Bad Company #18

Bad Company #18 represents a late-run installment of the seminal British science fiction comic series originally published in 2000 AD. The series, created by writer Peter Milligan and artist Brett Ewins in the late 1980s, offered a visceral, anti-war satire that deconstructed the standard tropes of military sci-fi. It follows Danny Franks, a young recruit who joins a squad of 'bad company' soldiers on the war-torn planet of Ararat, where the harsh reality of combat is juxtaposed with the surreal, psychedelic imagery that defined Ewins' aesthetic.

By the time the series reached its eighteenth issue, it was deeply embedded in the gritty, irreverent legacy of British comic culture. The narrative style favored by Milligan—characterized by fragmented perspectives, dark humor, and a focus on the psychological toll of conflict—had solidified the title as a counterpoint to the more traditional action comics of the era. This issue serves as a testament to the longevity of the saga, capturing the distinct visual evolution and narrative density that made the collaboration between Milligan and Ewins a cornerstone of the 2000 AD library.