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 27 November, 2016, 01:26:38 PM
Aye, saw John Smith's statement on Pete's health the other day. Sent my wishes for good health, having met Mr. Doherty at the last two Thought Bubbles, even owning a wonderful watercolor Dredd head from him, he's an utterly wonderful chap!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Trent on 27 November, 2016, 02:11:02 PM
All good wishes to Pete Doherty.
Loved watching him develop from Young Death and Justice 1 - both stories elevated by his art, to a truly world class artist (the early episodes of Judgment Day were stunning drawing me into the story despite its shortcomings).
Looking forward to the next Mega Collection - hoping for both Roadkill and Old Wounds.
Not surprised in the least that people speak so well of him, somehow that warmth seems to permeate his work.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: IndigoPrime on 27 November, 2016, 02:31:43 PM
2016 really needs a kicking. Here's hoping Peter Doherty fully recovers.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 27 November, 2016, 03:16:28 PM
 :o

Fuck. Hope he's conscious soon and recovers quickly - only just saw him at Thought Bubble :O He's an incredible talent and kind and supportive as anything.  :'(
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Steve Green on 27 November, 2016, 04:50:40 PM
Hoping for a swift and full recovery for Peter, as well as a great artist he was a wonderful host of the panel at NICE this year, and a pleasure to listen to.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: TordelBack on 27 November, 2016, 04:58:29 PM
Quote from: Eamonn Clarke on 27 November, 2016, 01:19:46 PM
His mother has posted on facebook that he is unconcious in intensive care in Sheffield after an operation for a torn aorta. His daughter Hope Doherty is collecting messages from fans on facebook and taking them to her father.

Aw how awful, poor Peter! Not only a great and unique storyteller who emerged at a time when such were in short supply, but a masterful colourist too.  Every best wish and all my hopes for a full and rapid recovery.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 November, 2016, 09:09:24 PM
Get well soon Peter Doherty.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: James Stacey on 28 November, 2016, 09:20:34 AM
Crap! all the best Peter.

As far as that Dante teaser, did he ever wear a sword when he had his blades ? If not it would have to be pre crest or post crest.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: I, Cosh on 28 November, 2016, 09:59:06 AM
Quote from: James Stacey on 28 November, 2016, 09:20:34 AM
As far as that Dante teaser, did he ever wear a sword when he had his blades ? If not it would have to be pre crest or post crest.
No dress uniform is complete without a sword even if it's not going to be used!

And here he is on the cover of the first collection:
(http://www.2000ad.org/covers/graphicnovels/mediumres/nikolai.jpg)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: I, Cosh on 28 November, 2016, 10:00:20 AM
and my best wishes for Mr Doherty's speedy recovery.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CalHab on 28 November, 2016, 10:49:42 AM
Hope Mr Doherty recovers soon.

Funnily enough I was re-reading Young Death again the other day and thinking about what a great job he did with that story. He's one of the finest artists to have worked on the prog, in my opinion.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: paddykafka on 28 November, 2016, 11:03:43 AM
I can only echo what other posters have said. Best wishes to Pete and here's hoping he'll be better soon.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: SuperSurfer on 28 November, 2016, 12:24:57 PM
Thoughts are with Peter Doherty. Hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: sheridan on 28 November, 2016, 12:31:37 PM
Best wishes to Peter!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: SpongeJosh on 28 November, 2016, 01:09:35 PM
Speedy recovery Pete!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: The Monarch on 02 December, 2016, 03:15:34 PM
Dante had a sword before he got the bio blades. And had one in times of ceremony until the death of crest when he went back to using a sword
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 05 December, 2016, 07:50:16 PM
...for those worried about Pete his daughter has said that he's now conscious again!

Here's hoping the road to recovery is a short one for him!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 05 December, 2016, 08:02:47 PM
Well now thats good!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: IndigoPrime on 05 December, 2016, 08:07:52 PM
Molch-R has started a specific thread for get-well messages, which will be printed and sent to Peter. If you'd like to add something, please do:

http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?topic=43972.0;topicseen
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: moldovangerbil on 12 January, 2017, 05:23:27 PM
Does anyone know if this is going to be given to subscribers as part of the subscription or not?  My guess is we'll have to pay for it but not seen anything concrete.

Also, am I right in thinking there are 2 variant covers for this?

Ta
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Steve Green on 12 January, 2017, 05:26:34 PM
Sure I've read it's a separate thing, like the summer special - so not included in the sub.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CalHab on 25 January, 2017, 09:03:20 PM
Have they confirmed if subscribers need to order a copy?
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: dweezil2 on 25 January, 2017, 09:50:23 PM
Quote from: moldovangerbil on 12 January, 2017, 05:23:27 PM
Does anyone know if this is going to be given to subscribers as part of the subscription or not?  My guess is we'll have to pay for it but not seen anything concrete.

