Judge Anderson
Encyclopedia
Judge Cassandra Anderson is a fictional character
that started as a supporting player in the comic story Judge Dredd
of 2000 AD and eventually rose in prominence and became the star of her own series, which is entitled Anderson: Psi-Division. It was created by writer John Wagner
and artist Brian Bolland
in 1980. Since 1988, Anderson has been written almost exclusively by Alan Grant, often working with artist Arthur Ranson
.
created both Judge Death
and Judge Anderson for the story "Judge Death," the latter helping introduce the Psi-Judges, which were seen as a natural progression. Brian Bolland
based on the character on Debbie Harry
, "having recently drawn the singer into an advertisement for Forbidden Planet
."
, Judge Anderson has psychic
powers. In addition to being able to sense approaching danger and foresee events of the near future, as did her namesake, she also has telepathy
. This allows her to read other people's minds and use mental attacks. These abilities allowed her to be a member of Mega-City One
's corps of Judges
as member of the Psi Division, which includes all Judges possessing psychic abilities.
Originally appearing while the city was facing the first attack by Judge Death
of the Dark Judges
(a group of undead Judges from another dimension who seek to destroy all crime by destroying all life) she was instrumental in stopping the attack. She has since been involved in many other attacks by the Dark Judges, who even managed to use her as an instrument of their plans for a while. Despite her efforts to end their threat, which even included exiling them to empty pocket-dimensions, the Dark Judges always manage to return eventually, ever determined to fulfil their mission. Though both sides claim it as their mission to prevail, in time Anderson and Death have become personal enemies to each other.
Meanwhile she has become a prominent member of her Division and has gained the respect of Dredd despite their differing attitudes. For instance, in the first encounter with Judge Death
, Anderson eventually resorts to volunteering to become entombed in 'Boing', the tough but porous material, hoping to keep the fiend contained within her own body. As a result, Anderson is held in state in a place of honor with the designation, 'The Supreme Sacrifice'. This lasts until the Dark Judges have her freed to release their brother and she returned to active duty.
In contrast to Dredd, she has always been critical of the weaknesses evident in the judicial system of Mega-City One, though she has been deemed too valuable to her Division to face consequences for it. Also in contrast to Dredd, she has a sense of humour and she is able to form personal friendships with fellow Judges. She is able to feel doubt and remorse, two feelings that Dredd doesn't allow himself. But her determination to a mission she accepts as her own is similar to Dredd's, and the two have been able to co-operate effectively during a number of missions.
Judge Anderson has had a crisis of conscience following the resurfacing of childhood memories of an abusive father (as told in the story Engram). She was shocked to find that her Division was aware of it but had set mental blocks in her mind to make her forget. Though she understood the Division's belief that she was more effective without those scars threatening her mental health, she still didn't agree with it. This, together with the events chronicled in Leviathan's Farewell (a standalone non-Anderson story concerning Anderson's friend Judge Corey's suicide), Shamballa, The Jesus Syndrome and Childhood's End left her unable to continue serving as a Judge and she resigned. She had a series of space travels while soul-searching and eventually returned to Mega-City One (chronicled in the stories Something Wicked and Satan). Dredd has had a similar experience and they can somewhat relate to each other. Dredd and Anderson are both considered veterans currently, and are regarded with awe by younger and less experienced Judges.
After a deadly run-in with Judge Death, she was placed in a coma and infected with the psychic Half-Life virus that would be released if she ever awoke. Judge Anderson was able to contain the virus within a web of psychic constructions and illusions, but she was slowly dying. A team of Psi-Judges was sent in to rescue her and destroy the virus; they succeeded in rescuing Anderson, at the cost of nearly the whole team, but Half Life passed on to Judge Gistane, who was then experimented on by the mad Judge Fauster so he could use the virus to achieve immortality. When Half Life was unleashed on the city causing a wave of mass murder, Anderson was the one who stopped it.
Since exiting her coma, Anderson is still dealing with her increasing age; she is now almost fifty, and since being a Psi stops her from using the drugs and treatments that keep aging Street Judges like Dredd active, she knows she will eventually be unable to do her job.
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Anderson as main character:
Anderson as minor character:
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Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
that started as a supporting player in the comic story Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd
Judge Joseph Dredd is a comics character whose strip in the British science fiction anthology 2000 AD is the magazine's longest running . Dredd is an American law enforcement officer in a violent city of the future where uniformed Judges combine the powers of police, judge, jury and executioner...
of 2000 AD and eventually rose in prominence and became the star of her own series, which is entitled Anderson: Psi-Division. It was created by writer John Wagner
John Wagner
John Wagner is a comics writer who was born in Pennsylvania in 1949 and moved to Scotland as a boy. Alongside Pat Mills, Wagner was responsible for revitalising British boys' comics in the 1970s, and has continued to be a leading light in British comics ever since.He is best known for his work on...
and artist Brian Bolland
Brian Bolland
Brian Bolland is a British comics artist, known for his meticulous, detailed linework and eye-catching compositions. Best known in the UK as one of the definitive Judge Dredd artists for British comics anthology 2000 AD, he spearheaded the 'British Invasion' of the American comics industry, and in...
in 1980. Since 1988, Anderson has been written almost exclusively by Alan Grant, often working with artist Arthur Ranson
Arthur Ranson
Arthur James Ranson is an English illustrator, whose fine line penwork and attention to visual detail has led to the misapplied epithet 'photo-realistic'...
