Marvel and DC notably do not do this they operate on 'comic book time' in which the ages of characters are entirely subject to whoever happens to be writing the book. This also means the universe cannot be subject to cosmic retcons Dredd cannot be magically younger without an in-universe explanation. Dredd has undergone multiple procedures to maintain his fighting shape, but he still ages according to the real-world dates. The first story in 1977 takes place in 2099, meaning the current year of 2000 AD is 2144. That is to say, a year in the real world equates to a year in Mega City 1. Related: The Mandalorian Concept Art Shows Boba Fett's Judge Dredd Inspired Costumeīut the Judge Dredd stories of the comics, unlike the stories of Marvel and DC, are told in real-time. As a result, he never removes his helmet (a rule that the 1995 Judge Dredd film dispensed with, leading to fans dismissing the movie). Dredd is the most popular character within the universe, and though he does have his moments of humanity, he acts mostly as the face of justice itself. Crime is a constant, and order is maintained through the Judges: law enforcement officers who act as judge, jury, and (if necessary) executioner. The world was introduced to Judge Joseph Dredd in 1977 as part of the 2000 AD comics, and the entire narrative depicts a cold future in which the population of Earth lives in sprawling urban centers.

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