Book Review // Judges Volume Two edited by Michael Carroll
It felt like it was time to get back into Judge Dredd.
I've got a few Dredd books sitting on the shelf waiting for me, and Judges Volume Two had been waiting the longest. So, eventually, I had to stop ignoring it and pick it up!
And I'm bloody glad I did.
And, naturally, I'm already wondering what bits I can nick for Sector 102...
Book Review // Judges: When the Light Lay Still
I’ve really enjoyed the first two books in the 2033 Judges series, Avalanche and Lone Wolf, so I was looking forward to finishing Volume 1 with When the Light Lay Still.
So what went wrong?
Grubb's Disease: The Fungus That Kills You From the Inside Out
What if the most dangerous thing to walk into Sector 102 wasn't a mutant, a gang or a Judge...
But a man covered in mushrooms?
Today we're diving into one of the strangest and most horrifying diseases in the Judge Dredd universe:
Grubb's Disease.
Audio Review // Judge Dredd – Crime Chronicles: Double Zero
What happens when Judge Anderson loses the one thing that makes her unique?
In my latest audio review, I’m diving into Judge Dredd: Crime Chronicles – Double Zero from Big Finish.
Spies, rival Judge Cities, a mysterious child and one very serious problem for Anderson…
Her psychic powers are gone.
Another cracking little Dredd audio — and I'm rapidly becoming addicted to these Crime Chronicles!
Read the full review over on Adventures with Peps
Meet Judge Mal Folio: The Judge Who Balances the Books
Who keeps the Judges paid, equipped and on the streets?
Meet Judge Mal Folio, Sector 102's Accounts Judge—and probably the last person you want looking too closely at your finances.
While Street Judges chase perps, Folio follows the money. Tax evasion, corporate fraud, missing credits and suspicious transactions… if the numbers don't add up, he's coming to investigate.
But in a sector as messy as 102, what happens when the Accounts Judge starts looking too closely at Kelp Pharmacy?
The latest Adventures with Peps lore deep dive is now live.
The Ledger is watching.
Audio Review // Judge Dredd: Crime Chronicle – Blood Will Tell
What happens when a Judge is sent to the Cursed Earth… and comes back looking for revenge?
In my latest audio review, I’m diving into Judge Dredd: Crime Chronicle – Blood Will Tell — a story packed with ex-Judges, mutants, Justice Department secrets and a mystery that slowly starts to unravel.
And, naturally, I’ve already started stealing ideas for Sector 102…
Is Garris Hale a villain, a victim, or something in between? Let’s find out.
Comic Review // Judge Dredd: Titan
Warning: Dredd timeline anomaly detected! 🚨 I know I'm supposed to be reading Judge Dredd in order, but Titan landed in my collection and I couldn't resist. Ex-Judges, Wally Squad, Space Corps, aliens, Dirty Frank and a Dredd who suddenly feels a whole lot older... this one had everything I love about the Dreddverse. And, naturally, it's given me far too many ideas for Sector 102. Dive into my latest review and see why I couldn't put this one down!
Audio Review // Crime Chronicles: Stranger Than Truth by David Bishop
What happens when a fictional serial killer steps out of the pages of a book and starts murdering people in Mega-City One? Crime Chronicles: Stranger Than Truth brings back one of my favourite oddities, Slick Dickens, in a wonderfully twisted Judge Dredd mystery. I've also been thinking about how this whole idea could sneak its way into Sector 102... because apparently I can't read a Judge Dredd story anymore without stealing ideas for my own world!
Comic Review // Missionary Man: Going South — God, Guns & Mutants
What do you get when you mix a preacher, mutants, nuclear wasteland and a whole lot of bullets? Missionary Man! I've finally pulled Goin' South off the shelf, and it turns out it was exactly the sort of Cursed Earth madness I needed. Great artwork, brilliant post-apocalyptic Western vibes and, naturally, plenty of mutants. And yes... I'm already wondering how I can get some of these nightmares into Sector 102.
