Christopher Reeve - Superman IV The Quest For Peace...

A complementary pair of Japanese B2 theatrical posters for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman and Margot Kidder. The lot brings together two distinct designs from the Japanese theatrical campaign: • Illustrated design: Superman flying upwards from a nuclear missile silo, using Dan Goozée’s dramatic campaign artwork, combined with Japanese lettering and a cast portrait strip. • Photographic design: Christopher Reeve as Superman with Mark Pillow as Nuclear Man, above a space-themed background and the Japanese title. Both posters feature Japanese promotional banners celebrating Superman’s 50th anniversary. Together, they offer an attractive comparison of the illustrated and photographic approaches used to promote the same film in Japan. Details Film: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Film year: 1987 Country of issue: Japan Quantity: 2 posters, different designs Format: Japanese B2, approximately 51.5 × 72.8 cm each Printed on paper Unframed Condition Both posters retain strong colours and present well overall. Visible horizontal fold lines, paper undulations and minor handling wear are present. The photographic design also shows a small light-coloured area at its lower-left corner, visible in the photographs. Please examine all front and reverse photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description. These are vintage paper items with visible signs of storage and handling. Shipping The two posters will be carefully protected and packed together for tracked shipping. No frames are included.

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