2000 AD #644

Prog 644 of 2000 AD hits the streets dated 16 September 1989, and Colin MacNeil's cover delivers a brooding close-up of Judge Dredd himself — helmet gleaming, jaw set, one gauntleted fist gripping what appears to be a small explosive device, with the declaration "He's Gotta Lotta Throttle!" promising plenty of action within. The painting captures Dredd's imposing presence with a gritty, textured intensity that suits Mega-City One's toughest lawman perfectly. Inside, the ongoing Judge Dredd story "Old Acquaintance, Part 4" continues with Sydney Falco writing and Belardinelli on art — a solid creative lineup for any fan of British comics at their late-'80s best.