Huh.
http://io9.gizmodo.com/judge-dredd-will-fight-aliens-and-predators-in-a-crazy-1769899641 (http://io9.gizmodo.com/judge-dredd-will-fight-aliens-and-predators-in-a-crazy-1769899641)
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--G9QtpJna--/ngnfs388cogo0p7cpc2d.png)
This could be awesome!
...
I hope it is anyway...
Could well be interesting...or too much. Lets see.
Dunno what to make of it, nice cover!
i got excited then realised it was jimp IDW DREDD
Predator vs Dredd, I'd pay to see that! :)
Quote from: Judge Nutmeg on 09 April, 2016, 10:19:36 AM
i got excited then realised it was jimp IDW DREDD
Nothing like giving a completely different creative team a chance then?
Quote from: SpongeJosh on 09 April, 2016, 10:55:38 AM
Predator vs Dredd, I'd pay to see that! :)
You can already
http://shop.2000adonline.com/products/aliens_vs_dredd_vs_predator (http://shop.2000adonline.com/products/aliens_vs_dredd_vs_predator)
Not read Dredd vs Predator as I hear its not great. The Dredd vs Aliens story in this volume is great though, art in particular.
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 09 April, 2016, 11:16:52 AM
Quote from: SpongeJosh on 09 April, 2016, 10:55:38 AM
Predator vs Dredd, I'd pay to see that! :)
You can already
http://shop.2000adonline.com/products/aliens_vs_dredd_vs_predator (http://shop.2000adonline.com/products/aliens_vs_dredd_vs_predator)
Not read Dredd vs Predator as I hear its not great. The Dredd vs Aliens story in this volume is great though, art in particular.
Thank you :thumbsup:
Yeh... The Aliens one is pretty good, the Predator one pretty poor
I actually really like the Predator one, the Aliens one is is better though!
The Law vs Xeno Jaws?! Sounds like a threesome bloodfest.
Quote from: Steve Green on 09 April, 2016, 10:58:21 AM
Quote from: Judge Nutmeg on 09 April, 2016, 10:19:36 AM
i got excited then realised it was jimp IDW DREDD
Nothing like giving a completely different creative team a chance then?
never said I wouldn't buy it, but I think apart from the mars attacks crossover IDW has pretty much squandered the character . I'd rather see the original character get more crossovers.
The Mighty Tharg says: 'Everyone buy it an staple it to your copies* of Rebellion's hardback 'Predator vs Judge Dredd vs Aliens" to justify the "and other stories" tagline.'
(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x418/Dash_Decent/PvDvA-small_zpsz1cduhrf.jpg)
* Tharg says: 'What do you mean you haven't bought multiple copies? Grexnix!'
Mmmmmm mixed feelings. Fine Yes I liked the Dredd vs ALIENS crossover and Yes even the Dredd vs Predators (with distant relative of Dutch's to boot).
Think though surely they were just something to fill the pages back then, cash in on the money train?
AVP vs Dredd, Honestly Not sure.
BTW my 100th post FINALLY!!
Dredd v Aliens was undoubtedly a grab for new readers, but it was done remarkably seamlessly - it used the recently introduced Mr. Bones as villain, and in turn introduced Judge Sanchez (Origins) and the Verminators (Dark Justice). A better use of pages than most crossovers.
I enjoyed it - apart from that 'come and have a go if you think you're hard enough' line.
I heard rumours of this a while ago, and I'm soooo glad I can geek out about it in public now!!
Quote from: Tordelback on 12 April, 2016, 04:56:10 PM
.... A better use of pages than most crossovers.
And Mr Flint on art duties. Don't forget Mr Flint on art duties!
I'm in the 'IDW Dredd, mmm' camp I'm afraid. I'll have a squizz when it's finally out and see what it looks like but you can't mess with perfection (or as near as it gets so long as nobody mentions the summer offensive ... ah bugger!)
Pardon my ignorance, but aren't Dark Horse and IDW different companies?
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 15 April, 2016, 09:49:33 AM
Pardon my ignorance, but aren't Dark Horse and IDW different companies?