.
Publication history
John WagnerJohn Wagner
John Wagner is a comics writer who was born in Pennsylvania in 1949 and moved to Scotland as a boy. Alongside Pat Mills, Wagner was responsible for revitalising British boys' comics in the 1970s, and has continued to be a leading light in British comics ever since.He is best known for his work on...
created both Judge Death
Judge Death
Judge Death is a fictional character of the Judge Dredd universe recounted in the UK comic 2000 AD. He is the leader of the Dark Judges, a sinister group of undead law enforcers from the alternate dimension of Deadworld, where all life has been declared a crime since only the living commit crimes...
and Judge Anderson for the story "Judge Death," the latter helping introduce the Psi-Judges, which were seen as a natural progression. Brian Bolland
Brian Bolland
Brian Bolland is a British comics artist, known for his meticulous, detailed linework and eye-catching compositions. Best known in the UK as one of the definitive Judge Dredd artists for British comics anthology 2000 AD, he spearheaded the 'British Invasion' of the American comics industry, and in...
based on the character on Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Harry is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for being the lead singer of the punk rock and new wave band Blondie. She has also had success as a solo artist, and in the mid-1990s she performed and recorded as part of The Jazz Passengers...
, "having recently drawn the singer into an advertisement for Forbidden Planet
Forbidden Planet (bookstore)
Forbidden Planet is the trading name of two separate science fiction, fantasy and horror bookshop chains across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States of America, after the feature film of the same name....
."
Fictional character biography
Like her namesake CassandraCassandra
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. Her beauty caused Apollo to grant her the gift of prophecy...
, Judge Anderson has psychic
Psychic
A psychic is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses through extrasensory perception , or is said by others to have such abilities. It is also used to describe theatrical performers who use techniques such as prestidigitation, cold reading, and hot...
powers. In addition to being able to sense approaching danger and foresee events of the near future, as did her namesake, she also has telepathy
Telepathy
Telepathy , is the induction of mental states from one mind to another. The term was coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Fredric W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research, and has remained more popular than the more-correct expression thought-transference...
. This allows her to read other people's minds and use mental attacks. These abilities allowed her to be a member of Mega-City One
Mega-City One
Mega-City One is a huge fictional city-state covering much of what is now the Eastern United States in the Judge Dredd comic book series. The exact boundaries of the city depend on which artist has drawn the story...
's corps of Judges
Judge (2000 AD)
Judge is a title held by several significant characters in the Judge Dredd series, which appears in the British comics 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Megazine...
as member of the Psi Division, which includes all Judges possessing psychic abilities.
Originally appearing while the city was facing the first attack by Judge Death
Judge Death
Judge Death is a fictional character of the Judge Dredd universe recounted in the UK comic 2000 AD. He is the leader of the Dark Judges, a sinister group of undead law enforcers from the alternate dimension of Deadworld, where all life has been declared a crime since only the living commit crimes...
of the Dark Judges
Dark Judges
The Dark Judges are recurring villains in the fictional Judge Dredd universe recounted in the UK comic 2000 AD. They are Judge Death, Judge Fire, Judge Fear and Judge Mortis. Later storylines added the "Sisters of Death" , to their ranks...
(a group of undead Judges from another dimension who seek to destroy all crime by destroying all life) she was instrumental in stopping the attack. She has since been involved in many other attacks by the Dark Judges, who even managed to use her as an instrument of their plans for a while. Despite her efforts to end their threat, which even included exiling them to empty pocket-dimensions, the Dark Judges always manage to return eventually, ever determined to fulfil their mission. Though both sides claim it as their mission to prevail, in time Anderson and Death have become personal enemies to each other.
Meanwhile she has become a prominent member of her Division and has gained the respect of Dredd despite their differing attitudes. For instance, in the first encounter with Judge Death
Judge Death
Judge Death is a fictional character of the Judge Dredd universe recounted in the UK comic 2000 AD. He is the leader of the Dark Judges, a sinister group of undead law enforcers from the alternate dimension of Deadworld, where all life has been declared a crime since only the living commit crimes...
, Anderson eventually resorts to volunteering to become entombed in 'Boing', the tough but porous material, hoping to keep the fiend contained within her own body. As a result, Anderson is held in state in a place of honor with the designation, 'The Supreme Sacrifice'. This lasts until the Dark Judges have her freed to release their brother and she returned to active duty.
