The Art of Judge Dredd by Jock - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Get a glimpse into the creative evolution of one of the greatest modern comic artists with this informative artbook, featuring sketches, layouts, and unlettered artwork, showing the process that Jock goes through to create a Judge Dredd comic page.

From his earliest work as a budding young artist, through to his latest 2000 AD covers, The Art of Judge Dredd by Jock showcases the artistic evolution of one of the modern masters of comic art.

Collecting sketches, layouts, and final unlettered artwork, this book will illuminate the processes which Jock uses to create his incredible art, and there is also a section highlighting his concept art for the 2012 Dredd film.

Jock is a highly influential stylist, an in-demand film poster artist, and also one of the most respected comic artists working in the medium, and this book will illustrate just what makes his work so impressive with a detailed look at his formative work on 2000 AD and Judge Dredd.

About the Author

Jock is one of 2000 AD's finest young creators. As well as illustrating Judge Dredd, Pulp Sci-Fi, Tharg the Mighty and Tor Cyan, Jock co-created Lenny Zero with ex-2000 AD editor Andy Diggle, and now produces work for the American market under exclusive contract to DC Comics. Among these projects are the Eisner award nominated The Losers and Green Arrow: Year One, also with Diggle, and numerous covers including Batman, Catwoman, Scalped and Hellblazer. 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.