2000 AD #1374

Judge Dredd looms large over a trembling little blue bomb-droid in Ian Gibson's wonderfully expressive cover for this 28 January 2004 prog — the Judge's jaw set in trademark granite contempt as he growls, "Explode and there'll be trouble, creep!" The tagline "Boomtime!" and the cheeky question "Can Dredd disarm the droid before it detonates?" set a tone that's equal parts tension and dark humor, perfectly capturing 2000 AD's signature blend of action and wit. Gibson's lively linework gives even the hapless little robot a personality, making this one of those covers that draws you in with a single glance.