In 1982, artist José Luis García-López was hired to spearhead an ambitious project: a standardization of DC Comics‘ look. The intent was to ensure that the packaging for all DC merchandise confirmed to a certain standard. The resulting three-ring binder was full of rules, color swatches, and character profiles, as well as stunning art. The guide has been revised repeatedly…
“It will focus primarily on the ‘First Class’ cast,” he says, “but it will certainly have some of the original…
