Acclaimed by readers since it first debuted in Judge Dredd Megazine 424 back in 2020, Megatropolis is an art-deco futurist noir series set in an alternative universe which reimagines the core elements of Mega-City One for a wholly new vision of Judge Dredd’s world. Created by Ken Niemand and artist Dave Taylor, the series has been one of the Megazine’s most popular stories since it debuted, and served as a stunning spotlight for Taylor’s astounding artistry.
With Dave Taylor sadly passing away in 2025, midway through completing another incredible run on the series, we didn’t want for the story to remain incomplete, as readers deserved the opportunity to see the entire series, including Taylor’s work – and so Rebellion are proud to announce that artist Chris Weston will be joining Megatropolis with April’s issue 491, ensuring that the second storyline will run through until its planned conclusion later this year.
For Weston, this is a chance to pay tribute to a friend and colleague, and in speaking to 2000 AD about the news he told us “like everyone else, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dave Taylor. I was instantly consumed with regret that I didn’t spend more time hanging out with him as I always found him great company. He had the gift of the gab and would have an amusing take on all manner of topics: from politics to UFOs. Mostly we talked about our shared love of the art of Jean “Moebius” Giraud. Dave got to spend time working with Moebius and the Incal and Blueberry maestro had an undeniable influence on his work.”
Continue reading the interview at the 2000AD website. Meanwhile, here's this week's releases...
2000AD Prog 2478
Cover: John McCrea & Mike Spicer.
JUDGE DREDD // FLAMES AND WHITE PHOSPHOROUS by TC Eglington (w) Paul Marshall (a) Quinton Winter (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
BRINK // THE CALL OF THE VOID by Dan Abnett (w) INJ Culbard (a) Simon Bowland (l)
SILVER // MALIGNANT by Mike Carroll (w) Joe Currie (a) Simon Bowland (a)
FUTURE SHOCKS // THE VESSEL by James Peaty (w) Steve Yeowell (a) John Charles (c) Rob Steen (l)
HELIUM // RED OCTOBER by Ian Edginton (w) D'Israeli (a) Annie Parkhouse (l)
Judge Dredd Megazine #491
Cover: Dylan Teague.
JUDGE DREDD // FEAR CITY by Karl Stock (w) Dan McDaid (a) Jack Davies (c) Simon Bowland (l)
ATOMFALL // THE WICKED ISLE by Jonathan L. Howard (w) Anthony Williams (a) Rob Steen)
FARGO & MCBANE // FAVOURED SONS by Ken Niemand (w) PJ Holden (a) Quinton Winter (c) Annie Parkhouse (l)
DEPARTMENT K // ...NO MORE by Ned Hartley (w) Mike Walters (a) Simon Bowland (l)
ROK THE WORLD by John Wagner (w) Dan Cornwell (a) Jim Boswell (c) Rob Steen (l)
MEGATROPOLIS II by Ken Niemand (w) Chris Weston (a) Antonietta Saulino (c) Rob Steen (l)
Action 50th Anniversary Special
Cover: John Higgins.
HOOKJAW // NECROMONE: Steve White (w) Staz Johnson (a) Matt Soffe (c) Rob Steen (l)
HELLMAN // A WINTER'S TALE: Garth Ennis (w) Mike Dorey (a) Rob Steen (l)
LOOK OUT FOR LEFTY // ARISE, SIR LEFTY! Rob Williams (w) Patrick Goddard (a) Rob Steen (l)
DREDGER // AFTER THE ACTION: Garth Ennis (w) John Higgins (a) Rob Steen (l)
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