2000 AD #1919

Marking its 38 thrill-powered years with a striking cover by John Higgins, prog 1919 presents a brooding green-skinned figure gazing away from the viewer, surrounded by swirling cosmic energy and streaks of crimson — an image that feels both otherworldly and quietly ominous. The tagline "How the Mighty Has Risen…" sets an intriguing tone for what's inside, including the ninth chapter of "Dark Justice," rendered by the formidable Greg Staples with words by John Wagner. A fine snapshot of 2000 AD in confident, ambitious form in 2015.