Judge Dredd Books
It takes a special kind of criminal to survive on the mean streets of Mega-City One. Here are some of the best. FUN-LOVING CRIMINALS! It takes a special kind of criminal to survive on the mean streets of Mega-City One. Here are some of the best. Meet Lenny Zero; an undercover Judge who mixes with the worst kind of scum that Mega-City One has to offer. Slick Dickens, master criminal and style trendsetter is always ahead of the pack. He’s a master assassin with an eye for fashion – but can any real person ever be this cool? Featuring the first collaboration between Andy Diggle and Jock , the creative team behind The Losers , and additional stories from such talents as John Wagner ( A History of Violence ), Henry Flint ( Omega Men ) and Steve Dillon ( Preacher ), this fantastic collection of sci-fi noir is not to be missed!
In Mega-City One, aged citizen Jacob Sardini practices a delicate art. Human taxidermy is a highly skilled craft and has been a sport in the Mega-Olympics for several decades. Sardini used to compete internationally and even won a bronze medal in the 2082 Mega-Olympiad, but that was years ago, when he was younger. Now it is 2116 and the Mega-Olympics are taking place in Katmandu, Nepal. All the typical sports of the 22nd century are represented: insulting, staring, housework, mountaineering, sex and of course Human taxidermy. Will Jake come out of retirement and attempt to win the title for the Big Meg? Written by UK comic book legends John Wagner (Judge Dredd) and Alan Grant (Batman) and with stunning art by Ian Gibson (Halo Jones), Cam Kennedy (Star Wars) and Trevor Hairsine (Cla$$war), this complete collection of Taxidermist stories will leave you in stitches!
With his mechanical claw and head dial, which amps up his anger and aggression from Mean to Brutal, Mean Angel is one of Judge Dredd's toughest adversaries - a headbutting psychopath with a penchant for destruction! Born and raised in the Cursed Earth as a member of the notorious Angel gang, "Mean Angel" (aka the Mean Machine) is one of the most dangerous criminals to ever plague Judge Dredd's Mega-City One. With his mechanical claw and head dial, which amps up his anger and aggression from Mean to Brutal, Mean Angel is one of Judge Dredd's toughest adversaries - a headbutting psychopath with a penchant for destruction!
Who is Dredd 's nemesis Judge Death and where does he come from? The answer to these questions and many others can all be found here! From Death’s origin through to his final destruction – killing was his business! BORN TO KILL! Judge Death – the most despicable creature on the face of the planet and Judge Dredd’s greatest foe. The superfiend with an appetite for destruction has taken billions of lives in his mission to eradicate all life in the universe, but has he always been this evil? Find out how he came to be this way and what it takes to kill Death in these thrill-packed stories from Judge Death co-creator John Wagner ( A History of Violence ) with outstanding artwork from Peter Doherty ( Judge Dredd, Batman & Superman: World’s Finest ), Andy Clarke ( Shimura, Detective Comics ) and Frazer Irving ( Necronauts, Batman & Robin ).
112 pages Abaddon Books (August 1, 2011) English 1907992235 978-1907992230 Product 9.9 x 7.2 x 0.2 inches
Japanese Judges have to contendwith violent crime and ancient tradition in a collection of fast-paced tales. Set in the universe of Judge Dredd , but taking placein a very different kind of city, this is a whole new brand of justice... WAY OF THE (CYBER) SAMURAI! Hondo City is the Japanese equivalent of Mega-City One – a large, sprawling urban mass policed by a Justice Department. Culturally however, it is totally different. While on the forefront of modern technology, the Hondo-citizens remain tied to the roots and customs of feudal Japan. Though the Samurai-like Judge Inspectors are seen to be in charge, the Yakuza crime Syndicates still have a hold on power. Here is a slice of Hondo City law… Featuring thrilling stories by John Wagner ( A History of Violence, Judge Dredd ) and Robbie Morrison ( The Authority, Shakara ), this collection also contains stunning artwork from Frank Quitely ( All-Star Superman, We3 ) and Andy Clarke ( Detective Comics, Batman and Robin ).
