2000 AD #50

Prog 50 of 2000 AD hits its milestone issue with a cover by Dave Gibbons that crackles with deep-space tension — a massive armada of Starslayer ships streaks across the cover in vivid yellow and green, weapons blazing as explosions erupt among a battle fleet, while a group of determined figures in the corner react with alarm to the unfolding chaos. The cover copy teases that these Starslayer ships are turning their fire on the very fleet they should be allied with, raising the stakes for Dan Dare in fine 1978 British comics fashion. Inside, Brian Bolland brings his sharp linework to "Starslayer, Part 15," written by John Wagner — a solid creative team delivering weekly sci-fi adventure at its most gripping.