Giordano and Adams were the ‘look’ of DC’s brand throughout the 1970s, giving the marketing materials an iconic look that still has power today.
These were plum assignments, often paying more than standard comic book work, and so their was room to spend the time to polish the pieces.
New colour by me.
DC Famous Clark Bar Super-Hero Sweepstakes
As published.
Original art scan from Heritage Auctions.
Art made production ready.
New colour version.
DC Super-Heroes Poster Book by Dick Giordano
As published. Sorry for the grotty scan, it was the best I could find.
Book order ad.
Scan of hand-painted colour.
Original art scan from Heritage Auctions.
Art made production ready.
New colour version.
Re-created and new trade dress added.
Justice League of America Masthead by Neal Adams
Original art scan from Heritage Auctions.
Art made production ready.
New colour version.
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