2000 AD Prog 2471 Preview: New Judge Dredd, Herne & Shuck, and More

2000 AD Prog 2471 kicks off a fresh wave of Thrill‑power with a brand‑new Judge Dredd story. Forty‑nine years after the Galaxy's Greatest Comic first blasted into readers' realities, the weekly onslaught of zarjaz storytelling shows no sign of slowing.

This issue launches Judge Dredd: Climate Crisis, written by Rob Williams and Ned Hartley, with artist PJ Holden. There's also a complete Terror Tale by Andi Ewington and Mike Walters. Plus the latest chapters of Herne & Shuck, Judge Dee, and The Discarded. It's a strong mix of sci‑fi, horror, and supernatural intrigue — exactly what keeps 2000 AD readers coming back every week. It's another strong line-up that leaves us excited.

• RELEASE DATE: 25th February £3.99
• COVER: CLIFF ROBINSON WITH DYLAN TEAGUE

In Prog 2471

Judge Dredd: Climate Crisis

Writer: Rob Williams & Ned Hartley.
Art: PJ Holden.
Colours: Jack Davies.
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, bordered by the irradiated wasteland of the Cursed Earth on one side and the toxic Black Atlantic on the other. Crime is rampant, and only the Judges — empowered to dispense instant justice — can stop total anarchy. Toughest of them all is JUDGE DREDD — he is the Law!

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...

Judge Dee

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

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 Terror Tales: Fountain of Youth

Writer: Andi Ewington.
Art: Mike Walters.
Letters: Rob Steen.

Experience the terrifying side of Thrill-power with these one-off tales from beyond the veil of sanity. Whether they be ghostly goings-on that send shivers up the spine or splatterfests that sear the retina and paralyse the mind, nothing is what it seems in these glimpses of a realm beyond our own. Ten-year-old Zack is fed up with being told he's too young to do what he wants — but he may regret getting his wish...

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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