| 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).
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.