In contrast to Dredd, she has always been critical of the weaknesses evident in the judicial system of Mega-City One, though she has been deemed too valuable to her Division to face consequences for it. Also in contrast to Dredd, she has a sense of humour and she is able to form personal friendships with fellow Judges. She is able to feel doubt and remorse, two feelings that Dredd doesn't allow himself. But her determination to a mission she accepts as her own is similar to Dredd's, and the two have been able to co-operate effectively during a number of missions.
Judge Anderson has had a crisis of conscience following the resurfacing of childhood memories of an abusive father (as told in the story Engram). She was shocked to find that her Division was aware of it but had set mental blocks in her mind to make her forget. Though she understood the Division's belief that she was more effective without those scars threatening her mental health, she still didn't agree with it. This, together with the events chronicled in Leviathan's Farewell (a standalone non-Anderson story concerning Anderson's friend Judge Corey's suicide), Shamballa, The Jesus Syndrome and Childhood's End left her unable to continue serving as a Judge and she resigned. She had a series of space travels while soul-searching and eventually returned to Mega-City One (chronicled in the stories Something Wicked and Satan). Dredd has had a similar experience and they can somewhat relate to each other. Dredd and Anderson are both considered veterans currently, and are regarded with awe by younger and less experienced Judges.
After a deadly run-in with Judge Death, she was placed in a coma and infected with the psychic Half-Life virus that would be released if she ever awoke. Judge Anderson was able to contain the virus within a web of psychic constructions and illusions, but she was slowly dying. A team of Psi-Judges was sent in to rescue her and destroy the virus; they succeeded in rescuing Anderson, at the cost of nearly the whole team, but Half Life passed on to Judge Gistane, who was then experimented on by the mad Judge Fauster so he could use the virus to achieve immortality. When Half Life was unleashed on the city causing a wave of mass murder, Anderson was the one who stopped it.
Since exiting her coma, Anderson is still dealing with her increasing age; she is now almost fifty, and since being a Psi stops her from using the drugs and treatments that keep aging Street Judges like Dredd active, she knows she will eventually be unable to do her job.
Comics
The following graphic stories feature Judge Anderson and were printed in 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd MegazineJudge Dredd Megazine
Judge Dredd: The Megazine is a monthly British comic magazine, launched in October 1990. It is a sister publication to 2000 AD. Its name is a play on words, formed from "magazine" and Dredd's locale Mega-City One.-Content:...
.
Anderson as main character:
- Judge DreddJudge DreddJudge Joseph Dredd is a comics character whose strip in the British science fiction anthology 2000 AD is the magazine's longest running . Dredd is an American law enforcement officer in a violent city of the future where uniformed Judges combine the powers of police, judge, jury and executioner...
:- "Judge DeathJudge DeathJudge Death is a fictional character of the Judge Dredd universe recounted in the UK comic 2000 AD. He is the leader of the Dark Judges, a sinister group of undead law enforcers from the alternate dimension of Deadworld, where all life has been declared a crime since only the living commit crimes...
" (John WagnerJohn WagnerJohn Wagner is a comics writer who was born in Pennsylvania in 1949 and moved to Scotland as a boy. Alongside Pat Mills, Wagner was responsible for revitalising British boys' comics in the 1970s, and has continued to be a leading light in British comics ever since.He is best known for his work on...
, with art by Brian BollandBrian BollandBrian Bolland is a British comics artist, known for his meticulous, detailed linework and eye-catching compositions. Best known in the UK as one of the definitive Judge Dredd artists for British comics anthology 2000 AD, he spearheaded the 'British Invasion' of the American comics industry, and in...
, in 2000AD #149-151, 1980) - "Judge Death Lives" (by John Wagner/Alan Grant, with art by Brian Bolland, in 2000 AD #224-228, 1981)
- "Judge Death
- Anderson: Psi Division:
- "The Haunting" (by Alan Grant, with art by Kim Raymond, 2000 AD Annual 1984, 1983)
- "The Mind of Edward Bottlebum" (by John WagnerJohn WagnerJohn Wagner is a comics writer who was born in Pennsylvania in 1949 and moved to Scotland as a boy. Alongside Pat Mills, Wagner was responsible for revitalising British boys' comics in the 1970s, and has continued to be a leading light in British comics ever since.He is best known for his work on...
/Alan Grant, with art by Ian GibsonIan Gibson (artist)Ian Gibson is a British comic book artist, best known for his 1980s black-and-white work for 2000 AD, especially as the main artist on Robo-Hunter and The Ballad of Halo Jones, as well as his long run on Judge Dredd.-Biography:...
, Judge Dredd Annual 1985, 1984) - Judge Anderson (by John Wagner/Alan Grant, May 2005, 192 pages, Rebellion, ISBN 1904265391):
- "Revenge," also known as "Four Dark Judges" (with art by Brett EwinsBrett EwinsBrett Ewins is a British comic book artist best known for his work on Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper in the weekly comic book 2000 AD.-Biography:...
