Magistrates (comics)

Magistrates
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Uncanny X-Men #235 (October 1988)
Created by	Chris Claremont
In-story information
Type of organization	Law enforcement
Base(s)	Genosha
Leader(s)	Chief Magistrate Tam Anderson
Agent(s)	Gunshot Havok Press Gang

The Magistrates are the police force of the fictional nation of Genosha in the Marvel Comics universe.

Publication history

The Magistrates were created by Chris Claremont and debuted in Uncanny X-Men #235 (October 1988).

Fictional team history

Before Magneto came into power, the Genoshan government operated a notorious militia known as the Magistrates. They hunted down any who attempted to escape. The Magistrates were equipped with highly advanced weaponry, battle suits, and assault vehicles. The oppression was so brutal that when the Magistrates seized control over the government, it sparked spontaneous uprising among the Mutates across the island.

Major members

• Tam Anderson - Chief Magistrate
• Gunshot
• Havok
• The Press Gang

External links

• Magistrates at Marvel Wiki
• Genoshan Magistrates at Comic Vine