2000 AD Prog 2467 Preview – Ben Wheatley Debuts Judge Dee in Mega‑City One

2000 AD Prog 2467 launches with two brand-new stories alongside fresh chapters of Judge Dredd, The Discarded, and Herne & Shuck.

The first debut sees Kill List director Ben Wheatley making his long‑awaited debut in the Galaxy's Greatest Comic. A debut Prog writer with a debut story. Perfect combination. He brings us Judge Dee, a Psi‑Div tale set in Mega‑City One and brought to life by artist Simon Coleby.

Then there's 3riller: Money Shot: High Stakes by Kek‑W and Rob Richardson. It follows pistol‑packing accountant Carla Dietrich as she's hired for a job she won't soon forget.

If you're interested in learning about Wheatley's journey into comics, Karl Stock's interview in this month's Megazine explores how 2000 AD shaped his imagination growing up.

• RELEASE DATE: 28th January £3.99
• COVER: SIMON DAVIS

In Prog 2467

Judge Dredd: Death of a Judge

Writer: John Wagner.
Art: Mike Perkins.
Colours: Chris Blythe.
Letters: Annie Parkhouse.

Mega-City One, 2148 AD. Home to over 300 million citizens, this urban hell is situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Crime is rampant, and only the Judges — empowered to dispense instant justice — can stop total anarchy. Toughest of them all is JUDGE DREDD — he isthe Law! Now, as the Mechanismo robot Judges return to the streets, Dredd's been targeted by an unknown perp...

Herne & Shuck: Power Trip

Writer: David Barnett.
Art: Lee Milmore.
Colours: Gary Caldwell.
Letters: Annie Parkhouse.

The UK. Herne is a troubleshooter and hired help for many different magical factions. Accompanied by Shuck, a demon in dog form, he travels the country picking up work where he can, whether it be an exorcism or a rescue. Recently, he was tasked with saving young Carys from ritual sacrifice, and has made an enemy of the organisation known as St Michael. Now, he must prove himself before a magical council...

NEW! Judge Dee

Writer: Ben Wheatley.
Art: Simon Coleby.
Colours: Jack Davies.
Letters: Simon Bowland.

NEW THRILL! Mega-City One, 2148 AD. JUDGE DEE is a psi-operative in Justice Department's Psi-Division, in which psychic powers are deployed in the fight against supernatural threats as well as everyday crime. She has an unmatched arrest record, which is causing some suspicion amongst her superiors — however, little do they know that she is host to a demon that is assisting her in her investigations...

Tharg's 3rillers: Money Shot: High Stakes

Writer: Kek-W.
Art: Rob Richardson.
Letters: Rob Steen.

Three episodes, one complete, self-contained story — a condensed hit of super-charged Thrill-power beamed to you directly from the Nerve Centre! The USA, the 1990s, and accountant Carla Dietrich has been hired for her book-keeping skills on both sides of the law. She's had no shortage of shady clients in the past, so when
mysterious instructions arrive in the post, she's intrigued...

The Discarded

Writer: Peter Milligan.
Art: Kieran McKeown.
Colours: Jim Boswell.
Letters: Simon Bowland.

Junkfall, the near future. Society's extravagant attitude to waste has continued unabated, with robot drones now collecting rubbish to be hauled away in giant hovering tankers, bound for the vast garbage island/prison known as Junkfall that lies out in the middle of the ocean. Dissident Aaxon 'Red' Banksy has been incarcerated here, but has discovered a self-evolving chip amongst the trash...

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