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Damn predictive text, sorry Dermot. Also credited on HMD is Ron Smith.

The Hachette page is showing covers up to issue 53, as follows:
51: Anderson - Engram. Cover by David Roach (I think), credits Alan Grant, Arthur Ranson, Ian Gibson and Roach.
52: Banzai Battalion. Cover by?, credits John Wagner, Henry Flint, Cam Kennedy, Ian Gibson, Steve Dillon, Steve Roberts and Arthur Ranson.
53: Heavy Metal Dread. Cover by John Hicklenton, credits Wagner, Grant, John Smith,  Garth Ennis, Simon Bisley, Hicklenton, Dermatitis Power.
Contents therein?

After the tragic news of artist Steve Dillon's death at just 54, this week the 2000 AD podcast talks to just some of the many people who knew, worked with, and admired one of 2000 AD's greatest talents - from former 2000 AD editor Richard Burton to fellow artists John Higgins, John McCrea, and Rufus Dayglo, as well as Steve's greatest collaborator and close friend, Garth Ennis. http://www.2000adonline.com/post/955

And a lovely and fitting tribute it is. Some great stories and anecdotes. RIP Steve.

Well I read Calhab Justice and I can't say that I was overly impressed.  None of the stories really grabbed me that much and it's nothing to do with stereotypes or anything like that.  The artwork in places was okay, though I must say that the second appearance of Judge Buchan somewhat resembled some versions of a younger Judge Anderson.

I enjoyed most of the Calhab stories more than I was expecting to, which was a bonus. The final story False Dawn was a bit too much all over the place though.

The Judge Joyce stories that round out the volume are pretty throwaway, although the Steve Dillon one has extra poignancy due to his recent passing. RIP Steve.

The Facebook page has put up the cover of issue 50, Fetish, featuring Dredd and Devlin by Cliff Robinson. Credited are John Smith, Siku, Michael Gaydos, Colin MacNeil and Peter Doherty. This suggests this volume will collect all remaining Devlin stories that haven't appeared so far. But what will the Doherty story be, as Innocence and Experience has already appeared in Chasing Herod? 

Just heard that Steve Dillon has passed away. Really sad news. Loved his work on Dredd, Rogue Trooper and Doctor Who. RIP Steve.

Picked up about 40 volumes of the Mega Collection from my LCS for ~£150 and been reading through them in order from 1. Read 1-7, and The Simping Detective. Is there any better order to read them in for someone new to Dredd, or should I keep pressing on in order (excluding the ones that haven't released, obviously).
Cheers

First of all, welcome JaHawkDroid, hope you enjoy the world of Dredd.

What an interesting question. As the collection is arranged thematically, so far you'll have read all the Democracy and Dark Judges stories in the collection from various points in Dredd's history. Although these aren't in publication order, hopefully it won't diminish your enjoyment of them - I would say, for example, if it wasn't a problem to read Necropolis first then go back and read the first Judge Death story to fill in some of the gaps, then continue reading the volumes in order. It will give you an insight into how the various characters and story threads have developed through Dredd's history. With nearly 40 years' worth of material, there are some duds, but there's always another gem just around the corner. So my advice would be to keep going as you are. Be interested to read your thoughts as you go on.

Happy reading!

Picked Leatherjack up recently and just finished reading. John Smith on full throttle is a joy to behold, and Paul Marshall's vibrant artwork brings it to life perfectly. Great stuff.

Young Death is a great addition to the collection with hugely atmospheric stories and art, and the balance of humour and horror is bang on.

The Facebook page has announced issue 49, Into the Undercity, volume number unknown. Credited: Si Spencer, Pat Mills, Michael Carroll, Alan Grant, John Wagner, Vince Locke, Paul Davidson, Tiernan Trevallion, and John Burns.

So - speculation as to stories included? I have a horrible feeling this will include Creep, a story which I remember not enjoying at all at the time of original publication. Hmmm.

No worries.

Just finished Tour of Duty: Backlash, and a great volume it is too. Dredd delivering the law to the Cursed Earth while machinations are at play back in the city make for some great storytelling with some stunning art. Looking forward to the other two volumes of the story.

Not seen the Lawmaster schematic so far, the supplementary material is usually a covers gallery and an article or interview. There have been a few sketches, my favourite being Bolland's ideas for the Dark Judges. But no Lawmaster as yet.

Just read Prog 2000 and it's everything it should be, a nostalgic look back and anticipating thrills of the future.

Brilliant cover and poster by Cliff Robinson.

The Tharg link pages are a great idea, wonderful to see the return of familiar names and cameos of past thrills.

Dredd was great fun, I took it in the same spirit as Top Dogs, not thinking about continuity too much. Be great to see Dredd and Alpha team up again though.

Nemesis is also great fun, exactly in the spirit it should be.

Rogue Trooper highlights in just a few pages how good Gordon Rennie's depth of storytelling is about the eternal war on Nu Earth and sets up the new series very well.

Anderson revisits that other great eternal conflict, hers with Death, and does so brilliantly. Great to see you drawing Cass again David.

I'm not into Sinister Dexter so will leave discussion on that to those better versed than me.

Counterfeit Girl hooked me from the off, loads of ideas chucked in to the mix straight away, and Rufus Dayglo's art reflects this world perfectly'

All in all, a great Prog, all involved should feel justifiably proud.

Looking good, Green Bonce. Looking mighty good.

Zarjaz, even.

Seconded.

Thanks for keeping these coming Molch-R. Great fun and much appreciated.