Judge Dredd

As a fictional character and a cornerstone of the British comic book industry, Judge Dredd is an iconic figure whose impact cannot be understated. Created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, Judge Dredd first appeared in the pages of 2000 AD in 1977 and quickly became one of the most recognizable characters in the world of comic books.

Judge Dredd is a law enforcement officer in a dystopian future where the United States has collapsed and the city of Mega-City One has risen in its place. As a Judge, Dredd is not only a law enforcer, but also a judge, jury, and executioner, dispensing justice on the streets of Mega-City One with his trademark no-nonsense attitude and unwavering commitment to the law.

He's the law.

What makes Judge Dredd such a compelling character is his complex personality and the world he inhabits. Mega-City One is a bleak, post-apocalyptic landscape where crime is rampant and the law is brutal, and Dredd is often forced to make difficult decisions in the face of overwhelming adversity.

As a character, Dredd is stoic, unrelenting, and utterly committed to his cause. He is a true embodiment of the law, with a deep sense of duty and a strong moral compass that drives him to protect the citizens of Mega-City One at all costs.

Throughout his many adventures in the pages of 2000 AD, Dredd has faced all manner of challenges, from battling the notorious Judge Death to defending Mega-City One against an army of invading aliens. Yet through it all, he has remained a beacon of justice and a symbol of hope for those who call the city home.

In addition to his impressive feats of heroism, Judge Dredd has also been the subject of numerous adaptations, including a feature film starring Sylvester Stallone and a more recent reboot featuring Karl Urban in the lead role. These adaptations have helped to cement Dredd's place as a cultural icon and a beloved figure in the world of science fiction and comic books.

Well one of them did...

All in all, Judge Dredd is a truly remarkable character whose impact on popular culture cannot be overstated. With his unwavering commitment to justice, his complex personality, and his richly imagined world, he has rightfully earned his place as one of the greatest fictional comic book characters of all time.

The Comics - discussion

• Dredd's 2000 AD Origins
• The story of Rico Dredd
• The Angel Gang 
• Meet Cassandra Anderson
• Ever danced with a Dark Judge in the pale moonlight?
• The political allegory of Judge Dredd
• Judge Dredd was actually a clone
• The heroic Walter the Wobot
• The Moral Violence of Judge Dredd
• John Wagner, co creator of Dredd
• Carlos Ezquerra, co creater of Dredd
• Judge Dredd as a totalitarian society
• Blood Brothers: The relationship of Dredd and Rico
• Mega City One as a character of its own right in the Dredd Universe

Comics Reviewed

• The Fright Before Christmas
• How The Apocalypse War mirrored the Cold War of the 1980s
• The Burger Barons from The Cursed Earth 11
• 10 best Judge Dredd story arcs

The Movies

• Dredd: The Karl Urban Years
• The Stallone Dredd Movie Trivia
• Themes of the Dredd (2012) film
• Theses of the 1995 Judge Dredd film with Stallone.

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