1982 DC Comics Style Guide

(W) Paul Levitz, José Luis García-López
(A/CA) José Luis García-López

About
The long-awaited reissue of the 1982 DC Comics Style Guide is now available for pre-order.

Reproduced from a rare original copy, the book features over 165 highly-detailed scans of the legendary art by José Luis García-López, with an introduction by Paul Levitz, former president of DC Comics.

First issued in 1982, the Style Guide aimed to assist licensees in delivering a consistent look for DC’s Super Heroes. The reprint is a fascinating mashup of comic art, typography, and graphic design history, and a preservation of García-López’s legacy.

Specifications
384 pages
165+ image plates
9.5 × 11.5″
24.1 × 29.2 cm
CMYK + 1 Pantone® spot color
Stochastic screen offset
Perigord Matte 135 gsm paper
Case-bound (hardcover)
Soft touch laminated cover with spot varnish
Printed in Italy