This.
This is due to hatch next Wednesday, only two covers for The Cellar to procure;
http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=Predator+vs+Judge+Dredd+v_1537378
Not sure what to expect, but Layman is a pretty decent writer.
Magic 8-Ball sez; will be better than Judge Dredd Vs Predator / won't be as good as Incubus.
Quote from: IndigoPrime on 15 April, 2016, 11:31:09 AM
Quote from: Colin Zeal on 15 April, 2016, 09:49:33 AM
Pardon my ignorance, but aren't Dark Horse and IDW different companies?
This.
I assume IDW have it under license from both Dark Horse and Rebellion
Just finished this and it was an enjoyable read and it made me want to pick up issue 2, as if I wouldn't.
Dredd isn't quite there but I'm sure that as we move through the story he'll be as we're used to him. Just that Lawmaster mish mash jumping out at me, why! aaaargh!
Mine's on its way from Forbidden Planet, so very much looking forward to reading this-doubly so after Judge Burdis' guarded endorsement. ;)
Yeah, it's not bad, have to say. Kinda nice to just have a Dredd tale plucked out of context like the glory days where the strip didn't have so much dour baggage. Part Island of Dr. Moreau, part Hotdog Run. Think it gets more right than wrong. It's not quite Dredd, but it's a closer shot than what IDW have currently been peddling. Art's decent too. Manages to just about touch the cloak of vintage Cam Kennedy. Nice and gritty.
I'll give it the thumbs-up. For whatever that's worth...
Two thumbs up!
Cool! :thumbsup:
Seemed short but enough to make me subscribe on comixology. Dr Spider-face worked out what a face hugger was for rather easily didn't he? Still, easy when you're an evil super-villan. I suppose he didn't spend five years at evil medical school for nothing.
Really enjoyed this, some small quibbles maybe in tone[spoiler] (Predator caught far too easily IMHO[/spoiler]) , but generally a really good read with great art. Mostly a set up piece but most first issues are. Pre-ordered second already.
Couldn't be arsed to wait for Forbidden Planet to deliver my physical copies so ordered a digital one!
I'll echo the sentiments of others, it's a really great read, a nice set up for the presumed battle royale to conme with some lovely art and I've no hesitations in ordering #2!
Great work people! :thumbsup:
Issue #1 is in my picks for my subs from my LCS.
Haven't found anything to like from IDW so far in regards to Dredd but willing to give it a go.
Bought it, read it....surprisingly liked it a heck of a lot! The dialogue is kinda not Dreddy, but that's a minor quibble considering this isn't OUR Dredd.
It's weird.
The Americans don't seem to get that Dredd is a Policeman following procedure dispassionately.
So they make him bark orders and fight in a Last Action Hero way as if he is constantly stressed or antagonised. There's nothing here that would make him break a sweat.
Also just in terms of dialogue extraordinarily whoever wrote this has never even read The Dark Judges. Dredd never speaks to Anderson like this.
But all in all as an opener it was OK and the art was fine, again sorry to say, for Americans who keep trying to do splash pages.
Quote from: matty_ae on 30 July, 2016, 07:39:04 PM
It's weird.
The Americans don't seem to get that Dredd is a Policeman following procedure dispassionately.
So they make him bark orders and fight in a Last Action Hero way as if he is constantly stressed or antagonised. There's nothing here that would make him break a sweat.
To be fair, in the earlier days of the strip, Dredd did come across as a bellowing pompous puffed chest kind of guy, especially as illustrated by Ron Smith. Even stuff like Bolland's "These blocks are under arrest!" cover etc. He often wouldn't really be described as dispassionate. And he sure got pissed off at times even in the 90s, showing his ego in clashes with various people.
So I guess the American take is still going for a 70s or 80s over-the-top vibe I guess. But I agree it's not in character, and in general I don't like the IDW Dredd comics. Even for an over-the-top style, they lack the layers and genius of Wagner's writing. I do look forward to checking this one out though.