A member of the Judges' psychic division the wise-cracking female Judge Anderson is a major character in the Judge Dredd universe - and is the co-lead character alongside Judge Dredd in the upcoming Dredd movie. This all-color collection, never before published, features some of her most thriling tales and is the perfect entry-point for new readers. DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT BREAKING THE LAW! Mega-City One, a futuristic metropolis sprawling across the East Coast of North America. This hostile urban nightmare is policed by the Judges – tough lawmen with the ability to act as judge, jury and executioner. Within the Justice department is a section known as ‘Psi- Division’ which specialises in Judges gifted with extraordinary psychic abilities. Cassandra Anderson is one such Judge – a powerful telepath with a rebellious streak and a talent for getting into trouble... With never-before collected Judge Anderson stories by 2000 AD legend Alan Grant ( Batman ) and featuring stunning artwork from Carlos Ezquerra ( Judge Dredd ), Boo Cook ( Elephantmen ) and Trevor Hairsine ( Cla$$war ), you don’t need to be psychic to know that you need to add this book to your collection!
Judges have the toughest job on the mean streets of Dredd's Mega-City One, and sometimes the temptations of crime are too much and they cross the line. This is what happens when Dredd finds out. THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LAW! It takes a special kind of cop to police the nightmarish streets of Mega-City One – a violent post-apocalyptic city built on top of North America’s old East Coast. An army of future lawmen, wielding the powers of judge, jury and executioner now keep order in this crime-ridden place. Known as the ‘Judges’, most of these men and women serve as the ultimate law enforcers – beyond reproach and resistant to corruption, they are the best the world has ever seen. But there’s always one or two who succumb to lawless behaviour and with years of intense training and experience to draw upon, these Judges are the most dangerous individuals on the planet! This collection includes stories about those Judges too corrupt to uphold the law! From Judge Dredd co-creator John Wagner ( A History of Violence ) and comics superstar Mark Millar ( Kick-Ass ), featuring the amazing art of Chris Weston ( The Filth ), Will Simpson ( Hellblazer ), Steve Yeowell ( The Invisibles ) and Greg Staples ( Bad Planet ), amongst others.
IN MEGA-CITY ONE, THE JUDGES ARE THE LAW – acting as judge, jury, and executioner. But how do the citizens really feel about a system where they are powerless? America Jara and Bennett Beeny grow up as best friends, living a fairly trouble-free life in a dangerous city… bar the odd encounter with a Judge. Time draws them apart, and when they are brought back together, Beeny is a successful singer and America has become involved with a terrorist organisation – with the Judges in its sights! Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence) with art by Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd: The Chief Judge’s Man) this dark and complex tale is a true 2000 AD classic!
Dredd versus Werewolves. HAIR-RAISING ADVENTURES IN MEGA-CITY ONE! Mega-City One – A vast, nightmarish future metropolis built on top of the polluted cities that once populated the eastern seaboard of the United States. The forgotten Undercity is now a lawless refuge for unwanted outcasts from the ‘Big Meg’ – mutants, monsters and escaped criminals all struggle to survive on the streets of old Manhattan. A chemical spill in the Undercity has spawned a race of super-stong lycanthropes, all desperate to get above ground and feast on the flesh of Mega-City One’s citizens. Things could get hairy, but thankfully Judge Dredd is on the case! This collection of dog-eat-dog tales features some of 2000 AD ’s finest talents, including John ‘the werewolf’ Wagner ( A History of Violence ), ‘growling’ Gordon Rennie ( Necronauts ), ‘snarling’ Steve Dillon ( Preacher ) and ‘lycanthropic’ Leigh Gallagher ( Defoe ), amongst others.
