Judge Dredd: the complete case files 01
Tags: Boys, Y5, Y6
Date: 8th January, 2010
For almost thirty years, one man has dominated the British comic scene. He is judge, jury and executioner, a merciless far-future lawman delivering justice with an iron fist on the mean streets of Mega-City One. He is Judge Dredd!
I was really excited when I saw that the stories from the comics had been put into a series of books. I ordered the first book, immediately. Judge Dredd is the kind of character I wish I’d known about when I was younger, but, unfortunately, only encountered during my late teens. Basically, he’s a sort of really tough super-policeman in a crime-ridden, futuristic city.
The stories are all in black and white, but the artwork is brilliant. Each episode covers several pages each, and some are linked to form larger stories. Dredd starts off in Mega-City One before taking his turn dealing out justice on the moon, about halfway through the book. The baddies are a mixed lot, as are the crimes and the criminals either end up dead or in prison. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this first book and will be ordering the next in the series.
I think this is essential reading for all boys in Y5 and Y6, but particularly those who like graphic stories, action or science-fiction. I was initially worried there might be too much violence to recommend it, but having read the whole book, I’m pleased to report there’s nothing I deem unsuitable for this age range. Boys: you must at least try this book!
It’s not going to get five stars, though, just in case the next book is better!
