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Pop quiz, hotshots: it's just a month to go until 2000 AD's 37th birthday, and we're going to throw a bit of an online party - how would you like to see us celebrate and what would you like to see from the online droids?

Calling all hardcore Dredd and British comic book historians - care to help me with something?

The best-selling Judge Dredd Complete Case Files graphic novel series are now available on the 2000 AD iOS app!

Twenty volumes are available worldwide and ready to download right now on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

Retailing at £9.99 or $13.99 (or currency of your choice!) each, these chunky volumes reprint every Judge Dredd story from 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine in order.

They're the perfect way for readers to discover the classics from Britain's most famous comic book character – and it also allows readers worldwide to buy volumes not yet available outside the UK!

To mark the occasion, we'd like to offer you a free 20-page preview to host or link to, packed with Dredd classics from 30 years of the lawman of the future! You can download it direct from here...

The Case Files, of which 150,000 print copies have been sold globally, feature work by the biggest names in the British comic book industry including John Wagner, Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Dave Gibbons, Mark Millar, Brian Bolland, Carlos Ezquerra, Mick McMahon, Alan Grant, John Smith, Brendan McCarthy, Garry Leach and many more.

Volume 21 in the continuing series is out next month and more volumes are scheduled for regular release in the future.

https://itunes.apple.com/app/2000-ad-featuring-judge-dredd/id537982373

Hi everyone, just to give you a heads up - we've had notice from our distributors that, due to problems beyond their control, Prog 1849 was a day late arriving in the warehouse and so it is unlikely that subscribers will receive it today. Apologies for this.

Molch-R

(edited to correct Prog number—IP)

Unveiling the new range of 35mm 2000 AD figures from Dark World Creations!

FYI: we've got six copies of the yet-to-be-published Case Files #20, signed by Ron Smith, up for grabs on the 2000 AD and Facebook Twitter accounts all this week - plus other signed goodies!

Comicbookresources have recently added a UK option to their new FindAComicShop.com service.

However, they have been unable to find a comprehensive and - above all else - accurate listing of all the comic book shops in the UK. So they wondered whether acolytes of Tharg would help with a little crowd sourcing and identify the shops local to them in order to build a full listing. Any and all help gratefully received!

Eleven Judge Dredd graphic novels are now available as DRM-free PDF and CBZ downloads from the 2000ADonline.com shop, as well as being available to buy through Amazon for the Kindle Fire and for Nook.

The list represents a 'basic reading list' for anyone wanting to get into Dredd, so it's an ideal opportunity for people who enjoyed the DREDD movie but aren't sure where to begin:
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 1
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 2
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 3
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 4
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 5
Judge Dredd: The Day the Law Died
Judge Dredd: The Cursed Earth Saga
Judge Dredd: The Dark Judges
Judge Dredd: America
Judge Dredd: The Pit
Judge Dredd: Origins

All the books are available in our shop: http://shop.2000adonline.com/categories/digital_graphic_novels and are also available digitally through Amazon.co.uk for Kindle Fire and also on the Nook.

Matt Smith, editor of 2000 AD, said: "It really is a 'Dredd 101' class – these volumes are the perfect introduction to Judge Dredd and his world, with stories like The Apocalypse War, The Dark Judges, America, and Origins, all available digitally for the first time to readers around the world. But we don't believe in keeping it to ourselves – all these stories are available as DRM-free downloads!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1D5WOGAlJtY

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/03/20/judge-dredd-essentials-now-available-digitally

Loyal Earthlets! Within the very centre of Tharg's expansive Thrill-powered empire, the Nerve Centre is constantly echoing with the sound of busy droids beavering away to produce each heart-rate-raising, pulse-pounding, eye-popping edition of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine. See their little legs blur as they rush from task to task, the servo-motors straining as they seek to ensure that no story is less than zarjaz and no drop of Thrill-power is wasted...

But with SO MUCH to do, there are some tasks that even Tharg himself realises must be delegated for the sake of droids' nerves.

So ... to help bolster 2000 AD's growing social media presence, we are looking for an Earthlet to help maintain the 2000 AD Tumblr account at http://2000adonline.tumblr.com/

The successful Terran will have great knowledge of the history of Thrill-power and experience of regularly maintaining their own lively Tumblr account, and be prepared to run the Tumblr over the course of the next 12 months. In return they will receive a year's worth of 2000 AD graphic novels! Don't delay, join Tharg's minions today by contacting press@rebellion.co.uk

It's been setting the newsstands ablaze with pulse-pounding covers for 36 years and now 2000 AD is teaming up with one of its biggest fans to bring you the Galaxy's Greatest Covers!

Pete Wells of 2000 AD Covers Uncovered and 2000ADonline.com are coming together to give you exclusive access to the process behind the covers of 2000 AD, from sketches to pencils to inks and finished art!

The blog will be featured every week on 2000 AD's official website, so that fans can see the work behind the Prog's latest covers.

