Essential Judge Dredd: America

Mega-City One's Judges are the law, but how do the citizens feel about a system where they are powerless? America Jara and Bennett Beeny grow up as best friends, but when they are brought back together, Beeny is a successful singer and America has become involved with a terrorist organization. This dark and complex tale has been contextualized with contemporarily thematic stories with re-colored art by Watchmen John Higgins.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Rebellion

In the sprawling metropolis of Mega-City One, the Judges hold absolute authority, functioning as judges, juries, and executioners. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly unyielding system, a simmering tension arises from the citizens' perception of powerlessness. America Jara and Bennett Beeny, childhood best friends, navigate their way through the perilous streets of the city, encountering occasional negative interactions with the Judges. As time passes, their paths diverge, and when they reunite, Beeny has achieved fame as a successful singer, while America has become entangled with a terrorist organization known as Total War, drawing the attention of the Justice Department.

This gripping and intricate narrative, widely regarded as one of the finest tales to emerge from the world of Judge Dredd, has been reimagined with contemporary thematic storylines accompanied by re-colored art by Watchman's John Higgins. The story delves into the complexities of power, justice, and the human condition, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the societal dynamics within Mega-City One.

Weight: 584g
Dimension: 209 x 275 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781088609