Was an okay issue, Layman is a great writer, but also usually uses a lot of comedy. He did a short run on Detective Comics and the big series he is known for is all about food crimes and is very over the top, it has a cyborg rooster that is a killing machine and battles things like Pengthulu or Mecha Turducken
http://www.allgeektome.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tumblr_mlhz9b1fsN1qky2i3o1_1280.jpg
http://www.previewsworld.com/catalogimages/STK_IMAGES/STK520001-540000/STK523255.jpg
Quote from: PsychoGoatee on 31 July, 2016, 01:13:27 AM
Quote from: matty_ae on 30 July, 2016, 07:39:04 PM
It's weird.
The Americans don't seem to get that Dredd is a Policeman following procedure dispassionately.
So they make him bark orders and fight in a Last Action Hero way as if he is constantly stressed or antagonised. There's nothing here that would make him break a sweat.
To be fair, in the earlier days of the strip, Dredd did come across as a bellowing pompous puffed chest kind of guy, especially as illustrated by Ron Smith. Even stuff like Bolland's "These blocks are under arrest!" cover etc. He often wouldn't really be described as dispassionate. And he sure got pissed off at times even in the 90s, showing his ego in clashes with various people.
So I guess the American take is still going for a 70s or 80s over-the-top vibe I guess. But I agree it's not in character, and in general I don't like the IDW Dredd comics. Even for an over-the-top style, they lack the layers and genius of Wagner's writing. I do look forward to checking this one out though.
Funny, I was going to use that "These blocks are under arrest" quote too, as an example of Dredd's forceful manner in the past.
Worth noting that this is a comic aimed at the U.S market and the character is still relatively unknown to many, so it will serve as an introduction to Judge Dredd for many readers.
Baring that in mind, the tone appears consistent with characterisation from the past.
Not sure a more introspective, contemplative Dredd would suit the extreme hyperbolic set up and narrative or serve as an effective introduction to Judge Dredd's world.
I'll be most intrigued to see what the sales of the title are like, particularly in the U.S.
I picked this up today.
And put in back on the shelf.
Whatever happened to show don't tell?
Dredd's usually angry most of the time. Not sure where you got dispassionate from. Impartial, yes.
The Judges tone is totally off, the action dumb as rocks, the lawmaster looks wonky but it's still a fun comic. It's a STOOPID comic but well enough executed to be enjoyable and 'bring on the aliens....'
There is lots to nit pick and if you're precious about Dredd then it might bug you but if you can accept Inferno level Dredd it's grand.
(Someone should point out to the evil genius he would be a billionaire in MC1 given his tech's capabilities)
Thanks BPP. Premise held no interest for me and nice to have my dull prejudices confirmed :)
Just realised I've not contributed to this thread yet (which is why it hasn't shown up on my 'Show new replies to my posts' page).
I thought it was fair enough - hovering around the previous Predator level or entertainment (Incubus was great). I wonder if many of the US creators are only reading the first case file before trying their hand at Stoney Face?
Big news today, despite characterisation being off, it's in continuity!
from PvJDvA #2, page 19:
"I know what these things can do, creep*"
"*see Judge Dredd Vs. Aliens: Incubus"
Quote from: sheridan on 31 August, 2016, 08:46:39 PM
Big news today, despite characterisation being off, it's in continuity!
from PvJDvA #2, page 19:
"I know what these things can do, creep*"
"*see Judge Dredd Vs. Aliens: Incubus"
Yes I was shocked by that as well , it's our DREDD despite all the publicity saying it was the IDW version, mind you i always pretend the mars attacks crossover is in normal DREDD continuity.
But did you like number two?
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 September, 2016, 08:23:06 PM
But did you like number two?
nice art, two issues in and the story is still been set up hopefully all hell will break loose soon in the next issue How many parts is this?
It's 4 parts long and next year the trade comes out, I think.
Quote from: Judge Nutmeg on 01 September, 2016, 08:20:06 PM
Quote from: sheridan on 31 August, 2016, 08:46:39 PM
Big news today, despite characterisation being off, it's in continuity!
from PvJDvA #2, page 19:
"I know what these things can do, creep*"
"*see Judge Dredd Vs. Aliens: Incubus"
Yes I was shocked by that as well , it's our DREDD despite all the publicity saying it was the IDW version, mind you i always pretend the mars attacks crossover is in normal DREDD continuity.
