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Reis, a computer systems analyst by day, describes his craft of creating 3-dimensional shadowbox artworks from comic-book covers, cutting multiple copies into layered scenes separated by balsa wood. He has been doing the work for over ten years and is approaching his 500th piece, with clients including Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, David Anthony Kraft, Jenette Kahn, and Harlan Ellison. Reis describes a PLAYBOY centerfold collage he gifted to Hugh Hefner and discusses his parallel collection of original Batman art traded from professionals in exchange for his 3-D work.

Reis describes his extensive private collection of original Batman artwork, acquired over roughly fifteen years by trading handmade multi-layer 3-D paper shadow-boxes with artists including Berni Wrightson, Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Bill Sienkiewicz, Walt Simonson, George Pérez, and many others. He explains the mechanics and artistry of the 3-D shadow-box medium, offers advice for new collectors on acquiring original art at conventions and through trades, and reflects on how creating the 3-Ds deepened his appreciation for comic art as a craft.

Reis describes how he assembled his extensive collection of Batman original art and explains his work creating three-dimensional renderings of Batman imagery.

A showcase of pieces from Reis's collection of Batman original art.

Reader letters include a campaign pitch to lobby the U.S. Postmaster General for a Superman commemorative stamp in honor of the character's upcoming 50th anniversary (1988), and a correction/addendum from Todd R. Reis clarifying details about his 3D artwork displays.