(1-7), Cliff Robinson (8-10, 12) and Robin SmithRobin Smith (comics)Robin Smith is a British artist best known for his work on Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog for 2000AD and The Bogie Man for Fat Man Press.A 2-part interview with Smith appears in the Judge Dredd Megazine, issues 225-226, alongside a new Bogie Man adventure....
(11), in 2000 AD #416-427, 1985) - "The Possessed" (by Alan Grant as R. Clark, with art by Brett Ewins, in 2000 AD #468-478, 1986)
- "Hour of the Wolf" (by Alan Grant, with art by Barry KitsonBarry KitsonBarry Kitson is a British comics artist best known as a penciler of major superhero comic books published by Marvel and DC.-Biography:Kitson's first professional work was Spider-Man for Marvel UK...
and Will Simpson, in 2000 AD #520-531, 1987)
- "Revenge," also known as "Four Dark Judges" (with art by Brett Ewins
- "A Fistful of Denimite" (by Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson, in Judge Dredd Annual 1986, 1985)
- "Golem" (by Alan Grant, with art by Enric Romero, in 2000 AD Annual 1987, 1986)
- "Dear Diary" (illustrated text story by Peter MilliganPeter MilliganPeter Milligan born in London, a British writer, best known for his comic book, film and television work.-Early career:Milligan started his comic career with short stories for 2000 AD in the early 1980s. By 1986, Milligan had his first ongoing strip in 2000AD called Bad Company, with artists Brett...
, with art by Eddy Cant, in 2000 AD Annual 1988, 1987) - "Colin Wilson Block" (by Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson, in 2000 AD Winter Special 1988)
- "Judge Corey - Leviathan's Farewell" (by Alan Grant, with art by Mick AustinMick AustinMichael J. "Mick" Austin is a fine artist who lives and works in the UK. Initially a comic book artist and illustrator his painterly style led to him leaving this genre and concentrating on fine art in 1996.-Biography:...
, in 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 1989) - "Confessions of a She-Devil" (by Alan Grant, with artist Mick Austin, 2000 AD Annual 1990, 1989)
- "Contact" (by Alan Grant, with art by Mark FarmerMark FarmerMark Farmer is a British comic book artist. He is best known as an inker, often working with Alan Davis.-Biography:Farmer got his start in the UK comics industry before becoming part of the British Invasion, the wave of UK creators that were an integral part of the DC Comics "new look" of the...
, in 2000 AD #607-609, 1988–1989) - "Beyond the Void" (by Alan Grant, with art by Mick Austin, in 2000 AD #612-613, 1989)
- "Helios" (by Alan Grant, with art by David RoachDavid Roach (comics)David Roach is a British comic book artist and writer based in Wales, United Kingdom. Roach actively illustrates for many companies, including 2000AD, Panini Comics, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Topps, and the gaming company Wizards of the Coast....
, in 2000 AD #614-622, 1989) - "Triad" (by Alan Grant, with art by Arthur RansonArthur RansonArthur James Ranson is an English illustrator, whose fine line penwork and attention to visual detail has led to the misapplied epithet 'photo-realistic'...
, in 2000 AD #635-644, 1989) - "The Prophet" (by Alan Grant, with art by David Roach, in 2000 AD #645-647, 1989)
- "The Random Man" (by Alan Grant, with art by Carlos EzquerraCarlos EzquerraCarlos Sanchez Ezquerra , who has also worked under the alias L. John Silver, is a Spanish comics artist who works mainly in British comics and currently lives in Andorra...
, in 2000 AD #657-659, 1989) - "The Screaming Skull" (by Alan Grant, with art by David Roach, in 2000 AD #669-670, 1990)
- Shamballa (by Alan Grant and Arthur RansonArthur RansonArthur James Ranson is an English illustrator, whose fine line penwork and attention to visual detail has led to the misapplied epithet 'photo-realistic'...
(unless noted), June 2008, 224 pages, Rebellion, ISBN 9781905437672):- "Shamballa" (in 2000 AD #700-711, 1990)
- "Reasons to Be Cheerful" (with art SikuSiku (comics)Siku is the pseudonym of British/Nigerian artist and writer Ajibayo Akinsiku, best known for his work in 2000 AD.-Biography:Siku studied design and printing at the Yaba’s School of Art, and theology at the London School of Theology....
(2), in Judge Dredd MegazineJudge Dredd MegazineJudge Dredd: The Megazine is a monthly British comic magazine, launched in October 1990. It is a sister publication to 2000 AD. Its name is a play on words, formed from "magazine" and Dredd's locale Mega-City One.-Content:...
(vol. 2) #10-11, 1992) - "The Witch? Report" (in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 2) #14, 1992)
- "Jesus Syndrome" (in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 2) #22-24, 1993)
- "Satan" (in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 3) #1-7, 1995)
- "The Protest" (in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 3) #14, 1996)
- "R*Evolution" (in 2000 AD #1263-1272, 2001)
- "Exorcise Duty (illustrated text story, by Andy LanningAndy LanningAndy Lanning is a British comic book writer and inker, known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and for his collaboration with Dan Abnett.-Career:Lanning works primarily at Marvel Comics and DC Comics as an inker...
