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Judge Dredd

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
Rebellion Feb 1977

2000 AD #1

2000 AD #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
Rebellion Mar 1977

2000 AD #2

2000 AD #2
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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
Rebellion Jul 1978

2000 AD #71

2000 AD #71
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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
Rebellion Jul 1978

2000 AD #72

2000 AD #72
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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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