Batman OA keys at CL (ending Wednesday) 0

[Sideshow Bob]

These are my lots in ComicLink's auction ending tomorrow. Two incredible Batman keys:

1) Detective Comics #19, wrap-around cover by Jason Fabok.  LINK HERE

            900th appearance of Batman in Detective Comics (adding forward 19 issues from the end of Detective pre-New 52; DC later reinstated numbering). This pencil-only wrap-around is on two boards, 22x17 total. Jason did the inks digitally, making this the only original art for this anniversary issue's cover. With all the "Man-Bats" filling the sky on the bat-serum infected "900 block" (also incorporated into the cover image...cute editorial move there!) and the huge image of Batman in battle-mode, this is a legit frame-able original cover of a key issue. Fabok originals are not cheap, let alone on a title, character and event of this magnitude with art edge-to-edge on two boards!!!...this is currently a bargain.

2) Batman #368, 1/2 splash with Rogue's Gallery, by Don Newton/Afredo Alcala with the first naming of the new Robin  LINK HERE

            Marking Jason Todd's first official night out as Robin, Batman conveys what donning the Robin costume means as they head out for their first patrol night in the Batmobile. More importantly, it's Batman's actual acknowledgement that there is a new Robin! This is THE MOMENT! Hits me with all the feels! Features beautiful depictions by Don Newton of most of the Gotham Rogue's Gallery (Joker, Penguin, Crazy Quilt, Killer Moth, Two-Face, Scarecrow and Penguin). Newton purists will appreciate the non-overpowering Alcala inks, making this one of the easiest ways to appreciate Newton's command of character. A key page from a key issue with all the trappings you would hope for. Pains me to let this go; this will be someone's new grail. 

Happy Hunting! - Bob

 

Edited March 8, 2022 by Sideshow Bob

[Timely]

Nice pieces!

[Sideshow Bob]

On 3/8/2022 at 4:54 PM, Timely said:

Nice pieces!

Thanks! They could be yours!