This is the very first time the complete set of League of Fatties stories have been brought together under one cover - if one cover can hold them! FAT FICTION! In the nightmarish metropolis of the future known as Mega-City One, boredom drives many of the unemployed citizens to invest their time in a variety of different hobbies, including eating. As a result, a new subculture of gluttonous, gargantuans have emerged. Nicknamed ‘fatties’, these blubbery boys and girls compete in the Intercity Eating Championships to be the biggest and the best citizens ever to use a bellywheel. From 25 kilo pies to 24 ton mopads, when the hunger pangs kick in, a fatty will eat anything! This gut-busting collection of stories from John Wagner ( Al’s Baby ) and Alan Grant ( Lobo ), features the stunning art of Carlos Ezquerra ( Adventures in the Rifle Brigade ), Mike McMahon ( Ro-Busters ) and Cam Kennedy ( Star Wars: Dark Empire ), and is guaranteed to leave you wanting more!
Paperback. Superficial marks on covers. Spine ends, leading corners and rear lower edge are very lightly worn. Page block foot is marked. Pages are clean and contents are clear throughout. Binding is sound. HJW
In this brand new collection launching first in the US and Canada, Dredd discovers that the sin-seekers of the Big Meg are more inventive, funny and down sexier than he could have imagined. THE STREETS OF MEGA-CITY ONE HAVE NEVER BEEN SO FILTHY! Sex – it’s a big business in the ‘Big Meg’. From state-of-the-art sex-bots to the hugely-popular sex championships, for enough credits citizens can indulge in their wildest, erotic desires. But some people can’t help themselves and break the law when looking for lust in all the wrong places! Take randy teen Rodney Murchinson for example... so enamoured with his newly purchased sexmek that he is prepared to commit murder for her! Or the unfortunate circumstances of Bella Bagley whose passion for the famous lawman Judge Dredd has driven her crazy! Meanwhile, you won’t believe your eyes when you see Beaker Jones’s mutation! This collection of lascivious law-breaking tales features work from some of 2000 AD ’s greatest talent, including Judge Dredd creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, Alan Grant ( Batman ), Greg Staples ( Sinister Dexter ), Ian Gibson ( The Ballad of Halo Jones ) and Simon Bisley ( Lobo ) amongst others.
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE HONDO! Samurai-like Judges rule the streets of Japan's mega-city in the world of Judge Dredd. Tackling organised crime and futuristic Ronin, it takes Judges like the renowned Judge Shimura to keep the streets safe. WAY OF THE RONIN! Hondo City is the Japanese Equivalent of Mega-City One - a large, sprawling urban mass policed by a Justice Department. Culturally however, it is totally different. While on the forefront of modern technology, the Hondo-citizens remain tied to the roots and customs of feudal Japan, while the Samurai-like Judge Inspectors who police the city, have been plagued by cases of corruption. Fortunately, judges like Aiko Inaba are upholding the law while questioning the authority of Justice Central. From giant city-stomping beasts to vengeful ronin from beyond the grave, Hondo City life can be crazier than a pocketful of Pokémon! This collection features a host of 2000 AD comic talent, including Robbie Morrison ( The Authority, Nikolai Dante ), Colin MacNeil ( Judge Dredd, Insurrection ), Colin Wilson ( Star Wars, Rogue Trooper ), Cliff Robinson ( Judge Dredd, Judge Anderson ) and Steve Parkhouse ( The Bojeffries Saga, Doctor Who ).
Dredd is the most lethal of the highly-trained and obscenely well-armed law enforcement agency known as the Judges, tasked with keeping the sprawling metropolis of Mega-City One from descending into chaos and anarchy. But now Dredd and the other Judges are all that stand between the universe's most efficient killing machines and the annihilation of every living being in the city--criminal or innocent. Dark Horse Comics and 2000 AD team up to bring you a collection of the classic stories Predator versus Judge Dredd and Judge Dredd versus Aliens in one handsome hardcover.