Also, am I right in thinking there are 2 variant covers for this?

Ta

Two covers (so far).

They can be ordered here:

https://shop.2000ad.com
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Richard on 25 January, 2017, 11:02:35 PM
That website doesn't seem to work very well.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: dweezil2 on 25 January, 2017, 11:59:15 PM
Forbidden Planet are also stocking them.

Ezquerra cover:

https://forbiddenplanet.com/213093-2000ad-40th-anniversary-special/

Aja cover:

https://forbiddenplanet.com/215600-2000ad-40th-anniversary-special-david-aja-variant/


Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CalHab on 26 January, 2017, 06:57:13 AM
Quote from: Richard on 25 January, 2017, 11:02:35 PM
That website doesn't seem to work very well.

Yeah, I don't seem to be able to get to the checkout on my iPad. Bit of a flaw.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Bolt-01 on 26 January, 2017, 09:27:45 AM
All ordered safe and sound- gone for the Ezquerra cover, natch.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: James Stacey on 26 January, 2017, 12:16:15 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 25 January, 2017, 09:50:23 PM

Two covers (so far).

They can be ordered here:

https://shop.2000ad.com
more importantly, isn't 2000ad owning 2000ad.com a new development ?
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Richard on 27 January, 2017, 08:42:58 PM
Thanks dweezil.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: sheridan on 27 January, 2017, 09:29:24 PM
Quote from: Tjm86 on 25 November, 2016, 08:26:19 PM
CBR has posted this article (http://www.cbr.com/exclusive-2000ad-reveals-carlos-ezquerras-40th-anniversary-cover/) about the 40th anniversary prog.  Great to see Señor Ezquerra given the honours for such an important event.  Up to his usual standard as well.

Being a little nitpicky but the article credits Starlord as a 'spinoff' which is not really 100% accurate.  More of a 'failed competitor' really.

Starlord was definitely a spinoff - couldn't have been much of a competitor with the same creators, editors and publishers!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: sheridan on 27 January, 2017, 10:07:38 PM
Quote from: James Stacey on 26 January, 2017, 12:16:15 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 25 January, 2017, 09:50:23 PM

Two covers (so far).

They can be ordered here:

https://shop.2000ad.com (https://shop.2000ad.com)
more importantly, isn't 2000ad owning 2000ad.com a new development ?

That's what struck me as well!  I followed the link, thinking that "That website doesn't seem to work very well." would mean that the 'online' bit is missing from 2000adonline in the url (but followed the link anyway).
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: JaHawkDroid on 28 January, 2017, 09:21:30 AM
Confirmed via Twitter that this separate from Subs, so needs to be ordered separately. I went for Ezquerra too. Love Aja, but Ezquerra feels right.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Dandontdare on 28 January, 2017, 09:33:25 AM
Carlos is The Man, but that Aja cover is just amazing.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: dweezil2 on 28 January, 2017, 10:17:29 AM
I went for both!
That way, everyone's happy!  :)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: dweezil2 on 28 January, 2017, 10:18:25 AM
Quote from: Richard on 27 January, 2017, 08:42:58 PM
Thanks dweezil.

You're welcomr Richard!  ;)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Mute77 on 28 January, 2017, 03:54:01 PM
Loving the Aja cover! More would be nice.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Proudhuff on 28 January, 2017, 04:13:52 PM
yeah, went with Aja great image and loving that B&W art
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CalHab on 28 January, 2017, 05:04:54 PM
Went for the Aja cover as well. Love the look of it.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: vark on 19 February, 2017, 05:43:25 PM
Is that a sure, sure thing that subscribers need to order it? Usually it is the case for one off stories separate from the ongoing stuff but according to the description on the webstore it will be indeed the beginning of ongoing new stories arc.
That's an odd thing or perhaps I have missed something  :-*.
As subscribers do we have received a mail from Rebellion to tells us that we will not have part one of the new stories unless we buy this 40th anniversary special prog? I barely have time these days to check FB, Tweeter or even the thrill mail, and I have checked randomly the store today.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Steve Green on 19 February, 2017, 05:53:21 PM
I can't see anything on the shop which implies they're part one.

All the promo I've seen has said there's a common red/ruby theme and they're standalone.

