2000 AD #1890

Dominating the cover of 2000 AD Prog 1890 is the hulking, hooded figure of Aquila — bloodied blade in hand, flames roaring behind him — rendered in visceral detail by cover artist Karl Richardson. The tagline says it all: "The Butcher of Rome is back, and heads will roll beneath his blade." Inside, this 2014 prog also kicks off "Student Bodies Part One," with writing by John Wagner and art, inks, and colors all handled by Boo Cook. A fierce package for fans of both Roman-era brutality and 2000 AD's reliably eclectic anthology storytelling.