- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Rebellion/2000AD (15 Mar 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905437587
- ISBN-13: 978-1905437580
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 18.3 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a long time fan of Judge Dredd I've been slowly working my way through the complete case files. However I decided to pick this up as I'd never read the story before and had heard good things about it.
For me one of the interesting aspects of Dredd is the seeming conflict between his own views on justice and fairness when compared to that of the overall Justice Department. This story seems to blur that line and challenges whether Dredd is actually a 'hero'. I would agree with other reviews that the second and third stories do not live up to the first, but they do form an interesting on-going thread, how ever Joe Dredd does redeem himself to a certain degree as a 'good' character. As it would seem that America is not included in the Complete Case Files it would seem that this is your best opportuity to read this classic story so I'd highly recommend it. In my opinion this story is as good as Watchmen.
The art work is first class and the cript work is brilliant; overall a thoroughly enjoyable read. Buy with confidence!
For me one of the interesting aspects of Dredd is the seeming conflict between his own views on justice and fairness when compared to that of the overall Justice Department. This story seems to blur that line and challenges whether Dredd is actually a 'hero'. I would agree with other reviews that the second and third stories do not live up to the first, but they do form an interesting on-going thread, how ever Joe Dredd does redeem himself to a certain degree as a 'good' character. As it would seem that America is not included in the Complete Case Files it would seem that this is your best opportuity to read this classic story so I'd highly recommend it. In my opinion this story is as good as Watchmen.
The art work is first class and the cript work is brilliant; overall a thoroughly enjoyable read. Buy with confidence!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This volume collects the original 'America' storyline plus two sequels ('Fading of the light' and 'Cadet'). 'America' is still as good as I remember. Intelligent, politically astute and beautifully rendered by Colin MacNeil, whose work on 'Chopper: Song of the Surfer' I so admired. The story is self-contained, but provides a nice entry point to the larger 'Democracy' storyline, which also ties in with the epic 'Necropolis'. This story gives more of an insight into Dredd's world than any before or after, as evidenced perhaps by the much weaker sequels. 'Fading of the light' analyses the personal and social fallout from Benny Beeny's actions in 'America'. It is an interesting investigation of betrayal and transgender issues, but its unfortunately spoilt by some really poor artwork. Colin MacNeil's inks are okay-ish, but the horrendous digital colouring, with its garish, unnatural pallette really jars with the rather dark material of the script. The artwork on 'Cadet' is much improved, although still not anywhere near the standard I expected of MacNeil. What lets this third storyline down is the script. Unfortunately, it is a rather tedious police procedural, which has America Beeny (daughter of America and Benny Beeny) now a Justice Dept Cadet, working alongside Dredd to solve a frankly concocted "mystery" behind the events in the previous storylines. It doesn't ring true, feels like the facts are being re-hashed for the sake of reviving the characters and is distinctly unsatisfying as a whodunnit. A dismal way to end a series that started so brilliantly.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Dredd has always been a somewhat complex creation - a comic-book action hero, yet also a member of an oppressive police state, where the freedom of speech does not exist. America is one of the more blatantly political stories, which also has a touching human dimension.
Bennett Beeny & America are childhood friends. One will tow the line & grow up to have a successful career. The other will become a terrorist, fighting for democracy. Both will have their hearts broken in this tragic story, as Dredd brings his jackboot crashing down on their dreams.
Wagner's writing is perfectly accompanied by the moody art of Colin MacNeil, where the city itself always looms oppressively over its occupants like a 2-D expressionist film. Perhaps that's why he was often given the more political stories to actualise, such as the first chapter of Total War.
This volume also includes two sequels, both written many years after the original. They are not up to the standard of the first story - which would be a very tall order - but then one is merely a vehicle for introducing a new character, who became a welcome addition to Dredd's world. Plus I enjoyed them more upon re-reading than I did initially, when my expectations were higher. But the first story is still so strong that I can't bring myself to give this volume less than 5 stars.
A classic, mature, politically-aware Dredd story.
Bennett Beeny & America are childhood friends. One will tow the line & grow up to have a successful career. The other will become a terrorist, fighting for democracy. Both will have their hearts broken in this tragic story, as Dredd brings his jackboot crashing down on their dreams.
Wagner's writing is perfectly accompanied by the moody art of Colin MacNeil, where the city itself always looms oppressively over its occupants like a 2-D expressionist film. Perhaps that's why he was often given the more political stories to actualise, such as the first chapter of Total War.
This volume also includes two sequels, both written many years after the original. They are not up to the standard of the first story - which would be a very tall order - but then one is merely a vehicle for introducing a new character, who became a welcome addition to Dredd's world. Plus I enjoyed them more upon re-reading than I did initially, when my expectations were higher. But the first story is still so strong that I can't bring myself to give this volume less than 5 stars.
A classic, mature, politically-aware Dredd story.
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