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2000 AD Encyclopedia
From A.B.C. Warriors to Zenith ! Meticulously researched and compiled for comics fans everywhere, the 2000 AD Encyclopedia is the essential fact compendium to the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!
Wondering what the essential Judge Dredd stories are? Need to find out how long The Ballad of Halo Jones ran? Well look no further, Earthlets – the 2000 AD Encyclopedia is here!
Timed to concide with 2000 AD 's landmark 45th anniversary, this 336-page hardcover with dustjacket and explosive brand new cover by artist Stewart K. Moore is a must have for comic book fans. For the first time, the 2000 AD Encyclopedia celebrates 45 years of cutting edge sci-fi, biting dystopian satire and glorious fantasy by giving readers chapter and verse on this enthralling universe of thrills, detailing the characters and stories that have helped make 2000 AD a groundbreaking comic book and major cultural force.
With jaw-dropping illustrations by some of the world’s top artists alongside detailed profiles on the stories and characters from the pages of this legendary comic, from the luckless Aaron A. Aardvark of Judge Dredd to the weaponised (but very polite) undead crusader Zombo.
Discover fascinating facts about the acclaimed art and script droids behind 2000 AD ’s success, including industry legends such as John Wagner , Alan Grant , Alan Moore , Mark Millar , Grant Morrison , Jock , Brian Bolland , Mick McMahon , Carlos Ezquerra and many more. With a foreword by 2000 AD ’s longest-serving editor Matt Smith , this hardcover collection is indispensable for all dedicated Squaxx Dek Thargo and an essential addition to any comic fan’s bookshelf.
Wondering what the essential Judge Dredd stories are? Need to find out how long The Ballad of Halo Jones ran? Well look no further, Earthlets – the 2000 AD Encyclopedia is here!
Timed to concide with 2000 AD 's landmark 45th anniversary, this 336-page hardcover with dustjacket and explosive brand new cover by artist Stewart K. Moore is a must have for comic book fans. For the first time, the 2000 AD Encyclopedia celebrates 45 years of cutting edge sci-fi, biting dystopian satire and glorious fantasy by giving readers chapter and verse on this enthralling universe of thrills, detailing the characters and stories that have helped make 2000 AD a groundbreaking comic book and major cultural force.
With jaw-dropping illustrations by some of the world’s top artists alongside detailed profiles on the stories and characters from the pages of this legendary comic, from the luckless Aaron A. Aardvark of Judge Dredd to the weaponised (but very polite) undead crusader Zombo.
Discover fascinating facts about the acclaimed art and script droids behind 2000 AD ’s success, including industry legends such as John Wagner , Alan Grant , Alan Moore , Mark Millar , Grant Morrison , Jock , Brian Bolland , Mick McMahon , Carlos Ezquerra and many more. With a foreword by 2000 AD ’s longest-serving editor Matt Smith , this hardcover collection is indispensable for all dedicated Squaxx Dek Thargo and an essential addition to any comic fan’s bookshelf.
336 pages, Hardcover
Published February 16, 2022
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August 21, 2022
2000AD to me sums up my time at university - I knew of the comics for many years before that when a friend of mine would occasionally come home with a copy and I would marvel at the adventures of Judge Dredd. But it wasn't until a friend on my course would regularly get a copy that I fell in love with the various storylines and characters.
Now nearly 30 years later they still feel as fresh and as exciting as back then - now however I can catch up on the various exploits and subsequent story arcs that I have missed.
This is a brilliant book for old and new fans and what I really love about it is that you can tell those who contributed towards it love the comic as much (if not more) as I do. Real treasure and use it to browse or research, either way its a great addition to my collection.
Now nearly 30 years later they still feel as fresh and as exciting as back then - now however I can catch up on the various exploits and subsequent story arcs that I have missed.
This is a brilliant book for old and new fans and what I really love about it is that you can tell those who contributed towards it love the comic as much (if not more) as I do. Real treasure and use it to browse or research, either way its a great addition to my collection.
June 14, 2022
Now I will confess that I haven't read 2000AD in ages, probably not since the late 90s, so several of the characters are new to me. With that in mine I was definitely drawn (pardon the pun) to the early entries, thanks to me borrowing my wee brother's comics way back, then buying them myself. It was particularly joyous to be reminded of Abelard Snazz and Middenface McNulty. A heavy well thought out book.