I'd like to, but the presence of the Ape Gang makes it difficult to reconcile.
I do like to think that Cybermatt's IDW work is in regular continuity though (unfortunately I have a feeling that the presence of Anderson's father could get in the way of that, but maybe not).
It is all set up to kick off in part three but the writer and artist do seem rather stuck with the shouty version of Dredd. Almost as if they were influenced by Stallone's intepretation.
Old (or rejuved) Joe seems much more nuanced these days, and in the pages of the Prog and the Meg seems to convey menacing authority in a quieter fashion.
Quote from: eamonn1961 on 02 September, 2016, 09:50:47 AM
It is all set up to kick off in part three but the writer and artist do seem rather stuck with the shouty version of Dredd. Almost as if they were influenced by Stallone's intepretation.
Old (or rejuved) Joe seems much more nuanced these days, and in the pages of the Prog and the Meg seems to convey menacing authority in a quieter fashion.
This ^^^
Joe's listing of offences and speeding seems a bit redundant but if its your first Dredd, as this seems to be another attempt to lure the colonials in: its understandable, however for me it all seems a bit ..silly but there again I'm not the target audience here.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 September, 2016, 09:00:09 PM
It's 4 parts long and next year the trade comes out, I think.
14th March 2017 (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?topic=35334.msg920106#msg920106)
Quote from: sheridan on 31 August, 2016, 08:46:39 PM
Big news today, despite characterisation being off, it's in continuity!
from PvJDvA #2, page 19:
"I know what these things can do, creep*"
"*see Judge Dredd Vs. Aliens: Incubus"
Heck, I guess this means I HAVE to read it now! ::)
Quote from: sheridan on 02 September, 2016, 12:00:05 AM
I do like to think that Cybermatt's IDW work is in regular continuity though (unfortunately I have a feeling that the presence of Anderson's father could get in the way of that, but maybe not).
Me too, actually, or at least I wish it was. Since this time period isn't covered much in the comics, I like to think that there's no reason this couldn't be in both continuities.
I wasn't keen in the first issue because of the ropey dialogue, but the second issue is good. I'm looking forward to the rest of it.
Well #2 was big, a bit dumb and overall great fun!
Archbishop Emoji elicited a few chuckles too!
Really looking forward to the massive smackdown promised in #3. :)
A rather dull day at work was enlivened by this when I got home. It certainly motors along with some cracking art and the Archbishop character is just great fun. More assured than the first issue, building to something cool and shootey. Probably.
I have just finished reading issue 2 and it's actually pretty good. Ok maybe not Prog good but certainly better than IDW's other Judge Dredd titles, especially Mega City Zero which I am finding hard going.
As to Judge Dredd versus Predator versus Aliens, well so far it has been more like Judge Dredd versus evil scientist but he has at least [spoiler]created an Alien-Predator hybrid, is creating an Alien-Judge hybrid and has designs on Anderson presumably for some PSI powered Aliens.[/spoiler]
So far then it's mainly set up, but it looks like it is all going to kick off next issue.
Got this over the weekend and credit where it is due, I am enjoying this - the only slight oddness being Dredd's over wordy sentencing schtick, which seems a common go to for writers aiming /from the Us market.
If this guy was writing the IDW series, I'd probably give it a gander
Sales seem fairly strong so far.
Wonder if we'll get a folow up!?
July 2016
Rank: 131
Predator Vs Judge Dredd Vs Aliens
1
$3.99
Dark Horse
17,170
August 2016
Rank: 169
Predator Vs Judge Dredd Vs Aliens
2
$3.99
Dark Horse
13,854
They're pretty good figures for Dark Horse. If it holds up could be worth them doing more?