Things kick off tomorrow at 11am (GMT) when the blog bids 'bon voyage' to Ian Edginton (Victorian Undead) and Steve Yeowell's (Zenith) mythical pirate epic The Red Seas! The series comes to a close this week in 2000 AD Prog 1823 with a double-length episode and a swashbuckling cover from Yeowell.

As well as a step-by-step look at Yeowell's cover, the blog gives a rundown of classic Captain Jack Dancer covers of yesteryear, by some of the biggest names in comics!

Long-standing 2000 AD fan Pete said: "I've read and loved 2000 AD for years and just set the blog up because it was always the covers that caught my eye every week. To be able to get the artists to reveal the process behind their amazing work has been a real labour of love. I'm really excited that I'm going to be working with 2000 AD to bring the behind-the-scenes sketches, pencils and inks to fans everywhere."

Matt Smith, editor of 2000 AD, said: "At 2000 AD our cover artists are some of the biggest names in comics and it's always been fascinating for me to see the step-by-step process they go through to craft such dynamic and outstanding images. Pete does a great job in talking to the artists and revealing the process from beginning to end."

Head over to http://2000adcovers.blogspot.co.uk/ to find out more!

He's one of the defining artists on Judge Dredd and, for many, Brian Bolland is the quintessential Dredd artist.

Following his triumphant return to 2000 AD with the presidential cover for Prog 1821, we have a SIGNED copy of Judge Dredd: The Complete Brian Bolland to giveaway to one lucky Earthlet!

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is sign up to the 2000 AD newsletter at http://eepurl.com/pFyqD by 26th March!

We'll then choose one lucky Terran to receive this exclusive prize!

Not only will you have the chance to win, you'll also receive regular Thrill-gasms right into your inbox from Tharg's mighty brain! ALL the latest Prog, Megazine and merchandise news available every week!

Don't delay - sign up today!

* Fret not, Earthlets - everyone who has already signed up to the 2000 AD newsletter will also be entered into the prize draw!

http://2000adonline.com/news/12-03-2013/the_brave_and_the_bolland/

Pat Mills has asked us to mention that, contrary to the information in the recent collected edition of SHAKO, the character of Shako was created by him and Ramon Sola, rather than co-created with John Wagner. We're happy to clarify the matter.

Live in America? Know your 2000 AD? Fancy attending the C2E2 convention in Chicago and doing your bit for Thrill-power?

Tharg the Mighty is looking for a couple of helpers to aid PR droid Molch-R in his expedition to the Windy City for the C2E2 convention on April 26-28.

Despite repeated upgrades and a new oil filter, he will require help manning the booth and supplying Thrill-power to the North American masses. In return, you'll get a free exhibitor pass to the event AND your pick of our books.

The event will have a notable contingent of 2000 AD luminaries including Andy Diggle, Paul Cornell, and John McCrea, and is sure to be a blast!

So if you think you have what it takes, contact press@rebellion.co.uk

http://www.c2e2.com/

http://www.2000adonline.com/news/25-02-2013/will_you_go_to_chicago/

(And no, we're not paying for your flights )

[Tharg the Mighty has tasked his web-bots to upgrade and refit the 2000 AD online subscriptions system, enabling a more secure and efficient operation. To ensure there is no disruption to your subscriptions, Tharg the Meticulous is asking Squaxx dek Thargo to update the details we have on record.]

Tharg the Mighty has tasked his web-bots to upgrade and refit the 2000 AD online subscriptions system, enabling a more secure and efficient operation. To ensure there is no disruption to your subscriptions, Tharg the Meticulous is asking Squaxx dek Thargo to update the details we have on record.

There are two ways to proceed, online or over the phone:

If you have used the 2000 AD ONLINE store before Log in at the URL below, check your current subscription is correct and update your payment details on our secure system. For this you will automatically collect a 50% Off voucher for the 2000 AD store!

If you haven't used the 2000 AD ONLINE store before Then we have now created an account for you. All we need you to do is log in at the URL below with the user name and password found on the back of the carriage sheet that had your address on for this week's prog, enter your card details on our secure system, and change your password. For this you will automatically collect a 50% Off voucher for the 2000 AD store!

http://shop.2000adonline.com/update

If your subscription is not delivered to the billing address of the card that pays for it then we need you
to call +44(0)1621 877250 and update your details over the phone. Office hours are 10:00 am to 16:00pm GMT.

If you don't have access to a computer or wish to speak to someone you can call the subscriptions number
+44(0)1621 877250 to update your details. Office hours are 10:00 am to 16:00pm GMT.

Florix grabundae for your co-operation, Terrans. This will ensure the smooth running of your subscription and that there will be no delays to your weekly delivery of Thrill-power!

