Judge Dredd was created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, first appearing in 2000 AD #2.
Judge Dredd made his debut in the British weekly anthology comic 2000 AD, which launched the character and the franchise.
The Judge Dredd Megazine, a monthly publication focusing on Judge Dredd stories and related content, was launched.
A film adaptation of Judge Dredd starring Sylvester Stallone was released, bringing mainstream attention to the franchise.
Reboot film 'Dredd' starring Karl Urban was released, praised for its faithfulness to the source material and gritty tone.
Mega-City One is established, sprawling from the East Coast of the former United States, becoming a vast metropolis with millions of citizens.
The Justice Department is created to enforce law and order in Mega-City One, employing Judges who act as judge, jury, and executioner.
Joseph Dredd joins the Justice Department, eventually becoming one of its most renowned and incorruptible Judges.
Mega-City One is attacked by East-Meg One in a devastating war involving nuclear strikes and massive casualties.
Following the Apocalypse War, Mega-City One undergoes extensive reconstruction efforts to rebuild infrastructure and restore civil order.
A violent uprising by rogue robots threatens Mega-City One, leading to widespread conflict and legal reforms regarding artificial intelligence.
The Dark Judges, undead law enforcers from another dimension who believe crime is a disease to be eradicated by death, invade the city.
Judge Dredd leads the fight against the Dark Judges to protect Mega-City One from their lethal justice.
Judge Dredd is appointed Chief Judge of Mega-City One, taking on ultimate responsibility for the city's law enforcement and governance.
Judge Dredd undertakes an extended mission outside the city limits into the radioactive wasteland known as the Cursed Earth.
