Judge Dredd
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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2nd appearance of Judge Dredd
Includes a 'survival wallet' giveaway item
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2nd appearance of Judge Dredd
Includes a 'survival wallet' giveaway item
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3rd appearance of Judge Dredd
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1st cover appearance of Judge Dredd, not the primary figure
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1st cover appearance of Judge Dredd, not the primary figure
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1st cover appearance of Judge Dredd as the primary figure
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1st cover appearance of Judge Dredd as the primary figure
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Classic cover art by Mike McMahon
Beginning of 'Cursed Earth' extended story arc
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Classic cover art by Mike McMahon
Beginning of 'Cursed Earth' extended story arc
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1st appearance of Tweak, alien ally of Judge Dredd
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Burger Wars part 1
Banned issue within the 25 part maxi-series 'The Cursed Earth'
'Burger Wars' infringed on multiple food chain trademarks including Ronald McDonald depicted as a violent gang member
As of 2016, an amendment to UK law allowed the use of copyright-protected characters in parody
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Burger Wars part 1
Banned issue within the 25 part maxi-series 'The Cursed Earth'
'Burger Wars' infringed on multiple food chain trademarks including Ronald McDonald depicted as a violent gang member
As of 2016, an amendment to UK law allowed the use of copyright-protected characters in parody
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Burger Wars part 2
Banned issue within the 25 part maxi-series 'The Cursed Earth'
'Burger Wars' infringed on multiple food chain trademarks including Ronald McDonald depicted as a violent gang member
As of 2016, an amendment to UK law allowed the use of copyright-protected characters in parody
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Burger Wars part 2
Banned issue within the 25 part maxi-series 'The Cursed Earth'
'Burger Wars' infringed on multiple food chain trademarks including Ronald McDonald depicted as a violent gang member
As of 2016, an amendment to UK law allowed the use of copyright-protected characters in parody
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1st appearance of Judge Death
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1st appearance of Judge Anderson
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1st appearance of Chopper
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1st team appearance of Dark Judges: Judge Death, Judge Fear, Judge Fire, Judge Mortis
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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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Classic cover art by Brian Bolland featuring Judge Death
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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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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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1st appearance of Judge Dredd in U.S. Comics
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First U.S. reprint of Judge Dredd's debut from 2000 A.D. #2 (1977)
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First U.S. reprint of Judge Dredd's debut from 2000 A.D. #2 (1977)
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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
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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
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover
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One-shot sequel to the 2012 Judge Dredd movie
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Cover art by Jock
Judge Dredd vs Judge Death
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Variant cover art by John Gallagher
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