Step into the fiercely imaginative world of 2000AD Prog 835, released on 15th May, 1993. This prog is a stellar example of early '90s British sci-fi comics at their peak, offering readers a diverse and gripping selection of serialised storytelling — from psychological warfare to interstellar terror, wrapped in stunning visual styles that helped define the 2000AD aesthetic.

Gracing the cover is an iconic Judge Dredd piece by Cliff Robinson, with additional Futuregraph artwork by Robert Bliss, setting the tone for the action-packed tales within. The issue opens with Judge Dredd: The Great Brain Robbery (Part 1) — the beginning of a two-part story scripted by Mark Millar and illustrated by veteran artist Ron Smith. This tale dives headfirst into the absurd and dangerous corners of Mega-City One, as Dredd faces a bizarre crime that questions what happens when intellect, crime, and identity collide. Smith’s clean lines and detailed expressions pair perfectly with Millar’s sharp pacing and sardonic tone. This story would later be collected in Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 19.

Also featured is Bad Company: Kano, a psychological and action-heavy continuation from Peter Milligan, with striking, chaotic visuals from Brett Ewins and Jim McCarthy. Originally spanning from Prog 828 through 837, this epic storyline is steeped in paranoia and existential dread, digging into the fractured psyche of its central antihero. A reprinted version later appeared in Rebellion’s Bad Company: Kano edition, affirming its critical importance in the series' lore.

A standout highlight is Firekind by John Smith and Paul Marshall, a richly layered science fiction saga that explores themes of colonialism, ecology, and myth through the lens of an alien jungle world. Although Part 7 was famously omitted in the original run and published post-finale, the storyline has become a cult classic, eventually reprinted in 2000AD Extreme Edition 8. With Steve Potter handling the lettering, the strip’s immersive world-building and visual intensity mark it as one of 2000AD’s most atmospheric tales.

Returning to the pages is Armoured Gideon: Book 2, continuing its clash of occult horror and mechanised justice. Scripted by John Tomlinson and vividly illustrated by Simon Jacob, this series sees the colossal, dimension-smashing robot face off against increasingly abstract and demonic threats. The combination of jagged linework and mythic overtones gives this story its distinct edge — brutal, surreal, and unmistakably 2000AD.

Also running is Purgatory, the violent and oppressive precursor to the infamous Judge Dredd: Inferno. Written by Mark Millar and illustrated with gritty menace by Carlos Ezquerra, this is a story about survival, revenge, and lawless brutality in a prison colony gone rogue. The sense of dread and inevitability is unrelenting. It was later reprinted in Judge Dredd Megazine 322 and in Hachette’s The Mega Collection: Inferno, where it serves as a brutal prologue to darker things yet to come.

This issue is a masterclass in variety — from the cold iron of mechanised demon-slayers to the lush and dangerous flora of alien worlds, from psychological breakdowns to judicial retribution — every page is crafted by leading talents in British comics. The balance of action, depth, and artistic flair makes Prog 835 a vital part of any 2000AD collection.

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For fans of Judge Dredd, Bad Company, and ambitious sci-fi storytelling from the early 1990s, 2000AD Prog 835 is a thrilling time capsule of creative energy, dystopian imagination, and genre-defining art.