Constantly evolving, his work on seminal Dredd stories such as ‘The Cursed Earth’, ‘Block Mania’ and ‘The Judge Child’ was a world away from the almost woodcut-like art on Sláine, and his slick, sci-fi action on The VCs and Ro-Busters. Few artists have stamped their signature on Judge Dredd the way McMahon has the artist on the first published Dredd story in 2000 AD Prog 2, he was initially hired to imitate Ezquerra’s distinctive style but soon developed his own kinetic, visceral style, which evolved into the chunky, powerful ’big boots’ style.

October will see the eagerly-anticipated Mick McMahon Apex Edition. This Apex Edition, which will be available in an exclusive edition through the 2000 AD webshop and a standard edition through comic stores via Diamond Distribution, will provide fans with unprecedented insights into his original art in an edition befitting such a landmark talent.Ī new Apex Edition was also included at the end of the press release. As one of the first creators in the ‘British Invasion’ of the American comic book industry in the 1980s, Bolland’s work on series such as Camelot 3000 and Batman: The Killing Joke, and covers for Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Batman, and many more, have made him one of the most distinctive and famous artists in comics. This deluxe, oversized facsimile edition will feature new high-resolution scans of Bolland’s original art from 2000 AD, showing his delicate inking brushwork in unprecedented detail.

The Brian Bolland Apex Edition (published in February) will showcase the Judge Dredd work of one of 2000 AD’s greatest creators. Some of these aren’t particularly new, but I’ve been waiting to have at least two items before posting.Ī Brian Bolland Apex Edition was previously announced, but as part of their 2022 plans, a release date has been provided. What’s new(s) in the AE format world: more from 2000AD/Rebellion, first look at a 40th-anniversary book, a sale, and a table of contents.

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