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Title: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: IndigoPrime on 09 January, 2020, 11:23:56 PM
The ultimate introduction to the ultimate lawman – Essential Judge Dredd launches this September!

Rebellion Publishing is pleased to announce a new graphic novel line focusing on the indispensable stories of the greatest lawman of the future, beginning with a blistering tale where the terrorists want only one thing – democracy!

Perfect for new readers and retailers, the Essential Judge Dredd line of graphic novels will focus on the key stories that have established and confirmed Dredd's place as one of the most complex and nuanced characters in comics.

The first collection in the new line, Essential Judge Dredd: America, includes work by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Alan Grant (Batman), Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen), John M Burns (Modesty Blaise), and Jeff Anderson (Transformers).

Out in September 2020 and retailing at £19.99 / $25, this 160-page paperback in larger format (276mm x 210mm) collects the America storyline, which focuses on the lives of ordinary citizens living under Justice Department's despotic system.

Time drew childhood friends America Jara and Bennett Beeny apart, but when they reunite Beeny discovers America has become involved with the terrorist organisation 'Total War'. This dark and complex tale is considered to be one of the best stories to ever come out of the Judge Dredd universe.

Now contextualised with contemporarily-thematic stories, the collection will also feature new colour by renowned Watchmen colourist John Higgins.

The series continues in November 2020 with Essential Judge Dredd: Origins, the unprecedented epic that sees Wagner and Ezquerra return to tell the origin story of their greatest creation.

First appearing in 1977, Wagner and Ezquerra's fascist future cop has become the byword for dystopian law enforcement and has inspired generations of artists, writers, filmmakers, and musicians. Patrolling the streets of Mega-City One on America's Eastern seaboard 122 years in the future, Dredd is judge, jury, and executioner in a blackly funny, often challenging, and always riotous satire of 'law and order' politics, whose underlying message has only become more relevant in the 21st Century.

Ben Smith, head of Rebellion Publishing, said: "Not only is America one of the most amazing Judge Dredd stories ever told, this incredibly prescient look at the demands society must make for democracy and what a state will do to protect itself couldn't be more contemporary. This is not only the ideal first story for any reader new to Dredd, it's something everyone should read in this year of all years. Make sure you read it before you vote, citizens!"
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Fungus on 10 January, 2020, 02:13:38 AM
Interesting, and feels primarily targeted at the US ?
In these reprint-heavy times, doubtful I'd pick anything up, but keen to see how the (B&W) classics fare when coloured by John Higgins. Should turn the heads of those US readers 😜
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Rogue Judge on 10 January, 2020, 02:26:41 AM
Sounds interesting...as long as the Complete Case Files continue, I'm a happy squax.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Apestrife on 10 January, 2020, 07:53:47 AM
Nice. Looking forward to this one :)
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Rately on 10 January, 2020, 08:32:28 AM
Sounds lovely, and interested to see John Higgins colourise classic stories.

Am I wrong in saying that September is the month that the 2000AD Ultimate Collection comes to an end?
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 10 January, 2020, 09:17:51 AM
Quote from: Rately on 10 January, 2020, 08:32:28 AM
Am I wrong in saying that September is the month that the 2000AD Ultimate Collection comes to an end?

Yep - it got a 30-book extension!
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Lorenzo on 10 January, 2020, 09:28:37 AM
Err, isn't this just a reprint of this (https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/graphic-novels/more-dredd/GRN320)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51il1VpB3zL._SX358_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

and Origins (https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/graphic-novels/more-dredd/XB297) is still available from the usual sources...

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/5193P4rJ13L._SX358_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
Unless someone can tell me what "Now contextualised with contemporarily-thematic stories" means, I guess there's nothing different here?
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Rately on 10 January, 2020, 09:34:55 AM
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 10 January, 2020, 09:17:51 AM
Quote from: Rately on 10 January, 2020, 08:32:28 AM
Am I wrong in saying that September is the month that the 2000AD Ultimate Collection comes to an end?

Yep - it got a 30-book extension!

Looking forward to explaining my new subscription to the wife!

Damn you Rebellion! Damn you straight to hell!
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Bolt-01 on 10 January, 2020, 09:39:51 AM
Lorenzo - without knowing exactly which stories are included, I imagine that the 'America' volume contains more than the core America Beeny tales - take a look at the list of creators:

The first collection in the new line, Essential Judge Dredd: America, includes work by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Alan Grant (Batman), Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen), John M Burns (Modesty Blaise), and Jeff Anderson (Transformers).

