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Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd: Titan
THE KILLING MOOON!
On Saturn’s distant moon Titan lies the Mega-City One penal colony for exiled ex-Judges – the most corrupt, dangerous and desperate to ever once carry the badge of office.
Now the Justice Department of Mega-City One has lost contact with the Titan penal colony – a big problem considering that it houses over one thousand law-breaking ex-judges, many of which have a grudge with their old colleagues. Now Dredd, must team up with SJS Judge Gerhart – a man who holds him responsible for ‘Chaos Day’, and battle a formidable army led by one of the most dangerous ex-undercover Judge’s ever…
On Saturn’s distant moon Titan lies the Mega-City One penal colony for exiled ex-Judges – the most corrupt, dangerous and desperate to ever once carry the badge of office.
Now the Justice Department of Mega-City One has lost contact with the Titan penal colony – a big problem considering that it houses over one thousand law-breaking ex-judges, many of which have a grudge with their old colleagues. Now Dredd, must team up with SJS Judge Gerhart – a man who holds him responsible for ‘Chaos Day’, and battle a formidable army led by one of the most dangerous ex-undercover Judge’s ever…
144 pages, Paperback
First published June 14, 2016
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January 24, 2021
Occasionally there are 2000AD storylines that come along and chisel themselves in stone as key moments in both Dredd’s and Mega-City One’s lore; these stories may not however be overly fantastic to read – or re-read – though they are important. Then we have the tales that albeit aren’t overly apocalyptic, don’t look into Bad Bob Booth, nor are world ending and may not have billions dying, but they will still resonate for years to come, mainly within the reader. Judge Dredd: Titan is one of them.
Judge Dredd: Titan was originally published back in 2000AD from Progs 1862 “Titan” through to Prog 1961 “Melt”, written by the excellent Rob Williams and with the art delivered by the fantastic Henry Flint. The story follows Dredd initially being sent to Saturn’s moon of Titan, now a penal colony for Judges that have broken the law, as it has now fallen under the control of the ex-Judges, led my former Wally Squad member Aimee Nixon. Even with a platoon of Space Marines plus a S.J.S. member called Gerhart, this plan doesn’t go according to plan, and it soon becomes apparent it was a trap – a trap for Dredd.
After repeated bouts of brutal attacks and mind wiping drugs applied to Dredd, eventually both he and Gerhart manage to rather brutally escape. However in the process the ex-Judges head for a new life upon the ice moon Enceladus. This is the first step towards their tragic fates and a ghost-like revenge sent towards Mega-City One.
Rob Williams explores numerous avenues within Titan, from creating people of absolute justice, dealing with those that are asked to work both within and around it, the desire for revenge from loss and those that have suffered violation. The main bell that rings throughout this tale is the feeling of PTSD that Dredd is clearly suffering from following the numerous battles he has waged recently, culminating with the torture at the hands of Aimee Nixon.
This damage internally becomes even more physical, as reflected in the truly excellent art from Henry Flint; as the words of Rob Williams are spoken by Dirty Frank, “Vengeance, and the end of all that is good”, as Dredd barrels down – upon a galloping horse – towards the revenge personified from Enceladus. Dredd is broken and it can clearly be seen.
Judge Dredd: Titan does have a climactic battle, however this isn’t where our war is truly raging – that is within the skull of our protagonist. This book is a 2000AD story that should both be owned and remembered as it is vitally important in the evolution of our lawman.
Judge Dredd: Titan was originally published back in 2000AD from Progs 1862 “Titan” through to Prog 1961 “Melt”, written by the excellent Rob Williams and with the art delivered by the fantastic Henry Flint. The story follows Dredd initially being sent to Saturn’s moon of Titan, now a penal colony for Judges that have broken the law, as it has now fallen under the control of the ex-Judges, led my former Wally Squad member Aimee Nixon. Even with a platoon of Space Marines plus a S.J.S. member called Gerhart, this plan doesn’t go according to plan, and it soon becomes apparent it was a trap – a trap for Dredd.
After repeated bouts of brutal attacks and mind wiping drugs applied to Dredd, eventually both he and Gerhart manage to rather brutally escape. However in the process the ex-Judges head for a new life upon the ice moon Enceladus. This is the first step towards their tragic fates and a ghost-like revenge sent towards Mega-City One.
Rob Williams explores numerous avenues within Titan, from creating people of absolute justice, dealing with those that are asked to work both within and around it, the desire for revenge from loss and those that have suffered violation. The main bell that rings throughout this tale is the feeling of PTSD that Dredd is clearly suffering from following the numerous battles he has waged recently, culminating with the torture at the hands of Aimee Nixon.
This damage internally becomes even more physical, as reflected in the truly excellent art from Henry Flint; as the words of Rob Williams are spoken by Dirty Frank, “Vengeance, and the end of all that is good”, as Dredd barrels down – upon a galloping horse – towards the revenge personified from Enceladus. Dredd is broken and it can clearly be seen.
Judge Dredd: Titan does have a climactic battle, however this isn’t where our war is truly raging – that is within the skull of our protagonist. This book is a 2000AD story that should both be owned and remembered as it is vitally important in the evolution of our lawman.
