On the Internet, you know, this man to your left is referred to as Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Praised Be His Name). I don't know about that, but that the man has supreme talent - yes! What we have here today are images from the 1982 DC Comics Style Guide. The entire document is available online, and has been for years. It's a wonderful collection of both color and (what you see here today) black & white illustrations. These were designed as marketing art, tutorials for new artists, etc. In some cases Garcia-Lopez drew characters in front, back, and 3/4 turns. In other drawings, the characters are in action. At times, supporting cast members are shown. It's really a phenomenal hodge podge of all things DC near the conclusion of the Bronze Age of comics.
And in most cases, the heroes are smiling. Smiling! How uncharacteristic is that in modern comics. Personally, I'd like a little less moody, and a bit more teeth showing! In each sample below, I find myself saying "this is how these characters
should look".
I've uploaded less than half of the B&W illustrations for today's tour. At some point in the future we'll get back into this. I didn't want to overload your "whoa...!" today. And leave a comment below if you have a favorite JLGL-illustrated story. I'll put my money on the
Superman vs. Wonder Woman Limited Collector's Edition.
