2000 AD #961

This 1995 prog from Fleetway's long-running British anthology pits two of its most striking characters against each other on a vivid Mark Harrison cover: the gaunt, goateed Goth King looms large on the left while a red-haired Durham Red stares coolly from the upper right, with a second, green-eyed incarnation of Durham Red front and center, microphone in hand, taunting readers with "It's official, Bloodsport fans!" Inside, John Wagner and John Burns team up on "The Cal Files, Part 3," promising sharp storytelling from two seasoned pros. Whether you're a longtime Squaxx or picking up 2000 AD for the first time, this prog's arena-style showdown energy makes it hard to put back on the shelf.