Now, to me that says we are getting much more than in the earlier collection.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 10 January, 2020, 09:43:31 AM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 January, 2020, 09:39:51 AM
Lorenzo - without knowing exactly which stories are included, I imagine that the 'America' volume contains more than the core America Beeny tales - take a look at the list of creators:

The first collection in the new line, Essential Judge Dredd: America, includes work by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Alan Grant (Batman), Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen), John M Burns (Modesty Blaise), and Jeff Anderson (Transformers).

Now, to me that says we are getting much more than in the earlier collection.

Yep, what you're not getting is The Complete America; sounds like more of a newbie-friendly 'primer' collecting a bunch of Democracy-based Dredds.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Rately on 10 January, 2020, 09:44:13 AM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 January, 2020, 09:39:51 AM
Lorenzo - without knowing exactly which stories are included, I imagine that the 'America' volume contains more than the core America Beeny tales - take a look at the list of creators:

The first collection in the new line, Essential Judge Dredd: America, includes work by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Alan Grant (Batman), Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen), John M Burns (Modesty Blaise), and Jeff Anderson (Transformers).

Now, to me that says we are getting much more than in the earlier collection.

Jokes aside, I think it will be a lovely way to hook more readers in, and to let lapsed readers like myself catch up on some of the little stories and pieces I may not have picked up yet, or got to in my collecting of the Complete Judge Dredd volumes.

Really looking forward to the other volumes being announced.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: TordelBack on 10 January, 2020, 09:48:42 AM
This looks like a serious attempt to crack the US nut, more power to Rebellion's elbow.  Intrigued to see Higgins on the crayons, any chance he'll take a crack at unCraddocking Fading of the Light?  See also: The Pit.

(Acknowledging that Alan was working at the dawn of digital colouring in the UK, and the limitations that implies, and aware of the the dangers of tinkering with works of art, but I'd still like to see II able to stand between I and III with its head held high.  But yes, I'm being mean).
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Rately on 10 January, 2020, 09:52:07 AM
Quote from: TordelBack on 10 January, 2020, 09:48:42 AM
This looks like a serious attempt to crack the US nut, more power to Rebellion's elbow.  Intrigued to see Higgins on the crayons, any chance he'll take a crack at unCraddocking Fading of the Light?  See also: The Pit.

(Acknowledging that Alan was working at the dawn of digital colouring in the UK, and the limitations that implies, and aware of the the dangers of tinkering with works of art, but I'd still like to see II able to stand between I and III with its head held high.  But yes, I'm being mean).

It does feel mean, but it would be an interesting experiment if they did decide to re-colour some of the work.

Mind you, Colin MacNeil in Black and White would be equally lovely.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Tomwe on 10 January, 2020, 09:53:37 AM
The 'larger size' is current Prog size, so that'll be a draw for some.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 10 January, 2020, 09:54:37 AM
Quote from: TordelBack on 10 January, 2020, 09:48:42 AM
Intrigued to see Higgins on the crayons, any chance he'll take a crack at unCraddocking Fading of the Light?  See also: The Pit.

...I'd still like to see II able to stand between I and III with its head held high.  But yes, I'm being mean).

In a 160-page book that includes (presumably, going by the creator line-up) the likes of Twilight's Last Gleaming and Democracy Now, I'd be very surprised if you get anything other than America Book I in there.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Lorenzo on 10 January, 2020, 10:20:05 AM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 January, 2020, 09:39:51 AM
Lorenzo - without knowing exactly which stories are included, I imagine that the 'America' volume contains more than the core America Beeny tales - take a look at the list of creators:

The first collection in the new line, Essential Judge Dredd: America, includes work by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Alan Grant (Batman), Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen), John M Burns (Modesty Blaise), and Jeff Anderson (Transformers).

Now, to me that says we are getting much more than in the earlier collection.
Yeah I did see that line-up. When I read it the first time, I took that to be a list of creators for the new series, not just the first book. My bad.

It would be really useful for us nerds if Rebellion included a list of Prog/Meg numbers when they release compilations like this. Everyone would know straight away what they are getting.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Apestrife on 10 January, 2020, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 10 January, 2020, 09:54:37 AM
Intrigued to see Higgins on the crayons, any chance ä
In a 160-page book that includes (presumably, going by the creator line-up) the likes of Twilight's Last Gleaming and Democracy Now, I'd be very surprised if you get anything other than America Book I in there.

