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Creation & Design

Judge Death was created by writer John Wagner and artist Brian Bolland as a dark reflection of the law enforcement system in Mega-City One.

Early Years

Judge Death first appeared in the Judge Dredd series, quickly becoming one of the most iconic villains in the franchise due to his chilling philosophy that 'all crime is committed by the living.'

Character Development

Over the years, Judge Death has evolved from a simple villain into a complex character with a rich backstory, exploring themes of morality, justice, and the nature of life and death.

Cultural Reception

Judge Death has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often cited as one of the most memorable villains in comic book history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Judge Death
First Appearance:
2000 AD #149
Aliases:
Judge Fear, Judge Mortis, Judge Fire
Species:
Undead
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Dark Judges
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Immortality, Necromancy
Equipment:
Judicial Robes, Death's Scythe
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
white
Hair Color:
none

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2000 AD #149
Rebellion ⋅ 1980
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2000 AD #149
 
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1st appearance of Judge Death

2000 AD #224
Rebellion ⋅ 1981
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2000 AD #224
 
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1st team appearance of Dark Judges: Judge Death, Judge Fear, Judge Fire, Judge Mortis

2000 AD #225
Rebellion ⋅ 1981
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2000 AD #225
 
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Classic cover art by Brian Bolland featuring Judge Death

Batman / Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham
DC ⋅ 1991
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Batman / Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham
 
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Team-up of Batman and Judge Dredd versus Judge Death and Scarecrow

64-page one-shot co-published by DC Comics and Fleetway

The first of four Batman/Dredd stories

Dredd: Final Judgement #1
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Rebellion ⋅ 2018
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Dredd: Final Judgement #1
 
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Cover art by Jock

Judge Dredd vs Judge Death

Dredd: Final Judgement #1
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Dredd: Final Judgement #1
 
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Variant cover art by Jock featuring Judge Death

2000 AD Villains Takeover Special #1
Rebellion ⋅ 2019
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2000 AD Villains Takeover Special #1
 
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One-shot stories focused on villains from the 2000 AD universe

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Story: The Judge Who Laughs, a nod to the Batman Who Laughs who has a similar design to Judge Death

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