2000 AD Prog 2446 delivers a thrilling lineup of stories, setting the stage for next week's bumper issue packed with new beginnings. The anticipated finale of Judge Dredd's "Tunnels" has been postponed, so instead you're treated to "The Double" by Karl Stock and John McCrea. An absolutely stunning replacement. This issue also features fresh instalments of fan-favourites like Azimuth, Scarlet Traces, and The Ravilious Pact, plus the winning entry from the Thought Bubble Future Shock competition. JUDGE DREDD // THE DOUBLE by Karl Stock (w) John McCrea (a) Mike Spicer (c) Simon Bowland (l) THE RAVILLIOUS PACT by T.C.Eglington (w) Steven Austin (a) John Charles (c) Simon Bowland (l) AZIMUTH // ABANDONED BY GOD by Dan Abnett (w) Tazio Bettin (a) Matt Soffe (c) Jim Campbell (l) SCARLET TRACES // EMPIRE OF BLOOD by Ian Edginton (w) D’Israeli (a) Annie Parkhouse (l) FUTURE SHOCKS // EMMETT’S GIRL by Evie Roebuck (w) Lucas McCoy (a) Simon Bowland (l).