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Devlin Waugh

Devlin Waugh

82 appearances Β· Copper/Modern Age Β· 1992–2025 Β· 1 key issues
Who is Devlin Waugh?

Devlin Waugh is a flamboyant, witty Vatican secret agent and exorcist who first appeared in the British anthology Judge Dredd Megazine in 1992. Combining high camp with supernatural expertise, he operates in the world of 2000 AD tackling demonic and paranormal threats on behalf of the Holy See.

Debuting in the very first issue of Judge Dredd the Megazine back in 1992, Devlin Waugh is one of the most distinctive and enduring creations to emerge from the Rebellion stable β€” a character born at the dawn of the Modern Age and still going strong more than three decades later. Conjured up by the legendary John Wagner and Yan Shimony, Waugh has carved out a singular niche across the pages of 2000 AD and the Megazine, sharing that gloriously anarchic universe with the likes of Joe Dredd, Psi Judge Anderson, and the delightfully sinister Finnigan Sinister. With 82 appearances spanning 33 years and a key issue already to his name, he's no footnote β€” he's a genuine cult treasure of British comics, the kind of character that rewards the curious reader who digs a little deeper into the rich world beyond Mega-City One.

β˜… First appearance
Judge Dredd the Megazine #1
May 1992

Trivia

  • Devlin Waugh holds the distinction of being one of the first openly gay characters in British comics, a milestone that 2000 AD and comics commentators alike have repeatedly pointed to as a landmark moment in the medium's history.2000ad.com
  • John Wagner has written more of Devlin Waugh's comics than any other writer in our catalog β€” 36 issues.

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1992–2022

Judge Dredd the Megazine #1 β˜… 1992
Judge Dredd the Megazine #1
2000 AD #1149 1999
2000 AD #1149
Devlin Waugh #2 2005
Devlin Waugh #2
2000 AD #1800 2012
2000 AD #1800
2000 AD #2000 2016
2000 AD #2000
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files #40 2022
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files #40

Appearances

Judge Dredd the Megazine (1992)
Judge Dredd Mega-Special (1988)
Judge Dredd Yearbook (1992)
Devlin Waugh (2004)
#2
Judge Dredd: The Mega Collection (2015)
Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files (2005)
2000 AD 40th Anniversary Special (2017)