JUDGEMENT TIME! The twenty-second century. America is an irradiated wasteland. Within it lies a city, built on the ruins of the old world – Mega-City One. With eight hundred million people living in chaos, only the men and women of the Hall of Justice can maintain order. Juries. Executioners. Judges. Toughest of them all is Judge Dredd – he is the law! Written by Arthur Wyatt ( Orlok: Agent of East Meg One ) and featuring the stunning artwork of Henry Flint ( Zombo ) and Paul Davidson ( X-Men Legacy ), Urban Warfare , continues the adventures of cinema’s hottest future cop. This collection also features the jaw-dropping origin story of the criminal Ma-Ma who featured in the Dredd movie, written by Matt Smith ( Judge Dredd: Year One ).
The incredible return of Judge Dredd's ulimate nemesis! After a ten year absence, the life-hating super-fiend from Deadworld -Judge Death - returns! Having previously been destroyed by nuclear fire and dragged to hell by the vengeful spirits of those he had murdered, Death has managed to return to world, ready to resume his mission in destroying all life. On his own, Death is a devastating force of evil, but once united with his 'brothers' - Judges Fear, Fire and Mortis - the quartet of terror are near invincible! Can Judge Dredd and Psi-Judge Anderson possibly stop the Dark Judges from attempting to destroy Mega-City One again?
THE KILLING MOOON! On Saturn’s distant moon Titan lies the Mega-City One penal colony for exiled ex-Judges – the most corrupt, dangerous and desperate to ever once carry the badge of office. Now the Justice Department of Mega-City One has lost contact with the Titan penal colony - a big problem considering that it houses over one thousand law-breaking ex-judges, many of which have a grudge with their old colleagues. Now Dredd, must team up with SJS Judge Gerhart - a man who holds him responsible for `Chaos Day', and battle a formidable army led by one of the most dangerous ex-undercover Judge's ever...
Mega-City One, 2100. This post-apocalyptic city of the future is blighted by overcrowding, poverty and misery. With each of the 400 million citizens a potential criminal, order is maintained by future lawmen known as the Judges who have the power to act as judge, jury and executioner. Toughest of them all is Judge Dredd - he is the law! A deadly plague developed during the brutal `Great Germ War' has reached the futuristic metropolis of Mega-City Two, located on the West Coast of the USA. Charged with delivering a life-saving vaccine to the citizens of the disease-ridden city, Judge Dredd and a small crew of Judges, war droids and the lawbreaking biker, Spikes Harvey Rotten, must travel a thousand miles across the radioactive wasteland known as `the Cursed Earth.' Experience the complete Cursed Earth saga, collected in an oversize paperback after the instant sell-out hardcover - a sparkling action-packed parody from Pat Mills and John Wagner, complete with sumptuous colour spreads from Brian Bolland and Mick McMahon.
The Angel gang are the meanest, most deranged villains ever to come out of the Cursed Earth. An all-male family of psychopathic cannibal hillbillies, the gang comprised of Pa, the patriarchal leader, and his sons Link, Junior and Mean. Mega-City One's greatest lawman Judge Dredd thought that he had seen the last of the Angels after his epic quest to find the Judge Child. And then he encountered the Fink - eldest sibling of the clan, whose speciality and passion in life involved him creating deadly concoctions to use on his poor victims. The latest member of the Angel gang is Ratfink - a Cursed Earth-dwelling fiend who preys on passing helltrekkers. Just like his father Fink Angel, Ratfink has a love of poisons, rodents and mayhem...
