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Brian Bolland - Judge Dredd #22 Cover (Eagle, 1985)

Location: Bolland, Brian (Judge Dredd)
Artist: Brian Bolland (All)

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Brian Bolland - Judge Dredd #22 Cover (Eagle, 1985)
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Judge Dredd by Brian Bolland Apex Edition endpapers

Cartoonist Kayfabe discussion about this cover art (2022)
Artwork Details
Location: Bolland, Brian (Judge Dredd)
Title: Brian Bolland - Judge Dredd #22 Cover (Eagle, 1985)*
Artist:  Brian Bolland (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NO
Views: 12241
Likes on CAF: 26
Favorited on CAF: 5
Comments: 24
Added to Site: 11/22/2010

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Description
I had passed up a number of Bolland Judge Dredd covers over the years in the hope that my favorite cover from the epic "Block Mania/The Apocalypse War" saga that was reprinted in Eagle Comics' Judge Dredd #18-24 would surface one day. And, at last, it did - here's Dredd on the cover of issue #22 rallying the depleted forces of Mega City One in the snow and wind after they sabotaged their own weather system to halt the East Meg onslaught. "Dredd's appeal for TOTAL GUERRILLA WAR has brought INSTANT RESULTS!" Truly the best story from the '80s that too few have read - go and rectify that immediately, and relive all that Cold War anxiety!

This cover image was used as the endpapers for the Judge Dredd by Brian Bolland - Apex Edition (Rebellion, 2022) and was discussed in this Cartoonist Kayfabe podcast episode briefly at the 40:54 mark and much more in-depth starting at 48:22: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqGwSWIiNWA

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Member Since: October 2004
Last Login: July 2026
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- Artemaria Member Since 2007
Posted On 11/22/2010

As you hinted in your description, I'm one of the many who haven't read the story, but this is a terrific cover. Just amazing line work that, in my opinion, looks far superior without the color. If it weren't Brian Bolland, I would find it hard to believe that human hands could craft such wonder. Congratulations on an awesome acquisition!
Peter P Member Since 2009
Posted On 11/22/2010

Lucky man! Congrats! =)
Joseph Melchior Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/22/2010

Glad you were able to land one from the run that is so meaningful for you, Gene.
John Bamber Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/22/2010

Beautiful cover, congratulations
Satya Chetri Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/23/2010

Oh my. Another Dredd-ful Bolland cover! :P
Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/23/2010

I have to admit, I'm quite jealous!
Jason Harris Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/23/2010

Now that is just a lovely piece of art. The rendering of the shadows under the helmet is how Bolland art is recognised. I was lucky enough to read this story as it was originally coming ot in 2000AD, and the week between each episode was torture. Congratulations on picking it up
Ben Bressel Member Since 2003
Posted On 11/23/2010

amazing!
Wesley Liu Member Since 2009
Posted On 11/23/2010

Very nice cover. Congratulations.
STEVE MILLAR Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/20/2011

One of my all time favorite Dredd covers !!!! Brilliant
Alberto Garcia Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/26/2012

Really Beautiful!!
Chris C Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/14/2012

Love this cover, and it's perfect that you landed it given how fondly you remember that story. A real classic.
Dan  M Member Since 2007
Posted On 12/25/2012

Ridiculously nice Gene! What gorgeous linework :)
George 1 Member Since 2011
Posted On 1/18/2014

One of the best bolland covers, the man is awesome
Matt E. Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/28/2014

I am amazed looking at the line work in this cover. Must be amazing in person. A great piece in a great collection. Congrats!
Rick W Member Since 2017
Posted On 7/27/2017

A pinnacle of greatness! Can't help but feel a little bit jealous looking at this cover ;]
Red Raven Member Since 2012
Posted On 6/11/2018

Fabulous - love it !!

 Rabid Ferret Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/17/2018

That's quite awesome.

 Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/18/2019

Outstanding! Bolland rules!

 Terry Doyle Member Since 2004
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Posted On 7/16/2019

We have some good talent on this side of the pond, which is nice to see appreciated on your side of the pond.  Who cares about ponds anyway?  Great art know no bounds . . . or ponds . . .and this is great art, congrats!

 Martin Curran Member Since 2020
Posted On 7/4/2020

I always felt this was supposed to have a speech bubble.

 Rob F Member Since 2009
Posted On 11/25/2020

Martin Curran wrote:
"  I always felt this was supposed to have a speech bubble.
 "

"I am the law!"

 

The Apocalypse War is one of the greatest mega epics, amazing cover!

 Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/25/2022

Astonishingly well executed. Brian Bolland IS the law!

 Tyler T Member Since 2020
Posted On 3/25/2022

Excellent, you can feel the scream!

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