2000 AD #405

Two armored Judge Dredds grapple in brutal close-quarters combat on this striking February 1985 cover from Brendan McCarthy, with one figure straining under the other's grip as the tagline "Dredd vs. Dredd… and One Must Die!" promises serious stakes within. The image's dynamic, almost vertiginous angle pulls you right into the clash, with bystanders visible in the chaotic background adding to the sense of a city thrown into disorder. This prog also features work from the creative team of Alan Moore, Ian Gibson, and letterer Steve Potter — a genuinely compelling lineup for any fan of the weekly anthology.