2000 AD #617

Prog 617 of 2000 AD (March 11, 1989) features a striking Simon Harrison cover showcasing a wild-haired, masked figure clad in black leather adorned with an "ACID" badge and smiley pins, wielding a blade in one hand and a firearm in the other against a darkly atmospheric background. The issue promises a heady mix of thrills, with Strontium Dog and the ominously titled "Feral: Every Dog Has His Day" among the strips alongside the Judge Dredd content the weekly is known for. Massimo Belardinelli brings his distinctive artistry to "Helios, Part 4," written by David Anderson with lettering by Tom Frame — a solid lineup for any fan of late-'80s British comics.