"Action's" position as the UK's most popular title was taken over by "2000 AD", a science-fiction comic launched in 1977 by IPC. Created as a comic for older boys and girls, it also held appeal for teenage and even adult readers. In the 1960s IPC began to source comic art from Spain, mainly for financial reasons. This trend was continued through to the launch of "2000 AD". Carlos Ezquerra is the most notable Spanish artist to have worked in British comics, having worked on both "Battle" and "2000 AD", and is credited with the creation of the look of Judge Dredd.