February 15, 2022
I was granted eARC access to 2000 AD Encyclopedia by Scott Montgomery via NetGalley by way of auto-approval with the publisher on that platform. Thank you again for the access! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.
This was a step into something new for me, and I enjoyed my experience. I grew up in the sort of family that views comics as childish things and doesn't understand the difference between graphic novels, mangas, and comic books, so this is a world I'm only just starting to explore as an adult.
Being a sort of guide to the world and characters, this book was a very interesting way to wade into the 2000 AD world. As someone who hadn't read a single issue before, this has me feeling confident that I wouldn't need to track down #1 and start all the way back there in order to have the slightest understanding of what's going on. I enjoyed meeting all of the characters, learning about the world, and reading about the history of this world, and now I'm sold! I want to read the regular issues now and see them all in action.
For fans who are already familiar with the series, I imagine this will be welcome and intriguing bonus information that serves to enrich a world and cast they already love.
The artwork is stunning, as I would only expect it to be in an established series like this, and I love the way this book was laid out. The mix of illustrations dispersed through the pages and text overlayed in the empty spaces over full-page illustrations keeps everything feeling fresh and interesting, and the choice to make plenty of page backgrounds any colour but white is great! That definitely made it all feel much more exciting and immersive.
Thanks again for access! This was a lot of fun and a great way to get my feet wet in a long-standing property I had previously missed out on.
This was a step into something new for me, and I enjoyed my experience. I grew up in the sort of family that views comics as childish things and doesn't understand the difference between graphic novels, mangas, and comic books, so this is a world I'm only just starting to explore as an adult.
Being a sort of guide to the world and characters, this book was a very interesting way to wade into the 2000 AD world. As someone who hadn't read a single issue before, this has me feeling confident that I wouldn't need to track down #1 and start all the way back there in order to have the slightest understanding of what's going on. I enjoyed meeting all of the characters, learning about the world, and reading about the history of this world, and now I'm sold! I want to read the regular issues now and see them all in action.
For fans who are already familiar with the series, I imagine this will be welcome and intriguing bonus information that serves to enrich a world and cast they already love.
The artwork is stunning, as I would only expect it to be in an established series like this, and I love the way this book was laid out. The mix of illustrations dispersed through the pages and text overlayed in the empty spaces over full-page illustrations keeps everything feeling fresh and interesting, and the choice to make plenty of page backgrounds any colour but white is great! That definitely made it all feel much more exciting and immersive.
Thanks again for access! This was a lot of fun and a great way to get my feet wet in a long-standing property I had previously missed out on.
January 17, 2022
This is a must have for all 2000 AD fans out there, which include Judge Dredd, Rouge Trooper, Strontium Dogg, Slaine and Tank Girl. It covers 44 years of goodness, and believe it or not, 40 featured characters are found on the cover alone.
To say this book is packed is an understatement. It starts out with a list of the characters in alphabetical order and on which page to find them. That list alone made me head spin. Each one is highlighted with their background, story importance, appearances, tidbits, and more. If a comic fan needs information or a bit of clarification, this book definitely will fill any gaps and more. Plus, there are other historical facts and interesting bits of information thrown in to give this one a very, all-around, information flair.
The characters are illustrated and presented in their original and well-known style. Thanks to the tons of information, the graphics, while well done, don't have full-page displays, which would really knock this one out of the park...but it would make a colossal sized tome, too. It is great to see each character and get to know them and revisit them. The writing does make each bit of information entertaining and fun to read. I never felt it was dry, and even I as a non-comic fan, was grabbed in and want to learn more.
Fans of these comics will enjoy this book quite a bit and I can see it being an amazing present or surprise, too. So, yes, I can recommend this one and give the author a huge thumbs up. I received an ARC copy and love the plethora of information in this one.
To say this book is packed is an understatement. It starts out with a list of the characters in alphabetical order and on which page to find them. That list alone made me head spin. Each one is highlighted with their background, story importance, appearances, tidbits, and more. If a comic fan needs information or a bit of clarification, this book definitely will fill any gaps and more. Plus, there are other historical facts and interesting bits of information thrown in to give this one a very, all-around, information flair.
