2000 AD #1382

Drenched in deep crimson, the cover of 2000 AD Prog 1382 announces the return of Durham Red — the mutant vampire herself — dual pistols raised and attitude fully intact, with the bold declaration "the strontium BITCH is back!" leaving no doubt about the tone. Graham Rolfe's cover art bathes the whole scene in a blood-red palette that suits the character perfectly, while the prog's packed lineup — Judge Dredd, Sinister Dexter, Rogue Trooper, Valkyries, and Durham Red — promises a strong week of British comics action. For fans of 2000 AD's harder-edged science fiction, this March 2004 issue looks like a genuinely exciting package.