Predator Vs Judge Dredd Vs Aliens vs robocop vs terminator 12 part series please
Quote from: Judge Nutmeg on 29 September, 2016, 09:58:18 PM
Predator Vs Judge Dredd Vs Aliens vs robocop vs terminator 12 part series please
^^^
This.
Predator vs Judge Dredd vs Aliens vs Robocop vs Species vs Terminator vs Archie
Quote from: seanharry on 02 October, 2016, 02:22:12 AM
Predator vs Judge Dredd vs Aliens vs Robocop vs Species vs Terminator vs Archie
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Robot_Archie.jpg)
And you thought waiting for action figures was bad. I wonder when part 3 of this is gonna turn up, it's a joke!
Is Dredd cursed?
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 04 November, 2016, 03:31:13 AM
And you thought waiting for action figures was bad. I wonder when part 3 of this is gonna turn up, it's a joke!
Is Dredd cursed?
The end of November was a date I heard JB!
Estimated 11th -15th November 2016 says my trusty sales droid.
The official Dark Horse site is now saying December 7th-shiiiit! :(
Have 3A taken over the company?
Quote from: dweezil2 on 07 November, 2016, 08:10:12 PM
The official Dark Horse site is now saying December 7th-shiiiit! :(
oh dang! :(
My local FCBS says a few weeks (though this thread suggests they're being very optimistic there).
Reading #3 on the comixology app now. Although I should probably re read 1&2 first for a refresher but well, there's aliens, predators, Dr Moreau with spider eyes, and shouty Dredd. What could possibly go wrong?
Goodness me, just got an email saying my copy of issue 3 has been dispatched!
Quote from: Magnetica on 08 December, 2016, 01:08:04 PM
Goodness me, just got an email saying my copy of issue 3 has been dispatched!
Yeah, me too!
Looking forward to reading it! :)
I wouldn't go that far. :lol:
Well to be fair it is a lot better than Mega City Zero.
Quote from: dweezil2 on 08 December, 2016, 01:39:08 PM
Quote from: Magnetica on 08 December, 2016, 01:08:04 PM
Goodness me, just got an email saying my copy of issue 3 has been dispatched!
Yeah, me too!
Looking forward to reading it! :)
Oh I don't know, I've really enjoyed it for what it is!
Really like the art too! ;)
TBH Mega City Zero was weird but I enjoyed many things there, mostly art while PvJDvA leaves me kinda cold.
I've read it and it wasn't very good at all. Way too many ridiculous things happen in this part and that's putting it nicely :-X
I'm still enjoying it. I liked some of the turnarounds but they were pushing the ludicrousness button a few times. Lovely art though. And more to come. Hurrah!
:thumbsup:
Quote from: Zarjazzer on 08 December, 2016, 07:24:24 PM
I'm still enjoying it. I liked some of the turnarounds but they were pushing the ludicrousness button a few times. But you could say that about a lot of stories. Lovely art though. And more to come. Hurrah!
:thumbsup:
Issue #3 was okay.
Just read #3.
No. Just no.
This is just mess that reminds me AvP franchise during Xenogenesis or Mindhunter. I knew it was just a bad comic but I bought them anyway.
Just read #3
Yes, yes, it's brash, loud, doesn't really make a lick of sense, but it is a lot of mindless fun!
It's also an enjoyably easy read and the art is still lovely to mine eyes!
So yeah, chalk that up as a recommendation!
Looks like there's going to be the mother of all bust up in the last issue, as everyone's headed Meg-side! :D
Finally got round to reading this.
And actually I thought it was good. Much better than the usual IDW Dredd stuff.
Only thing I thought was a bit off was that it was [spoiler]way too convenient that the Predators sided with the Judges.[/spoiler]
Quote from: Magnetica on 07 February, 2017, 01:42:15 PM
Finally got round to reading this.
And actually I thought it was good. Much better than the usual IDW Dredd stuff.
Only thing I thought was a bit off was that it was [spoiler]way too convenient that the Predators sided with the Judges.[/spoiler]
Looks like #4 won't be out until March 8th!
Talk about staggered release! :(
What a load of stomm!
