Judge Dredd (character)
Judge Dredd is a male comic character who features in Judge Dredd.
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Biography
Joseph Dredd was a male human born in the year 2000 A.D. following the emergence of the Cursed Earth on the planet. He was born in 2066 where he was actually a clone created from the DNA of Chief Judge Eustace T. Fargo with the project being overseen by the genetic scientist Morton Judd. Alongside his older 'brother' Rico Dredd, the pair were made using the genetic material of the Father of Justice and creator of the Judge system who had fallen in the line of duty. The clones had their gestation artificially accelerated so that they were born with the physiological and menal development of a 5-year old yet had the appropriate knowledge as well as training implanted in their minds.
Overview
Personality and attributes
The name Dredd was chosen for him by the scientist who create him and was done so to instil fear in the population.
Powers and abilities
His helmet obscured his face, except for his mouth and jaw.
In terms of weapons, he was armed with a Lawgiver that was a pistol programmed to recognise only his palm-print and capable of firing six types of ammunition. In addition, he was equipped with a daystick, a boot knife and stun or gas grenades.
For transportation, he rode a large Lawmaster motorcycle that was equipped with machine-guns, a powerful laser cannon, and full artificial intelligence capable of responding to orders from the Judge and operating itself.
Notes
- Judge Dredd was created by John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra and Pat Mills where he made his first appearance in 2000 AD v1 #2 (March, 1977).
In other media
Films
- In Judge Dredd, Judge Dredd appeared in the setting of the 1995 live-action film where he was portrayed by actor Sylvester Stallone.
- In Dredd, Judge Dredd appeared in the setting of the 2012 live-action film where he was portrayed by actor Karl Urban.
Video games
Comic Books
Audio Books
Appearances
- 2000 AD v1: (1977)
- Judge Dredd v1:
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