The characters are illustrated and presented in their original and well-known style. Thanks to the tons of information, the graphics, while well done, don't have full-page displays, which would really knock this one out of the park...but it would make a colossal sized tome, too. It is great to see each character and get to know them and revisit them. The writing does make each bit of information entertaining and fun to read. I never felt it was dry, and even I as a non-comic fan, was grabbed in and want to learn more.
Fans of these comics will enjoy this book quite a bit and I can see it being an amazing present or surprise, too. So, yes, I can recommend this one and give the author a huge thumbs up. I received an ARC copy and love the plethora of information in this one.
December 8, 2021
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Rebellion 2000AD for an advanced copy of this new comic reference guide.
Judge Dredd, Tank Girl, Rogue Trooper, Sláine, Strontium Dog. If you know even one of these characters, you need to own 2000 AD Encyclopedia, by Scott Montgomery. This guide features every character that has appeared in both 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Magazine, celebrating 44 years of publishing.
The Encyclopedia is well encyclopedic. An A to Z guide of characters, with biographies, first appearances, creators, key stories and issue numbers. Occasionally there are supplemental reports with behind the scenes information, historical notes, fun facts and trivia.
The art features the classic artists and the best representations of the characters and they look fantastic. Everything can't be a full page spread as some of this art deserves, but it is still impressive to look at, and the sheer volume of illustrations makes up for this.
This is beautiful book for fans of British comics, or comic fans in general. To flip through is to see long, long running storylines, classic characters and many that have been unfairly forgotten, or later misused. The price point might make it a little tough to justify for new readers, but for fans or people who want to know more about what English nerds were reading, and continue to read, this would be a good book to invest in.
Judge Dredd, Tank Girl, Rogue Trooper, Sláine, Strontium Dog. If you know even one of these characters, you need to own 2000 AD Encyclopedia, by Scott Montgomery. This guide features every character that has appeared in both 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Magazine, celebrating 44 years of publishing.
The Encyclopedia is well encyclopedic. An A to Z guide of characters, with biographies, first appearances, creators, key stories and issue numbers. Occasionally there are supplemental reports with behind the scenes information, historical notes, fun facts and trivia.
The art features the classic artists and the best representations of the characters and they look fantastic. Everything can't be a full page spread as some of this art deserves, but it is still impressive to look at, and the sheer volume of illustrations makes up for this.
This is beautiful book for fans of British comics, or comic fans in general. To flip through is to see long, long running storylines, classic characters and many that have been unfairly forgotten, or later misused. The price point might make it a little tough to justify for new readers, but for fans or people who want to know more about what English nerds were reading, and continue to read, this would be a good book to invest in.
February 6, 2022
It's been around a decade since I closely followed the Galaxy's Greatest Comic. This book has convinced me that's far too long.
The 2000ad Encyclopaedia is a monumental work. Cataloguing every strip that has gone into the last 44 years of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic is no mean feat.
Each entry receives a brief plot synopsis followed by a bit of background and opinion from Montgomery. This is where the book really shines.
The writing is appropriately brief but every word is punching it's weight. Each entry includes a list of recommended stories or just appearances if there's only a few.
It's well illustrated but just enough that there's still plenty of room for text.
I think the ideal use of this would be someone either getting into 2000ad for the first time or getting back into it after years away, as I intend to do. Any references or characters can be looked up to get a quick synopsis.
Going through the book there's dozens of stories I've read and completely forgotten. The brief synopses brought them back to me incredibly. There's still more that I wasn't familiar with that have come out in the intervening years.
This book is an incredible ambassador for the ridiculous level of variety that Tharg has brought us over the years. Splundig Vur Thrigg!
The 2000ad Encyclopaedia is a monumental work. Cataloguing every strip that has gone into the last 44 years of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic is no mean feat.
Each entry receives a brief plot synopsis followed by a bit of background and opinion from Montgomery. This is where the book really shines.
The writing is appropriately brief but every word is punching it's weight. Each entry includes a list of recommended stories or just appearances if there's only a few.
It's well illustrated but just enough that there's still plenty of room for text.
I think the ideal use of this would be someone either getting into 2000ad for the first time or getting back into it after years away, as I intend to do. Any references or characters can be looked up to get a quick synopsis.
