Batman/Wildcat #1 COVER by Tony Daniel, 1997 -- Wildcat vs Killer Croc as BATMAN looms overhead
Artist: Tony Daniel (All)
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DescriptionA very early Tony Daniel Batman cover, but he was already crushing it.Love the layering of the three characters, the background city buildings, the central column, the moon & bats of course, and the way Batman's cape frames the battle below, almost like a stage curtain. Interestingly, they reversed the image for the published comic. I'll never get enough of Tony Daniel Batman!! Social/Sharing |
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Troy C. Punswick 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/24/2021
I love Killer Croc on this! Great acquisition!!!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 8/24/2021
I actually like this post-Image stuff better than the more recent Jim Lee cloning Daniel art. I just appreciate that it's more true to his artistic identity, rather than trying to look like someone else. Plus it's nice to see Wildcat on a cover. One of DC's more under used characters I think. Anyway, great piece!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/24/2021
Classic early DC Daniel. Clearly Daniel's style, but I'm picking up some Norm Breyfogle vibes and influence on the style here. I also love the huge chest logo. Another nice cover!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/24/2021
Early Daniel art is a sight to feasr upon! Agree that his later style imitated Jim Lee and well but seeing this is a reminder that we couldve had more of his trademark style. I think the Detective Comics New 52 book wouldve benefited nicely had it been drawn in this manner. Congrats!
P A
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 8/24/2021
Spectacular cover! TD is so talented and I know you're a big fan of his so I'm not suprised to see this epic cover in your collection! Congrats man!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/24/2021
Old school Daniel showing some Sam Kieth influences! What a gem!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/24/2021
Never even heard of this, much less seen it before. So cool! Lovely composition and I don't know if it's just me, but it's so bizarre to see Tony Daniel work in the 90's. For some reason I only ever think of him as a guy from the 2000's! Cool team-up, and even cooler to see you post DC art every now and then! 😍
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/25/2021
It's a Breyfogle looming Batman brooding stance that looks over this battle. The big cape is from his from his run on Spawn and The Tenth. Thibert's thin line detailed inks on his art makes it slick as those Image books were and is not what Florea would do in the more modern style. This fits in with the Image era as he was a hot artist now crossing over to a Bat mini series,
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 8/25/2021
Marcus Wai wrote:
It's a Breyfogle looming Batman brooding stance that looks over this battle. The big cape is from his from his run on Spawn and The Tenth. Thibert's thin line detailed inks on his art makes it slick as those Image books were and is not what Florea would do in the more modern style. This fits in with the Image era as he was a hot artist now crossing over to a Bat mini series,
I think you are spot on regarding the Breyfogle influence. I too greatly enjoyed this early phase of Daniel's work.
Alex L
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 8/25/2021
Big fan of Tony's work at this stage of his career!
Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/25/2021
Great to see you are hunting DC stuff, so maybe a better chance for us Marvel guys to score something :-).
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/25/2021
Batman overlooks a Wildcat vs Croc battle. I'm betting he's thinking that it's a nice break from getting punched by the scaly lizard-dude. I love the characters on this one, and the play of the images. Bat's cape framing the battle is a nice choice. Cool pick-up, Paul. Congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/25/2021
Stunning Tony Daniel cover! Love the figure of Batman hovering over the Wildcat/Killer Croc battle!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/26/2021
Great layout and art on this cover - terrific addition to your collection. 90s GOLD! Congrats Paul - thanks for sharing!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/28/2021
Really like how broad Batman's shoulders are here, and right above him you got a nice contrast with all that texture in the middle of the board! Bruce does NOT miss shoulder day - you can bet on that :) Congrats, Paul!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
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Posted on 8/29/2021
Oh Boy! I can never get enough of Tony's Batman but his early stuff are the greatest of all time! Another Amazign Get Mentor!!
Marc W
Member Since 2014
Posted on 9/2/2021
This Cover is fantastic! I also didn't know this issue and Daniel's Breyfogle influenced 90's style on Batman. Super interesting piece of Comic book history, thanks for sharing, Paul!
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