2000 AD #1163

Nikolai Dante dominates the cover of this 1999 prog, his teeth gritted and hands raised defensively as a blade presses close — cover art by Chris Weston that bristles with tension and makes the "Duels to the Death!" tagline feel entirely earned. It's a striking image that sets the stage for what promises to be a high-stakes chapter of the swashbuckling sci-fi series. Alongside Dante's showdown, the issue also delivers installments of Judge Dredd, Devlin Waugh, Downlode Tales, and Pulp Sci-Fi, making Prog 1163 a genuinely packed read.