![]() Once they’ve been established the series begins to introduce the anomalies, the monsters, the prehistoric creatures. ![]() Lawrence gives these the intended nobility or threat, the Lokans a scientifically advanced race with aircraft and armour representing that, designed by Lawrence to be smooth and futuristic. The most obvious are the costumes, architecture and weapons from the classical Roman era, but as more societies are introduced on the planet of Elekton, more influences come into play. It’s Lawrence’s efforts that stick so fondly in the memory, as he cements the visual imagery of Mike Butterworth’s stories pulling influences from far and wide. Don Lawrence created lush beauty, classic figurative art painted in ink according to Liam Sharp’s introduction, never failing to produce fully realised scenes with a cinematic sweep. Looking at any page shows why Trigan Empire is so highly regarded. Ridiculously, affordable reprints of The Trigan Empire have been available in Europe for decades. In terms of comparison this collection may be smaller sized, but covers the first three hardbacks, beginning with The Invaders From Gallas, or £175. ![]() That was in a dozen beautifully presented oversize hardcovers retailing at £700 for the set. Over fifty years since it first thrilled a generation of readers, Rebellion have published the Holy Grail of British comics via this affordable presentation of Don Lawrence’s work on a legendary series only once before completely collected in English.
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