Incredibly prolific throughout his career, and writing under a diversity of pen names often in concert with alan grant. The classic judge dredd story in a us edition for the first time. Uk series reprinting the law in order every judge dredd strip from 2000ad from prog 1 the series lasted 42 issues and reprinted the dredd stories from 2000ad prog 1 to prog 423. Judge dredd the complete case files 01 by john wagner, pat. The best introduction to judge dredd is probably america, a collection of three stories by john wagner and colin macneil from 1990, 1996 and 2006 that made the series much more interestingly complicated. The nook book ebook of the judge dredd the complete case files 01 by john wagner, pat mills, robert. The complete case files by john wagner welcome to. Many regard america as the best judge dredd story every written, and i am inclined. The chief judge s man this dark and complex tale is a true 2000 ad. The first of these to graduate from the academy of law was given his final street assessment by joe dredd in.
Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Mar 15, 2008 john wagner is, to many fans, the very heart of 2000 ad. This latest release of the cursed earth storyline from the early years of 200ads judge dredd is, for the first time in any collection, complete with the two controversial episodes with parodies of the jolly green giant, ronald mcdonald and others. The cocreator of judge dredd john wagner discusses 35 years of writing the iconic 2000 ad character, how he and the judge differ politically, aging the character in real time, his thoughts on the new film and more. His graphic novel a history of violence has been adapted into a critically acclaimed hit film by david cronenberg. 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. Judge dredd has had a profound effect on us comics in the past two decades. John wagner books list of books by author john wagner.
Judge dredd complete case files volume 610 collection 5. Incredibly prolific throughout his career, and writing under a diversity of pen names often in. Most of these weigh heavily on the future development of the comic e. Industry legends john wagner and alan grant judge dredd, strontium dog, judgement on gotham, a history of violence team up once again to bring you rok of the reds alongside stunning art by dan cornwell. Grover, mike stott, keef ripley, rick clark and brian skuter. The complete case files collects the adventures of the iconic british character, presented in chronological order, complete and uncut. Pdf judge dredd the complete case files 2 download full. He is a street judge, empowered to summarily arrest, convict, sentence, and execute criminals. Complete case files volume 2125 collection 5 books set series 5 by john wagner. Since 1977, one man has dominated the british comic scene. Involved from the earliest days of the galaxys greatest comic, he cocreated judge dredd, as well as strontium dog, robohunter and a host of other 2000 ad mainstays, including the criticallyacclaimed button man. Judge dredd 2000 ad judge dredd is a law enforcement officer in the dystopian future city of megacity one in north america. Judge dredd reading order series by john wagner goodreads.
The bad guys are plentiful, the action is constant, and the artwork is out of this world. Judge dredds own dark knight returns, allstar superman and kingdom come, all wrapped up tight in a bloodsplattered star spangled banner. John wagner is a comics writer who was born in pennsylvania in 1949 and moved to scotland as a boy. The chief judges man this dark and complex tale is a true 2000 ad.
Jul 31, 2012 john wagner discusses 35 years of judge dredd. John wagner and colin macneils america is an exploration of the sad fate that awaits democracy and liberty if it isnt safeguarded from the forces that purport to safeguard it. Uk series reprinting the law in order every judge dredd strip from 2000ad from prog 1 the series lasted 42 issues and reprinted the dredd stories from 2000ad prog 1. Written by john wagner a history of violence with art by colin macneil judge dredd. Judge dredd, the cursed earth uncensored by john wagner. American girl welliewishers barbie brio calico critters frozen harry potter hasbro hatchimals lego l. This bumper volume features many of dredd s most exciting cases including the first appearance of judge death and psi judge anderson and the return of satanus first featured in the epic cursed earth saga. See all books authored by john wagner, including a history of violence, and judge dredd. John wagner is, to many fans, the very heart of 2000 ad.
He is best known as the cocreator, with artist carlos ezquerra, of the character judge dredd wagner started his career in editorial with d. Mar 14, 2020 john wagner script, colin mcneil art 2003 judge dredd. John wagner script, colin mcneil art 2003 judge dredd. John wagner is the legendary cocreator of judge dredd and godfather of much of modern comics mark millar is the writercocreator of kickass a popular comic that has spawned two hollywood movies. Featuring the writing talents of comic legends pat mills slaine. Find out more about judge dredd the complete case files vol. Judge dredd is a comic book franchise based on the longestrunning comic strip in 2000 ad 1977, a british weekly anthology comic the franchise is centered around judge dredd, a law enforcement and judicial officer in the dystopian future city of megacity one, which covers most of the east coast of north america.
