Using Lichtenstein cues without going full comic book:
- Halftone dots: keep scale subtle (18–24px) and opacity under 40% to avoid moiré.
- Primary palette: mix one pop color with neutrals; avoid full CMYK stack.
- Ben-Day overlays on photos: overlay mode + clipped mask preserves detail.
- Speech bubble shapes as layout anchors—not literal text—so you keep it editorial.
- Pair with a geometric sans (no outlines) to modernize the reference.
Great for: promo posters, gallery mailers, or hero banners that need punch without kitsch.