Judge Dredd #4

DC's 1994 Judge Dredd series hits its fourth issue with a cover that wastes no time — Dredd himself crouches atop what appears to be a speeding vehicle, his iconic badge prominent on his chest as he aims an enormous cannon-style weapon while explosions burst across the background and a wounded figure slumps below him. A bold red silhouette looms large behind the action, and the tagline "Ethical Violence Rules!" sets the irreverent tone perfectly. Mike Avon Oeming's cover pencils and inks deliver kinetic energy to spare, making this a vivid introduction to the story titled "48 Hours: A Two-Day Story, Day One: Aftershock.