Yes, i found this a bit of a let down too- from the point of view of any imagined new readers. As a lifer, i thought Dredd was great, moving the story on to avenues i didnt really expect (if only because they seemed too obvious), Low Life to be the highlight (but even that needed one good line from dirty frank to lift it), and Indigo Prime to be very promising. I dont like Ampney Crucis at all, story or art, but this was tolerable... though i feel i'll be skipping it in a week or two.
I agree that Angel Zero shouldve been here, as it needed that extra bolt of thrillpower that five strips provides.
Cover was magnificent, and i like the cover to the future shocks book- though the size puts me off, im sorry to say.
SBT