Which comic book character used the phrase?

Question

I am the law

Answer 1

Judge Dredd

Joe Dredd, one of a number of clones of Chief Judge Fargo, is the most famous of the elite corps of Judges that run Mega-City One with the power not only to enforce the law, but also to instantly sentence offenders -- and (if necessary) execute them. Dredd has a large, computer-driven "Lawmaster" motorbike, which mounts powerful cannons, and has full artificial intelligence, and is capable of responding to orders from the Judge and driving itself. It is also connected to the Justice Department who can receive and transmit information from and to the bike and is equipped with a video communication system. He also has a "Lawgiver" handgun (DNA-coded to recognize his palm-print alone) that fires six types of bullets; a daystick; a bootknife; and, a uniform with a helmet that obscures all of his face except his mouth and jaw. His entire face is never shown in the strip (however, see The Dead Man below). In an early story written by Mills Dredd is forced to remove his helmet and the other characters react as if he is disfigured but the artwork by Massimo Bellardinelli was not satisfactory and Dredd's face was covered by a faux censorship sticker. A frequently used phrase in the series is "I am the Law." Some see Dredd as a personification of the idea of Law, thus his face cannot be shown because as The Law he transcends any particular form. This is not to say, however, that he is totally inhuman. Throughout the strip he displays emotions (mostly anger) and irony: Another common Dredd quote is "Democracy is not for the people", a short sentence containing the Judge's very human opinion of other humans -- that they need to be very strictly controlled. However it should be noted that Dredd supported a referendum on the reintroduction of democracy in the story America. Ironically, when such a referendum was eventually held, the result came out strongly in favour of the status quo - rule by the judges.

Dredd used to share his flat with a domestic robot called Walter the Wobot who performed all his domestic chores. Walter has a speech impediment, hence the name. Dredd also had a landlady called Maria. Both Walter and his landlady were kidnapped several times by criminals, and Walter has been destroyed at least once. In later years, Dredd threw out both Walter and Maria, and eventually left his flat, preferring ten minutes on a sleep machine in the Grand Hall of Justice. Maria sank into poverty and eventually died, homeless and alone. Walter tried to set up his own business, but it was shut down by Dredd. Bitterly, he plotted a second Robot Rebellion, and was defeated by Judge Giant, though not before shooting Dredd. As a free robot, Walter was sentenced to imprisonment rather than destruction. Walter later repented, and petitioned Judge Dredd to release him. Dredd agreed, on condition that Walter resume work as a servo-droid, releasing him into the custody and service of Mrs Gunderson.

As the strip occurs in real time, Dredd is currently more than sixty years old. However, his vitality is explained in the context of the stories with allusions to rejuvenation treatments. Recently, characters in the comic have mentioned that Dredd is not as young and fit as he used to be.

Joe is nicknamed "Old Stoneyface", a name he apparently acquired while still a cadet. More recently, he has become known as the "Old Man"; though not confirmed, Joe is likely the oldest Judge still on active street duty. The recent Black Flame novels and strips have confirmed that Joe is well aware he is living on borrowed time, with his replacements already being lined up. These include clones like Judge Rico and Cadet Dolman, and also street judges like Judge Giant, who often partners with Dredd.

Answer 2

Judge Dredd

Answer 3

Judge Dredd

Answer 4

Judge Dredd

Answer 5

Dredd

Answer 6

Judge Dredd. Wow! Still Waters, ever heard of a little thing called T.M.I. (too much information)? Dude just wanted the name of the character man.

Answer 7

Thats too easy, its Judge Dredd of course, about time someone made a decent movie though, NOT with Stallone either!

Answer 8

Judge Dredd !

Answer 9

Judge Mum

Answer 10

Judge Dread