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Synopsis
PREPARE FOR JUDGEMENT!Hot on the trail of a cargo of illegal bio-weapons, Judge Dredd boards the Cityship Sargasso, a vast agglomeration of ancient toxic waste tankers loaded with refugees from warzones around the world. It is also home to large populations of mutants and scavengers, so when the law comes on board, Dredd finds himself as a most unwelcome guest.But when one of the bio-weapons is released from stasis, Dredd must stop it before it sets about fulfilling its single pre-programmed function: to destroy everything in its path.All-new stories from the future-shocked worlds of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic – 2000 AD! Check out the other books in this series.
Is Black Atlantic appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Violent action-packed thriller featuring bio-weapons, combat with mutants and refugees, and Judge Dredd's characteristically brutal law enforcement methods. Strong violence throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, violence, and bio-weapons (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love gritty action and dystopian worlds will enjoy Judge Dredd's high-stakes mission aboard a toxic waste ship.