2000 AD Prog 2490 Preview - More Dredd, Anderson & Nightmare New York

2000 AD Prog 2490 is here, Terrans- and it's a particularly glowing issue. Inside you'll find the latest instalments of Dredd, Nightmare NY, Brink, The Fall of Deadworld and Anderson, five strips packed with blood, sweat and tears. Mostly sweat.

• RELEASE DATE: 8th July £3.99
• US RELEASE DATE: 22nd July $7.99
• COVER: DAVE KENDALL

In 2000 AD Prog 2490

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, he's found himself imprisoned in a mysterious dungeon, and must make his way up the levels if he is 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 reunited with 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 she's found refuge in a bakery, but she can't seem to escape the trouble magic brings with it as she partners up with fireboy Mose...

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...

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