Announcing The Art of Judge Dredd by Jock: Pre-Order Now!
9th October 2024
The Art of Judge Dredd by Jock
Pre-order now
Jock is one of the most sought-after and admired artists in the comics industry today, a 2000 AD original who has gone on to take over the world of comics, with legions of fans around the world. And in May 2025, The Galaxy’s Greatest will celebrate his astounding work with a new collection of his art at 2000 AD: The Art of Judge Dredd by Jock.
From his earliest work as a budding young artist, through to his latest 2000 AD covers, this unmissable collection will showcase the artistic evolution of one of the modern masters of comic art.
A highly influential stylist; an in-demand film poster artist; and also one of the most respected comic artists working in the medium today, this absolute must-have book will illustrate just what makes Jock’s work so impressive, as it offers readers a detailed and personal look at his formative work at 2000 AD, and the dark and dystopian world of Judge Dredd.
Collecting sketches, layout, and final unlettered artwork, this book will illuminate the processes which Jock uses to create his incredible art, alongside a section highlighting his concept art for the 2012 Dredd film. This collection also includes an extensive new interview with Jock about his work and career – exclusive to this edition – in conversation with Eisner Award-winning writer Michael Molcher.
Jock is of course well known to fans of 2000 AD: in addition to his time illustrating characters including Judge Dredd, Pulp Sci-Fi, Tharg the Mighty and Tor Cyan, Jock co-created Lenny Zero with ex-2000 AD editor Andy Diggle, and found further international acclaim through projects including the Eisner award nominated The Losers at DC Comics, also with Diggle, alongside his creator-owned comic Wytches, published at Image Comics as part of his creative partnership with writer Scott Snyder. Outside of comics, Jock has enjoyed a successful career as a movie concept artist, working on such films as Hancock, Children of Men, Batman Begins, The Losers and the Dredd movie.
Now, for the first time, his work on Judge Dredd is collected in a breathtakingly detailed Hardback edition measuring 282 × 216 mm / 11⅛ × 8½ in in order to fully showcase the immense detail which goes into his artistry and design. Running for 172 pages, this is a landmark collection of artwork from a true original in the world of comics.
With this release, Rebellion Publishing continues to champion the work of creators from across British comics history – including titans of the industry such as Brian Bolland, Arthur Ranson, Mick McMahon, Steve Dillon, Kevin O’Neill and more. This edition sees Jock take his place alongside some of the true greats of comics history.
The Art of Judge Dredd by Jock will be released in May 2025 in hardback edition. Pre-order your copy now from the 2000 AD webstore!
