Essential Judge Dredd: Tour of Duty - Book 3

The Essential Judge Dredd series is the perfect introduction to the Lawman of the Future - in the final volume of Tour of Duty, Dredd is forced to investigate corruption within the Judges’ council, in a mission that confines him to the Cursed Earth!

The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series - this is the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future! And this is the grand finale to the epic Tour of Duty storyline!

DuringOrigins,Dredd discovered a mutant branch of his own bloodline. For the lawman, it brought home the injustice inherent in Justice Department’s Mutant policies. He believes that those unfortunates warped by the legacy of the Atomic Wars deserve to be treated with more humanity, as they are currently forbidden entry into Mega-City One, and exiled to facilities and townships in the irradiated wasteland. But Dredd’s support of Mutants may see him join them to live out the rest of his life in The Cursed Earth.

The stories collected in this volume affect the Dredd’s world for years to come, and features work by writers John Wagner (A History of Violence), Robbie Morrison (The Authority), Al Ewing (The Immortal Hulk) and artists Carlos Ezquerra (Preacher), Kev Walker (Star Wars), Patrick Goddard (Rogue Trooper), John Higgins (Watchmen), John Haward (Tales of Telguuth) and Mike Collins (Doctor Who).

John Wagner

John Wagner has been scripting for2000 ADfor more years than he cares to remember. His creations includeJudge Dredd,Strontium Dog,Ace Trucking,Al’s Baby,Button ManandMean Machine.Outside of2000 ADhis credits includeStar Wars,Lobo,The Punisherand the critically acclaimedA History of Violence.

Robbie Morrison

Robbie Morrison is one of2000 AD’s most popular writers, having co-createdThe Bendatti Vendetta,Shakara,ShimuraandVanguard,as well as being one of the select few writers to have chronicled the adventures of Judge Dredd in2000 ADand theJudge Dredd Megazine.

He is also co-creator of fan-favourite stripNikolai Dante,which won an Eagle award for ’Best Character’ in 2002, beating Judge Dredd to this accolade for the first time in almost twenty years. In the US, he has writtenSpider-Man’s Tangled Webfor Marvel andThe Authorityfor DC/WildStorm. His and artist Charlie Adlard’s critically acclaimed graphic novelWhite Deathhas also been hugely successful in both Europe and the US.

Al Ewing

Al Ewing has been aJudge Dreddaficionado since the age of nine, and is best known in the UK for his work on Dredd in2000 AD,where he also co-createdZomboandDamnation Station.In addition, Ewing has written various novels for Solaris and Abaddon Books, includingThe Fictional Man,Pax OmegaandGods of Manhattan.His work in American comics includes an acclaimed run onThe Immortal Hulkfor Marvel andWe Only Find Them When They’re Deadfor Boom!

Carlos Ezquerra

Carlos Ezquerra was the co-creator ofJudge Dredd,Strontium Dog,Rat Pack,Major Eazyand many other fan-favourite characters. He designed the classic original Dredd costume as well as visually conceptualising Mega-City One. In addition to these credits he also illustratedA.B.C. Warriors,Judge Anderson,Tharg the Mighty,andCursed Earth Koburnamongst many other stories. Outside of the ’Galaxy’s Greatest Comic’, Ezquerra illustrated the firstThird World Warepisodes inCrisismagazine, and became a regular collaborator with Garth Ennis, working onAdventures in the Rifle Brigade,Bloody Mary,Just a Pilgrim,Condors,The Magnificent Kevinand two specialPreacherepisodes. He died in 2018 but his profound influence on the world of comic art cannot be overstated.

Kev Walker

Kev Walker is the co-creator ofBadlandsandThe Balls Brothers,and has also provided artwork forDan Dare,Judge Dredd,Future Shocks,Harlem Heroes,Mercy Heights,Rogue Trooper,Time TwistersandTor Cyan.For theJudge Dredd Megazine,he wroteThe Inspectreand has illustratedJudge Anderson,Mean MachineandWynter.

Patrick Goddard

Patrick Goddard’s clean art style has graced many strips in the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic. Co-creator of theMegazineseriesWardog,he has penciledJudge Dredd,Mean Machine,Middenface McNulty,Sinister Dexterand took over the art duties onSavagefrom Charlie Adlard.

John Higgins

John Higgins is a multi-talented2000 ADartist and writer; as well as scripting aFuture ShockandJudge Dredd,Higgins has illustratedChopper,Freaks,One-Offs,Tharg the Mighty,Time TwistersandDreadnoughts.

His work outside the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic is also highly respected, and he has contributed to some of the most important series of recent times, including working as a colourist on the modern superhero classicWatchmen,and on Vertigo’sAnimal Man,Hellblazer andPride and Joy.

John Haward

Jon Haward is a British comics artist who got his break at2000 ADin 1993 on aJudge Dreddstory written by Garth Ennis. He went on to draw moreJudge Dredd,Future Shocks,Sinister DexterandTales of Telguuthfor the ’Galaxy’s Greatest Comic’. Outside of2000 ADhe drewNegative Burnfor Caliber Comics,Biker Mice from Marsfor Marvel UK and adaptations of Shakespeare’sMacbethandThe Tempestfor Classical Comics.

Mike Collins

Mike Collins is the illustrator and co-creator ofAmerican Gothic.He has also worked onJudge Dredd,Rogue Trooper,Sinister Dexter,Sláineand severalFuture Shocks.