Judge Dredd
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Judge Dredd

Judge Dredd is one of Britain’s most iconic comic book characters, first appearing in 2000 AD Prog 2 in February 1977. Created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, with the first published story illustrated by Mike McMahon, Judge Joseph Dredd is a law enforcement officer in the dystopian future metropolis of Mega-City One. As a Street Judge, he has the authority to arrest, sentence and punish criminals on the spot. Known for his distinctive helmet, Lawgiver pistol and Lawmaster motorcycle, Dredd has become a defining figure in British science-fiction comics. His adventures explore authoritarianism, crime, justice and political satire, with landmark storylines including The Cursed Earth, The Day the Law Died, The Apocalypse War and Necropolis. Published primarily in 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Megazine, the character has also appeared in films, video games and numerous collected editions.

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CHARACTER PROFILE

The story of Judge Dredd

Judge Joseph Dredd serves as a Street Judge in Mega-City One, a vast future city covering much of the eastern United States. In a society where conventional democracy has been replaced by the Justice Department, Judges act as police officers, judges and executioners, enforcing the law with uncompromising authority.Dredd is a clone created from the genetic material of Chief Judge Fargo, the founder of the Judge system. Alongside his clone brother Rico, he undergoes intensive training at the Academy of Law before becoming a full Judge.Unlike traditional superheroes, Dredd is an authoritarian lawman whose rigid commitment to justice frequently creates moral conflict. His stories combine violent action, dark humour and social satire, questioning the nature of law, power and individual freedom.Across decades of adventures, Dredd has confronted threats including Judge Death and the Dark Judges, the Sov-Block forces, mutant uprisings and corruption within the Justice Department itself.

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The Law of Dredd #25 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper AgeCHARACTER COMIC

The Law of Dredd #25 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age

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The Law of Dredd #24 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Stroman CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The Law of Dredd #24 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Stroman Cover

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The Law of Dredd #21 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Randy Elliott CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The Law of Dredd #21 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Randy Elliott Cover

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The Law of Dredd #20 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Randy Elliott CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The Law of Dredd #20 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Randy Elliott Cover

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The Law of Dredd #19 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Randy Elliott CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The Law of Dredd #19 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Randy Elliott Cover

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The Law of Judge Dredd #17 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Mike McMahon CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The Law of Judge Dredd #17 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Mike McMahon Cover

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The Law of Dredd #10 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Flint CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The Law of Dredd #10 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Flint Cover

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The Law of Dredd #9 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper AgeCHARACTER COMIC

The Law of Dredd #9 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age

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Judge Dredd Classics #71 – 1991 – Fleetway/QualityCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd Classics #71 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality

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Judge Dredd Classics #70 – 1991 – Fleetway/QualityCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd Classics #70 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality

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Judge Dredd Classics #69 – 1991 – Fleetway/QualityCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd Classics #69 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality

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Judge Dredd #68 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper AgeCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd #68 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age

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Judge Dredd Classics #66 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Ron Smith CoverCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd Classics #66 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Ron Smith Cover

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Judge Dredd Classics #65 – 1991 – Fleetway/QualityCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd Classics #65 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality

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Judge Dredd #64 – 1991 – Fleetway/QualityCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd #64 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality

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Judge Dredd Classics #63 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper AgeCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd Classics #63 – 1991 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age

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Judge Dredd Classics #62 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Carlos Ezquerra Cover – Signed by EzquerraCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd Classics #62 – 1990 – Fleetway/Quality – Copper Age – Carlos Ezquerra Cover – Signed by Ezquerra

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Judge Dredd #60 – 1989 – Fleetway Quality – Copper AgeCHARACTER COMIC

Judge Dredd #60 – 1989 – Fleetway Quality – Copper Age

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COLLECTOR ESSENTIALS

Key Judge Dredd comics

Important milestones first, with live shop copies connected directly to the collector guide when available.

KEY ISSUE

2000 AD Prog 2 (1977)

Major key — first appearance of Judge Dredd.

KEY ISSUE

2000 AD Prog 30 (1977)

Key issue — first appearance of Judge Death is NOT in this issue; use Prog 149 instead.

KEY ISSUE

2000 AD Prog 149 (1980)

Major key — first appearance of Judge Death.

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2000 AD Prog 61 (1978)

Key issue — beginning of The Cursed Earth storyline.

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2000 AD Prog 86 (1978)

Key issue — beginning of The Day the Law Died storyline.

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2000 AD Prog 245 (1982)

Major key — beginning of The Apocalypse War storyline.