is a supporting character in the Judge Dredd comic book series, created by Mike Judge (no relation to the character Judge Dredd) and originally published in 2000 AD.
Tragedy struck when Vanessa was a teenager. Her parents were killed in the line of duty during a particularly brutal gang war. The loss shook her to her core, but it also steeled her resolve to follow in their footsteps and carry on their legacy. With a burning desire to make a difference, Vanessa applied to the Judge's Academy, where she underwent rigorous training to become a Judge herself. vanessa blake dredd