I like the idea of that. Hope it collects Letter from a democrat and Revolution as well :)
Title: Essential Judge Dredd Graphic novels coming.
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 10 January, 2020, 11:21:27 AM
Heres' the blurp. Might have been published elsewhere.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/essential-judge-dredd-graphic-novel-line-launch-fall-1268372?fbclid=IwAR0peyGutnpjV7uxO-xSFIfuJDbtkfbpPaCnoUH1gq8yUZyfGepDJ-33KRc
Title: Re: Essential Judge Dredd Graphic novels coming.
Post by: IndigoPrime on 10 January, 2020, 11:37:40 AM
https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=46234.15;topicseen
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 January, 2020, 12:47:55 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 10 January, 2020, 09:48:42 AM
This looks like a serious attempt to crack the US nut, more power to Rebellion's elbow.  Intrigued to see Higgins on the crayons, any chance he'll take a crack at unCraddocking Fading of the Light?  See also: The Pit.

One guess would be its timed to Best of 2000ad. So if you liked this then try that type thing?

Quote from: Tomwe on 10 January, 2020, 09:53:37 AM
The 'larger size' is current Prog size, so that'll be a draw for some.

Given that some big books have broken the US market with this type of size this could link to the above as well?
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Lorenzo on 10 January, 2020, 01:20:12 PM
Whilst we're talking about content. Does anyone actually know what the difference is between

(https://d1w7fb2mkkr3kw.cloudfront.net/assets/images/book/mid/9781/7810/9781781083703.jpg) and (https://d1w7fb2mkkr3kw.cloudfront.net/assets/images/book/mid/9781/9054/9781905437580.jpg)

I just noticed the US TPB version (left) has 160 pages but the UK version has 144. Is there a covers gallery or something extra in the US book?
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: CalHab on 10 January, 2020, 02:07:42 PM
This sounds like a good move to make Dredd accessible to new readers, particularly those outside the UK. On  Reddit, and presumably other social media sites, every second thread seems to ask "Where should I start with reading Dredd?". Saying "just read the Essential Judge Dredd series" is a lot better than referring people to book 5 of a 30+ book series, a book that features Dredd as an antagonist, and a handful of other books (in their many and varying editions).
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Max Headroom on 10 January, 2020, 03:52:43 PM
I wonder if the missing speech bubble in America 2 (see 'The Incomplete Case Files' thread in the 'Other Reviews' section for more details) could possibly make a comeback for this new version? Completeness is everything, after all!
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Apestrife on 21 February, 2020, 07:58:04 PM
Colin MacNeil on the cover of Origins. Wonder which story or stories they'll add. Perhaps The Spirit of Christmas as the mega collection volume?

I wouldn't mind Blood And Duty. A bit of background to Dredd and the first Rico.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71SPhOAUd4L.jpg)
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Richard on 21 February, 2020, 08:23:24 PM
In answer to Lorenzo, I think the newer volume includes Judgement Call from Megazine 300.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: radiator on 21 February, 2020, 09:29:25 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 10 January, 2020, 09:48:42 AM
This looks like a serious attempt to crack the US nut, more power to Rebellion's elbow.  Intrigued to see Higgins on the crayons, any chance he'll take a crack at unCraddocking Fading of the Light?  See also: The Pit.

(Acknowledging that Alan was working at the dawn of digital colouring in the UK, and the limitations that implies, and aware of the the dangers of tinkering with works of art, but I'd still like to see II able to stand between I and III with its head held high.  But yes, I'm being mean).

Pretty certain that it'll just be Higgins recolouring/remixing his own work on Revolution.

I don't know what the likelihood would even be that they still have the black and white scans for America II and The Pit in the archives.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Bolt-01 on 22 February, 2020, 09:08:26 AM
just a thought regarding the colouring - If Rebellion really wanted to recolour the files but did not have access to the linework, would not Alan be the first port of call?

I know that from a lettering perspective I keep a 'build' version of all pages archived to allow for error spotting/revisions.

I'd be surprised if Alan didn't think on for that situation.

That being said - these would likely be a mountain of floppy disks & zip drives...
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Lorenzo on 22 February, 2020, 09:45:29 AM
Quote from: Richard on 21 February, 2020, 08:23:24 PM
In answer to Lorenzo, I think the newer volume includes Judgement Call from Megazine 300.
Ta very much! That would make sense. I think I'll keep the volume I have though. America/Fading of the Light is pretty much the story anyway.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: IndigoPrime on 22 February, 2020, 10:39:07 AM
*ring ring*

"Hey, Alan. You did a bloody awful job on America II, and so we want someone else to do it for a new book. Do you still have the original art scans? Hello? Hello? He hung up."
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: TordelBack on 22 February, 2020, 11:01:10 AM
Quote from: IndigoPrime on 22 February, 2020, 10:39:07 AM
*ring ring*

"Hey, Alan. You did a bloody awful job on America II, and so we want someone else to do it for a new book. Do you still have the original art scans? Hello? Hello? He hung up."