Comic Review // Devlin Waugh: Swimming in Blood
Vampires, demons, flower arranging and a Vatican Exorcist Assassin walk into Mega-City One... Yep, we're back with Devlin Waugh! One of my favourite 2000 AD characters, Swimming in Blood was exactly the warm-up I needed before diving back into Judge Dredd. It's violent, ridiculous, stylish and gloriously weird—and it's left me wanting much, much more Devlin. Come find out why this collection has reignited my 2000 AD itch!
Comic Review // Judge Dredd: The Cape and Cowl Crimes
What happens when superheroes decide to fight crime in Mega-City One? Judge Dredd isn't impressed! The Cape and Cowl Crimes throws Dredd into a world of wannabe heroes, Kleggs, bat-gliders, vigilantes and some wonderfully ridiculous comic-book chaos. I picked this one up from my local library and settled in for an evening of Dredd—and while it wasn't perfect, there are some seriously fun stories hiding inside. Come see which ones hit the mark... and which ones deserved a sentence!
The Most Corrupt Mega-City in Judge Dredd Explained
Welcome Dredd-Heads! It's time for another Sector 102 world tour! Today we're leaving the familiar streets of Mega-City One and travelling deep into South-Am to visit one of the most dangerous, and infamous, cities in the Judge Dredd universe. Welcome to Ciudad Barranquilla.
Better known to almost everyone else as...Banana City.
The Vatican in Judge Dredd: Humanity's Most Dangerous Ally?
Adventure a little deeper into the lore of 2000 AD and you'll discover one of the strangest—and arguably most powerful—institutions in the entire Judge Dredd universe: the Vatican.
Read on to learn more.
From Murphyville to Mega-City One: Meet Judge Fergie Kilkenny
What happens when an easy-going Murphyville Judge trades green hills for the concrete canyons of Mega-City One? Join us as we explore the history of the Emerald Isle, its unique Judge force, and meet Sector 102's newest Exchange Judge, Fergie Kilkenny.
Zombies in Sector 102: The Dead Don't Always Stay Dead
Zombies. Secret experiments. Abandoned pharmacies. Welcome back to Sector 102, where every rumor starts with a whisper—and usually ends with a body.
Character Focus: Gloppus – The Bravest Little Gronk in the Galaxy
Some characters only appear for a brief moment, yet somehow become unforgettable.
Gloppus is one of those characters.
Character Focus: The Gronk – The Heart of Strontium Dog
Every great hero needs a sidekick. Batman has Robin, Sherlock Holmes has Watson and Johnny Alpha has... a nervous, furry alien medic with weak hearts and a habit of saying "Aaargh!"
On paper, The Gronk shouldn't work at all. He's timid, constantly terrified, physically weak and prone to suffering heart attacks at the slightest bit of excitement. He doesn't carry a weapon, he isn't a fearless warrior and he certainly isn't the sort of character you'd expect to survive for long in the dangerous universe of Strontium Dog. Yet somehow, he became one of the most beloved characters in all of 2000 AD.
Character Focus: Johnny Alpha – The Heart and Soul of Strontium Dog
There are plenty of iconic characters in British comics, but very few have the longevity, depth and sheer presence of Johnny Alpha.
As the main character of Strontium Dog, first appearing in Starlord before becoming a staple of 2000 AD, Johnny Alpha is far more than just a bounty hunter with a cool weapon and glowing eyes. He's one of the most complex and tragic heroes ever created.
ABC Warriors Hammerstein MK1 Droids – From Start to Finish
A quick stage by stage painting guide for ABC Warriors Hammerstein MK1, the kind of guide you would have found in the 90s to the 00s. I hope you enjoy.
Sector 102 // Exploring the Wild World of Pan-Africa
One of my favorite things about diving into old sci-fi settings is discovering places that feel completely different from the usual "one giant empire rules everything" future. Today, I am heading to one of the most unique regions in the Judge Dredd universe: Pan-Africa and wow, what a place it is.