/Dan AbnettDan AbnettDan Abnett is a British comic book writer and novelist. He is a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and is known for his work on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, since the 1990s, including 2000 AD...
, with pencils by Anthony WilliamsAnthony Williams (comics)Anthony Williams is a Welsh comic book artist.-Biography:He broke into comics at Marvel UK, drawing for the series Action Force, The Real Ghostbusters and Transformers, among others...
and inks by Andy Lanning, in Judge Dredd Annual 1991, 1990) - "Engram" (by Alan Grant, with art and co-plotting by David Roach, in 2000 AD #712-717, #758-763, 1991)
- Batman / Judge Dredd:
- "Judgement on Gotham" (by John Wagner and Alan Grant (writers) and Simon BisleySimon BisleySimon Bisley is a British comics artist best known for his 1990s work on ABC Warriors, Lobo and Sláine. His style, reliant on paints, acrylics, inks and multiple-mediums, is strongly influenced by Frank Frazetta, Bill Sienkiewicz, Gustav Klimt, Salvador Dalí, Egon Schiele, and Richard Corben...
(artist), graphic novel, 1991, ISBN 1-56389-022-4)
- "Judgement on Gotham" (by John Wagner and Alan Grant (writers) and Simon Bisley
- Anderson: Psi Division:
- "The Most Dangerous Game" (illustrated text story, by Mark MillarMark MillarMark Millar is a Scottish comic book writer, known for his work on books such as The Authority, The Ultimates, Marvel Knights Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Civil War, Wanted, and Kick-Ass, the latter two of which have been adapted into feature films...
, with art by Dermot PowerDermot PowerDermot Power, originally from County Waterford, Ireland, is a movie concept artist who started his career as a comic book artist working for British anthology comic 2000 AD.-Biography:...
, in Judge Dredd Yearbook 1992, 1991) - "Blythe Spirit" (by Alan Grant, with art by David Roach, in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 2) #8, 1992)
- "George" (by Alan Grant, with art by Russell Fox, in Judge Dredd Yearbook 1993, 1992)
- "Baby Talk" (by Alan Grant/Tony Luke, with art by Russel Fox, in Judge Dredd Mega Special 1992)
- "Childhood's End" (by Alan Grant, with art by Kev WalkerKev WalkerKevin "Kev" Walker is a British comics artist and illustrator, based in Leeds, who worked mainly on 2000 AD and Warhammer comics and the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering...
, in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 2) #27-34, 1993)
- "The Most Dangerous Game" (illustrated text story, by Mark Millar
- Anderson: Psi:
- "Voyage of the Seeker" (by Alan Grant, with art by Mark WilkinsonMark WilkinsonMark Wilkinson is best known for his detailed cover art that he created for a number of British bands, most prominently the progressive rock band, Marillion...
, in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 2) #37, 1993) - "Postcards from the Edge" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson (1, 10-11), Tony Luke (2, 8), Charles Gillespie (3, 9), Arthur Ranson (4), XuasusXuasusXuasus is the pseudonym of Spanish comicbook artist Juan Jesus Garcia .-Biography:Xuasus' chunky, fully painted style was admired by David Bishop, editor of the Judge Dredd Megazine, in the early 1990s, and the artist was commissioned to work on a number of well-known characters, including Judge...
(5-7), in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 2) #50-60, 1994) - "Postcard to Myself" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson, in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 2) #73, 1995)
- "Voyage of the Seeker" (by Alan Grant, with art by Mark Wilkinson
- Anderson: Psi-Division:
- "Something Wicked" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson (1-3) and Charles Gillespie (4-7), in Judge Dredd Megazine (vol. 2) #74-80, 1995)
- "Wonderwall" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson, in 2000 AD #1045-1049, 1997)
- "Crusade" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson, in 2000 AD #1050-1061, 1997)
- "Danse Macabre" (by Alan Grant, with art by Angel Unzueta, in 2000 AD #1076, 1998)
- "Witch" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson, in 2000 AD #1087-1089, 1998)
- "The Great Debate" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson, in 2000 AD #1090, 1998)
- "Lawless" (by Alan Grant, with art by Trevor HairsineTrevor HairsineTrevor Hairsine is a British comics artist, whose detailed style has been compared to that of Bryan Hitch.In August 2005 Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada named him as one of Marvel Comics's "Young Guns", a group of artists who have the qualities that make "a future superstar...
