Judge Dredd
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Creation & Design

Judge Dredd was created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, debuting in 1977. The character was designed to embody a dystopian future where law enforcement has absolute power.

Early Years

Initially, Judge Dredd was portrayed as a one-dimensional character, but over the years, he evolved into a more complex figure, reflecting societal issues and moral dilemmas.

Character Development

Over the decades, Judge Dredd has become a symbol of law and order, often reflecting the complexities of justice and morality in a dystopian society. His character has evolved to address contemporary issues while maintaining his core principles.

Cultural Reception

Judge Dredd has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and social commentary, becoming a staple of British comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Joseph Dredd
Aliases:
Judge Dredd, The Lawgiver
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Judges, Justice Department
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Master strategist, Skilled marksman
Equipment:
Lawgiver pistol, Judges uniform, Body armor
Weight:
210lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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2000 AD #1

Rebellion • 1977 • Vol. 1
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Advertisement for 2000 A.D. #2 featuring Judge Dredd: Next week, meet...Judge Dredd. He is the law! And you'd better believe it!

Includes a 'Space Spinner' similar to a frisbee - issue is not considered incomplete without this item

2000 AD #2

Rebellion • 1977 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Judge Dredd

Includes a sheet of 'biotronic' stickers meant to be affixed to one's skin to have the appearance of a cyborg

2000 AD #3

Rebellion • 1977 • Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Judge Dredd

Includes a 'survival wallet' giveaway item

2000 AD #4

Rebellion • 1977 • Vol. 1
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1st cover appearance of Judge Dredd, not the primary figure

2000 AD #10

Rebellion • 1977 • Vol. 1
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1st cover appearance of Judge Dredd as the primary figure

2000 AD #61

Rebellion • 1978 • Vol. 1
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Classic cover art by Mike McMahon

Beginning of 'Cursed Earth' extended story arc

2000 AD #69

Rebellion • 1978 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Tweak, alien ally of Judge Dredd

2000 AD #71

Rebellion • 1978 • Vol. 1
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Burger Wars part 2

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1st appearance of Judge Death

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Rebellion • 1980 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Judge Anderson

2000 AD #206

Rebellion • 1981 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Chopper

2000 AD #224

Rebellion • 1981 • Vol. 1
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1st team appearance of Dark Judges: Judge Death, Judge Fear, Judge Fire, Judge Mortis

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Classic cover art by Brian Bolland featuring Judge Death

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DC • 1982 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Ambush Bug

Unofficial Judge Dredd appearance as a parade balloon almost a year before his first U.S. comic appearance in Judge Dredd #1 published by Eagle

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Judge Dredd #1

Eagle • 1983 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Judge Dredd in U.S. Comics

Judge Dredd #2

Fleetway Quality • 1986 • Vol. 1
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First U.S. reprint of Judge Dredd's debut from 2000 A.D. #2 (1977)

Batman / Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham

DC • 1991 • Vol. 1
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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

Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #1

IDW • 2013 • Vol. 1
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover

Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #4

IDW • 2013 • Vol. 1
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover

Dredd: Underbelly #1

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One-shot sequel to the 2012 Judge Dredd movie

Dredd: Final Judgement #1

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Cover art by Jock

Judge Dredd vs Judge Death

Judge Dredd: Toxic #1

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Variant cover art by John Gallagher

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