March 8th? But I want it now! Oh well patience is a virtue. But whoever said that obviously wasn't waiting for a Judge Dredd comic. :(
That's a long wait! I've enjoyed the mindless action (and great art) so far - I assume the finale will be more of the same fun (looks like it will be heading to the big Meg next ish!).
Now to get the Predator vs Dredd vs Aliens Rebellion/Dark Horse TPB HC updated with this story in it.
I've been really enjoying this myself, like the art work on it bit of a different look to Dredd seems more youthful to me but I don't mind it
Story has been good so far just a bit disappointed that it's a long wait till the next issue
Quote from: Rogue Judge on 09 February, 2017, 03:45:54 AM
Now to get the Predator vs Dredd vs Aliens Rebellion/Dark Horse TPB HC updated with this story in it.
It's getting collected in a separate volume called "Splice and Dice".
I read the first issue of this when it came out and rather enjoyed it. After the subsequent delays I decided to get the other issues once it finished. At which point I might as well wait for the inevitable Comixology sale.
I can't help but feel the publisher has shot themselves in the foot here.
Is the collected trade coming out in 2018?
It was originally listed for 14th March this year but now Amazon UK say 13th April.
Quote from: Dash Decent on 12 February, 2017, 06:56:21 AM
It was originally listed for 14th March this year but now Amazon UK say 13th April.
I believe Diamond is now showing the fourth issue doesn't come out until June 2017. so I can't imagine the trade will be released in April.
Quote from: Dash Decent on 09 February, 2017, 11:34:07 AM
Quote from: Rogue Judge on 09 February, 2017, 03:45:54 AM
Now to get the Predator vs Dredd vs Aliens Rebellion/Dark Horse TPB HC updated with this story in it.
It's getting collected in a separate volume called "Splice and Dice".
I assumed it would get its own collection (likely a year from now...) but it would be nice to have them collected together.
Which of the Dredd vsAlien/vsPredator are/will be collected in the Case Files? Hopefully all of them, although I'm not sure if they are all considered canon or in continuity.
I would assume that NONE of the IDW stuff will be in the Case Files.
Quote from: Magnetica on 12 February, 2017, 07:50:15 PM
I would assume that NONE of the IDW stuff will be in the Case Files.
The only reason i thought splice and dice might be, is because someone mentioned it is in 2000ad continuity. Im not sure if all avp crossovers are in continuity or not.
Folks round here seem to think the 1998 Dark Horse Dredd/Pred (http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=prog&page=megprofiles&choice=3.37) and 2003 Dredd/Xeno (http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=prog&page=profiles&choice=1322) crossover will be included in the Case Files, since they ran in the regular Dredd slots of the Meg and Prog, respectively. I'm not sure I've ever seen that confirmed by Tharg, though - I suppose it depends on the original copyright agreement brokered at the time(s).
The Pred crossover has already been reprinted in a recent CF.
Cheers, Hawk.
Seeing as the Predator crossover was included in the Case Files, there is no reason to think that Dredd/Aliens: Incubus won't also make it (when the time comes).
The IDW Dredd might well be the same Dredd, but the bottom line, I would have thought, is: if it appeared as a Judge Dredd story in the Prog or the Meg it will be in the Case Files, if it didn't it won't.
Issue four was scheduled for release next week, the 8th of March, but I have just checked the Dark Horse website and it's now scheduled for the 5th of April
I guess we need to wait a little bit longer for the conclusion now
That's ridiculous. It shouldn't take almost a year to release four issues.
Quote from: Richard on 02 March, 2017, 08:58:11 AM
That's ridiculous. It shouldn't take almost a year to release four issues.
Unless you are image.
Quote from: Smith on 02 March, 2017, 09:31:53 AM
Quote from: Richard on 02 March, 2017, 08:58:11 AM
That's ridiculous. It shouldn't take almost a year to release four issues.
Unless you are image.
or WaRP Graphics
I'm actually not that bothered. I have plenty of other stuff to read as well as this. Now if a Prog or Meg was late that would be different.
Quote from: Richard on 02 March, 2017, 08:58:11 AM
That's ridiculous. It shouldn't take almost a year to release four issues.
