Review: 2000 AD - Prog 2463
From Rebellion
A 100-page special this week from Rebellion, with 2000 AD - Prog 2463.
UK and DIGITAL: 17 December £5.99
NORTH AMERICA: 21 January $11.75
DIAMOND: OCT250132
COVER: GREG STAPLES
JUDGE DREDD // MIK-MAK’S BIG MEGA-CITY ADVENTURE by Ken Niemand (w) Stref (a) Fin Cramb (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
This was fantastic fun, with a cheeky look at Tintin and more in this adventure and a fun twist at the end. I enjoyed the way it all plays out and makes some sense. Dredd’s reactions are priceless.
HERNE & SHUCK // POWER TRIP by David Barnett (w) Lee Milmore (a) Gary Caldwell (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
A new adventure for Herne and Shuck. I like the build up and this issue sets up what is to come nicely. The use of the demons is interesting and the quest makes some sense.
AZIMUTH // BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW by Dan Abnett (w) Tazio Bettin (a) Matt Soffe (c) Jim Campell (l)
Setting up again for the new year - there is more to come and I wonder where this will all lead. The alternate universe aspect is interesting and there is still the same threat to come.
THE DISCARDED by Peter Milligan (w) Kieran McKeown (a) Jim Boswell (c) Simon Bowland (l)
The beginning of a new adventure and a lot of setup. I like the different areas here, and there is a good hook as to what is going to follow.
YOUNG DEATH // DOG EAT DOG by Kek-W (w) Clint Langley (a) Annie Parkhouse (l)
A short story of Judge Death before he became Judge Death. It’s a skewed view of the Judges of this world and the corruption already there. Some great art and effects, too.
HAWK THE SLAYER // THE CALL by Alec Worley (w) Staz Johnson (a) John Charles (c) Rob Steen (l)
A nice one-shot story with some interesting thoughts and background, and some classic horror action. I like the haunted element in this story.
ROGUE TROOPER // GHOST PATROL by Alex de Campi (w) Neil Edwards (a) Matt Soffe (c) Jim Campbell (l)
Completing the story with a nice twist - I was plesently surprised with the story and who gets out. There are some good aspects with the chips in this issue.
STRONTIUM DOG // THE NECKS CASE by Karl Stock (w) Colin MacNeil (a) Dylan Teague (c) Rob Steen (l)
A good one-shot adventure for Johnny Alpha. I like the action and the respite it gives Alpha. There are some softer moments, but mainly action.
Available in print from: 2000 AD webshop, book stores, Amazon, and comic book stores via Diamond
Available in digital from: 2000 AD webshop, 2000 AD app for Apple & Android
Solid breakdown of a packed issue. The Strontium Dog entry caught my attention because Alpha stories hinge so much on wether they balance his cynicism with those rarer human moments. Sounds like this one leaned heavier into action, which honestly can work when the story's tight. One thing I always appreciate about these anthology reviews is how they spotlight the creative teams, especially letterers like Annie Parkhouse who end up working across multiple strips in the same prog. I've been thnking lately about how different lettering styles subtly shift the tone even within a single issue. Did the shifts between stories feel jarring at all, or did the editing keep the flow cohesive?