2000AD #2468 p.01 - The Tense Standoff! Al Ghul

2000AD #2468 p.01 - The Tense Standoff! Al GhulThis intense opening page features a tense comm link standoff between Dredd and the mysterious antagonist, masterfully illustrated by Mike Perkins. The tight, cinematic framing on Dredds face captures his grim determination as he receives instructions to a deadly rendezvous in Smoketown. Its a crucial narrative beat where Dredd officially orders Judge Ronald to stand down, setting the tragic stage for the story's final act!

One of the creepiest pages of the story and from the great subplot featuring Jennifer Reece accepting help from Woodrue

especially in the final panel which evokes the illustrative style of some of the 1950's EC Comics horror titles

Poignantly written and beautifully drawn 5th page of an 8 page short story featuring Diana and Bruce

so he opted not to include shading or lighting indications in his pencils

nor was I able to properly capture it with Photoshop adjustments

Am I the only person that hates Gavin

giving the scene depth

and Alcala’s inks are widely regarded

this page features both characters together at a great price point

But when Jon comes face-to-face with the man who tortured him and kept him imprisoned

the guy the Tarantula told Sabretooth about at the bar

Selina Kyle