DC Graphic Novel
DC · 1983–1986 · 7 issues
About the series
A short-lived but ambitious experiment from DC, this 1980s series was a direct-market precursor to the modern graphic novel, presenting original, self-contained stories in a prestige format. The line showcased a diverse range of talent, including Jack Kirby and Arthur Byron Cover as writers, paired with artists like Alex Niño and David Wenzel. Though it ran for only seven issues, it stands as an early, significant attempt by a major publisher to treat comics as a distinct literary-artistic medium beyond the monthly serial.
