2000 AD Prog 2495 Preview: Young Death Returns With Frederick
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2000 AD Prog 2495 is out now, and it's a big one for Dredd fans. Inside you'll find Judge Rico stepping into the spotlight in The Oubliette, alongside fresh chapters of Young Death: Frederick, Brink, Nightmare New York and The Fall of Deadworld. Rico investigates the Black Tower, whilst P.I.s Joe Fargo and Lana Locke are hot on Dredd's trail.
Kek-W is on triple duty this week with two Deadworld stories alongside Nightmare New York. Always enjoy the Young Death stories, so really looking forward to that one.
- RELEASE DATE: 12th August July £3.99
- US RELEASE DATE: 26th August $7.99
- COVER: CLIFF ROBINSON WITH DYLAN TEAGUE
In 2000 AD Prog 2495
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...
Young Death: Frederick
Writer: Kek-W.
Art: Lee Carter.
Letters: Rob Steen.
The planet that became known as DEADWORLD was once a regular civilisation existing in a parallel dimension. Its Judge force was notoriously brutal and openly corrupt, and so when young psychopath Sidney De'Ath joined its ranks, he quickly became something of a rising star. But Sidney is being courted by entities beyond the veil, who want to use him to usher in a global apocalypse...
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...
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 been captured by a doctor, who intends to use her abilities to unleash chaos...
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 taken 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...
Pick up 2000 AD Prog 2495 in print from newsagents and comic book stores via Diamond.
Available in digital from: 2000 AD webshop and apps for iPad, Android, Windows 10.
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