2000 AD #1271

Prog 1271 of 2000 AD arrives in December 2001 with a cover by Dylan Teague that poses the cheeky question "Cop-Tease! — Will Dredd Be Driven to Desire?" — showing a bold, dark-haired woman pressing close to a stern Judge Dredd, whose armored bulk and trademark helmet make an amusingly unyielding contrast to her advances. It's a witty, eye-catching image that hints at the irreverent tone 2000 AD brings to even its most hard-boiled characters. Five strips are packed inside, including "Driving Desire," crafted by writer John Wagner with art by Cliff Robinson and colors by Chris Blythe — a strong lineup for any Wednesday on the galaxy's greatest comic.