2000 AD Prog 2473 Preview - Explosive Finales and New Thrills Arrive This Week

2000 AD Prog 2473 hits shelves on 11th March, and it's one of the most action-packed issues in recent memory. Herne & Shuck reaches its explosive finale this prog. Don't worry, though, as a follow-up series is currently in the works. Lee Milmore is already working away on it.

Also in Prog 2473, Judge Dredd, Brink, and The Discarded all return with new chapters. Plus, there's an exciting new 3riller making its debut: 'Who is Adrian Apollo?', a high-octane secret-agent deep-space drama from Liam Johnson and Steven Austin.

• RELEASE DATE: 11th March £3.99
• COVER: MARK SEXTON

In Prog 2473

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. 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! Now, terrorists have taken over the Weather Control satellite and are blackmailing the city...

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, stands before a magical council, learning his fate...

Tharg's 3rillers: Who is Adrian Apollo?

Writer: Liam Johnson.
Art: Steven Austin.
Colours: John Charles.
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 far future, and Adrian Apollo is a ruthless agent for the Empire of Humanity, a vast collection of colonised worlds. Reporting to the mysterious Administrator, Apollo is sent in on missions to further the interests of the Empire...

Brink: The Call of the Void

Writer: Dan Abnett.
Art: INJ Culbard.
Letters: Simon Bowland.

The late 21st century, and through environmental catastrophe and industrial overload Earth has been reduced to a wasteland. Mankind finally evacuated the planet in 2072 and millions were housed in a number of deep-space Habitats. But life on these cramped, overcrowded stations is tense, often spilling over into madness. Sects are rife, and Bridget Kurtis of the Habitat Security Division is investigating their reach...

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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