Dave Gibbons’ 2000 AD Apex Edition Unleashes Comic Art History

Before Watchmen, Dave Gibbons Was Already Building Legends at 2000 AD

Before Watchmen rewired superhero comics and before Martha Washington marched into the medium’s hall of fame, Dave Gibbons was already putting in serious work inside the wild, future-shocked pages of 2000 AD.

Rebellion has officially announced The 2000 AD Art of Dave Gibbons: Apex Edition, a massive oversized hardcover celebrating the early career of one of Britain’s most iconic comic artists. And yeah, collectors — this one is looking spicy.

Set for release on November 11, 2026, this 128-page Apex Edition showcases Gibbons’ original artwork at true size, newly scanned in high resolution from the actual pages. That means every clean line, every bold figure, every sci-fi detail, and every bit of artistic sauce gets the spotlight it deserves.

The book digs into Gibbons’ legendary 2000 AD era, including work on Harlem Heroes, Dan Dare, Ro-Busters, ABC Warriors, Judge Dredd, and Rogue Trooper. It also features early collaborations with Alan Moore, including the time-travel classic “Chrono-Cops”,  years before the duo, alongside John Higgins, changed comics forever with Watchmen.

Measuring a beastly 481mm × 371mm, this is not just an art book. This is a museum piece for your shelf, your coffee table, and your comic-loving soul. The standard edition will be available through comic shops and the 2000 AD webshop, while a limited slipcase edition will be exclusive to 2000 AD online. Dave Gibbons before the global fame? Rebellion just opened the vault. Respect the roots, mi gente.

The 2000 AD Art of Dave Gibbons Apex Edition collects the stunning artwork of the Master Artist into an unmissable package – head to the 2000 AD webstore to pre-order your copy today!