R.I.P. JUDGE DREDD? Following the decimation of Mega-City One during Chaos Day, Judges from other `friendly' Justice Departments have been brought in to strengthen the ranks and help maintain law and order on the streets. Amongst the newcomers is Fintan Joyce - son of a former Emerald Isle Judge, who teamed up with Judge Dredd in one of the most fondly remembered Dredd stories. Exploiting the Big Meg's weakened state, several groups have risen up against the Judges, including the Goblin King's Undercity army and a mutant group lead by the monstrous Thorn, who have been attacking Cursed Earth outposts. If things couldn't get any worse, Dredd has fallen foul of Brit-Cit and they want him in prison or on a slab... Have the odds finally stacked up enough to spell the end of Mega-City One's greatest lawman?
COSTUMES ARE FOR CREEPS! From super-powered aliens to Cursed Earth mutants, Judge Dredd dishes out justice to all in this action-packed collection of stories from some of comic's biggest talents, including John Wagner, Alan Grant, Carlos Ezquerra, Mike Collins, Alan Davis, Simon Bisley, Richard Elson, Simon Spurrier and Eric Powell, amongst many others. HEROES DON’T LAST LONG IN MEGA-CITY ONE! Welcome to Mega-City One, a nightmarish metropolis situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Poverty is rife, crime is rampant, and only the Judges – empowered to dispense instant justice – can stop total anarchy. Toughest of them all is JUDGE DREDD – he is the Law! There are plenty of law-breaking freaks amongst the citizenship of the ‘Big Meg’. From Futsies to Umpty-baggers, the Judges have their hands full. But the worst offenders are those who try and enforce their own brand of justice. Especially that strange strain of vigilante who chooses to hit the streets in brightly-coloured spandex! From super-powered aliens to Cursed Earth mutants, Judge Dredd dishes out justice to all in this action-packed collection of stories from some of comicdom’s biggest talents, including John Wagner , Alan Grant , Carlos Ezquerra , Mike Collins , Simon Bisley , Richard Elson , Simon Spurrier and Eric Powell , amongst many others.
The timely and critically acclaimed brand-new collection featuring Judge Dredd's latest thrilling adventures BEASTS IN THE EAST! After returning from a mission into Sov territory, Judge Dredd finds himself at odds with fellow veterans of another past conflict - The Apocalypse War. Under orders from the Justice Department, Dredd returns to the depths of Siberia where things start to go wrong... even his training and iron will might not be enough against the bitter cold, angry mutants and the echoes of past conflicts! Featuring stories from Michael Carroll, Rob Williams and John Wagner with stunning art from Trevor Hairsine, Dan Cornwell, Paul Davidson and Colin MacNeil.
A CLASSIC MODERN JUDGE DREDD STORY PRESENTED IN THE LOW-PRICED DIGEST FORMAT RESTORING ORDER! Mega-City One, 2135 AD. After the destruction wrought by the Chaos Bug with most of the city in ruins, a decimated Justice Department is struggling to cope. With disease, corruption, and looting rife, there are some that seek to take advantage of the city's condition, including dangerous psychic, Algol Rey. Judge Dredd and Psi-Judge Anderson have survived, but after all the violence and horror, can they bring order back to a damaged city? Their limits as Judges are put to the test!
The critically-acclaimed and fan-lauded latest Judge Dredd tale which sent shockwaves through the universe and Mark Millar called "one of the best runs ever!" Everything is at stake and no-one is safe - in the critically-acclaimed storyline from Rob Williams and Henry Flint, Judge Dredd and his team of hand-picked allies finally takes on the nefarious Judge Smiley, Mega-City One's behind-the-scenes manipulator - but who will be left standing at the end? And with tensions with Chief Judge Hershey at breaking point, has Dredd finally met his match?
FROM THE PAGES OF THE JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE A shopping mall where droids sell organs harvested from street trash... A murderous imaginary friend... A psychotic composer drafting music from pain... All in a day’s work for the Lawman of the Future. Edited by and with an introduction by Dredd veteran Michael Carroll, Judge Fear’s Big Day Out and Other Stories gathers the very best short stories from more than a decade of the Judge Dredd Megazine, including stories by legends Alan Grant, Gordon Rennie and Simon Spurrier, among countless others…