December 9, 2021
When for the second time Titan penitentiary for disgraced Judges becomes silent, MegaOne Judge council sends the reconnaissance troop to see what is going on. Two persons join the Justice Marines squadron - Judge Dredd, as one of the most trusted law enforcers, and former head of the Titan penitentiary. What starts as the recon mission will end up in bloodshed that can very well doom the MegaOne itself.
This is one of the hardest experience for Dredd. After the failed investigation on Titan he will find himself constantly brutally tortured by the person from his past - constantly beaten and heavily wounded from day to day we can see how Dredd is slowly falling to the dark side so to speak. I know, this is Dredd after all, what dark side - right? Well Dredd is merciless but one always knows where he stands with him because Dredd stands for justice. But now, it seems that some cracks are starting to show up and Dreedd is no longer cool-under-fire. What follows is one wrong decision after another from MegaOne's end (pivotal one instigated by Dredd) and soon conflagration comes to Earth.
I wont go into details to avoid spoilers but this one is pretty strong book and not just story wise. Art is great, and what is most important it is consistent through all episodes in this volume. From the insertion to Titan and breaking up through enigmatic remains in high orbit (have to admit, breaking through this "debris" was truly "maaaan" moment), descending into depths of Enceladus to what one might call last charge of light cavalry :) you will get sucked into the story itself and pages will just start to fly.
Excellent collection, highly recommended not only to Judge Dredd fans but also to fans of action SF in general.
This is one of the hardest experience for Dredd. After the failed investigation on Titan he will find himself constantly brutally tortured by the person from his past - constantly beaten and heavily wounded from day to day we can see how Dredd is slowly falling to the dark side so to speak. I know, this is Dredd after all, what dark side - right? Well Dredd is merciless but one always knows where he stands with him because Dredd stands for justice. But now, it seems that some cracks are starting to show up and Dreedd is no longer cool-under-fire. What follows is one wrong decision after another from MegaOne's end (pivotal one instigated by Dredd) and soon conflagration comes to Earth.
I wont go into details to avoid spoilers but this one is pretty strong book and not just story wise. Art is great, and what is most important it is consistent through all episodes in this volume. From the insertion to Titan and breaking up through enigmatic remains in high orbit (have to admit, breaking through this "debris" was truly "maaaan" moment), descending into depths of Enceladus to what one might call last charge of light cavalry :) you will get sucked into the story itself and pages will just start to fly.
Excellent collection, highly recommended not only to Judge Dredd fans but also to fans of action SF in general.
April 30, 2025
A deliberate turning point in the characterization of Judge Dredd. Heretofore unstoppable and largely unflappable, this tale-- which begins with Dredd traveling to the Titan prison colony when all communications are lost, before taking several dramatic and unexpected turns-- grinds Dredd down in ways he's never experienced before and forces him to confront his own flawed, limited humanity. Even Dredd can only take so much trauma before cracking, and this story is all about watching those cracks start to form.
This is one of the newest Dredd stories I've had a chance to read, and I'm curious to see where Rob Williams takes this development in his later stories.
This is one of the newest Dredd stories I've had a chance to read, and I'm curious to see where Rob Williams takes this development in his later stories.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 5, 2017
Not the best
This is the first Dredd I've ever felt was by the numbers. Dredd as usual is indestructible, which is common. The bad guy was an exile on titan, taken over by the inmates who end up changing into something else for reasons I won't reveal. The art feels unfinished and rushed, as does the story. Not Dredds finest moment.
This is the first Dredd I've ever felt was by the numbers. Dredd as usual is indestructible, which is common. The bad guy was an exile on titan, taken over by the inmates who end up changing into something else for reasons I won't reveal. The art feels unfinished and rushed, as does the story. Not Dredds finest moment.
July 3, 2019
Gosh Dredd is getting old isn't he. Still indestructable. But as he gets older the industructability is becoming an issue.
I like how the tone has changed as Mega City was brought to its knees though. These are darker stories, full of doom and decay and despair.
I like how the tone has changed as Mega City was brought to its knees though. These are darker stories, full of doom and decay and despair.
April 5, 2024
What a jolly good excitement this one was.
Some space violence drama, some violent Mega-City-1 drama and some Dredd getting old drama. Just perfectly written thing.
And not forgetting incredible art by very talented Henry Flint. He truly is there with all the greats of Dredd.
Read this one.
Some space violence drama, some violent Mega-City-1 drama and some Dredd getting old drama. Just perfectly written thing.
And not forgetting incredible art by very talented Henry Flint. He truly is there with all the greats of Dredd.
Read this one.
April 19, 2020
A nice, thought-provoking read with a couple spots of humor (especially from Dirty Frank). This was worth a couple hours of reading in quarantine.
July 1, 2016
One of the reasons Dredd is such an enduring character is the world he lives in, a world which provides a vast sandbox for writers to play with. Rob Williams drops Mega City One's most famous Judge into a sci-fi horror story, one that can easily be enjoyed even if you've never read Judge Dredd before. Henry Flint's art is great too.
August 13, 2016
A brilliant story with more than just Judge Dredd in the mix, and a outstanding artwork.
November 30, 2016
An outstanding 2000 AD blockbuster event, cleverly building on what came before it while working as a self contained book. Rob Williams and Henry Flint are one of comic's superteams.
December 21, 2016
Blood, mayhem & snow: the perfect Xmas story
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