Essential Judge Dredd: Origins Graphic Novel

Essential Judge Dredd: Origins is a graphic novel about Dredd leading a mission into the Cursed Earth to uncover the history of the Judges and Mega-City One. The listing describes a story by co-creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, with an introductory tale illustrated by Kev Walker.

At a glance

Story centers on Dredd's mission into the Cursed Earth and the history of the Judges and Mega-City One.
Written by Judge Dredd co-creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, with an introductory tale featuring art by Kev Walker.
English-language edition with 192 pages.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise offers readers background on Judge Dredd and the justice system of Mega-City One.
The listing identifies both the main story's creators and the introductory tale's artist.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	2000 AD
Publication date	August 31, 2021
Language	English
Print length	192 pages
ISBN-10	1781088632
ISBN-13	978-1781088630

Dimensions and weight
Weight listed	1.75 pounds
Dimensions	8.25 x 0.5 x 10.88 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Judge Dredd readers interested in the origins and history of the Judges and Mega-City One.
Readers looking for a 192-page English graphic novel focused on Dredd's Cursed Earth mission.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Essential Judge Dredd: Origins about?

The listing describes Dredd leading a mission into the Cursed Earth that reveals aspects of the history of the Judges and Mega-City One.

Who created the story?

The listing credits Judge Dredd co-creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra with the story and names Kev Walker as the artist for a special introductory tale.

What are the listed format details?

The edition is listed in English and has a print length of 192 pages. The supplied details do not specify a binding type.