Dredd comic book sequels

In short, they took the judge dredd comic book and adapted it as faithfully as any fan could hope, with over the top violence, a colossal body count, and an unchanging hero without a face. The comicbook sequel to the cult movie dredd reaches its epic final story with the clash that fans have been waiting for judge dredd. Dredd 2 comic book sequel coming to the us is the film. Interesting and well thought out issues portrayed in comic book form. If dredd came out today it would likely have an audience but in 2012 no one knew it existed. The prequel was written by matt smith, editor of 2000ad, and illustrated by henry flint and tells the background of ma ma, which is hinted at in the movie. Especially considering how smallscale and openended the dredd film is. Karl urban stars as judge dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge, jury and executioner in a vast, dystopic metropolis called megacity one that lies in a. Oct 04, 20 writer arthur wyatt reveals details about judge dredd. He is a street judge, empowered to summarily arrest, convict, sentence, and. This summer, the law returns to comic book stores and its got something to say. 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. Marvel comics version currently owned by warner bros.

Similiarly, chuck palahniuk recently talked up how fight club would also get its. Jan 08, 2014 regardless, it was announced that 2000ad will be releasing a sequel to the movie in comic book form. The complete comicbook sequel to the hit movie dredd. Writer arthur wyatt reveals details about judge dredd. Showing most screenings in 3d was a poor idea from the marketing team as 2d screens were as rare as rocking horse crap. Similiarly, chuck palahniuk recently talked up how fight club would also get its own sequel as. In this video i take a look through my collection of vintage titan books 2000ad chronicles of judge dredd graphic novels. Feb 10, 2014 the comic book sequel to the 2012 action movie will get a second print with a new cover from artist jock after the first sold out prerelease. Of course he makes his appearances but its the other characters that really drive this one into five star category. Find great deals on ebay for judge dredd comic books. In a hollywood landscape populated by sequels, franchises, and multiple reboots, its amazing that a sequel to 2010s comic book adaptation dredd has been unable to gain traction.

Jul 25, 20 the filmmakers intended dredd as an entree into the dreddverse for newcomers, with the stated intention to adapt the comic books more memorable story arcs in potential sequels. Karl urban urges fans to sign a petition for a dredd. Judge dredd goes under siege in new comic book series. The 2000 ad antiheros 10 best comicbook story arcs, starring john wagner, alan grant, brian bolland, simon bisley and more. Judge dredd reading order series by john wagner goodreads. More of his story will be told, however, by returning dredd to his comic book roots via the judge dredd megazine. The best comic action adaptation movie of the year. This week, our artists paired sonic the hedgehog and sonicrelated characters with other comic book characters. The sequel story from arthur wyatt and henry flint was originally published as three serialized installments in the ukdistributed judge dredd megazine, but is now headed for a full release in the us. Oct 25, 2019 i saw dredd on opening day here in oz with about 10 other people in 3d. Im a big fan of the 2012 dredd film, and have been collecting the sequelprequel comic stories to. Dredd comic sequel gets third printing with trevor hairsine.

The comic focuses on the power vacuum in the wake of. Vintage judge dredd and 2000ad titan books graphic novels. List of all the dredd film sequelprequel comics on. Regardless, it was announced that 2000ad will be releasing a sequel to the movie in comic book form. If the cult hit dredd is to get a sequel, it should be an adaptation of the outlandish comicbook story origins, in which the hero journeys into mutantstrewn badlands in search of his father. Dredd is one of the greatest comic book movies of all time. Are you disappointed dredd 2012 will never have a sequel. Writer mark russell is behind a relaunch of idw publishings judge dredd series, beginning with the four.

I knew dredd was going to be a flop in the cinema however, i loved every second of the film. That dredd sequel still isnt happening, says karl urban. I am giving this film a 1010 because it deserves it. See more ideas about judge dredd, dredd comic and comic books art. If you havent seen it yet, there isnt anything major here that spoils the film, but still. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75. While the prospect of a movie sequel to 2012s dredd 3d seems like a somewhat distant dream, the characters comic book prospects are looking much brighter, with dredd. The 2000 ad judge dredd comics offer encyclopedic possibilities for a sequel. At the emerald city comiccon, karl urban urged fans that if they want a followup to 2012s grimy comic book adaptation, they best start signing.

