2000 AD Prog 2489 Preview - Judge Dredd, Anderson, Brink & More

2000 AD Prog 2489 hits shelves on 1st July, and it's one of the strongest issues in this summer run. It's packed with five stories firing on all cylinders. Judge Dredd is deeper in the bruising prison brutality of The Oubliette; Psi-Judge Anderson answers a psychic distress call near the ominous Black Tower in Mega-City One; Bridget Kurtis is tracking down sect-crime in the far reaches of space in Brink; Lil crosses paths with another magic-user in Nightmare New York; and The Fall of Deadworld pushes its rebels to the brink against the Dark Judges. In short: it's a zarjaz prog.

Welcome, Terrans - the Galaxy's Greatest Comic is surging into July in fine form.

• RELEASE DATE: 1st July £3.99
• US RELEASE DATE: 15th July $7.99
• COVER: STEVEN AUSTIN

In 2000 AD Prog 2489   

Judge Dredd: The Oubliette

Writer: Ken Niemand.
Art: Dan Cornwell.
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 is the Law! Now, the lawman has been trapped in a
mysterious prison, and must work his way up the levels to escape...

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 Fall of Deadworld: Justice

Writer: Kek-W.
Art: Dave Kendall. 
Letters: Simon Bowland.

The planet that became known as DEADWORLD was once a regular civilisation
existing in a parallel dimension. But the end of days is coming, and creatures called
the Dark Judges are spreading their contagion, exterminating all life. While Sov forces
have take advantage of the chaos and invaded, Jess Childs and her fellow rebels have
rescued Judge Fairfax as they try to save a world falling into chaos...

Nightmare New York: Book Two

Writer: Kek-W.
Art: David Roach.
Colours: Peter Doherty.
Letters: Annie Parkhouse.

Lower Manhattan, 1845. The early days of the North American metropolis are marked
by a mix of poverty and organised crime. Young Lil, living rough on these dank streets,
had just turned eighteen when she discovered she was part of a select group of
individuals that were imbued with special powers. Now, as she's found a refuge and a
job in a bakery, it seems she can't escape the trouble the magic brings...

Judge Anderson: The Void

Writer: Liam Johnson.
Art: Rob Richardson.
Letters: Rob Steen.

Psi-Division is a section within Justice Department that deals with the supernatural,
and its operatives all have psi-powers, from telepathy to psychokinesis. Cassandra
ANDERSON is one of the division's most experienced and powerful officers,
responsible for saving the city from many paranormal threats. Now, Psi-Division has
suffered catastrophic damage following the emergence of the black tower...

Pick up 2000 AD Prog 2489 in print from newsagents and comic book stores via Diamond. 
Available in digital from: 2000 AD webshop and apps for iPad, Android, Windows 10.