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Brian Bolland Homages Own Forbidden Planet Ad for Detective Comics #1000 – and Another From Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau

Published Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:15:18 -0600

Last updated Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:45:36 -0600

Once upon a time, over forty years ago, Brian Bolland designed an advert for London comic book store Forbidden Planet.

I found this version in an old copy of Comics Media International from 1977 as the first store was first opening.

Now, Brian Bolland has paid homage to that original design with his exclusive retailer cover to Detective Comics #1000 for Forbidden Planet.

With one in full colour …

And another as a black-and-white version… but you'll have to order both covers to get the black-and-white one. And, if you are made of money you can also order the set, signed by Brian.

Here is Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau's variant on his own variant for Detective Comics #1000. You can see the original–and other retailer exclusive variant covers to Detective Comics #1000 we ran here, here, here and here.

DETECTIVE COMICS #1000
(W) Peter J. Tomasi, Brian Michael Bendis, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Geoff Johns, Tom King, Dennis O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Kevin Smith, Scott Snyder, Others (A) Doug Mahnke, Neal Adams, Greg Capullo, Tony S. Daniel, Steve Epting, Kelley Jones, Andy Kubert, Alex Maleev, Dustin Nguyen (CA) Scott Williams (A/CA) Jim Lee
After 80 years, it's here-the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future…plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here!In Shops: Mar 27, 2019 Final Orders Due: Feb 18, 2019 SRP: $9.99

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