Just because I like you (and let's face it - I like Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez), I'm back with another selection of lovelies from the DC Comics Style Guide, 1982 edition. Back at the beginning of August, we began our little tour, with many samples of Batman and Superman art. Remember - the purpose of the style guide is to show other artists what DC's characters "should" look like. And we also observed that in some cases, JLGL's work has been used as marketing on toy packaging, party favors, etc.
Today we're going to move ahead - but we ain't done yet! The Style Guide is so chock full of images, that it's going to take me yet another post to fully stuff your eyeballs with all this goodness. So check back in another few weeks for the conclusion.
And a helpful reminder - the entire Style Guide - both color and black & white images - is available online. Enjoy! Oh, and three cheers for smiling superheroes!
Coming a bit late to this Doug, but catching up with your blog I noticed there weren't any comments here - and about Garcia-Lopez, no less (whats wrong with people?) - so...
ReplyDeleteFantastic work, obviously. Particularly Wonder Woman, the major DC character who seemed least well served by artists.
Would Garcia-Lopez have got a flat fee for this stuff back in '82? If so, DC really got their moneys worth. Thanks for posting.
-sean
Hi, Sean -
DeleteNice to hear from you! JLGL's take on Diana in the Superman vs. Wonder Woman treasury was very nice. I had it as a kid, and it was thankfully reprinted in the JLGL Superman hardcover a few years ago. That, too, is a wonderful book.
Not sure how he was paid for the Style Guide, but I totally agree with you - it wasn't enough!
Doug
Love this guy's stuff!
ReplyDelete- Mike from Trinidad & Tobago.
I agree, Mike - I wish there was more sequential art from him. A master!
DeleteDoug