Al Ewing, and various artists, Judge Dredd: Blaze of Glory. Oxford, UK: 2000 A.D., 2022. ISBN: 9781786184832.
Genre: graphic novels and comics
Subgenre: dystopian, satire, science fiction
Format: e-book galley
Source: NetGalley
The stories range from dark and serious to humorous and a bit twisted. Much of the humor is dark humor, but that is part of this universe, and Ewing uses that dark humor very well. The stories present a variety of topics and challenges for Dredd ranging from crimes of passion to a bit of a Western story to Christmas stories. These stories often have a bit of a twist at the end that may often stay with readers. "A Home for Aldous Mayou" is a good example. This story feels a bit like an anthology story from shows like The Twilight Zone.
For additional humor, the title story "Blaze of Glory" spoofs the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and involves some James Bond satire. I'll leave it at that, but I will say it was one of my favorite stories in this collection.
A strength of the book is in the variety of stories Ewing wrote. In addition, these are short stories that usually went for a single issue or two. These are entertaining and easy to read stories. If you need a break from long story runs in comics, arcs that seem to go on and on, this volume is a good option. The volume is an easy reader that draws you in. The stories have a good pace to keep you reading. Plus it is interesting seeing different art styles from the different illustrators.
Overall this is very good. It is a good choice for libraries with graphic novel collections. For fans of Judge Dredd, this is a good selection, especially if they have enjoyed Ewing's work. You get a good sampling here of his stories. I definitely enjoyed this one, and I would add it to my personal collection.
5 out of 5 stars.
This book qualifies for the following 2022 Reading Challenges:
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