Preview: 2000 AD Prog 2307

2000 AD Prog 2307 is back to usual proceedings this week, after the Regened takeover in the last prog. That means we're back to the latest instalments of Judge Dredd, Enemy Earth, Hershey, Hope and Chimpsky's Law.

There's a lot to be excited about. Buratino Must Die is building up to what will surely be an explosive finale, Chimpsky's Law is crazy, and Hershey has been great fun with beautiful artwork. Hope always looks good, and Enemy Earth is something different and highly entertaining.

• UK and DIGITAL: 9 November £3.50
• NORTH AMERICA: 4 January 2024 $29.99 (per pack)
• DIAMOND: SEP221930
• COVER: LUKE HORSMAN

In this issue:

Judge Dredd: Buratino Must Die

Writer: Rob Williams.
Art: Henry Flint.
Letters: Annie Parkhouse.

Mega-City One, 2144 AD. Home to over 180 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, two East-Meg Judges have been granted sanctuary in MC-1, but Sov psi-powers are attacking the city...

Enemy Earth: Book One

Writer: Cavan Scott.
Art: Luke Horsman.
Letters: Annie Parkhouse.

The near future. Mother Nature has turned against the people that live upon the Earth’s surface. Now, the planet’s flora and fauna have mutated and are viciously attacking humanity. As society crumbles, and survivors seek safety, young Zoe, who has lost her own family, has rescued a young boy, who has been living for five years in a bunker with his protective robot. It turns out he’s the prime minister’s son... 

Hope... In The Shadows: Reel Two

Writer: Guy Adams.
Art: Jimmy Broxton.
Letters: Jim Campbell.

An alternate 1940s USA. WWII is over, victory having been secured by occult means, and consequently, magic is a part of everyday life. Mallory HOPE is one such skilled operative, though calling on the dark arts takes its toll on the user. He’s also a P.I., hired for all manner of down n’ dirty jobs — and an investigation into a cursed movie has led to the reappearance of Hope’s missing wife, Alice, who has plans for the film... 

Chimpsky's Law: A Terrifically Disturbing Adventure

Writer: Ken Niemand.
Art: PJ Holden.
Colours: Chris Blythe.
Letters: Simon Bowland.

Mega-City One, 2144 AD. Noam Chimpsky is a super-intelligent ape living in Ludi Wittgenstein block, and he sees it as his mission to protect his fellow residents from the various threats and problems that can befall a citizen of the Big Meg. He does all this secretly, allowing others to take the credit, such as Wittgenstein’s useless block Judge Stan. But now a malicious pair of psychic juves have moved into the block...

Hershey: The Cold in the Bones

Writer: Rob Williams.
Art: Simon Fraser.
Letters: Simon Bowland.

Judge Barbara Hershey was one of Justice Department’s most respected and capable young officers before she became Chief Judge. Leading the city through numerous challenges, she only occasionally clashed with Dredd — until the ‘Small House’ affair and the revelation of Judge Smiley’s clandestine operations on her watch. Now, seriously ill from a microbial virus, she’s faked her death to deal with Smiley’s legacy... 

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