Judge Molotov

Born in the pages of 2000 AD and Tornado in 1979 — right in the thick of British comics' thrilling Bronze Age explosion — Judge Molotov is one of those rare figures who shares panel space with icons like Judge Dredd, Bill Savage, and Mongrol, the kind of roster that tells you this character belongs to a genuinely legendary corner of IPC's universe. Created by John Howard and Ron Smith, Molotov made their mark in a publication that was rewriting what comics could be, and their presence across reprints in Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files means that legacy has been carefully preserved for collectors. With a name as striking as the character itself and a publication footprint stretching to 2006, Judge Molotov is a fascinating deep-cut discovery for any fan serious about the rich, anarchic world of 2000 AD.