Jim Lee is one of the most popular and successful artists in modern comics, and his work is revered by fans worldwide thanks to his hyper-dynamic style and innovative approach to character and costume design. Icons reveals the tremendous impact Less has had on the DC Comics universe, including such superstar characters as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern, along with his legion of WildStorm heroes. From roughs and storyboards to pencils and finished colour art, Icons show cases every stage of Lee's creative process and spans his entire DC career, with exclusive commentary from the artist himself. It also reveals the breadth of media that feature Lee's art, going beyond comics and covers to model designs, merchandise, movies, and into the digital realm...

Icons gathers together art from some of Jim Lee's finest work, proving fans with a lush collection of full-colour illustrations and pencil sketches, spanning his career to date. This collection includes renderings of superstar super heroes including Batman, Superman, WildC.A.T.s, Divine Right and Deathblow as well as his guest art for series including Ex Machina, and includes as a host of previously unseen pieces.

The centre piece of this book is a new interview with Lee by journalist Bill Baker as well as a new ten-page Legion of Super-Heroes story written by Paul Levitz.

Whether you're an avid follower of Lee's work, or are just a huge fan of comic art in general, this meaty book will look as sexy as hell in your living room.

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Nick Smithson