Younger comic book fans might not know the name José Luis García-López. Rest assured, they do recognize his art. The Spanish-Argentine artist drew many iconic comics back in the day, like Batman vs.

The comics occupy less and less space in the newspapers these days, and even when they have a page or two of their own, each strip is so reduced in size that old-timers have to squint to read them.

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 ...

MARTIN: OK, but why is that news? INSKEEP: Well, fans have wanted for years to have some way to buy this guide to avoid having to scour the internet for rare and pricey originals. MARTIN: So what is ...

Heroes of classic myth were products of the oral tradition — archetypes whose exploits were passed down around campfires and preserved in epic poems. Superheroes, our modern mythology, are visual ...

DC fans can now rejoice as NY-based publisher Standards Manual duo Hamish Smyth and Jesse Reed, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products announced the official and long-awaited reissue of the ...

The guide was created in 1982 to help ensure a consistent look for characters. For years fans have pushed for a way to buy this guide. MARTIN: OK, but why is that news? INSKEEP: Well, fans have wanted ...