Dave Ault Takes a Tour of the DCU With Art Deco Travel Posters [Art]

I'd like to see one for Opal City. Although then the question would be who gets to be on the poster? It's a toss between Golden Age Starman, Jack Knight Starman, or the Shade. I'd put my money on the Shade, since he's most proud of Opal.

What about Coast City?

Ohhhhh.

I scored a triptych of these from the artist himself at the most recent Emerald City convention. They're super-stylish and a lot of fun. And Dane was a very nice guy, too, which makes me like his art even more.

Nice going DANE!! ;)

It's Dane Ault … not Dave. I know Dane and he has a great style. Thanks for posting them here to share with others.

No love for Martian Manhunter and Apex City? (I kid)

These neatly illustrate how important a contextualizing city is for heroes in the DCU. Heroes who have never had a specific city to protect (or who, like Martian Manhunter, had a city that didn't have staying power) have floundered as solo heroes. The city provides a a crucial part of the character's brand and storytelling engine (note how much mileage has DC gotten out of the "super secret society manipulating events in Gotham" plot.)