The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series - the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future! "When people think of Dredd enemies, they think of The Dark Judges." - Comics Beat The crime is life! The Judgement is death! When Judge Death enters Mega-City One from a parallel dimension, his plan is simple: to find every single living cit and sentence them - to death! The fourth volume in the oversized Essential Dredd series includes the first two Judge Death stories, from John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Brian Bolland (The Killing Joke) presented in stunning black and white, and featuring restored pages. It also includes the first solo Judge Anderson adventure, presented in luscious new colours, also starring Judge Death. The critically acclaimed Essential Dredd Collection is a perfect jumping on point for new readers and this volume introduces Judge Death, the Dark Judges and wisecracking Psi Judge Cassandra Anderson.

What is killing everyone? In 1853 a family died horribly and mysteriously while transporting coal down the D&H Canal. 160 years later people in three states begin dying in the same manner; and the problem is spreading. If the scientists, local police and museum directors cannot solve this puzzle in a few days, the government will be forced to decimate the area. But to solve the mystery of the present they must uncover the secrets of the past.