Dustin Gebel
Publisher Standards Manual revealed the first full look at the upcoming DC Comics Style Manual, a 1:1 reproduction of the original 1982 document from the comic publisher. Releasing in August, the book features high quality artwork illustrated by Spanish-Argentine artist José Luis García-López and inked by Dick Giordano. In its original form, the Style Manual was a three ringed binder filled with artwork depicting the wider DC Universe in a unified style, along with color palettes that were used as the basis for promotional items and packaging.
The Style Guide never saw consumer publication, and the version releasing is a combination of pages from 82-85. The Style Manual was very much a living document, with pages being removed and added as DC’s continuity continued to change and grow. DC would use various style guides throughout its history and at a certain point, the various guides were discarded due to changing times.
The first look at the cover and pages can be seen below:
The book will be available for pre-order at an early-access price of $90 and will begin shipping August 31, 2024. The book will be available for consumers and retailers from Standards Manual at www.standardsmanual.com/dc, and widely available at comic stores, bookstores, and the Official DC Shop in North America through Lunar Distribution.
