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[Revised List:]

Revised List:

Confirmed:
Judge Dredd: The Ecstasy - John Wagner/Artist TBC starts 2000AD prog 160x
Nikolai Dante: Prisoner of the Tsar - Robbie Morrison/Artist TBC starts 2000AD Prog 1612
Strontium Dog: Bad Moon(?) - John Wagner/Carlos Ezquerra starts 2000AD 'Prog 2009'
Greysuit Book II: The Old Man on the Mountain - Pat Mills/John Higgins(?) starts 2000AD 'Prog 2009'
The 86ers final series - Writer TBC/PJ Holden(?)
Cradlegrave - John Smith/Edmund Bagwell starts Q4 2008(?)
Ampney Crucis Investigates... - Ian Edginton/Simon Davis starts Q4 2008(?)

Black Atlantic: Rig - Dan Abnett/Steve Roberts starts Megazine 276
Judge Anderson, PSI: Biophyle - Alan Grant/Boo Cook starts Megazine 277
Judge Dredd: Koan - Al Ewing/Paul Marshall starts Megazine 278
Citi-Def: Field Trip - Tony Lee/Jack Lawrence starts Megazine 279

Rumoured:
The Ten Seconders: Book III - Rob Williams/Artist TBC starts TBC
New Caballistics Inc. series - Gordon Rennie/Dom Reardon(?) starts TBC
New Indigo Prime series - John Smith/Artist TBC
Kingdom Book III - Dan Abnett/Richard Elson(?)
Defoe Book III - Pat Mills/Leigh Gallagher(?)
New Slaine Series - Pat Mills/Clint Langley(?)
Shakara Book IV - Robbie Morrison/Henry Flint
New Devlin Waugh series - John Smith Artist TBC
Domino - Simon Spurrier/Artist TBC
More Bob Byrne's Twisted Tales
Robo Hunter: La Revolution Robotique - Alan Grant/Artist TBC

Nikolai Dante: Prisoner of the Tsar starting prog 1610(?).

Judge Dredd: The Ecstasy by John Wagner and unknown artist.

[spoiler]Yeah, the beauty of Mayor Ambrose is its utter believability. If you can have an Orang Utan (-sniffle-) as Mayor, why not a secret serial killer? And the fact that he's the most popular and effective mayor in MC-1 history, and has Dredd's respect to boot, just makes it all the better. I love it.[/spoiler]

Yeah, and just think what'll happen when he finds out about Vienna.

[The Hunting Party storyline:]

Hi evilgenius. I think I was discussing this topic with you on another thread. How did you get on with those graphic novels I suggested?

Anyway, important Dredd storylines in the last ten years...? Using the excellent Touched by the hand of Tharg website, here's all of the major Dredd storylines roughly grouped together, and also some other notable stories that aren't really connected to anything else:

The Hunting Party storyline:
The Pack, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1014-1016
The Hunting Party, 2000 AD prog 1033
Lost in Americana, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1034-1036
Fog on the Eerie, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1037-1040
Dance of the Spider Queen, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1041-1044
Camp Demento, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1045-1046
Shark Country, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1047-1048
Trail of the Man-Eaters, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1048-1049
(All of the above reprinted in the Rebellion graphic novel: The Hunting Party)

The Doomsday Scenario storyline:
Sleaze, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #40
sex, lies and vidslugs, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #41
(Reprinted in the Hamlyn graphic novel: Blind Justice)
Beyond the Call of Duty, 10 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1101-1110
(Reprinted in the Hamlyn graphic novel: The Scorpion Dance)
Worst of Frendz, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #46
(Unreprinted)
Gun Play, 2000 AD prog 1122 (12/8/98)
(Unreprinted)
The Scorpion Dance, 8 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1125-1132
(Reprinted in the Hamlyn graphic novel: The Scorpion Dance)
The Contract, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #50
(Unreprinted)
Return of the Assassin, 7 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1141-1147
The Narcos Connection, 4 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #52-55
The Trial, 3 episodes (pt 3 20 pgs), 2000 AD progs 1148-1150
Trial of Strength, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1151-1152
War Games, 7 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1153-1159
Doomsday, 4 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #56-59
Endgame, 5 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1160-1164
Volt Face, 2000 AD prog 1167 (11/2/99)
(All the above reprinted in the Hamlyn graphic novels: Doomsday for Dredd/Doomsday for Mega City One)
Incident at Rowdy Yates, 2000 AD prog 1169 (11/16/99)
(Unreprinted)
I, Jovis, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #60 (12/99)
Short Circuit, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #61
(Unreprinted)
The Cal Legacy, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1178-1179
(Unreprinted)