, in 2000 AD #1102-1103, 1998)
- Batman / Judge Dredd
- "Die Laughing" (by John Wagner and Alan Grant (writers) and Glenn FabryGlenn FabryGlenn Fabry is an Eisner Award-winning British comics artist known for his detailed, realistic work in both ink and painted colour.-Biography:...
and Jim Murray (artists), graphic novel, 1998)
- "Die Laughing" (by John Wagner and Alan Grant (writers) and Glenn Fabry
- Anderson: Psi Division:
- "Horror Story" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson, in 2000 AD #1132-1137, 1999)
- "Semper Vi" (by Alan Grant, with art by Steve Sampson, in 2000 AD #1140, 1999)
- "R*Evolution" (by Alan Grant, with art by Arthur Ranson, in 2000 AD #1263-1272, 2001)
- "Half-Life" (by Alan Grant/Tony Luke, with art by Arthur Ranson, in Judge Dredd Megazine #214-217, 2003)
- "WMD" (by Alan Grant, with art by Arthur Ranson, in Judge Dredd Megazine #221-226, 2004)
- "Lock-in" (by Alan Grant, with art by Arthur Ranson, in Judge Dredd Megazine #227-230, 2005)
- "City Of Dead" (by Alan Grant, with art by Arthur Ranson, in Judge Dredd Megazine #231-236, 2005)
- "Lucid" (by Alan Grant, with art by Arthur Ranson, in Judge Dredd Megazine #238-241, 2005)
- "Big Robots" (by Alan Grant, with art by Dave TaylorDave Taylor (comics)Dave Taylor is a British comic book creator. He is best known for his work on Force Works, as well as Batman and Judge Dredd stories.-Biography:Taylor was born in Liverpool in 1964 and attended the Liverpool Arts School....
, in Judge Dredd Megazine #257-261, 2007) - "Wiierd" (by Alan Grant, with art by Boo CookBoo CookBoo Cook is a British comic artist, whose work mainly features in the comic 2000 AD.-Career:Cook's art has appeared in the ABC Warriors and Judge Dredd, as Asylum and Dead Men Walking .In 2005, Cook graduated to regular work on the flagship story on 2000 AD, Judge Dredd, mostly to scripts by...
, in Judge Dredd Megazine #272-276, 2008) - "Biophyle" (by Alan Grant, with art by Boo Cook, in Judge Dredd Megazine #277-278, 2008)
- "House of Vyle" (by Alan Grant, with art by Boo Cook, in Judge Dredd Megazine #300-304, 2010)
- Cadet Anderson: Psi Division:
- "Big Girls Don't Cry" (by Alan Grant, with art by Patrick Goddard, in 2000 AD #2011, 2010)
- Anderson: Psi Division:
- "The Trip" (by Alan Grant, with art by Boo Cook, in Judge Dredd Megazine #309-present, 2011)
- Cadet Anderson: Psi Division:
- "Teenage Kyx" (by Alan Grant, with art by Carlos Ezquerra, in 2000 AD #1734-1739, 2011)
Anderson as minor character:
- Judge DreddJudge DreddJudge Joseph Dredd is a comics character whose strip in the British science fiction anthology 2000 AD is the magazine's longest running . Dredd is an American law enforcement officer in a violent city of the future where uniformed Judges combine the powers of police, judge, jury and executioner...
:- "The Apocalypse War" (by John WagnerJohn WagnerJohn Wagner is a comics writer who was born in Pennsylvania in 1949 and moved to Scotland as a boy. Alongside Pat Mills, Wagner was responsible for revitalising British boys' comics in the 1970s, and has continued to be a leading light in British comics ever since.He is best known for his work on...
/Alan Grant, with art by Carlos EzquerraCarlos EzquerraCarlos Sanchez Ezquerra , who has also worked under the alias L. John Silver, is a Spanish comics artist who works mainly in British comics and currently lives in Andorra...
, in 2000 AD #245-270, 1982) - "The Graveyard Shift" (with John Wagner/Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith, in 2000 AD #335-341, 1983)
- "City of the DamnedCity of the Damned (Judge Dredd story)City of the Damned is a Judge Dredd story which was published in British comic 2000 AD in issues 393–406 . It was written by John Wagner and Alan Grant and illustrated by Steve Dillon, Ian Gibson, Ron Smith and Kim Raymond. It was the first Judge Dredd story to feature time travel...
" (with John Wagner/Alan Grant, with art by Steve DillonSteve DillonSteve Dillon is a British comic book artist, from Luton, Bedfordshire, best known for his work with writer Garth Ennis on Hellblazer, Preacher and The Punisher.-Biography:...
(1, 5-7, 12-13), Ron Smith (2-3, 10, 14), Kim Raymond (4, 11) and Ian GibsonIan Gibson (artist)Ian Gibson is a British comic book artist, best known for his 1980s black-and-white work for 2000 AD, especially as the main artist on Robo-Hunter and The Ballad of Halo Jones, as well as his long run on Judge Dredd.-Biography:...
