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 enforcemnt
Base(s)	Genosha
Leader(s)	Chief Magistrate Tam Anderson
Agent(s)	Havok Gunshot Press Gang

The Magistrates are the police force of the fictional nation of Genosha in the Marvel Comics Universe. They were created by Chris Claremont and debuted in Uncanny X-Men #235 (October 1988).

Major members

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

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.