2000 AD #1204

Prog 1204 of Britain's anthology flagship arrives in August 2000 with a Greg Staples cover that burns with atmosphere — a battle-worn Nikolai Dante cradles the limp form of Jena against a fiery, smoke-choked sky, the tagline asking pointedly whether this is "a final reckoning" for the two of them. Alongside that Nikolai Dante drama, the prog also promises a new Dredd thrill and features the usual ensemble of Sinister Dexter, Red Fang, and Missionary Man. John Wagner, Peter Doherty, Chris Blythe, and Tom Frame contribute to the interior, making this a solid mid-year package from one of comics' most reliably entertaining weeklies.