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: Supporters of the work often praise the bold visual style and the consistent execution of "power fantasy" elements within the genre.

Here’s why that premise is so compelling as a piece of comics storytelling:

First printings of Concrete Smile #1 have sold on eBay for upwards of $400. Because print runs are tiny (usually 500 copies total), these are modern collectibles. However, Persons actively fights scalpers by republishing older material in "Gutter Editions" (cheap, newsprint versions) to keep the stories accessible.

As the years passed, Persons/Jordan Publishing evolved, and John Persons eventually parted ways with his business partner. In 1980, Persons founded Persons Publishing, a company that would become synonymous with high-quality comics and innovative storytelling.

John Persons is perhaps most famous for his long-running series and specific thematic "pits" or scenarios. His work frequently explores the following: