Judge Death
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
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
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1980
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Judge Death
2000 AD #224
Rebellion
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1981
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Dark Judges: Judge Death, Judge Fear, Judge Fire, Judge Mortis
1st team appearance of Dark Judges: Judge Death, Judge Fear, Judge Fire, Judge Mortis
2000 AD #225
Rebellion
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1981
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Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Brian Bolland featuring Judge Death
Batman / Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham
DC
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1991
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Vol. 1
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
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
Rebellion
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2018
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by Jock
Judge Dredd vs Judge Death
Variant cover art by Jock featuring Judge Death
2000 AD Villains Takeover Special #1
Rebellion
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2019
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Vol. 1
One-shot stories focused on villains from the 2000 AD universe
Cover price: $0.99
Story: The Judge Who Laughs, a nod to the Batman Who Laughs who has a similar design to Judge Death
One-shot stories focused on villains from the 2000 AD universe
Cover price: $0.99
Story: The Judge Who Laughs, a nod to the Batman Who Laughs who has a similar design to Judge Death
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