2000 AD #1985

This painted cover by Simon Davis sets a quietly unsettling tone — a dark-haired woman with striking blue face markings holds a long weapon at her side, while a blood-drenched warrior figure stands at a distance behind her, both figures rendered with a moody, almost sculptural quality. The tagline "The Art of the Kill — Sláine's Gift for Slaughter Is in the Blood" promises something visceral and mythic within. 2000 AD #1985 is a fine showcase of the anthology's enduring taste for bold, atmospheric storytelling.