2000 AD have officially announced their next Peak version: The Connector by Arthur Ranson December 2024. Arthur RansomAn original page from the classic hitman survival thriller series co-created with the writer John Wagner.
The book measures 14 x 10 inches, retails for £80 (approximately US$105), and will be released on December 11, 2024. A limited edition worth £100 (approximately $130) is also available, complete with slipcase and artist-signed tip.
first one button man series run into AD 2000 progs 780-791, 1992. Arthur Ranson’s gorgeous photorealistic art and watercolors make this book an instant classic. The pair subsequently produced two series starring Harry Exton in 1994 and 2001 respectively. Published 2007, Fraser Owen About art.
this Button Man Apex Edition November 2023 has been mentioned as early as 2000 AD in the Thought Bubble panel, but no new update has been given regarding the release date. The book was officially announced to the public this week via Youtuber “Near Mint Condition.”
Rebel Press Release:
“As announced today by Near Mint Condition, we are excited to announce that the next issue in our incredible Apex series will highlight one of the most critically acclaimed comics AD 2000 history: The Connector by Arthur Ranson Peak version!
“button man is an action-packed thriller that is deservedly considered one of the greatest comic strips ever published AD 2000 At the height of his career, Arthur Ranson amazes readers with his lifelike artwork.
It added:
“This Apex Edition reprints nearly 200 pages of the first three stories, re-scanned from the original art, printed at the dimensions of the drawn page, and without the dialogue balloons, allowing you to truly appreciate Arthur Ranson’s meticulous work on this book. Every page of has been scanned directly from Ranson’s artwork, and each page is presented as if you were seeing it with your own eyes!
“Measuring 19 x 14 inches, this landmark collection of classic 2000 AD series starts straight from the drawing board! At 192 pages in total, this is one of the largest Apex collections to date”
Although the press release states the book’s dimensions are “19 x 14 inches,” the website states the dimensions are smaller, 14 x 10 inches. The 2000 AD online store listing shows:
“Unlike the previous Apex version (which measured 47.5 x 36.5 cm / 19 x 14 inches), this volume measures 36.1 x 27.6 cm / 14 x 10 inches, reflecting the smaller size of the original version button man artwork.
this new one Button Man by Arthur Ranson The Apex edition will mark the continued expansion of the art book series, which includes full-size, high-resolution scans of original pages from fan-favorite series, or the careers of top creators seen across the pages of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comics. Previous books in the series have highlighted AD 2000 career Kevin O’Neal, Mick McMahon, Brian Bolland, and recently Steve Dillon. The Apex version series dates back to 2015 Zenith Phase 1 exhibit Steve Yeowellart comes from Grant Morrison– Written series.
button man has been back in the news in recent months, with Deadline reporting that the company behind Fifth Season vice president tokyo and severance paywhich has acquired television adaptation rights – with autumn guy director (and John Wick co-director) David Leitch Plan to direct.
