Regened is returning – to the Judge Dredd Megazine

[IndigoPrime]

What Jim said. I'm not dismissing people who have constructive criticism and genuine concerns. I'm talking about people who are whining. I've seen enough bullshit about Full Tilt Boogie alone today to last me a lifetime. And that's not even going in the Meg. (And, yes, the "Regened crap" brush is being used often sine the announcement.)

[nxylas]

If you don't like Regened, it will be a lot easier to skip as part of the Meg than it was when it took up an entire prog 4 times a year.

[Funt Solo]

What Jim said. I'm not dismissing people who have constructive criticism and genuine concerns. I'm talking about people who are whining. I've seen enough bullshit about Full Tilt Boogie alone today to last me a lifetime. And that's not even going in the Meg. (And, yes, the "Regened crap" brush is being used often sine the announcement.)

Fair enough - it's a bit difficult when I'm not seeing the other statements - although that's not a request to print Farcebook/Twatter diatribes in here. (Just in case it's not obvious, I shy away from those platforms.)

I really liked the last series of Boogie Wonderland - I thought it built well from the first. If I was going to complain, it would only be about the time between series.

Regened, for whatever value it holds, has never really had a suitable home - and I don't think that's done it any favors in terms of perception (even if it has worked out in other ways).

[Colin YNWA]

If you don't like Regened, it will be a lot easier to skip as part of the Meg than it was when it took up an entire prog 4 times a year.

Defo this.

I shouldn't have looked but I looked. The natching of teeth over at one Facebook Group (not that one I'm not desperate enough to go there!) is astonishing.

Its absolutely fine not to like Regened. In fact I rather ranted and lost it about the quality of the last me to my shame (but love it in principle I should note). But folks are saying they'll cancel their sub over this.

I mean you pays ya money and takes ya choice. I like what you like. All that stuff, but really cancelling your sub cos your getting new content over reprint... really...

[Funt Solo]

cancelling your sub cos your getting new content over reprint... really...

That is mad when you think of the history of the Megazine. If you made it through Volume #3 intact, then it's all gravy from there.

[IndigoPrime]

Two years of Preacher. Two years. And it just stopped. Didn't even get completed. nearly 600 pages of comic, and it just stopped. But, yeah, it's 11 pages of Pandora Perfect that's the reason to cancel a sub.

(The people laying into that doubly pissed me off today because I really like Roger Langridge. I'd like to see more of his stuff, not less.)

[broodblik]

Well does not matter what other people are saying and doing I will enjoy my meg every month. Yes, sometimes I will say that some strips are not my cup of tea but the sun will rise tomorrow again.

[Lawman of the Present]

Pure speculation on my part, but this suggests that the TPBs have sold well enough for it not to really matter where the serialised pages run, as long as there's a book's worth at the end.

Replying to an older comment here; I'd agree however the planned fifth volume, solicited for May last year, never materialised. Instead, more recently, Cadet Dredd is getting its own collection. So did Pandora and Department K, perhaps more that I'm not aware of.

Does this suggest the collected Regened volumes didn't sell as expected? Or is it just changing to character-specific collections instead now? I guess every reader will have their favourites.

[Magnetica]

Probably worth bearing in mind that I strongly suspect a non-trivial percentage of the "I'm cancelling my subscription" brigade haven't bought either 2000AD or the Meg for decades.

It makes me laugh when I see posts along the lines of "the Prog is crap these days...I haven't read it in years".

Because you can really get a feel for it by flicking through it in WHSmith's.

[Vector14]

I don't frequent any facebook groups so I'm not aware of the griping, but I don't get people who don't just move on from things they grow out of or don't like anymore. Until recently I hadn't bought 2000ad for about 20 years. At no time during those 20 years did I find myself seething with anger over any perceived betrayal by Tharg for me losing interest in his output.

[O Lucky Stevie!]

I don't frequent any facebook groups so I'm not aware of the griping, but I don't get people who don't just move on from things they grow out of or don't like anymore. Until recently I hadn't bought 2000ad for about 20 years. At no time during those 20 years did I find myself seething with anger over any perceived betrayal by Tharg for me losing interest in his output.

Possibly because you're not part of a comics podcast & don't rely on stirring the pot to generate views?

Just an observation.

[The Monarch]

Thats why i avoid those facebook groups like the plague.

As to this news....

more pandora perfect and less chance of more idw dredd? yes please

[Tjm86]

I'm not a massive fan of all the content of Regened and generally skim read it on a prog slog but it's not absolutely horrendous.  Granted there is a bit of a tendency to assume that it has to be school based to appeal to youngsters and Lowborn High has been flogged to death for my money.

Overall though, there has been a good balance of stuff.  I'd say some of the strongest has been the original material; Pandora Perfect, Enemy Earth.  That said, there have also been successes with material set in established Tooth worlds. 

You can forgive a degree of inconsistency when folks are trying out new stuff to see if they can find something fresh.  Would I rather have a section in the Meg each month given over to experimental material as opposed to regurgitating American dross?

If anything this makes me more likely to continue supporting the Meg. Give new artists and writers a platform to try out ideas and build a new audience. Push the envelope a bit and see what succeeds.

And yes, I'd prefer it as part of the Meg rather than interrupting the flow of the prog every couple of months or so.

[IndigoPrime]

It'll also be interesting to see what Matt does regarding commissioning. Obviously, there will be an eye on collections. But might there be space to be a bit more experimental? I mean, 22 pages is more or less standard comic length as it is. So while I'll be happy to read Pandora Perfect and Dept. K, and while I don't want puzzles or whatever in the comic, maybe the odd one-pager, or a page of three-panel strips? They can be a lot of fun and could provide space for Rebellion to experiment further with new creators – or bring in some people I'd like to see more of, like Lew Stringer. (The Phoenix has done this for a while, and those little strips can be really great.)

[Magnetica]

Just wow. If you think the comments on FB on this were bad up til now, just read the one from last night. It's next level.