Year of the Reds moves to Judge Dredd Megazine!

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June 27, 2024

One year on!

Big news hit the football world today with the announcement of a highly sought-after free agent Year of the Reds was dramatically signed by Judge Dredd Megazine for running in the 2024/25 season!

A creator-owned series from legendary writers John Wagner (Judge Dredd), Alan Grant (Orderly) and groundbreaking artist Dan Cornwell (Rogue soldier), Year of the Reds is a fun and chaotic mix of science fiction and sports, where shooting becomes part of the penalty shootout series again!

The first explosive season will begin in Judge Dredd Megazine later this year – followed by the second, and then the highly anticipated, all-new, third season of Wagner and Cornwell!

Commenting on the surprise signing, co-creator John Wagner said: “Rok fans kept asking for a third series of our alien footballer saga, but as much as Dan and I wanted to do it, we couldn’t see a way to make it happen. So when Rebellion stepped in and agreed to run it in Judge Dredd Megazine we went from “sick as parrots” to “overjoyed” faster than you could say “Fergie time”!

“We are also more than pleased that volumes one and two will be reprinted first, which will help bring the story to a wider audience. As regular readers will tell you, you don’t have to love football to enjoy it Year of the Reds.

“As for book three – provisionally titled Year of the World – the fate of the human race may lie in the hands of our alien hero… not to mention the more important matter of promoting the Radford Reds!”

2000intergalactic “Manager” Tharg the Mighty said: “With a proven track record, Year of the Reds is an addition to our defensive line that will add even more depth to the already assembled squad we have in Meg.”

Originally published in two volumes, titled Year of the Reds is a dark comedy about revenge, redemption and inheritance. It features Rok of Arkadi, an alien who seeks refuge on Earth after his home world is destroyed by bounty hunters. However, his attempts to stay under the radar become complicated when he has the opportunity to meet arrogant young football player Kyle Dixon, a bad boy who is causing problems for his struggling team.

Assuming the identity of Kyle, Rok is unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight: not only does he have to protect himself from ruthless alien bounty hunters, but he also has games to win! Rok will have to learn to love the beautiful game if he wants to keep his cover intact, or risk being captured by his enemies… or worse, demoted!

The first two Year of the Reds stories will begin to be republished in Judge Dredd Megazine in late 2024 – followed by a completely new series of Wagner and Cornwell in 2025!