Cadet Joe Dredd

A younger incarnation of Judge Dredd during his academy training days, Cadet Joe Dredd depicts Mega-City One's legendary lawman before he earned his badge, alongside fellow cadet Rico Dredd under the watch of Chief Judge Fargo.

A younger incarnation of the legendary lawman, Cadet Joe Dredd made his debut in 2000 AD #1187 in 2000, brought to life by the definitive Dredd scribe John Wagner alongside artist Simon Fraser. This Modern Age creation offers readers a rare glimpse into the formative years of Mega-City One's most iconic figure, sharing pages with the likes of Chief Judge Fargo, Cadet Rico Dredd, and the fully-fledged Judge Dredd himself. Across a catalogue presence stretching all the way to 2024, he's appeared primarily in the pages of 2000 AD and the landmark Complete Case Files collections — essential reading for any fan who's ever wondered how a legend is made.