Judge Dredd
Basic Information
Full Name: Joseph Dredd
Aliases/Nicknames: The Dead Man
Age: Not specified, but active since 2079
Gender: Male
Occupation: Street Judge
Affiliation: Mega-City One Justice Department
Appearance
Height: Not specified
Build: Muscular
Eye Color: Blue (bionic eyes)
Hair Color: Not visible usually; typically depicted as dark in color
Distinguishing Features: Always seen wearing his Judge uniform and helmet
Background
Place of Origin: Mega-City One
Family: A clone of Chief Judge Fargo
Education: Graduated from the Justice Academy in 2079
History: Became a street Judge after acing every test and sticking rigidly to the
rules
Personality
Traits: Stoic, Uncompromising, Authoritarian
Likes: Law and order
Dislikes: Crime, Corruption
Strengths: Excellent marksman, Expert in unarmed combat
Weaknesses: Inflexible adherence to the law
Abilities
Skills: Hand-to-hand combat, Firearms expertise
Powers (if applicable): Bionic eyes grant 20/20 night vision and reduced blinking
rate1
Equipment/Tools: Lawgiver gun, Lawmaster motorcycle
Relationships
Allies: Other Judges of Mega-City One
Enemies: Various criminals and lawbreakers
Romantic Interests: None known
Mentors: Chief Judge Fargo (genetic template)
Proteges: Not specified
Story Arcs
Notable Events: Numerous encounters with criminals and supernatural entities
Character Development: Remains steadfast in his role as Judge
Challenges/Conflicts: Upholding the law in a dystopian society
Quotes
Catchphrases: “I am the law!”
Notable Dialogue: “Judgment time.”
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Judge Dredd is a clone, designed to be the perfect Judge
Influences: Inspired by Dirty Harry and other “tough cop” archetypes
Cultural Impact: A symbol of extreme law enforcement and satirical take on
authoritarianism
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Judge Dredd
Vs Robin Hood: Judge Dredd
Vs T-800 Terminator: T-800 Terminator (due to being nearly indestructible)
Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief (due to advanced technology and combat
skills)
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman (due to her divine origin and powers)
References
First Appearance: 2000 AD no. 2 (5 March 1977)1
Creators: John Wagner (writer), Carlos Ezquerra (artist), Pat Mills (editor)1
Portrayed by (if applicable): Sylvester Stallone in Judge Dredd (1995), Karl Urban in
Dredd (2012)
Judge Dredd is a character that embodies the concept of a dystopian law enforcer,
operating in a future where the line between justice and oppression is often blurred.