2000 AD #1699

A swashbuckling ship's deck in flames sets the stage for this 2010 edition of "The Galaxy's Greatest Comic," as a grinning, sword-wielding figure — Jack Dancer, if the cover's bold tagline is to be believed — holds center stage flanked by a burly crewman, a fierce woman in mid-leap, and a pair of armored bulldogs ready for a fight. Boo Cook's pencils and inks crackle with energy, capturing the chaos of a crew at the edge with real stylistic flair. With the cover boldly asking "Is This Jack Dancer's Last Stand?", Prog 1699 also promises interior thrills from writer Al Ewing and artist P. J. Holden on "A Home For Aldous Mayou.