It has definitely been said they're not part of the subscription. They're a separate purchase like the sci-fi specials.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: vark on 19 February, 2017, 06:01:27 PM
Thanks for the quick response. But here is the link I am referring https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/SPE1701A (https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/SPE1701A) .
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: vark on 19 February, 2017, 06:11:01 PM
Quote from: vark on 19 February, 2017, 06:01:27 PM
Thanks for the quick response. But here is the link I am referring tohttps://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/SPE1701A (https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/SPE1701A) .
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Steve Green on 19 February, 2017, 06:25:48 PM
As far as I know they're all 1 parters.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Richard on 19 February, 2017, 06:26:53 PM
"Variant 1 of 2" just means there are two front cover pictures, and you're looking at the first one. But all the stories are single episodes.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Tjm86 on 19 February, 2017, 06:38:54 PM
Quote from: vark on 19 February, 2017, 05:43:25 PM
As subscribers do we have received a mail from Rebellion ....

Subscriber treatment is a can of worms you really don't want to open up!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: vark on 19 February, 2017, 06:39:43 PM
I needed comforting as the "part one" thing was really misleading (I should have read the summaries) !
Time to order now.  :)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: John Pannozzi on 21 February, 2017, 03:07:23 AM
So, this 40th Ann. Primer is bundle with this special (https://twitter.com/2000AD/status/833667347101671427), right?

Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CalHab on 21 February, 2017, 06:48:35 AM
Has anyone received theirs yet?
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: JaHawkDroid on 21 February, 2017, 08:11:01 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 21 February, 2017, 06:48:35 AM
Has anyone received theirs yet?

Not yet, but the Twitter Droids informed me yesterday that it should arrive by Wednesday.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Andy B on 22 February, 2017, 01:15:16 AM
I've been looking forward to the Anniversary prog all day... but it's 'Not Available' on the iPad App. As in, it's there, tantalizingly, but won't let me buy it.

What gives?
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: CalHab on 22 February, 2017, 07:47:11 AM
My print copy hasn't been dispatched yet either.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Arkwright99 on 22 February, 2017, 09:23:07 AM
Had an email this morning from the Shop saying my 40th Anniversary Progs have been dispatched today, so I expect they'll be arriving by the weekend?
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: JaHawkDroid on 22 February, 2017, 09:55:27 AM
Yeah mine has been dispatched today as well. Will have to grab the alternate cover on my way to work. Can't wait to get this read.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 February, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
Contemplating picking up a physicle copy of the 40th special, despite being primarily digital now,
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Rately on 22 February, 2017, 11:14:30 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 22 February, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
Contemplating picking up a physicle copy of the 40th special, despite being primarily digital now,

Mainly a "digital" collector nowadays, but i might just pop into the newsagents and grab one as well.

Can't wait to get home and have a read, whether digital or physical.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Tjm86 on 22 February, 2017, 11:18:13 AM
Dispatch email as well.  Both copies winging their way.  At least with this we got the choice, not like the prog 2000 scalpers debacle for subscribers.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Mardroid on 22 February, 2017, 11:44:07 AM
I got an email telling me that the A cover was available for order today... although it's been available for preorder with the B cover for a good while now. I've already ordered it a couple of weeks back. (I'm just a bit puzzled that they're telling me that the cover I actually ordered is available for order, rather than both, making me wonder if this is a two part process.)

Nothing about dispatch,but as I ordered it after a lot of people I expect mine to be sent later. It's no problem.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: James Stacey on 22 February, 2017, 12:00:25 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 22 February, 2017, 11:44:07 AM
I got an email telling me that the A cover was available for order today... although it's been available for preorder with the B cover for a good while now. I've already ordered it a couple of weeks back. (I'm just a bit puzzled that they're telling me that the cover I actually ordered is available for order, rather than both, making me wonder if this is a two part process.)

Nothing about dispatch,but as I ordered it after a lot of people I expect mine to be sent later. It's no problem.
I got the same. 2 emails telling me that cover a and cover b are available but no dispatch notice for the ones I bought.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Mardroid on 22 February, 2017, 12:44:16 PM
Quote from: James Stacey on 22 February, 2017, 12:00:25 PM
Quote from: Mardroid on 22 February, 2017, 11:44:07 AM
I got an email telling me that the A cover was available for order today... although it's been available for preorder with the B cover for a good while now. I've already ordered it a couple of weeks back. (I'm just a bit puzzled that they're telling me that the cover I actually ordered is available for order, rather than both, making me wonder if this is a two part process.)

Nothing about dispatch,but as I ordered it after a lot of people I expect mine to be sent later. It's no problem.
I got the same. 2 emails telling me that cover a and cover b are available but no dispatch notice for the ones I bought.

Ah, so you ordered both James? I just ordered A and just got the notification for that one. So they're telling us the ones we preordered are available then. As I already sent my card details, I won't order it again. Could get a bit expensive.  :lol:

Actually, I wonder if they're doing it this way to give us the opportunity to order the digital versions as well, if we want them, as I don't think they were available for pre-order.

