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Essential Judge Dredd: The Apocalypse War Paperback Graphic Novel

Essential Judge Dredd: The Apocalypse War is a 224-page paperback graphic novel built around a nuclear assault on Mega-City One and Dredd's guerrilla resistance. The listing describes it as the second volume in the Essential Judge Dredd series, making it a focused pick for readers seeking this major storyline rather than a broad collection of the character's cases.

At a glance

The story moves from conflict between Mega-City One city blocks to an East Meg One nuclear attack.
Judge Dredd leads a guerrilla resistance, according to the publisher's synopsis.
The listing identifies this as the second volume in the Essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A single 224-page paperback centers on the Apocalypse War storyline, offering a defined entry point for readers interested in that story.
English-language edition with print dimensions and ISBN details provided for identifying the listed book.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	2000 AD
Publication date	January 19, 2021
Edition	Paperback Original
Language	English
Print length	224 pages
ISBN-10	178108890X
ISBN-13	978-1781088906

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.6 pounds
Dimensions	8.25 x 0.6 x 10.88 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Judge Dredd readers looking for the Apocalypse War storyline in paperback.
Readers interested in a dystopian science-fiction graphic novel focused on a nuclear attack and resistance.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a complete Judge Dredd case-file collection or a non-graphic novel format.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What story does this volume contain?

The listing describes the Apocalypse War, in which a nuclear attack by East Meg One follows conflict among Mega-City One's city blocks and Judge Dredd leads resistance.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 224 pages.

Is this a paperback?

Yes. The edition is listed as Paperback Original.

What language is the edition?

The listing specifies English.