1982 DC Comics Style Guide

I was lucky enough to pick up the 2024 Reprint edition from Standards Manual. They did an incredible job with this reprint. So much of my childhood was filled with the comics of this ERA; many of my favorites were drawn by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (JLGL), who produced most of the work in this style guide. Reading the book was like taking a trip down memory lane. I was primarily drawn to DC characters as a kid; they remain some of my favorites as an adult. I'm a sucker for comics involving the big three at DC.

I enjoyed reading all the directions that DC gave the license companies. It was a fascinating read. I was surprised to learn that DC Comics and Marvel Comics shared a trademark on the term “Super Heroes.” How interesting! At least, that was the case when this style guide was published in 1982. I wonder if that's still the case today.

If you're a fan of JLGL, you truly owe it to yourself to pick up this book. Highly Recommended. Fingers crossed, I will meet this comic book legend this March at Planet Comicon.