Chief Judge Francisco

Chief Judge Francisco is a high-ranking official in Mega-City One's Hall of Justice, operating within the authoritarian Judge system of the Judge Dredd universe. He serves among the city's top law-enforcement leadership alongside figures such as Judge Beeny.

Stepping out of the pages of 2000 AD in 2009, Chief Judge Francisco is a Modern Age creation from the legendary Judge Dredd architect John Wagner and artist Carl Critchlow — a character born into one of British comics' most richly imagined futures. Across nearly two decades of publication through Rebellion, Francisco has carved out a place in the upper echelons of Mega-City One's Hall of Justice, sharing the page with none other than Judge Dredd himself alongside figures like Judge Beeny and Judge Stalker. With 39 catalog appearances spanning 2000 AD, the Judge Dredd Megazine, and the Complete Case Files collections, this is a character woven into the ongoing fabric of Dredd's world rather than a fleeting cameo. For readers who love the political intrigue and institutional drama that give the Dredd universe its real depth, Chief Judge Francisco is absolutely worth seeking out.