Judge Dredd to be killed off?

Speculation has suggested that Judge Dredd is to be killed off in a forthcoming edition of Judge Dredd Megazine.

Bleeding Cool has reported that a story titled 'The Death Of Dredd' will appear in issue #309 of the anthology, sparking rumours that the law enforcer will perish.

Publisher Rebellion Developments has released teaser artwork for the story, depicting Dredd with blood streaming down his face. It will feature illustations by Ian Sharp, who announced his return to the character late last year.

Judge Dredd was created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra in 1977. As well as going on to become a British comics icon, the character appeared in a Hollywood film and various other media. A movie reboot is currently in the works starring Karl Urban.

Judge Dredd Megazine #309 arrives in the UK on March 30.