The Boysstands out as one of the best superhero parodies of all time.

While the rumors thatThe Boys’producers were planning aJudge Dreddseriesare indeed false, the idea isnt far-fetched by any means.

Amazon could easily replicatethe success ofThe Boyswith the Dredd franchise.

Karl Urban’s Judge Dredd grimacing while his comic counterpart does the same next to him

Judge Dredd has been an icon of independent comics since his 1977 debut.

In the years since, he has crossed over with a variety of heroes.

The futuristic setting also offers a unique aspect thatThe Boyslacked.

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The series also holds significant potential for sharp social commentary.

Judge Dredds inherent bleakness and dark humorwouldn’t miss the point like Watchmen did.

If anyone knows how to make a dark, violent superhero universe work,its them.

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Known for his strict adherence to the law, he operates with little emotion and harshly dispenses justice.

Karl Urban’s characters, Billy Butcher from The Boys and Judge Dredd from 2012’s Dredd

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Karl Urban as Eomar in The Lord of the Rings, Judge Dredd in Dredd and Dr. McCoy in Star Trek

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Judge-Dredd kicking open a door, gun in hand.

Karl Urban as Butcher and Antony Starr as Homelander from The Boys looking bloody.

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Karl Urban as Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012) holding a gun and frowning

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