Not every mutant in the Cursed Earth is a wandering wasteland scavenger, a bloodthirsty raider or someone with a particularly unfortunate number of extra limbs. Some belong to something a little more organised. And occasionally, that organisation comes with its own rather interesting set of religious beliefs, a healthy distrust of outsiders and a tendency to attack passing Judges.
Today we're taking a little trip back into the history of Mega-City One and the Cursed Earth, with a look at Brother Gomorrah, a member of the Mutie Brotherhood and one of the followers of Brother Morgar.
And, as an added bonus, I'll be bringing out my rather lovely old-school 1980s Games Workshop miniature to give this particular wasteland resident a bit of attention.
Brothers in Mutancy
Brother Gomorrah was a Cursed Earth mutant and a member of the Mutie Brotherhood, serving as second-in-command to Brother Morgar.
We don't know a great deal about Gomorrah's life before joining the Brotherhood, or even what brought him into the organisation in the first place. What we do know is that he was completely loyal to Morgar. Described as having a rather open-faced personality, he doesn't exactly come across as the most intimidating or sinister member of the Brotherhood. Of course, appearances can be deceiving, particularly when you're living in the Cursed Earth.
The Mutie Brotherhood had established itself in an abandoned settlement near Mount Rushmore, making use of the ruins as a base of operations. It was here that Gomorrah found himself keeping watch over the surrounding wasteland, and it was during one of these patrols that he spotted some rather unwelcome visitors.
An Encounter with the Law
While stationed atop Mount Rushmore, Gomorrah spotted Judge Dredd and his companions travelling below in the Killdozer. Recognising that outsiders were moving through the Brotherhood's territory, he immediately returned to their abandoned town and alerted Brother Morgar. It wasn't long before Morgar and his followers moved to intercept the Judges. The Brotherhood followed the newcomers to the edge of Mount Rushmore, where they attempted to eliminate the intruders. Unfortunately for them, taking on Judge Dredd and company wasn't exactly going to be a straightforward afternoon's work. The attack failed, but Gomorrah wasn't finished yet.
Later, he was seen riding alongside Morgar in a rather unusual school-bus chariot as the Brotherhood continued to pursue the Judges. This eventually led to another confrontation, with the Mutants and the Judges exchanging fire in a shootout. It's here that Gomorrah's story becomes a little less certain.
Lost in the Wasteland
Brother Gomorrah isn't seen again after the confrontation. Did he manage to escape the shootout? Was he killed during the fighting? Or did he fall victim to Novar's psychic attack? We simply don't know, and that's one of the things I enjoy about these smaller characters from the world of Judge Dredd. Not everyone gets a dramatic send-off, a detailed backstory or a neatly wrapped conclusion. Sometimes someone simply disappears into the chaos of the Cursed Earth.
Perhaps Gomorrah survived and found another group of mutants to follow. Perhaps he wandered the wasteland alone, looking for a new purpose. Or perhaps his story ended on that dusty stretch of road outside Mount Rushmore.
I'll leave that one open.
Bringing an Old-School Mutant Back to Life
For this particular character, I'm rather lucky an own an older 1980s Games Workshop version of Brother Gomorrah. Bought as a gift by one of my amazing Coffee Club Members. There's something special about these older miniatures. They have a character all of their own, and while they might not have the detail or finish of some of today's sculpts, they have an enormous amount of charm. For me, they're also a lovely reminder of just how long I've been enjoying this hobby and the worlds that inspired it.
Brother Gomorrah might not be one of the most famous characters to emerge from the pages of Judge Dredd, but he's another little piece of that wonderfully strange world of Mega-City One and its surrounding wastelands, and that's what this project is all about. Finding characters, miniatures and little snippets of lore that deserve another outing.
After all, the Cursed Earth is a big place. There are plenty more stories waiting to be discovered.
Until next time, stay safe out there, and watch out for the Mutie Brotherhood!
