Recently listened to an audiobook version of this classic (which I have read several times) and was inspired to create my own cover. I wanted to create a simple, colorful cataclysmic illustration representative of the stories action. The story takes place in late 19th century England so I used a Victorian looking font and a brown, fading to black(space) background. The star field surrounding the graphic is actually made of tiny germs (Spoiler Alert!) the war's conquerors.