Brothers of the Blood storyline:
Blood Cadets, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1186-1188
Sector House, 8 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1215-1222
Leaving Rowdy, double-length episode, 2000 AD prog 1280
Blood & Duty, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1300-1301
The Satanist, 7 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1350-1356
Brothers of the Blood, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1378-1381
(All of the above reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: Brothers of the Blood)
Class of '79, 2000 AD "Prog 2006"
(Unreprinted)
Night School, Judge Dredd Megazine 260
(Unreprinted)

PJ Maybe Storyline:
The All New Adventures of P.J. Maybe, 2000 AD prog 1204
You're a Better Man Than I Am, Gunga Dinsdale, 2000 AD prog 1210
Bring Me the Heart of P.J. Maybe, 2000 AD prog 1211
Six, 2 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 221-222
The Monsterus Mashinashuns of P.J. Maybe, 4 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 231-234
(All of the above reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: The Complete PJ Maybe)

The Chief Judge's Man storyline:
The Chief Judge's Man, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1244-1247
On the Chief Judge's Service, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1263-1266
Revenge of the Chief Judge's Man, 8 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1342-1349
(All of the above reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: The Chief Judge's Man)

Sin City storyline:
Sin City, 12 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1289-1299
Case for the Defense, 2000 AD prog 1303
Reprisal, 2000 AD prog 1317
The Trial of Orlok, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1336-1337
(All of the above reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: Satan's Island)

Incubus storyline:
Out of the Undercity, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1313-1316
(Unreprinted)
Incubus (Judge Dredd vs. Aliens), 16 episodes, 2000 AD "Prog 2003" & progs 1322-1335
(Reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: Vs. Aliens: Incubus

Blood Trails storyline:
Gulag, 5 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1382-1386
Blood Trails, 10 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1440-1449
Change of Loyalties, 2000 AD prog 1466
Direct Action, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1477-1479
Regime Change, 4 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 246-249
In the Stomm, Judge Dredd Megazine 236
Burned Out, 2 episodes, 2000 AD prog 1461
(All unreprinted)

Total War storyline:
Terror, 8 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1392-1399
Total War, 12 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1408-1419
After the Bombs, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1420-1422
(All of the above reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: Total War)

Mandroid storyline:
Mandroid, 12 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1453-1464
(Reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: Mandroid)
Warzone, 4 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 240-243
(Unreprinted)
Mandroid: Instrument of War, 12 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1555-1566
(Reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: Mandroid)

Origins storyline:
Damned Ranger, 3 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 218-220
(Unreprinted)
The Connection, 5 episodes, 2000 progs 1500-1504
(Reprinted in the Rebellion graphic novel: Origins)
Origins, 23 episodes of 23, 2000 AD progs 1505-1519 and 1529-1535
(Reprinted in the Rebellion graphic novel: Origins)

Mutants in Mega City One/Mayor Ambrose storyline:
Termination With Extreme Prejudice, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1139-1140
(Unreprinted)
Cadet, 3 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 250-252
(Reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: America)
Mutants in Mega-City One, 4 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1542-1545
The Facility, 2000 AD prog 1546
The Secret of Mutant Camp 5, 2 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1547-1548
The Gingerbread Man, 3 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 261-263
(Reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: The Henry Flint Collection)
The Spirit of Christmas, double-length episode, 2000 AD "Prog 2008"
What I Did for Chrissmas, Judge Dredd Megazine 266
Emphatically Evil: The Life and Crimes of PJ Maybe, 7 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1569-1575
...Regrets, 5 episodes, 2000 AD prog 1577-1581
The Edgar Case, 7 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1589-1595
Mutie Block, ongoing, 2000 AD progs 1600 ongoing
(All unreprinted)

Other Notable One-offs/Series:

Death of a Legend, 2000 AD prog 1009
(Features the demise of a long running supporting character. Currently unreprinted, but this story is a shoe-in for the  hinted at Peter Doherty collection that will be coming with a future Megazine).

