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Chief Judge Griffin

Chief Judge Griffin

49 appearances · Bronze Age · 1979–2016 · 1 key issues
Who is Chief Judge Griffin?

Chief Judge Griffin is a senior judicial authority in the dystopian future of Mega-City One, the sprawling setting of Judge Dredd. As Chief Judge, he commands the Hall of Justice and its Judges, wielding near-absolute power over law enforcement in the city.

Stepping out of the gritty Bronze Age pages of 2000 AD and Starlord in 1979, Chief Judge Griffin is a figure of authority in one of British comics' most celebrated universes, brought to life by J. Howard and R. Smith. Over a remarkable 37-year presence across 2000 AD, 2000 AD and Tornado, and 2000 AD and Starlord, this high-ranking lawkeeper has shared the page with icons like Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper — serious company that speaks to Griffin's place at the heart of IPC's landmark science-fiction line. With a collector-significant key issue to their name and 49 catalog appearances spanning nearly four decades, Chief Judge Griffin is a rewarding discovery for any fan digging deep into the rich, sprawling world of British comics' finest era.

★ First appearance
2000 AD and Starlord #108
Apr 1979

Top series

Covers through the years — 1981–2010

2000 AD #240 1981
2000 AD #240
2000 AD #245 1982
2000 AD #245
Judge Dredd Annual #1987 1986
Judge Dredd Annual #1987
2000 AD #504 1987
2000 AD #504
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files #2 2006
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files #2
Judge Dredd: The Restricted Files #1 2010
Judge Dredd: The Restricted Files #1

Appearances

2000 AD and Starlord (1978)
2000 AD and Tornado (1979)
Judge Dredd Annual (1981)
Judge Dredd (1981)
2000 AD Sci-Fi Special (1978)
Judge Dredd's Crime File (1985)
#4
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files (2005)
Judge Dredd Megazine (2003)
Judge Dredd: The Restricted Files (2010)
#1
Judge Dredd: The Mega Collection (2015)