New Adventures from the Trigan Empire: First Look at the New Adventures

New Adventures from the Trigan Empire marks the first return to this iconic sci‑fi world since 1982. It brings the legendary saga back for a new generation. The Trigan Empire rises once again! And we couldn't be more excited.

New Adventures from the Trigan Empire comes from an award-winning creative team. Writer Michael Carroll (Judge Dredd, Dreadnoughts) and artist Tom Foster (Judge Dredd) pick up the torch together. They continue the classic comics story originally told by Mike Butterworth and Don Lawrence.

This brand new original graphic novel publishes on 20th May 2026 in a luxurious hardcover edition. A special numbered webshop edition will also be available exclusively from the 2000 AD and Treasury of British webshops.

While the original series detailed the rise of the mighty Trigan Empire, this new graphic novel depicts its fall. Decades have passed since the empire reached its zenith. An ageing Emperor Trigo has started to think about who his successor may be. His right-hand man and nephew, Janno, is perceived as the natural successor. But Trigo's abandoned son, Nikko, has long harboured a grudge against his father. Having built his own Empire whilst in exile, he's in the perfect position to take revenge on his family and seize the Empire he believes is rightfully his...

Writer Michael Carroll said: "The idea of continuing such an iconic, well-loved comic strip was a tad absolutely terrifying at first, but it's a story I've adored since I first encountered it in Look and Learn back in the early 1970s, so there was no way I could or would turn down the opportunity and the honour… Thrilling tales of heroic swordsmen in jet-fighters battling slave-warriors! It opens with the founding of Trigan City, and the forging of the Empire, and it really is wonderful, extraordinary storytelling. How do we pick up the reins on a story that's been on hiatus for four decades – especially one that might feel a little old-fashioned to some present-day readers – while still staying true to its legacy? Luckily, we have the phenomenal Tom Foster on board providing some career-best artwork, and as for the story… well, sadly, my spoilerphobia prevents me from giving away any plot details. But, you know, we never did get to see the fall that was promised in the original title…"

Artist Tom Foster said: "To be the artist tasked with reprising The Trigan Empire is equally intimidating. It's a beloved title with a history of excellent art from some of the era's best UK comics artists. Luckily, Michael's script is so much fun to work on that, for all the pressure to do a good job, it's a pleasure to go to work every day. It's also my first fully-painted book, so that's a nice change (although it also comes with its share of distinct challenges). For those Trigan Empire fans who are eager to see how it's going to look, we have that much in common as I'm only about a third of the way through painting it. As Michael says, we never quite got 'round to seeing the titular 'fall' of the empire, but, by November, we might at least have some idea of if I'm personally responsible."

New Adventures From The Trigan Empire is available to pre-order now, releasing on the 20th May!