Skybound & Act 4 Publishing Unveils First Look At Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition

Jim Aparo was one of DC’s iconic artists during the 1970s and 1980s. To pay homage to this amazing artist Skybound and Act 4 Publishing is releasing Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition book. This book with over 200 pages of his original art is a must-have for any DC fan. Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition has an SRP of $150 and will be available at most local comic shops on September 17, and at book retailers on September 30, 2025. You can check out the official details below.

Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition

oday Skybound and Image Comics, in partnership with Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing, revealed an extended preview of art from Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition, available everywhere books are sold in September 2025. 

With over 200 pages of original art in Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition, fans can fully immerse themselves in Aparo’s legendary runs featuring Batman (Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics) and The Spectre (Adventure Comics). 

Truly honoring one of DC’s most prolific artists through the 1970s and 1980s, this gorgeous hardcover presents classic Aparo art from what is regarded as his peak period and features nine stories, including four complete The Brave and the Bold stories, five complete Adventure Comics issues featuring The Spectre, as well as a selection of classic covers and pages. 

“Jim Aparo’s ability to convey both action and mood set a tone that numerous artists and storytellers draw from to this day,” said Nachie Marsham, Senior Editor at Skybound. “It’s fantastic to see so many stunning examples of his storytelling prowess across many of DC’s most iconic characters.” 

Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn. 

The Artist’s Edition of Jim Aparo’s work is an art book disguised as a comic collection. The only better way to see these pages is by looking over Aparo’s shoulder at his drawing board! 

“Jim Aparo was a mainstay of DC Comics for decades. His work, especially on The Spectre, rocked my young brain,” said Scott Dunbier. “I’m honored to curate this Artist’s Edition, and for it to be the first in a wave of new releases that will hopefully captivate aficionados of the artform, and maybe even some young brains uncovering comics history today.”  

Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition is the first book in the publishing partnership between Skybound and Act 4 Publishing, with Darwyn Cooke’s The Complete Spirit Connoisseur Edition quickly following in October 2025. 

Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition (978-1-5343-3487-8 | SRP $150.00) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday September 17, 2025, and at booksellers on Tuesday September 30, 2025. 

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Source: Skybound