Title: The Rules of Modern Policing - 1973 Edition.
Post by: Pete Wells on 03 January, 2008, 11:06:32 AM
Post by: Pete Wells on 03 January, 2008, 11:06:32 AM
Written by a certain DCI Gene Hunt (complete with scribbles in the margins by DC Chris Skelton.)
I got this great Life on Mars spin off book for Christmas and it's a hoot. It's like Dredd's Comportment but written in the sexist, un-pc 1970's.
There's some great sections such as:
'Tools of the Trade' (i.e. what every copper should carry.) Namely, a hip flask, fags, bottle of Brut, pack of cards, cuffs, something heavy and blunt ('There's nothing quite like a crowbar for opening doors and closing mouths'), radio and a bit of cash.
'Tips for conducting an interrogation' - An example:
'When smacking a fag out of a suspect's mouth don't burn your hand - You're not going to look like the man in charge if you're hopping about blowing your knuckles now, are you? The trick is to aim for the cheek rather than the gob. Slap 'em hard in the face and the cigarette will fly sure enough.'
I'm really enjoying it and it got me thinking that perhaps the Megazine could have a Dredd's Comportment text section, instead of say, the Dredd Files in which we could see into Dredd's mind and what the cadets are expected to read. A page on each crime would do, complete with the great man's scribbles in the margins for authenticity. What about the Big Lie?
I got this great Life on Mars spin off book for Christmas and it's a hoot. It's like Dredd's Comportment but written in the sexist, un-pc 1970's.
There's some great sections such as:
'Tools of the Trade' (i.e. what every copper should carry.) Namely, a hip flask, fags, bottle of Brut, pack of cards, cuffs, something heavy and blunt ('There's nothing quite like a crowbar for opening doors and closing mouths'), radio and a bit of cash.
'Tips for conducting an interrogation' - An example:
'When smacking a fag out of a suspect's mouth don't burn your hand - You're not going to look like the man in charge if you're hopping about blowing your knuckles now, are you? The trick is to aim for the cheek rather than the gob. Slap 'em hard in the face and the cigarette will fly sure enough.'
I'm really enjoying it and it got me thinking that perhaps the Megazine could have a Dredd's Comportment text section, instead of say, the Dredd Files in which we could see into Dredd's mind and what the cadets are expected to read. A page on each crime would do, complete with the great man's scribbles in the margins for authenticity. What about the Big Lie?
Title: Re: The Rules of Modern Policing -...
Post by: Leigh S on 03 January, 2008, 11:21:49 AM
Post by: Leigh S on 03 January, 2008, 11:21:49 AM
I think the beauty of Dredd when written by Wagner(WWBW), is that Dredd is both appalling instrument of the state, and appealing instance force of justice. You wouldnt want him going through your bins, but when some idiot cuts you up, just how satisfying would it be to see Dredd in the wing mirror? When Wagner writes Dredd, he shows both sides of the coin and a number of shades inbetween, and its that sophistication thats lost in most non Squax's perceptioon of the character and in most other writers attempts to portray old stoney face.
On top of that, Dredd is a much more layered character than you'd imagine., with his status as grown for purpose programmed weapon of the Justice Dept sitting uncomfortably alongside his own human emotions and justifications for his actions.
On top of that, Dredd is a much more layered character than you'd imagine., with his status as grown for purpose programmed weapon of the Justice Dept sitting uncomfortably alongside his own human emotions and justifications for his actions.
Title: Re: The Rules of Modern Policing -...
Post by: Leigh S on 03 January, 2008, 11:24:05 AM
Post by: Leigh S on 03 January, 2008, 11:24:05 AM
OOps wrong thread
On topic - a great idea, but itd have to be Wagner writing, which might make it hard to justify (he needs to be writing more Stront!) :)
On topic - a great idea, but itd have to be Wagner writing, which might make it hard to justify (he needs to be writing more Stront!) :)
Title: Re: The Rules of Modern Policing -...
Post by: Richmond Clements on 03 January, 2008, 11:55:38 AM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 03 January, 2008, 11:55:38 AM
Got a copy of this yesterday- half price at Boarders.
Just dipped into it a couple of times so far- but it's very very funny!
Just dipped into it a couple of times so far- but it's very very funny!
Title: Re: The Rules of Modern Policing -...
Post by: Bad Andy on 04 January, 2008, 05:39:03 PM
Post by: Bad Andy on 04 January, 2008, 05:39:03 PM
I've just finished watching this series and it is brilliant. The best thing ever. So I tried to create an homage in StripGenerator.
http://offthesquare.stripgenerator.com/page/2/ (http://offthesquare.stripgenerator.com/page/2/%22%20target=%22_blank)
http://offthesquare.stripgenerator.com/page/2/ (http://offthesquare.stripgenerator.com/page/2/%22%20target=%22_blank)