Judge Dredd #15

The cover of this 1995 DC series entry says it all: Judge Dredd and an armored, alien-looking opponent go helmet-to-helmet in an intense close-up confrontation, the bold tagline "FACE OFF!" leaving little doubt about the tension at play. Brian Murray's cover art fills the frame with those two clashing visors — Dredd's familiar red and gold against his rival's riveted, battle-worn headgear — making for a striking, almost claustrophobic showdown image. With Chichester, Gula, and Selogy delivering the interior conclusion to "Theme Wars," issue #15 promises a satisfying payoff to whatever brought these two jaw-to-jaw.