Dredd comic book sequel

It is historic because it is the first attempt by 2000 ad to make a comic book targeted at american audiences. But just because dredd 2 isnt happening as a film, it doesnt mean fans wont get another opportunity to see judge dredds story continue dredd was adapted from the 2000 ad comic strip judge dredd by john wagner and carlos ezquerra. Dredd also known as dredd 3d might have been the best comicbased film of last year that no one saw in. Underbelly is a new judge dredd series that takes place in the same universe of the critically acclaimed 2012 film dredd. The comicbook sequel to the cult movie dredd reaches its epic final story with the clash that fans have been waiting for judge dredd. When a corpse dump is discovered in a radpit, the bodies are all revealed to be. Before dystopian futures were the complete cliche we have today, there was judge dredd a thought provoking and yet highly entertaining fictional character. Top 10 best judge dredd comicbook stories scifinow. Mar 19, 2015 the blunt reason dredd 2 isnt happening. That movie certainly nails the lead character of dredd. The oneshot comic book sequel to the critically acclaimed movie.

For brits of a certain age, judge dredd is an iconic comic book character. Dust is the latest comicbook sequel to the critically acclaimed cult movie dredd, from series writer arthur wyatt and judge dredd and doctor who artist ben willsher. Myos jatkoosasta on huhuttu, vaikka 45 miljoonan dollarin budjetin elokuva tuotti vain 35 miljoonaa. What stallones judge dredd got right and dredd got wrong. Plot the story itself is the official comic tiein for the film, starring judge dredd and judge anderson. Dredd also known as dredd 3d might have been the best comic based film of last year that no one saw in. Judge dredd is a comic book series by idw publishing, based on the character of judge dredd from the british comic magazines 2000 ad and judge dredd. It was mere months after the avengers changed the way we look at comic book movies for forever. The cut off date for orders is 9th december so be sure to. Judge andersons dredd movie sequel comic, out in two weeks. Dredd continues in comic book underbelly hollywood. Karl urban gives update on dredd sequel comic book.

Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Dredd comic book sequel to get rerelease hollywood. The final comicbook sequel to the cult movie dredd, and its the epic clash that fans have been waiting for judge dredd versus judge death. The blunt reason dredd 2 isnt happening cinemablend. Last september, the publisher launched a dredd 3d comic book prequel before the release of the movie, exploring the origins of the movies big bad, mama. Sep 12, 2014 if the cult hit dredd is to get a sequel, it should be an adaptation of the outlandish comic book story origins, in which the hero journeys into mutantstrewn badlands in search of his father. Critics were generally positive about the films visual effects, casting and action, while criticism focused on excessive violence as well as a perceived lack of the satirical elements that are found in the source comic. Starring karl urban star trek, almost human as the iconic comic character judge dredd, who. The sequel story from arthur wyatt and henry flint was originally published as three serialized installments in the ukdistributed judge dredd megazine, but is now headed for a full release in the us. One notable exception, however, is 2000ad magazines lawman of the future. Its been a while since weve checked in on the possibility of a sequel to dredd, the 2012 judge dredd film which starred karl urban as the dystopian law enforcer from the 2000 ad comic strip. The complete comicbook sequel to the hit movie dredd.

Apr 30, 2019 movies based on marvel or dc comics characters have become the dominating forces in the world of comic book adaptations, but back in 2012, audiences were delivered dredd, based on judge dredd from. In underbelly mamas death has led to a power vacuum and now other criminal gangs in megacity one are trying to fill the gap. The comic book sequel to the 2012 action movie will get a second print with a new cover from artist jock after the first sold out prerelease. A while back we revealed 2000ads intentions to release a comic book sequel to the cult favorite but disappointing money maker 2012 flick dredd 3d. The comic focuses on the power vacuum in the wake of. Oct 11, 2016 the 2012 film dredd was surprisingly great. In the wake of mamas death, other criminal gangs in megacity one are moving into the power vacuum, trying to. Movies based on marvel or dc comics characters have become the dominating forces in the world of comic book adaptations, but back in 2012. Dredd 2 comic book sequel coming to the us is the film.

Feb 10, 2014 the comic book sequel to the 2012 action movie will get a second print with a new cover from artist jock after the first sold out prerelease. The story has been published on the judge dredd megazine, a sister book of the 2000 ad series. Karl urban recently talked to spinoff about the possibility of a sequel to dredd3d. May 15, 2017 judge andersons dredd movie sequel comic, out in two weeks. Jul 25, 20 the filmmakers intended dredd as an entree into the dreddverse for newcomers, with the stated intention to adapt the comic books more memorable story arcs in potential sequels. If dredd came out today it would likely have an audience but in 2012 no one knew it existed. A dredd 3d sequel film might not be in the works, but the movies story will still continue on in a different form. Dredd comic sequel to the film now available to order. Underbelly comic was released in the us from british publisher 2000ad. What stallones judge dredd got right and dredd got. The comic book sequel to dredd is hitting comic stores in january in a special usformat oneshot. According to thr, who spoke with 2000ad editor matt smith, the choice to bring the comic over to the us was the result of increased interest in the character following the positive buzz from.