Brilliant!  :lol: Although I think you could have a version of that conversation which acknowledges that Craddock was working in the very infancy of that technology, and things have moved on.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Greg M. on 22 February, 2020, 11:05:29 AM
If I was Craddock, they could say what they liked about decades-old work, so long as they slung me a few quid for the scans.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: IndigoPrime on 22 February, 2020, 12:56:57 PM
TBF, I'm not saying Rebellion would approach it like that. They're not idiots. But ultimately, you'd be asking someone if they still had files, on the basis you want to overwrite their efforts because they're no longer considered acceptable. That's going to sting however you approach it.

Personally, I do wish B+W scans existed for everything, by magic. I'd love to see Zenith IV without the colour (and amended by Yeowell as necessary). One for the list when I win millions on the lottery, obv.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Apestrife on 09 August, 2020, 01:32:47 PM
Apocalypse War will be released in January

https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Judge-Dredd-Apocalypse-War/dp/178108890X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=essential+judge+dredd+apocalypse+war&qid=1596975119&sr=8-1

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81ZK9Ra34bL.jpg)
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Tjm86 on 10 August, 2020, 04:22:28 PM
Hmmm, Apoc as a standalone without Block Mania?  If it is recoloured without those pitiful IDW covers then it has that going for it (I mean seriously, consider the quality of Ezquerra, Bolland, Smith, Gibbons, McMahon or Dillon artwork to choose from then look at the GN cover!).  At least Rebellion have got that bit right.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 10 August, 2020, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Tjm86 on 10 August, 2020, 04:22:28 PM
Hmmm, Apoc as a standalone without Block Mania?

It must have Block Mania, or McMahon, Dillon, Bolland and Smith wouldn't be credited, surely?
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Tjm86 on 10 August, 2020, 08:41:14 PM
Fair point.  I missed that bit.  It was the Amazon description which mentions it as a 'standalone'.  Suggested to me that it was just the Ezquerra part.

Just goes to show how daft an idea it is trusting Amazon.

:-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: sheridan on 11 August, 2020, 12:19:34 AM
Quote from: TordelBack on 10 January, 2020, 09:48:42 AM
This looks like a serious attempt to crack the US nut, more power to Rebellion's elbow.  Intrigued to see Higgins on the crayons, any chance he'll take a crack at unCraddocking Fading of the Light?  See also: The Pit.

(Acknowledging that Alan was working at the dawn of digital colouring in the UK, and the limitations that implies, and aware of the the dangers of tinkering with works of art, but I'd still like to see II able to stand between I and III with its head held high.  But yes, I'm being mean).


When people mention Alan I like to consider what D'Israeli and King Carlos were doing around the same time - as you say, it was the dawn of digital colouring in the UK.  Some went on to improve their craft (Carlos) while others realised colouring wasn't there thing at that time and went down a different path (D'Israeli has a blog post about how he rethought his career trajectory).
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: sheridan on 11 August, 2020, 12:35:02 AM
'course, I can't find the D'Israeli blog post now that I've mentioned, and now it just looks like I'm being mean to him rather than agreeing with his assessment...
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Rately on 11 August, 2020, 10:22:18 AM
Quote from: sheridan on 11 August, 2020, 12:35:02 AM
'course, I can't find the D'Israeli blog post now that I've mentioned, and now it just looks like I'm being mean to him rather than agreeing with his assessment...

http://disraeli-demon.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-04-06T10:29:00%2B01:00&max-results=20&start=75&by-date=false

It's the February 4th 2009 post, Sheridan.

A great, though discontinued, blog. Have had a wonderful half hour browsing through it.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Apestrife on 16 August, 2020, 07:48:11 AM
I believe in this article they're showing the upcoming new colouring of Revolution. https://neotextcorp.com/culture/the-devil-you-know/

(https://neotextcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMAGE2.jpg)

(https://neotextcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMAGE3.jpg)
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Large48 on 16 August, 2020, 03:40:19 PM
 :o

Ah the early days of colouring.... Dayglo (no not Rufus!) highlight pens ala Carlos and Henry..... always a nightmare trying out new techniques for the first time, can (unfortunately) ruin careers in the short term (Dom)