For help with your subscription, email:
subshelp@2000adonline.com
For further information:
http://shop.2000adonline.com/faq

What's happening to 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Megazine Subscriptions?
Our online subscriptions and payment processes are being updated to be faster, more efficient, and ensure we continue stay ahead of security requirements for online trading.

Why do I need to update my details?
All card details will in future be held by the industry leading payment processor Sagepay, however to comply with PCI regulations we cannot provide your card details to Sagepay, these must be supplied by the customer. If you do not update your details we will shortly become unable to charge you, and your subscription will be in danger.

Please note that we are not charging your card during this update details process. In order to validate the details you are providing, our secure payment provider Saegpay requires you to go through the authentication process, but no monies are taken from your account.

Will I be charged as soon as I update my payment details?
No. You will only be charged on the normal date of your subscription. For pre-existing monthly subscribers this will be the 1st of the month, and for annual subscribers it will be whenever your annual subscription is due to be renewed. (New subscribers, who take out a subscription after January 9th 2013 will be charged on the same day of the month that they order their subscription).

Will I be charged twice for my existing subscription if I update my details?
No! Updating your details does not mean an immediate payment is taken. It means we have your card details for the next time your subscription is due to be charged. For pre-existing monthly subscribers this will be the 1st of the month, and for annual subscribers it will be whenever your annual subscription is due to be renewed.

Why have you created an account for me?
If you have not used the 2000 AD Online shop before, we have taken your details from our subscriber database and created your new account. However you still need to enter your card details to ensure your subscription continues uninterrupted.
If you have used the 2000 AD Online shop before you already have an account, therefore we matched them to that of our subscriptions database. However you still need to enter your card details to ensure your subscription continues uninterrupted.

My subscription is delivered to a different address to my billing address, so I cannot update my details on the website. What do I do?
Please call our subscriptions team on 01621-877-250 between 10am and 4pm during business hours, and they will update your details on the new system with you over the phone.

We're currently taking action against several sites that upload torrents of each Prog, often before the issue has even been printed - and we'd like to ask for your help.

If you find links to a new Prog on a torrent site, could you please post a link in this thread so that we can keep track of where it is appearing and when?

Cheers

The Nerve Centre Droids

[Pete Wells]

I thought we'd wait until later this year to announce the winners of the coveted Krill Tro Thargo awards, which are given out by Tharg the Mighty himself to Earthlets he considers have served the cause of Thrill-power well.

Three recipients have already been announced - Alex Garland and Karl Urban, for their work to bring a truly excellent version of Judge Dredd to the big screen, and Douglas Wolk for his work bringing the greatness of 2000 AD to the masses in America.

And we're very pleased to unveil the final two winners of this year's awards - take a bow Pete Wells and Wakefield Carter!

Pete is honoured thanks to his 2000 AD covers blog, which continue to delight Thrill-hungry Earthlets with its behind-the-scenes peeks into the processes behind Prog covers.

Wake was instrumental in creating and maintaining 2000 AD's presence on the internet, as well as for creating the Barney online database. He is honoured for his tireless service to Thrill-power!

Zarjaz!

http://www.facebook.com/JudgeDreddvsZombies

You don't wear the Law, the Law wears you!

2000 AD is delighted to announce that one of its titles has been chosen as the first ever graphic novel to be featured in World Book Night.

Judge Dredd: The Dark Judges is an all-time classic from the pages of the ongoing weekly British comic, and this pocket-size 'B format' reprint sees the ultimate lawman of the future encounter his deadliest foes - Judges from a dimension where even life itself is a crime!

It is the first time that a graphic novel has been featured in World Book Night, which aims to give away 500,000 books to promote and encourage reading. The BBC has returned as the charity's media partner, with the book selection to feature on BBC1's "The One Show" tonight (8 November), as well as tomorrow's "Newsnight Review".

Featuring some of the most iconic moments in the strip's history, this volume includes the original Judge Death story, along with the sequels, Death Lives and The Dark Judges, and the Judge Anderson follow-up, Four Dark Judges. The Dark Judges are the four grotesque lawmen of the Apocalypse: the chilling Judge Fear, the devastating Judge Fire, the terrifying Judge Mortis and their leader - JUDGE DEATH! Twisted alien super-fiends from another dimension where all life has been declared a crime, after wiping out their own world, they plan to bring that murderous mission to Mega-City One!

Judge Dredd and his wise-cracking psychic partner, Judge Anderson, must do everything they can to stop the fearsome foursome bringing their brand of justice to the city!

"As one of the most iconic British brands in publishing we are absolutely delighted to be a part of World Book Night ," said 2000 AD and Rebellion Publishing manager Ben Smith. "Not only is The Dark Judges a classic Judge Dredd story, but the role that comics can play in encouraging reading and boosting literacy are well known. I have no doubt that people who receive one of the free copies will discover a new world of amazing stories, and hopefully will develop an appetite for great British comics."

http://2000adonline.com/news/08-11-2012/dredd_joins_world_book_night/