Going through the book there's dozens of stories I've read and completely forgotten. The brief synopses brought them back to me incredibly. There's still more that I wasn't familiar with that have come out in the intervening years.
This book is an incredible ambassador for the ridiculous level of variety that Tharg has brought us over the years. Splundig Vur Thrigg!
October 9, 2021
A completely scrotnig guide to everyone and everything that has ever graced the pages of 2000AD, still officially the galaxy’s greatest comic, and its sister title, Judge Dredd Megazine. This is the definitive concordance of thrillpower, 44 years in the making, from the A.B.C Warriors to Zombo.
For those who used to read 2000AD back in the day, this thrill-packed tome is perfect to dip into for a nostalgia fix, while scholars of the comic will appreciate having all this zarjazz information in one place for easy reference.
The cover art features over 40 characters from 2000AD’s colourful history, some obvious, others hidden in little incidental details. (There’s a guide at the back if you can’t identify them all). Each entry in the book has full details on the character or story’s first and subsequent appearances in the comic, artist details and related prog numbers, and every page is fully illustrated.
The “2000AD Encyclopedia” is highly recommended, nay essential, for veterans and newbies alike.
For those who used to read 2000AD back in the day, this thrill-packed tome is perfect to dip into for a nostalgia fix, while scholars of the comic will appreciate having all this zarjazz information in one place for easy reference.
The cover art features over 40 characters from 2000AD’s colourful history, some obvious, others hidden in little incidental details. (There’s a guide at the back if you can’t identify them all). Each entry in the book has full details on the character or story’s first and subsequent appearances in the comic, artist details and related prog numbers, and every page is fully illustrated.
The “2000AD Encyclopedia” is highly recommended, nay essential, for veterans and newbies alike.
May 13, 2022
This book is dangerous! - when you consider the 40-odd years that 2000 AD has been going it is almost impossible to imagine being able to ever track down every single obscure series that is covered in this encyclopaedia no matter how much you want to, and believe me, when you finish this you will want to!.
My only possible suggestion/minor criticism about is the fact that Dredd casts such a long shadow over the titel that maybe it would have been fairer to have done this as 2 seperate volumes - one for the world of Dredd and a second for the other series that may be slightly overshadowed by the Judge. - Personally I am not a huge fan of Dredd so the number of relatively minor characters from that strip that were covered did get a bit wearing after a while. Having ssaid that this is highly recommended as a reference work and it demonstrates completely how the title has been able to be the mainstay of British comics for so long.
My only possible suggestion/minor criticism about is the fact that Dredd casts such a long shadow over the titel that maybe it would have been fairer to have done this as 2 seperate volumes - one for the world of Dredd and a second for the other series that may be slightly overshadowed by the Judge. - Personally I am not a huge fan of Dredd so the number of relatively minor characters from that strip that were covered did get a bit wearing after a while. Having ssaid that this is highly recommended as a reference work and it demonstrates completely how the title has been able to be the mainstay of British comics for so long.
October 22, 2021
An absolute treasure trove for any 2000 AD fan!
Everyone knows at least a few characters from this ground-breaking comic (think Tharg, Strontium Dog and, arguably the most famous, Judge Dredd) but here is over 350 pages of every character that has ever appeared with a summary of each and also story highlights and first appearance details.
Packed with detail and with reproduction illustrations from the comics - and believe me some are stunning for a weekly comic - this is a must have for any 2000 AD collector.
May thanks to Rebellion Publishing and Net Galley for the ARC for review purposes.
Everyone knows at least a few characters from this ground-breaking comic (think Tharg, Strontium Dog and, arguably the most famous, Judge Dredd) but here is over 350 pages of every character that has ever appeared with a summary of each and also story highlights and first appearance details.
Packed with detail and with reproduction illustrations from the comics - and believe me some are stunning for a weekly comic - this is a must have for any 2000 AD collector.
May thanks to Rebellion Publishing and Net Galley for the ARC for review purposes.
February 5, 2023
Quick impressions: The volume overall is comprehensive and informative. The volume also includes a cover story (how the book came about), a key for the front cover art (so you can identify all the characters), and a list of editorial credits. In the end, it's well worth it.
(Full review on my blog soon.)
(Full review on my blog soon.)
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