The comic sold poorly. It was released as a “premium” item at a higher price point, the cardboard glasses were flimsy, and without the original cast’s voices, the magic felt slightly hollow. Most copies ended up in bargain bins, the red and blue lenses scratched beyond use.

The artist takes on commissions and maintains a growing store, where they showcase their latest collections.

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the comic book industry experienced a brief but intense fascination with gimmicks. Gimmick covers, hologram inserts, and anaglyph 3D glasses were used to boost sales. Anaglyph 3D uses red and cyan filters to trick the viewer's brain into perceiving depth from a flat, offset two-color image.