Die Laughing (1998) planned just after Judgement on Gotham (1991) - which had to have some filler stories published (1993 and 1995) while they were waiting.
For a 4 issue mini-series from a major publisher, it's a bit of a poor show.
Especially considering the first two issues were released on schedule.
I'll pick up issue 4 for completions sake, but will admit that I regret buying it- not due to the delays, it just didn't float my boat.
Nice artwork & covers though.
Any word on when #4 is hitting the stands? Its been months...would kind of like to see how things go down in MC1.
No sign of it in the Dark Horse August solicitations. Hopefully this isn't another Daredevil: The Target situation (I remember buying #1 off the stands and waiting for issue #2 with anticipation...it never came out!)
Quote from: Rogue Judge on 05 June, 2017, 04:05:15 AM
Any word on when #4 is hitting the stands? Its been months...would kind of like to see how things go down in MC1.
Out next Wednesday.
I pre-ordered the collected edition. It was due to be delivered in March!
Be interested in your collective thoughts as to whether or not I should cancel.
Got an email today saying issue 4 has been dispatched.
That was quick. :lol:
Quote from: Magnetica on 15 June, 2017, 12:50:15 AM
Got an email today saying issue 4 has been dispatched.
That was quick. :lol:
Yeah, I got a dispatch email from FB yesterday.
At last!
Quote from: Magnetica on 02 March, 2017, 10:10:15 AM
I'm actually not that bothered. I have plenty of other stuff to read as well as this. Now if a Prog or Meg was late that would be different.
I wasn't that bothered about the delay either. I've got my progs and megs ever week/month, anything other than that (FCBD, sci-fi specials, etc) is just a bonus.
I've read it.
Shouty Dredd continues, and at one point he is rather hard to see, then it ends.
Not my cup of tea, I'm afraid. But your mileage may vary.
After three issues that I rather enjoyed, #4 ends the story with a whimper and no real justification for why we had to wait so long to reach this point.
Things are wrapped up rather too conveniently, with Dredd and Anderson seemingly under little threat, which rather diminishes any tention built up in the previous issues.
Nice covers and interior art, but a missed opportunity in the final analysis.
Sounds like a waste of time. They should have just got Tharg to do it.
Quote from: dweezil2 on 17 June, 2017, 04:53:58 PM
After three issues that I rather enjoyed, #4 ends the story with a whimper and no real justification for why we had to wait so long to reach this point.
Things are wrapped up rather too conveniently, with Dredd and Anderson seemingly under little threat, which rather diminishes any tention built up in the previous issues.
Nice covers and interior art, but a missed opportunity in the final analysis.
Yes pretty much agree with all of that. It just ends. It's like "we've reached our page count so[spoiler]Dredd just better shoot the bad guy.[/spoiler]
The last part really wasted the "set up" from the first 3 parts and could almost be stand alone. [spoiler] Emoji is taken out just like that and the Aliens appear to offer very little threat to Dredd and Anderson.[/spoiler] Also since when was translating alien languages one of Anderson's skills? As a telepath she can hear their thoughts but that doesn't mean she can magically understand the language. The way control spoke to Dredd did not appear right either - no way is a mere control operative going to ignore Dredd - it just snacks of lazy plot device.
The
best thing only thing I liked was the Fabry cover.
Episodes 1 to 3 were weak but there was a little bit of fun to be found, but issue 4... just horrible.
It was unnecesary miniseries.
I quite like the art , was surprised it was our DREDD and not the IDW version. Dredd can obviously remember xenomorphs but never mentions he has fought a predator before? Seemed like a case of trying to squeeze a 12 issue story into four. Would have worked better without the evil scientist subplot . An all out brawl between the three like title promised would have been more fun. Ending was a damp squib the new xenomorph invasion never felt much of a threat.
Can't be our version if there's 800 million citizens after Incubus.
I actually quite enjoyed this after having to wait that long to read issue 4! Could have been better but not worst crossover for me.
I'll get the collection, read it, pass it to my boys and then flog it on the board