I don't really double dip for format, and usually stick with digital, but as this is a bumper seminal issue, I decided to go the traditional paper route for this, but I know there are plenty who like both for convenience.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: sheridan on 22 February, 2017, 01:28:17 PM
I thought this thread was for the usual weekly prog rather than the special, which is why I started a review thread for the special (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?topic=44183) (there's another special thread named 40th anniversary prog too!)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Timothy on 22 February, 2017, 07:16:02 PM
Tips for poor digital subscribers. The special is still marked as not available on the iPad app, or at least it is on mine, but if you buy it from the website it can be downloaded in app.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Molch-R on 06 March, 2017, 12:28:05 PM
The 2000 AD 40th anniversary special has sold out - second printing on its way with Jock and David Aja covers www.2000adonline.com/post/1522
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: TordelBack on 06 March, 2017, 01:21:57 PM
Quote from: Molch-R on 06 March, 2017, 12:28:05 PM
The 2000 AD 40th anniversary special has sold out - second printing on its way with Jock and David Aja covers www.2000adonline.com/post/1522

That's great news on the sales front, well done that Tharg!
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Magnetica on 06 March, 2017, 01:26:14 PM
Great news indeed. Don't think I will quadruple dip this time ( unlike I did with Prog 2000). Just the 2 will do.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: dweezil2 on 06 March, 2017, 02:49:19 PM
Thank you kindly, I'll have some of that!!!  :D
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Spikes on 06 March, 2017, 02:58:21 PM
Quote from: Molch-R on 06 March, 2017, 12:28:05 PM
The 2000 AD 40th anniversary special has sold out - second printing on its way with Jock and David Aja covers www.2000adonline.com/post/1522

Excellent news. And those reprint covers do look the business.

Tempting, very tempting.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: dweezil2 on 06 March, 2017, 03:38:23 PM
Pre-orders live now!

Jock 'signed' cover.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/219509-2000ad-40th-anniversary-special-signed-jock-fpbig-bang-exclusive-variant/

Aja 'virgin' cover.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/219507-2000ad-40th-anniversary-special-david-aja-variant-2nd-printing/
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Spikes on 06 March, 2017, 04:44:46 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 06 March, 2017, 03:38:23 PM
Pre-orders live now!

Jock 'signed' cover.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/219509-2000ad-40th-anniversary-special-signed-jock-fpbig-bang-exclusive-variant/


And that folks is what is known as a 'clincher'.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Link Prime on 06 March, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
Quote from: Spikes on 06 March, 2017, 04:44:46 PM
Quote from: dweezil2 on 06 March, 2017, 03:38:23 PM
Pre-orders live now!

Jock 'signed' cover.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/219509-2000ad-40th-anniversary-special-signed-jock-fpbig-bang-exclusive-variant/


And that folks is what is known as a 'clincher'.

Indeed- quite impossible to say no to that.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Arkwright99 on 06 March, 2017, 05:49:30 PM
Quote from: Molch-R on 06 March, 2017, 12:28:05 PM
The 2000 AD 40th anniversary special has sold out - second printing on its way with Jock and David Aja covers www.2000adonline.com/post/1522
Quaequam Blag! That's ghafflebette!

'Quaequam Blag!' because this risks busting my carefully planned two TCUs per year of progs scheme.

(I realise this is a good problem to have. :lol:)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Eamonn Clarke on 06 March, 2017, 05:58:41 PM
And Jock is signing live at the new FP Newcastle on March 25th. Some cool looking Batman prints as well.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: sheridan on 21 March, 2017, 06:39:29 PM
Mega-City Comics in Camden has some David wozzname covers just in, for anybody lacking them.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: JUDGE BURNS on 24 March, 2017, 11:03:26 PM
I have already pre-ordered my copy :-)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 March, 2017, 08:03:36 AM
Quote from: sheridan on 21 March, 2017, 06:39:29 PM
Mega-City Comics in Camden has some David wozzname covers just in, for anybody lacking them.

Yeah there are a load of these in my local comic shop (Sheffield Space Centre) and if anyone wants one I'll try to make a trip there to pick one up.
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: rogue69 on 29 March, 2017, 05:41:08 PM
Anyone in the Colchester area W H Smiths has 4 copies of the Carlos editions still on their shelves
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Spikes on 31 March, 2017, 10:47:42 AM
For those that ordered the variant/reprint signed by Jock from Forbidden Planet , I got an email notification from them saying that this is now shipping.

So, landing soon...
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Spikes on 03 April, 2017, 04:26:12 PM
And waiting for me when I got home just now. Very nice.

(http://i.imgur.com/1WKBn9T.jpg)
Title: Re: 40th Anniversary Prog
Post by: Tjm86 on 14 April, 2017, 06:48:57 AM
Cardiff FP still had a good 10 or so copies of the Carlos cover when I was in last week.  May well be in over the weekend again if anyone is still chasing this down and wants it picked up / posted.