I'm not even allowed crayons you know....
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 22 August, 2020, 10:10:20 PM
John Higgins is great, though I kind of miss the way he used to draw Dredd.  Granite-jawed and gimlet-eyed, he was the perfect man to intimidate Gort Hyman in a quiet and calculated manner.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Apestrife on 02 September, 2020, 05:14:12 PM
Flipped through a copy of America at a book today. I must say. Damn fine stuff. Letter from a democrat and Revolution got a really nice paint job. Then followed by Revolution, America, Devil you know and Twillights last gleaming. While not hard cover I really liked it being over sized. Apocalypse War, Origins and what to come will be a treat.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: dweezil2 on 02 September, 2020, 09:58:58 PM
Quote from: Apestrife on 02 September, 2020, 05:14:12 PM
Flipped through a copy of America at a book today. I must say. Damn fine stuff. Letter from a democrat and Revolution got a really nice paint job. Then followed by Revolution, America, Devil you know and Twillights last gleaming. While not hard cover I really liked it being over sized. Apocalypse War, Origins and what to come will be a treat.

The confirmation of an oversized edition pleases me greatly!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 September, 2020, 06:21:37 AM
Oh the fact these are over-sized is indeed very interesting and that makes this a very real possiblity.

Will want to see one in the wild but tempted now.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Rately on 03 September, 2020, 09:20:03 AM
Have a cinema visit today, and I think I'll nip into FP beforehand, to take a look and purchase. Can't resist adding another version to the massive pile. And an oversized Apocalypse War is a no-brainer.
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: dweezil2 on 03 September, 2020, 01:49:55 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 September, 2020, 06:21:37 AM
Oh the fact these are over-sized is indeed very interesting and that makes this a very real possiblity.

Will want to see one in the wild but tempted now.

Yeah, anyone want to post some pics when they get it?
Mine's coming from FB so may take a while!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Lorenzo on 02 August, 2021, 10:46:05 PM
..Bump..
As I don't think this has been mentioned yet; Book #4 in the Essential Judge Dredd series:

Dredd vs Death - out on 20 Jan 2022

(https://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/cvr9781786184818/essential-judge-dredd-dredd-vs-death-9781786184818_xlg.jpg)

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Essential-Judge-Dredd-Dredd-Vs-Death/John-Wagner/Essential-Judge-Dredd/9781786184818 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Essential-Judge-Dredd-Dredd-Vs-Death/John-Wagner/Essential-Judge-Dredd/9781786184818)
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: Dash Decent on 26 October, 2021, 06:56:41 AM

Essential Judge Dredd: Necropolis (https://www.bookdepository.com/Essential-Judge-Dredd-Necropolis/9781786185662) - Paperback, 160 pages, 7th June 2022

"The Essential Judge Dredd series is the perfect introduction to the Lawman of the Future - in Necropolis Judge Dredd must face off against his most popular foe, Judge Death!

The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series - the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future!

Mega-City One is under siege from the Dark Judges, Dredd has been exiled to the harsh wastelands of the Cursed Earth and time is running out for the citizens he once swore to protect. With the body-count rising and hope running out, will the Judges be able to turn back the tide of death?

Essential Judge Dredd: Necropolis is the ultimate Judge Dredd Vs The Dark Judges storyline. A comic book 'summer blockbuster', written and drawn by Dredd's co-creators John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Carlos Ezquerra (Strontium Dog), where Dredd must reclaim his badge from the imposter Judge Kraken and retake Mega-City One from the grip of the Dark Judges; Death, Fear, Fire and Mortis."


(https://i.imgur.com/1ybcSc7.jpg)
Title: Re: New Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel line launches in September
Post by: levers on 09 November, 2021, 10:56:48 PM
Quote from: Dash Decent on 26 October, 2021, 06:56:41 AM

Essential Judge Dredd: Necropolis (https://www.bookdepository.com/Essential-Judge-Dredd-Necropolis/9781786185662) - Paperback, 160 pages, 7th June 2022

"The Essential Judge Dredd series is the perfect introduction to the Lawman of the Future - in Necropolis Judge Dredd must face off against his most popular foe, Judge Death!

The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series - the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future!

Mega-City One is under siege from the Dark Judges, Dredd has been exiled to the harsh wastelands of the Cursed Earth and time is running out for the citizens he once swore to protect. With the body-count rising and hope running out, will the Judges be able to turn back the tide of death?

Essential Judge Dredd: Necropolis is the ultimate Judge Dredd Vs The Dark Judges storyline. A comic book 'summer blockbuster', written and drawn by Dredd's co-creators John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Carlos Ezquerra (Strontium Dog), where Dredd must reclaim his badge from the imposter Judge Kraken and retake Mega-City One from the grip of the Dark Judges; Death, Fear, Fire and Mortis."


(https://i.imgur.com/1ybcSc7.jpg)

For me it needs The Dead Man as part of the build up. I'm very happy with my two volumes from the Mega Collection!