Top 10 best judge dredd comicbook stories scifinow. For the most part the series is set in the future in 2099, in mega city 1 nominally new york city. Ben willsher, henry flint, leigh gallagher, colin macneil, edmund bagwell first published. There was another sequel picking up the story of america s daughter 10 years later. Judge dredd the complete case files 05 john wagner. All 3 parts are collected in a book isbn 9781905437580 reprinted in 2008.
Edit despite the name this book is not longer complete. Judge grice was a street judge who conspired to assassinate judge dredd in order to prevent the 21 referendum about the future of the justice department. Only the judges powerful law enforcers supporting the despotic justice department can stop total anarchy running rife on the crime. His television work includes scripts for the bbc series ace lightning and the carnival of doom. Rico is a street judge cloned from the same dna as dredd. He is a street judge, empowered to summarily arrest, convict, sentence, and. From the phenomenal british classic scifi comic series, 2000 ad, comes this classic, chilling look at the impact of the judges, via the life of megacity one. Hes judge, jury and executioner the lawman delivering justice to the mean streets of farfuture megacity one. Legendary judge dreddcocreator john wagner has megacity undercover, vol. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in the penal colony on titan, but two years later in his own series, purgatory he escaped. Alan grant is a bestselling author of numerous graphic novels and comics including judge dredd, robocop 2, lobo comics and batman. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Alongside pat mills, he helped revitalise british comics in the 1970s, and continues to be active in the british comics industry, occasionally also working in american comics. John wagner,alan grant,carlos ezquerra,jose casanovas. Among his pseudonyms are the best known are john howard, t. The iconic character judge dredd finally received the graphic novel platform he deserved in the case files editions. This bumper volume features many of dredds most exciting cases including the first appearance of judge death and psi judge anderson and the return of satanus first featured in the epic cursed earth saga. Aug 11, 2015 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. Top 10 best judge dredd comicbook stories scifinow the. Of course he makes his appearances but its the other characters that really drive this one into five star category. Even if this is the first complete case files book you purchase, you can jump right in and enjoy the stories without reading prior books. He is best known as the cocreator, with artist carlos ezquerra, of the character judge dredd. The complete story collected in paperback for the very first time, with a brand new cover from comics legend mick mcmahon. The cursed earth uncensored paperback edition by john wagner. Megacit y one, the crime ridden cit y of the future gets even crazie r in this volume as superstar writer grant morrisons allstar superman first judge dredd story, inferno, is here, featuring the stunning art of dredd cocreator carlos.
He is noted for his taut, violent thrillers and his black humour. Trevor hairsine is a superstar in the business, having illustrated marvel comics xmen, captain america and the black panther carlos ezquerra is the most beloved. The first book is a collection of 1980s black and white strips which cover about a years worth of serialised storylines from the 2000ad anthology. Alongside pat mills, wagner was responsible for revitalising british boys comics in the 1970s, and has continued to be a leading light in british comics ever since. John wagner is the cocreator of judge dredd, strontium dog, ace trucking co. The global bestselling graphic novel series over half a million copies sold. More important however is how dredd influenced the socalled grim and gritty trend of superheroes. America is a great example of a story set in the judge dredd world but with other characters really driving the story line instead of dredd himself. Judge dredd is my personal favorite character from the 2000ad comics. The complete case files 35 by john wagner, 9781781087602, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The complete america has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In megacity one the judges rule with an iron fist, most notorious of these is judge dredd. Oct 12, 2015 john wagner is the cocreator of judge dredd, strontium dog, ace trucking co.
The chronicles of judge dredd titan books taint the. Theres also an argument that a lot of the drama of. Judge dredd complete case files volume 610 collection 5 books set series 2 by john wagner. Judge dredd complete case files volume 21, judge dredd complete case files volume 22, judge dredd complete case files volume 23, judge dredd complete case files volume 24, judge dredd complete case files volume 25. John wagner born 1949 is an americanborn british comics writer. You are shoved right into the amazing world of mega city one, a massive civilization shoved into a large portion of north americas east coast line.
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