2000 AD #1978

Two uniformed figures stand back-to-back with pistols drawn, a massive coiling mechanical device looming above them against a vivid splatter of cosmic reds and blues — it's a striking cover by INJ Culbard that sets a tense, sci-fi mood for this 2016 prog. The tagline "Mankind Stands on the Edge in Brink" teases the high-stakes atmosphere running through the anthology, with "Outer Dark" lending the whole thing a suitably foreboding weight. 2000 AD #1978 delivers that reliable mix of sharp storytelling craft and bold visual energy that keeps readers coming back week after week.