1982 DC Comics Style Guide (Hardcover)

Reproduced from a rare original copy, the book features 187 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 reissue is based on the original copy held by Standards Manual, containing an amalgam of pages added by the owners of the original from ’82 to ’85. Specifications384 pages187 image plates9.5 × 11.5"24.1 × 29.2 cmCMYK + 1 Pantone® spot colorStochastic screen offsetPerigord Matte 135 gsm paperCase-bound (hardcover)Soft touch laminated cover with spot varnishPrinted in ItalyIndividually packaged in custom protective mailer CreditsDC Comics Style GuidePublished by Standards Manual, 2024Design by OrderEditors: Jesse Reed & Hamish SmythScanning: Camila PerezComms: Daly