The legendary 2000 AD, the Judge Dredd Megazine and dozens of digital graphic novels are now available on your Android tablet – plus incredible FREE comics to read now!

Install now to read the free DREDD movie tie-in comic, plus two massive FREE sampler issues of top 2000 AD stories featuring future lawman Judge Dredd, undead cowboy Ichabod Azrael, ‘gentleman zombie’ Zombo, the action-packed dog soldiers of Kingdom, the Steampunk crime tale Stickleback, and post-apocalyptic werewolf series Age of the Wolf!

The app also gives you access to digital graphic novels collecting stories from the past 37 years, including the complete best selling Judge Dredd Case Files series, the newest Judge Dredd books, and more classic 2000 AD titles such as Rogue Trooper, Sláine, the ABC Warriors, Nikolai Dante, and Robo-Hunter!

2000 AD is the weekly SF anthology comic that brings you the cosmos’s best stories, filled with action and adventure with black humour and a dark satirical edge!

The monthly Judge Dredd Megazine not only showcases new adventures for Judge Dredd, but also series based in his world, further expanding the Dredd universe. In addition, there are interviews with leading writers and artists, and each issue includes a bonus 64-page graphic novel every month, featuring material from the 2000 AD archive!

Background:

2000 AD is a British science fiction anthology comic book magazine first published in 1977. It has become a prominent platform for creators to showcase their work and has introduced iconic characters like Judge Dredd.

Judge Dredd:

Judge Dredd is the most recognizable character from 2000 AD. He is a law enforcement officer in the dystopian future of Mega-City One, a vast and overpopulated metropolis. Dredd is a "Street Judge," authorized to dispense instant justice, including the power to execute criminals.

Setting:

Mega-City One is a sprawling urban nightmare, a product of overpopulation and environmental degradation. It is a society ruled by a totalitarian government and the Judges, who enforce order with an iron fist. The city is divided into sectors, each patrolled by a different Judge.

Themes:

2000 AD and Judge Dredd explore various themes, including:

* Social Commentary: The stories often critique social and political issues, such as authoritarianism, violence, and environmental destruction.

* Futuristic Dystopia: The setting presents a grim vision of the future, where technology has failed to solve societal problems and has instead exacerbated them.

* Crime and Punishment: The Judges' role as enforcers of instant justice raises questions about morality, the limits of power, and the nature of justice.

Characters:

Besides Judge Dredd, other notable characters in 2000 AD include:

* Judge Anderson: A compassionate and principled Judge who often clashes with Dredd's brutal methods.

* Strontium Dog: A bounty hunter with a psychic third eye, operating in the lawless wasteland outside Mega-City One.

* Rogue Trooper: A genetically engineered super-soldier who fights against the oppressive Norts.

Influence:

2000 AD and Judge Dredd have had a significant impact on popular culture:

* Film Adaptations: Judge Dredd has been adapted into two feature films: "Judge Dredd" (1995) and "Dredd" (2012).

* Cultural Icon: Judge Dredd's distinctive helmet and uniform have become instantly recognizable symbols of dystopian law enforcement.

* Legacy: 2000 AD continues to publish new stories and introduce new characters, inspiring generations of creators and readers.