Check out the new 2000AD-inspired mega-sized ZARJAZ Sci-Fi Special – downthetubes.net

ZARJAZan independently published comic featuring characters from 2000ADis back, produced with kind permission from Rebellion on a not-for-profit basis.

Available to preorder now, the 116-page ZARJAZ Sci-Fi Special 2024with a cover from Brett Burbridgeoffers staggering 18 brand-new stories featuring hordes of classic 2000AD characters – and we’re told there will be more than a few surprises in the mix.

The Special includes a wide variety of strips, such as “Judge Dredd – Green is the New Gray”, written by Tom Davieswith art by Chris Geary; “Robo-Hunter – House of Droids”, written by Michael Crouchwith art by Rob Anthony; “Strontium Dog”, written by Tom Davieswith art by Bob Brice; “The VCs – The Holo-Man” written by Craig Dawson with art by Brett Burbridge; and “Walter the Wobot – Membership Wevoked”, written by Leo Healywith art by Paul Malone.

A whole year in the making, this special relaunch issue will include a mixture of color and black and white stories –and for the first time since 2002, it will be published in glorious large format!

“ZARJAZ is a not-for-profit publication and our use of Rebellion characters means we cannot offer a KickStarter like other small-press comics,” the title’s editor publisher, Andrew Lewisexplains. “However, opening it up for pre-sale will enable us to finance publication with professional printers.”

Andrew, a lifelong comic fan and 1970s horror films devotee, was the original creator and editor of ZARJAZwhich went on to be published by Futurequake Press until the unexpected death of the fondly remembered Dave Evans. Andrew returns to the role determined to deliver thrills reminiscent of the golden age of 2000ADbut with a modern sensitivity.

The print-run of this special issue is strictly limited, based on pre-sales.

“Simply put, if we receive ten pre-orders we’ll print ten copies,” Andrew explains. “If we receive 500, we’ll print 500. This means that you will only guarantee your copy through pre-order.

Copies of ZARJAZ Sci-Fi Special 2024 will be sent out towards the end of September.

• Click here to preorder ZARJAZ Sci-Fi Special 2024 if you live in the UK

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• Check out the new ZARJAZ project at zarjazvol3.blogspot.com | Follow ZARJAZ on Facebook

• Click here to preorder ZARJAZ Sci-Fi Special 2024 if you live in the UK

• Click here to preorder ZARJAZ Sci-Fi Special 2024 if you live anywhere else in Europe

• Click here to preorder ZARJAZ Sci-Fi Special 2024 for Rest of World orders, including North America

• Check out the new ZARJAZ project at zarjazvol3.blogspot.com | Follow ZARJAZ on Facebook

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorerpublished by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazineand more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.

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