(8-9), in 2000 AD #393-406, 1984) - "Tomb of the Judges" (by John Wagner/Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson, in 2000 AD #496-498, 1986)
- "A Total Near Death Experience" (by Alan Grant, with art by Barry KitsonBarry KitsonBarry Kitson is a British comics artist best known as a penciler of major superhero comic books published by Marvel and DC.-Biography:Kitson's first professional work was Spider-Man for Marvel UK...
, in 2000 AD #629-630, 1989) - "And The Wind Cried" (by Alan Grant, with art by Mike Collins and Peter Ventner, in 2000 AD #637, 1989)
- "NecropolisNecropolis (Judge Dredd story)Necropolis is a 26-part Judge Dredd epic by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, published in 1990 in 2000 AD progs 674–699. The story was the subject of extensive foreshadowing in the comic, beginning with The Dead Man , followed by "Tale of the Dead Man" , and finally three stories collectively...
" (by John Wagner, with art by Carlos Ezquerra, in 2000 AD #674-699, 1990) - "Nightmares" (by John Wagner, with art by Steve Dillon, in 2000 AD #702-706, 1990)
- "Death Aid" (by Garth EnnisGarth EnnisGarth Ennis is a Northern Irish comics writer, best known for the Vertigo series Preacher with artist Steve Dillon and his successful nine-year run on Marvel Comics' Punisher franchise...
, with art by Carlos Ezquerra, in 2000 AD #711-720, 1990–1991) - "Return of the Assassin" (by John Wagner, with art by Cam KennedyCam KennedyCampbell Kennedy is a Scottish comics artist. He is best known for his work on 2000 AD, especially the flagship titles Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper.-Biography:...
, in 2000 AD #1141-1147, 1999) - "The Trial" (by John Wagner, with art by Simon DavisSimon Davis (comics)Simon Davis a British comics artist best known for his fully painted art work on Sinister Dexter, Black Siddha and Stone Island...
, in 2000 AD #1148-1150, 1999) - "Trial of Strength" (by John Wagner, with art by Neil GoogeNeil Googe-Biography:Googe's early comics work include a Shotgun Mary mini-series and work on 2000 AD, including a number of Judge Dredd stories....
and Stephen BaskervilleStephen BaskervilleStephen K. Baskerville is an American scholar of political science and is described by Paul Craig Roberts as a leading authority on divorce, child custody and the family court system.-Education and employment history:...
(inks 2), in 2000 AD #1151-1152, 1999) - "War Games" (by John Wagner, with art by Neil Googe (1), Mike McMahonMike McMahon (comics)Michael McMahon is a British comics artist best known for his work on 2000 AD characters such as Judge Dredd, Sláine and ABC Warriors, and the mini-series The Last American....
(2) and Charlie AdlardCharlie AdlardCharles "Charlie" Adlard is a British comic book artist and penciller.He is best known for providing art on The Walking Dead and Savage.-Biography:...
(3), Andy ClarkeAndy Clarke (comics)Andy Clarke is a British comics artist who came to prominence working at 2000 AD and became known to a wider audience at DC Comics.-Biography:...
(pencils 4-5), Stephen Baskerville (inks 4-5) , Colin WilsonColin Wilson (comics)Colin Wilson is a comic book artist, born in Christchurch, New Zealand on 31 October 1949.He is known for his detailed artwork which he uses in 2000 AD stories like Rogue Trooper and Judge Dredd. According to Andy Diggle, the 2000 AD editor who got him back to the title in the late nineties and has...
(6-7), in 2000 AD #1153-1159, 1999) - "Endgame" (by John Wagner, with art by Charlie AdlardCharlie AdlardCharles "Charlie" Adlard is a British comic book artist and penciller.He is best known for providing art on The Walking Dead and Savage.-Biography:...
, in 2000 AD #1160-1164, 1999) - "My Name is Death" (by John Wagner, with art by Frazer IrvingFrazer IrvingFrazer Irving is a British comic book artist known for the 2000 AD series Necronauts. Irving studied art at the University of Portsmouth, England, after which he took various temporary jobs in London...
, in 2000 AD #1289-1294, 2002) - "Placebo" (by Rufus Dog, with art by John McCreaJohn McCreaJohn McCrea is a comic book artist best known for his collaborations with writer Garth Ennis.-Career:...
, in 2000 AD #1405, 2004) - "Judgement" (by Gordon RennieGordon RennieGordon Rennie is a comics writer, responsible for White Trash: Moronic Inferno, as well as several comic strips for 2000 AD and novels for Warhammer Fantasy....
, with art by Ian Gibson, in 2000 AD #1523-1528, 2007)
- "The Apocalypse War" (by John Wagner
- Tharg the MightyTharg the MightyThe Mighty Tharg is a recurrent character in science fiction comic 2000 AD, one of only two characters to appear in nearly every issue of the comic...
: "A Night 2 Remember" (by Pat MillsPat MillsPat Mills, nicknamed 'the godfather of British comics', is a comics writer and editor who, along with John Wagner, revitalised British boys comics in the 1970s, and has remained a leading light in British comics ever since....
