COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
Megatropolis, Book One
Kenneth Niemand, Dave Taylor
Rebellion Publishing, 2021
Hb, pp96, £19.99, ISBN 9781781089354
In the world of Judge Dredd, Mega City One is as iconic a character as any of the judges and criminals who populate its streets. That means any reimagining has to strike a careful balance: it has to be different enough to attract an audience, but familiar enough to be recognisable. Megatropolis strikes just that balance.
Delving deep into noir, the comic follows Officer Amy Jarra and Detective Joe Rico as they investigate a series of murders. Many Dredd regulars appear in different roles; reporters, high society psychics, and the mayor. Also, as any longtime would expect, there are pop culture nods throughout.
