2000 AD Prog 2491 Preview - Judge Dredd, Anderson & Deadworld Return

2000 AD Prog 2491 hits shelves this week. One flick through its contents is enough to convince you it's as scorching as the weather. The latest chapters of Nightmare NY, Brink, Anderson, The Fall of Deadworld, and Judge Rico all demand your attention.

But the excitement doesn't stop there. Also out this week is Megazine 494. It features the next instalment of The Black Tower and the start of a new Lawless run by Abnett & Winslade. Plus, the finale to one of our favourite series, Book Two of Megatropolis.

• RELEASE DATE: 15th July £3.99
• US RELEASE DATE: 29th July $7.99
• COVER: DAVID ROACH AND EMILY ROACH

In 2000 AD Prog 2491

Judge Dredd Rico: The Oubliette

Writer: Ken Niemand.
Art: Jake Lynch.
Colours: Emily Roach.
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 RICO — he is the Law! Now, a black tower has materialised in the metropolis, causing chaos, and P.I.s Joe Fargo and Lana Locke are looking for Dredd...

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...

Pick up 2000 AD Prog 2491 in print from newsagents and comic book stores via Diamond. 
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