45 Years Of Thrills: Celebrating 45 Years Of 2000 AD In 2022

2000 AD reaches a massive milestone in 2022. 45 years of thrilling comics.

The weekly British science fiction* anthology has been published since 1977. While many know it as the home of Judge Dredd, it’s long been a hotbed of high-concept and weird comics – often with a punk rock attitude. 2000 AD has also been a breeding ground for young creators, who have become some of the biggest names in comics. Some of these include Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, Al Ewing, Carlos Equzerra, John Wagner, Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, to name a few.

How to Love Comics is celebrating 2000 AD’s huge achievement all year long with a feature we’re calling 45 Years of Thrills. Along with How To Love Comics’ regular coverage, you’ll see a wide range of articles covering 2000 AD from myself and a host of guest contributors.

45 Years of Thrills will spotlight this exciting corner of the comic book world – exploring the 2000 AD’s golden period in the 1980s all the way up to today’s modern masterpieces. Along the way, we’ll feature mainstays like Judge Dredd, uncover hidden gems, and make sure to highlight the fantastic artists and writers who have graced the anthologies pages over the years.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never read a single page of 2000 AD before. By the end of it, hopefully, you’ll have numerous new comics to add to your to-read list.

Exciting new pieces will be available throughout the year. Take a look below to find everything that has been published so far.

Everything You Need To Know To Start Reading 2000 AD

Want to read 2000 AD but don’t know how? This zarjaz guide will point you in the right direction.
Push the Button: The Amorality of Button Man

Continuing our 2000 AD celebration, Tom Shapira digs into the dog-eat-dog world of the thriller series Button Man.
Is Judge Dredd A Good Guy Or A Bad Guy?

As you’ll soon find out, the answer isn’t so simple.
Al Ewing Explores His Outrageous Side In Judge Dredd: Blaze Of Glory [REVIEW]

Judge Dredd: Blaze of Glory explores Al Ewing’s (Immortal Hulk) pre-Marvel work with a collection of short Judge Dredd stories.
Teenage Kicks: Looking Back At Alan Moore and Alan Davis’ D.R. and Quinch

Continuing our celebration of 2000 AD’s 45th anniversary, Olly MacNamee looks back at the anarchic D.R and Quinch, which shows that Alan Moore has a wicked sense of humour.
Hail to the King: The Art of Carlos Ezquerra

Tom Shapira returns to spotlight the work of Carlos Ezquerra and discuss the newly released historical retrospective collection.
2000 AD’s Full Tilt Boogie Opens The Floodgates For Accessible Sci-Fi

Science fiction can be confusing for new-comers. Luckily, Full Tilt Boogie is an accessible all-ages space opera. Read on to find out more.
Necropolis: The Horror-Drenched Judge Dredd Epic

The Essential Judge Dredd line continues with Judge Dredd: Necropolis – the classic story which combines epic storytelling with horror.
Getting Lost In The Rich Lore Of Mazeworld

Discover the rich fantasy world of Alan Grant and Arthur Ranson’s Mazeworld as part our year-long celebration of 2000 AD’s 45th anniversary.
How To Start Reading Judge Dredd

This comprehensive guide gives you everything you need to know to start reading Judge Dredd. Read on to find out more.
Sláine: The Horned God Is Sword And Sorcery At Its Best

While Sláine was already a popular, The Horned God rightfully placed it into the pantheon of 2000 AD strips. Read on to find out why.
When Batman Met Judge Dredd In Judgment On Gotham

Find out more about the irreverent first meeting between Batman and Judge Dredd in Judgment on Gotham.
“Can I Eat You, Please?” The Absurdity Of Zombo

In our final piece of our year-long celebration of 2000 AD’s 45th anniversary, we take a look at Al Ewing and Henry Flint’s absurd Zombo strip.