Chief Inspector Bryson

Few characters capture the gritty procedural texture of the Judge Dredd universe quite like Chief Inspector Bryson, who made his debut in Judge Dredd the Megazine #10 in 1992, brought to life by the formidable creative pairing of Garth Ennis and Carlos Ezquerra. Emerging in the Copper/Modern Age from Fleetway Publications, Bryson carved out a niche in the harder-edged corners of that world, appearing most prominently in Calhab Justice alongside a compelling roster that includes Judge Dredd himself, Judge MacBrayne, and Psi Judge Schiehallion. With 17 catalogued appearances spanning an impressive 24 years through to 2016 — including one collector-significant key issue — this is a character whose staying power speaks to a devoted readership that values the richer, more complex layers of the Dredd mythos. If you're drawn to the grittier, street-level side of 2000 AD's expanded universe, Chief Inspector Bryson is well worth seeking out.