2000 AD #1986

Judge Dredd stands with his back to the viewer on this striking cover by Tom Foster, his imposing black uniform, gold shoulder pads, and distinctive helmet set against a blood-splattered green-and-red backdrop bearing the Justice Department eagle. The tagline "Fight for Justice — It's Time to Take Back Mega-City One" sets a determined, high-stakes tone that pairs perfectly with the opening chapter of "Reclamation," written by Michael Carroll with art by Colin MacNeil and colors by Len O'Grady. A confident jumping-on point for fans of Dredd's world, this 2016 prog delivers that trademark blend of grit and resolve that keeps 2000 AD essential reading.