2000 AD #1826

Judge Dredd stands heavily armed and battle-worn at the center of this striking 2013 prog cover, while an enormous shadowy figure looms behind him — all wide grin and dark menace — suggesting something far larger and more unsettling than Dredd himself. The tagline "Disappear Here! Just What Is Wiping Citizens From Existence?" sets an ominous tone that pairs perfectly with Paul Davidson's brooding, high-contrast artwork. It's a beautifully composed cover that makes this issue of 2000 AD hard to put back on the shelf.