In the wake of mamas death, other criminal gangs in megacity one are moving into the power vacuum, trying to fill the gap in the market left. That dredd sequel still isnt happening, says karl urban. Im a big fan of the 2012 dredd film, and have been collecting the sequelprequel comic stories to the film as the come out. Fans have been vocal about their desire for a sequel. British comic book characters have had rather less success making it to the big screen than their american counterparts, despite a proud publishing tradition that goes back almost as long. Top 10 best judge dredd comicbook stories scifinow the.

Fans loved it, and have been calling for a sequel ever since. Are you disappointed dredd 2012 will never have a sequel. Judge dredd is a comic book franchise based on the longestrunning comic strip in 2000 ad 1977, a british weekly anthology comic the franchise is centered around judge dredd, a law enforcement and judicial officer in the dystopian future city of megacity one, which covers most of the east coast of north america. Granted, dredd is far from a perfect beast, but its a raw, occasionally brilliant and authentic take on a comic book character with a rich back catalogue to dig into. Dec 06, 20 the comic book sequel to dredd is hitting comic stores in january in a special usformat oneshot. The 2000 ad antiheros 10 best comicbook story arcs, starring john wagner, alan grant, brian bolland, simon bisley and more. Underbelly is a new judge dredd series that takes place in the same universe of the critically acclaimed 2012 film dredd it is historic because it is the first attempt by 2000 ad to make a comic book targeted at american audiences. That dredd sequel still isnt happening, says karl urban film. Comic book cop judge joe dredd, as played in the 2012 movie by karl urban. Sep, 20 the push for a sequel to last years dredd movie reaches new heights next week with a comic book followup and the fan campaigns day of action.

Dredd continues in comic book underbelly hollywood reporter. In short, they took the judge dredd comic book and adapted it as faithfully as any fan could hope, with over the top violence, a colossal body count, and an unchanging hero without a face. Dredd was adapted from the 2000 ad comic strip judge dredd by john wagner and carlos ezquerra. While the prospect of a movie sequel to 2012s dredd 3d seems like a somewhat distant dream, the characters comic book prospects are looking much brighter, with dredd. The comicbook sequel to the cult movie dredd reaches its epic final story. He is a street judge, empowered to summarily arrest, convict, sentence, and. When a number of corpses are discovered in a radpit, the bodies. Dredd star karl urban has commented on the idea of a sequel to the 2012 comic book critical hit based on the character judge dredd. In the neglected sector of megacity one known as the spit, tensions are reaching boiling point amongst the citizens as the shiny new megablock oemling tower is being constructed for those that can afford to live in it. Despite the fact it was critically acclaimed and loved throughout the comic book community, at the end of the day it didnt make back enough money to even warrant a sequel. In the wake of mamas death, other criminal gangs in megacity one are moving into the power vacuum, trying to fill the gap in the market left by the slomo drug. Theres just one problempretty much nobody watched it. Mar 03, 2020 dredd star karl urban has commented on the idea of a sequel to the 2012 comic book critical hit based on the character judge dredd. A sequel to the movie runs in judge dredd megazine 340.

Starring karl urban, olivia thirlby, and lena headey, the film followed judge dredd urban and his new partner, cassandra anderson thirlby, as they took on drug cartel boss mama headey inside of a lockeddown tower block after attempting to stop. Dredd comic publishers back sequel petition anglophenia. But now, 2000ad have launched an official petition, trying to get the enough signatures to convince a studio to greenlight a. Featuring three actionpacked stories from the critically acclaimed cinematic world of dredd. If the cult hit dredd is to get a sequel, it should be an adaptation of the outlandish comicbook story origins, in which the hero journeys into mutantstrewn badlands in search of his father. The story itself is the official comic tiein for the film, starring. Arthur wyatt and henry flint created the comic book sequel to dredd, and it was originally published in serial form in the uks judge dredd megazine. The cut off date for orders is 9th december so be sure to order yours now from your local comic. The dredd movie sequel comic book continues in a brand new miniseries. Since the debut of dredd back in 2012, fans have been clamoring to get star karl urban back under the helmet for a sequel, with the actor reiterating the comments he has made countless times about.