In the Year 2120, 24 pages, 2000 AD prog 1077
(Resolves the long running Judge Child saga, unreprinted)

Revenge of the Taxidermist, 3 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1087-1089
(Last appearence of Jacob Sardini, unreprinted)

Old Pal's Act, 2000 AD "Prog 2000" (12/21/99)
(Judge Dredd meets his creator, unreprinted)

J.D. Megson, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #63
(Homage to the Megazine, reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: The Henry Flint Collection)

Dead Ringer, 7 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #64-69
(Fun mini-epic, unreprinted)

Lawcon, 4 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.3 #76-79
(To be reprinted soon as a graphic novel supplement to the Megazine)

Helter Skelter, 12 episodes, 2000 AD progs 1250-1261
(Weak epic written by Garth Ennis, reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: The Carlos Ezquerra Collection)

Slick on the Job, 2000 AD "Prog 2002"
(Last appearence of Slick Dickens, unreprinted)

Citizen Sump, 2 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine vol.4 #12-13
(Last appearence of Otto Sump, unreprinted)

Monkey on My Back, 3 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 204-206
(Flashback series set in Dredd's early career, unreprinted)

Who? Dares Wins, 2 episodes, Judge Dredd Megazine 228-229
(Last appearence of Kenny Who?, reprinted in the rebellion graphic novel: The Art of Kenny Who?)

Fifty Year Man, double-length episode, 2000 AD prog 1536
(Last appearence of Mean Machine Angel, unreprinted)

Ratfink, ongoing, Judge Dredd Megazine 273 ongoing
(The son of Fink Angel appears)

Touched by the Hand of Tharg: //http://www.2000ad.org/thrillpower/

I realise this thread is six years old, but regarding t shirts - I'd only consider t shirts that were retro - e.g. the original 2000ad logo, very early cheesy 2000ad cover (the one with the giant ape etc), no slogans.

Fair enough. I do use the books site a lot, but that little detail had escaped my notice.

£17.99 is a fair bit of cash (and will be harder to justify when they reach Dredd's low point in the early nineties), but I'm sure they'll be available online for substantially less than that when the time comes.

1. I would guess that books 3 and 4 of Button Man are planned, but so far nothing has been announced.

2. Anything between a further 20-40 books would be needed to publish all the Dredd stuf from 2000ad. Generally the Case Files reprint a years worth of material. If they continue into the colour era, then the page count will probably drop.

I bought the first volumes of Y the Last Man, The Losers, Fables, Sandman and The Walking Dead and wasn't impressed with any of them. Y the Last Man in particular got on my nerves, though I would consider giving Fables another go (its supposed to get better as it goes). Maybe try borrowing some graphic novels from a library before buying. I've just borrowed some Doom Patrol, and so far I'm glad I didn't pay any money for it.

I can't imagine Stalag 666 would have been commisioned if it is really as simplistic as it seems. I'm sure there will be a twist coming, give it a chance.

Hi Sandman,

If you have little previous knowledge of Judge Dredd, I would recommend the following graphic novels: Mandroid, The Art of Kenny Who?, The Chief Judge's Man and Satan's Island - they're all a great read and relatively free of continuity and backstory.

After that I'd suggest going on to the Judge Dredd Case Files series. Maybe skip the first few for now as they are a bit dated. After that you should move onto stuff like America, Origins, etc.

With Strontium Dog, I'd seek out the Search/Destroy Agency Files series. For Durham Red, I'd suggest you start with The Scarlet Cantos.

As a cross section of the very best that 2000ad has to offer, I'd also recommend you check out: Button Man: The Killing Game, Nikolai Dante: The Romanov Dynasty, B.A.D. Company, Glimmer Rats, Slaine: The Horned God, The Ballad of Halo Jones, Caballistics Inc: Going Underground, and The Complete Nemesis the Warlock Book 1.

If you're in the U.S. I think you should be able to order the books through Amazon.com.

Garth Ennis and Gary Erksine's new Virgin Comics Dan Dare series is also supposed to be very good.

In terms of sci-fi, how about: Akira, Transmetropolitan, Global Frequency and We3?

The Last American, if you can find a copy.

Really, really looking forward to the next Megazine now - Ratfink aside, I haven't done so in a long time. Its out next week isn't it?