Judge Joe Patel

Stepping out of the gritty, dystopian streets of Mega-City One, Judge Joe Patel made his debut in 2000 AD #973 in 1996, brought to life by the legendary creative partnership of John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra — the very architects of the Judge Dredd universe itself. That pedigree alone makes him worth seeking out, and across nearly two decades of publication he shares the page with some of the most iconic figures in British comics, including Judge Dredd himself. Collected in the essential Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files, Patel is a rewarding discovery for the dedicated reader who wants to explore every corner of Mega-City One beyond the spotlight characters. For fans of 2000 AD's richly populated world, he's a genuine piece of the puzzle.