Upcoming issues of Savage Dragon, the title by Image Comics partner and CFO Erik Larsen, will get three 1970s style retro variants. The ‘70s covers will appear on Savage Dragon #254-256, in stores on November 2020 through January 2021.

“When I was growing up – this is what comic books looked like. A few years back I did a long run on Savage Dragon with the ‘70s style trade dress and it really felt like I was making real comics at last,” Larsen said. “I’ve always loved that aesthetic. I like the balance of the banner and the circle. It just looks like comics to me. But then – I like the standard Image trade dress as well, so the thought was – why not both? Why not give readers a choice? So, yeah – it’s somewhat self-indulgent but when you can do comics your own way you can do that sort of thing.” 

“In Savage Dragon #254, Malcolm Dragon is overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the newly assembled and fully operational Vicious Circle, and a dark cloud falls over the city of Toronto. Meanwhile, Paul Dragon tries to put together the pieces of his shattered past. Comes with our highest possible recommendation,” the comic’s description reads.

Savage Dragon #254 retro ‘70s trade dress (Diamond Code SEP208500) will be available on November 18. Issue 255 retro ‘70s trade dress (Diamond Code SEP208501) will be in stores on December 16. Issue 256 retro ‘70s trade dress (Diamond Code SEP208502) will be available on January 13.