Acknowledged as one of the top comic book writers in the
world, Garth Ennis has received critical acclaim for his work on
titles such as Preacher, The Boys, and Punisher Max.
Now, his best work on the legendary lawman of British
comics, Judge Dredd, has been collected together for the first
time in a new book for North American readers. Packed with violent
and darkly witty tales, here are the seeds of Ennis’ future
success as he takes over his childhood icon from creator John Wagner.
It includes his first work with future Preacher
collaborator Steve Dillon - The Emerald Isle. This viciously satirical take
on modern perceptions of Ennis’ homeland sees Dredd head across the Atlantic to an Ireland turned into a country-sized theme
park. He must tackle a band of terrorists fighting against this
cultural
vandalism - whose guns fire deadly potatoes!
There’s also Raider - regularly name-checked by Karl
Urban as inspiration for his portrayal of the lawman in DREDD 3D -
with moody art by industry legend John Burns and the return of Dredd’s first ever arrestee.
There’s also the hilarious Almighty Dredd, drawn by Halo
Jones artist Ian Gibson, in which Dredd investigates on a cult
that worships him as a god!
Out now in the US and Canada, the Garth Ennis Collection
is a great introduction to Ennis’ early work and the world of
Dredd!
Garth Ennis Collection
Written by: Garth Ennis
Art by: Steve Dillon, Ian Gibson, Greg Staples, John Burns, Colin MacNeil, Cliff Robinson
ISBN: 978-1-78108-067-2
Price: $19.99 (US) $22.99 (Canada)
Pages: 144 Published: OUT NOW!
Market: US and Canada