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Judge Dredd 50th anniversary publication plans

Overview

To mark the 50th anniversary of Judge Dredd and the comic magazine 2000AD, Rebellion has announced several publication projects and expansion plans scheduled for 2027. First, the publisher introduced ‘Judge Dredd: Compact Crimes’, a series of 224-page black-and-white volumes. These manga-sized books are designed to sit alongside popular manga titles on retail shelves to attract new readers. Monthly installments are planned to begin in January 2027. Specifically, ‘Compact Crimes Volume Three’, titled ‘The Day The Law Died!’, is scheduled for release on March 23, collecting adventures from 2000 AD Progs 86 to 110 with work from creators such as John Wagner, Pat Mills, and Brian Bolland. Additionally, an oversized omnibus titled ‘Fifty Years of Judge Dredd – A 50th Anniversary Celebration!’ is scheduled for release on February 11, 2027. This collection will feature forty selected complete stories spanning the character’s history from 1977 to the present, covering various genres including sci-fi satire, war, adventure, and horror. The volume will include work from creators such as John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra, Brian Bolland, Cam Kennedy, and Duncan Fegredo, as well as interviews with prominent comic creators. The omnibus will be available in standard hardback or webshop-exclusive numbered slipcase editions. Furthermore, the ‘Essential Judge Dredd’ line is set to return in March 2027. One upcoming volume, ‘Titan’, will feature stories such as ‘Titan’, ‘Fit’, and ‘Enceladus’, with work by Rob Williams and Henry Flint. Beyond these specific publications, Rebellion is planning an extensive campaign to expand collaborations and licensing. This initiative aims to include new products and collectibles to bring the character back to the forefront of popular culture. Leading up to the 2027 anniversary, Rebellion has announced ‘The Day of Dredd’, an international celebration scheduled for Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Entities

Judge Dredd · Rebellion · 2000 AD · 2000AD · Carlos Ezquerra

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Judge Dredd comic collections announced by Rebellion

    Rebellion announced new Judge Dredd comic collections, including Compact Crimes Volume Three arriving in March and the return of the Essential Judge Dredd line in 2027.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rebellion announces ‘The Day of Dredd’ international celebration

    Rebellion has announced ‘The Day of Dredd’ for 3 October 2026, featuring creator signings across the UK and a first-ever official 2000AD signing in Prague to celebrate the iconic comic character.

  3. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Judge Dredd approaches 50th anniversary with major celebrations

    Rebellion is planning a major celebration for the 50th anniversary of Judge Dredd in 2027, featuring new products, collaborations, and expanded licensing to honor the iconic comic character.

  4. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Judge Dredd 50th Anniversary omnibus announced

    A new omnibus collection, ‘Fifty Years of Judge Dredd’, will be released in February 2027 to celebrate the character’s 50th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of 2000 AD.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rebellion to launch Judge Dredd compact 200‑page collections in 2027

    Rebellion will issue monthly 224‑page black‑and‑white Judge Dredd collections in a manga‑sized format from Jan 2027, priced at £9.99, to mark the character’s 50th anniversary.

Sources

2000ad.com · cinemascomics.com · codeascraft.com · downthetubes.net · impulsegamer.com · m.srf.ch · retrogamingroundup.com

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