John Wagner

John Wagner

Birth : , Pennsylvania, USA

History

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 2000 AD, for which he created Judge Dredd. He is noted for his taut, violent thrillers and his black humour.

Profile

John Wagner

Movies

Search/Destroy
Creator
The year is 2180 - strontium-90 fallout from a series of nuclear wars has created an underclass of mutants. Outcasts from society, despised by the ‘norms’ and given only the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs, hunting down the criminal scum of the universe, across countless star systems and even across time. Johnny Alpha is one such mutant, working for the Search/Destroy Agency, hunting down criminals for the Galactic Crime Commission, aided by his trusty Viking sidekick, Wulf Sternhammer.
Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD
Self
A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000AD, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture.
Mega City Masters: 35 Years of Judge Dredd
Himself
This featurette covers the history of the character in comics, from his development to the stories to his look and impact. It features interviews with creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, as well as those who have been involved with the character over the years, including Matt Smith, Brian Bolland, Mark Millar, Jock and Chris Ryall. For anyone new to the character, it's a great introduction, while fans should enjoy hearing from the people behind the helmet.
Dredd
Characters
In the future, America is a dystopian wasteland. The latest scourge is Ma-Ma, a prostitute-turned-drug pusher with a dangerous new drug and aims to take over the city. The only possibility of stopping her is an elite group of urban police called Judges, who combine the duties of judge, jury and executioner to deliver a brutal brand of swift justice. But even the top-ranking Judge, Dredd, discovers that taking down Ma-Ma isn’t as easy as it seems in this explosive adaptation of the hugely popular comic series.
A History of Violence
Graphic Novel
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Judge Dredd
Characters
In a dystopian future, Dredd, the most famous judge (a cop with instant field judiciary powers) is convicted for a crime he did not commit while his murderous counterpart escapes.