/Gordon RennieGordon RennieGordon Rennie is a comics writer, responsible for White Trash: Moronic Inferno, as well as several comic strips for 2000 AD and novels for Warhammer Fantasy....
/Robbie MorrisonRobbie MorrisonRobbie Morrison is a British comics writer most known for his work in 2000 AD and as the co-creator of popular character Nikolai Dante .-Biography:...
/Dan AbnettDan AbnettDan Abnett is a British comic book writer and novelist. He is a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and is known for his work on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, since the 1990s, including 2000 AD...
/John TomlinsonJohn Tomlinson (comics)John Tomlinson is a British comic book writer known for his work on various 2000 AD strips.-Biography:Tomlinson worked at Marvel UK in the early 1990s and helped nurture various talents, including Matthew Bingham and John Freeman. He has co-written strips with Nick Abadzis.He was editor of 2000 AD...
/Alan Grant/Grant MorrisonGrant MorrisonGrant Morrison is a Scottish comic book writer, playwright and occultist. He is known for his nonlinear narratives and counter-cultural leanings, as well as his successful runs on titles like Animal Man, Doom Patrol, JLA, The Invisibles, New X-Men, Fantastic Four, All-Star Superman, and...
/Mike Carey/Andy DiggleAndy DiggleAndy Diggle is a British comic book writer and former editor of 2000 AD. He is best known for his work on The Losers, Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Adam Strange and Silent Dragon at DC Comics and for his run on Thunderbolts and Daredevil after his move to Marvel.-Career:Diggle took over editing 2000 AD...
/Garth EnnisGarth EnnisGarth Ennis is a Northern Irish comics writer, best known for the Vertigo series Preacher with artist Steve Dillon and his successful nine-year run on Marvel Comics' Punisher franchise...
, with art by Kevin O'NeillKevin O'Neill (comics)Kevin O'Neill is an English comic book illustrator best known as the co-creator of Nemesis the Warlock, Marshal Law , and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen .-Early career:...
/Frazer IrvingFrazer IrvingFrazer Irving is a British comic book artist known for the 2000 AD series Necronauts. Irving studied art at the University of Portsmouth, England, after which he took various temporary jobs in London...
/Ian GibsonIan Gibson (artist)Ian Gibson is a British comic book artist, best known for his 1980s black-and-white work for 2000 AD, especially as the main artist on Robo-Hunter and The Ballad of Halo Jones, as well as his long run on Judge Dredd.-Biography:...
/Simon DavisSimon Davis (comics)Simon Davis a British comics artist best known for his fully painted art work on Sinister Dexter, Black Siddha and Stone Island...
/Kev WalkerKev WalkerKevin "Kev" Walker is a British comics artist and illustrator, based in Leeds, who worked mainly on 2000 AD and Warhammer comics and the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering...
/John HigginsJohn Higgins (comics)John Higgins is an English comic book artist and writer. He did significant work for 2000 AD, and he has frequently worked with writer Alan Moore, most notably as colourist for Watchmen.-Biography:...
/Steve YeowellSteve YeowellSteve Yeowell is a British comics artist, well-known for his work on the long-running science fiction and fantasy weekly comic 2000 AD.-Biography:...
/Anthony WilliamsAnthony Williams (comics)Anthony Williams is a Welsh comic book artist.-Biography:He broke into comics at Marvel UK, drawing for the series Action Force, The Real Ghostbusters and Transformers, among others...
/Jock/Dave GibbonsDave GibbonsDave Gibbons is an English comic book artist, writer and sometime letterer. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Alan Moore, which include the miniseries Watchmen and the Superman story "For the Man Who Has Everything"...
, in 2000 AD #1280, 2002)
Novels
Mitchel Scanlon has written three Judge Anderson novels that have been published by Black FlameBlack Flame
Black Flame was an imprint of BL Publishing, the publishing arm of Games Workshop and a sister imprint to the Black Library and Solaris Books. Black Flame was devoted to publishing cult fiction in the fields of science fiction, fantasy and horror...
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- Fear the Darkness (February 2006)
- Red Shadows (May 2006)
- Sins of the Father (February 2007)
In other media
Actress Olivia Thirlby will portray Anderson in forthcoming film Dredd.Awards
- 1983: Won "Character Most Worthy of Own Title" Eagle Award
- 1986: Nominated for "Favourite Supporting Character" Eagle Award
See also
- Judge DreddJudge DreddJudge Joseph Dredd is a comics character whose strip in the British science fiction anthology 2000 AD is the magazine's longest running . Dredd is an American law enforcement officer in a violent city of the future where uniformed Judges combine the powers of police, judge, jury and executioner...
- Sov Judge OrlokSov Judge OrlokSov Judge Orlok, also known as Orlok the Assassin, is a fictional character in the British comic strip Judge Dredd. He is an operative of the Soviet megacity of East Meg One.-Fictional character biography:...
- History of Mega-City One