The latest and extra sized issue of 2000AD hits the stands today and it's an encouraging sign that Britain's premier comic is not only managing to survive the crisis but is thriving as subscriptions* are on the increase and sales of their specials featuring old British comics revived for the 21st century are proving a success.
This is one of of their "jump on board" issues for those who have either not been reading or not kept with the title for a while and contains as usual "all new stories" except Sinister Dexter isn't as it does continue from the previous two issues. Not to worry you'll soon catch on....
Meanwhile Mega City One is facing a finial crisis and the influx of refugees caused by the recent near ending of the world hasn't helped as the Chief Judge and her council try to prioritise expenditure. Sound familiar. The dystopian future has all the problems and woes we face in these times of crisis. Except they have a plan. Nothing could go wrong...could it?
Next up is one of those fascinating Future Shocks short stories that sees archaeologists exploring a planet that was envied and suddenly perished for no apparent reason. Amongst them old rivalries continue. The outcome will either amuse or shock.
Fans of the short lived but famous Action! comic will be pleased to hear that Hookjaw has returned and there's something afoot as an old seaman tells his embellished tales of old times in the local pub. meanwhile something has a bite to eat. I have to say this looks more interesting than the usual Jaws type stories I recall (not a fan really) and I'm intrigued. Good writing and artwork helps.
Part three of Sinister Dexter sees Ghostlands continue it's unexpected twist as a rogue A.I. causes problems for our intrepid gunmen.
Skip Tracer returns in a new yarn Hyperballard he rescues a young lady with very manga eyes. Money and violence in this future world is all one can expect. Can't wait for the next instalment.
Finally to end this oversized edition is Stickleback: New Jerusalem a tale of horror as a being emerges from the other side. Can it be stopped before the others arrive?
Get your copy or subscribe to 2000AD here: shop.2000ad.com
And don't forget the latest issue of the monthly Judge Dredd Megazine is now on sale and is the 30th Anniversary edition. If you can't find a copy in the shops it's being reprinted as the first run sold out at distributor level. Jump on board this as well!
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