Before dystopian futures were the complete cliche we have today, there was judge dredd a thought provoking and yet highly entertaining fictional character. Its been a while since weve checked in on the possibility of a sequel to dredd, the 2012 judge dredd film which starred karl urban as the dystopian law enforcer from the 2000 ad comic strip. Unfortunately, the movie was a huge box office bomb, making back only a tiny fraction of its budget and the two planned sequels were never made. The blunt reason dredd 2 isnt happening cinemablend. In august 2015, these novels were rereleased as ebooks. Cry of the werewolf is written by john wagner and alan grant, with art by steve dillon. The story has been published on the judge dredd megazine, a sister book of the 2000 ad series.

The story itself is the official comic tiein for the film, starring. This book collects the prequel to the 2012 movie dredd and the two comic book sequels. Both of them, i think, play out better on the comic book page than they probably would have on the. Underbelly comic was released in the us from british publisher 2000ad. Death is a firstperson shooter video game based on the titular character from the 2000 ad comic books, developed by rebellion developments. Best of judge dredd 53 books meet your next favorite book. According to thr, who spoke with 2000ad editor matt smith, the choice to bring the comic over to the us was the result of increased interest in the character following the positive buzz from. He currently writes birds of prey for dc comics, godzilla and the forthcoming judge dredd for idw comics, bloodshot for valiant comics, and has written about. For judge dredd fans, the 2012 film dredd was exactly what they had been hoping for for many years. Underbelly, the official sequel to last years cult film dredd 3d, featuring the hardlined future cops adventures in dystopian mega. In addition, dredd producer adi shankar also backed an online animated series that further expanded the. Top 10 best judge dredd comicbook stories scifinow. For brits of a certain age, judge dredd is an iconic comic book character.

Oct 11, 2016 the 2012 film dredd was surprisingly great. It is based on the 2000 ad comic strip judge dredd and its eponymous character created by john wagner and carlos ezquerra. As fans of comic book properties bristle at the notion of any change, updating, reimagining, or reinterpretation without studios seeming to hear, the makers of dredd did things differently. Far future lawman judge dredd has been a mainstay more. Karl urban urges fans to launch kickstarter for dredd sequel. Dark horse launched two comic book sequels to john carpenters remake of the thing. It was mere months after the avengers changed the way we look at comic book movies for forever. In addition, dredd producer adi shankar also backed an online animated series that further expanded the world of. Underbelly is a new judge dredd series that takes place in the same universe of the critically acclaimed 2012 film dredd it is historic because it is the first attempt by 2000 ad to make a comic book targeted at american audiences. The main thrust is to make us question what dredd stands for. It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here. Dredd comic book sequel to get rerelease hollywood. Judge dredd is one of the best comic franchises in history. Therere so many places and battles and villains urbans dredd could come up against.

Starring karl urban star trek, almost human as the iconic comic character judge dredd, who. Dredd is called back onto the streets to go and find a new druglord now ruling the streets going by the name kenny who. I saw dredd on opening day here in oz with about 10 other people in 3d. Both of them, i think, play out better on the comic book. The comic book sequel to the 2012 action movie will get a second print with a new cover from artist jock after the first sold out prerelease. Arthur wyatt and henry flint created the comic book sequel to dredd, and it was originally published in serial form in the uks judge dredd megazine. The series is the third recent comics series by hachette partworks. Dredd comic book sequel to get rerelease hollywood reporter. Year one, about dredds first year as a judge the stories in the comic strip. Sep 12, 2014 if the cult hit dredd is to get a sequel, it should be an adaptation of the outlandish comic book story origins, in which the hero journeys into mutantstrewn badlands in search of his father. Theres just one problempretty much nobody watched it.

Dredd is a 2012 science fiction action film directed by pete travis and written and produced by alex garland. There were also several comic book series produced. Very much like burtons gotham, it would be fantastic to see more of mega city one. 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. During a cast interview with 411 mania, karl urbanwho plays judge dredd in septembers lionsgate release dredd 3daddressed the rumors that the film was designed with sequels in mind.