Panini Launches Marvel Classic Comics Line with Retro 1970s/80s Aesthetic
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Rich Johnston
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Summary
Panini UK, the European publisher that acquired Marvel UK, is launching a new Marvel Classic Comics line designed to replicate the look and feel of vintage 1970s and 1980s comic book publishing aesthetics. The line was announced by editor Ed Hammond at MCM London Comic Con, starting with titles featuring Spider-Man, Punisher, and Doctor Doom.
Key quotes
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Once upon a time, European book publisher Panini bought Marvel UK and created Panini UK.
And they are continuing their license lines, with two new originated Panini lines.
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