Totleben, John - Miracleman, issue 15, page 18 (Nov 1988)
Artist: John Totleben (All)
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DescriptionThe capstone Miracleman page to a journey that began a long time ago for what was once Mike Moran. The fifteenth issue of Miracleman marked the final battle between Miracleman (‘MM’) and Kid Miracleman (‘KM’) – and it’s truly the final one because MM kills KM. Not accidentally and certainly not in a way where KM could be brought back to life in typical comic book fashion. This is the end of the line for them as opponents as MM crushes his head in his hands – about as final as it gets. Why?Well, KM’s killing spree that destroys London and leads to the death of a good portion of the city’s inhabitants certainly seems like a great place to start. The story displays a shocking level of violence by KM as he reemerges from years of abuse in a boy’s home while in the form of his alter-ego, Johnny Bates. Now he’s back…and he’s literally unhinged. So much so that everything that MM, Miraclewoman, Firedrake and the Warpsmiths have is not enough to stop him without resorting to the extremes. In his dying moments, the Warpsmith Aza Chorn teleports a chunk of debris and a steel girder into KM, forcing him to transform back to Johnny Bates to escape the pain. And MM takes care of things from there, murdering young Bates’s to finally stop him. MM realizes it is his only option – and there’s a certain kind of irony in a supposedly god-like person having to resort to the most extreme violence to achieve his ends. The story is titled ‘Nemesis’, an obvious reference to KM being MM’s nemesis…but also a likely reference to the Greek goddess who would show her wrath to any human being that was arrogant to the gods. She was characterized as remorseless. And given the way this page plays out, you have to think that Alan Moore wanted us to apply the title of ‘Nemesis’ to both Kid Miracleman…and Miracleman himself. Social/Sharing |
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Rick W 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Words can't express just how great this is (well, my words anyway ;)
HUGE Congrats Chris!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Rick W wrote:
Words can't express just how great this is (well, my words anyway ;)
HUGE Congrats Chris!
Thanks, Rick - really appreciate it.
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
What a beautiful page! Love the light effects. FORE!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Yo Kuri wrote:
What a beautiful page! Love the light effects. FORE!
FORE! indeed. See you soon!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
What a heartbreaker. There better be mylar all over it to proect it from the tears. Incredible.
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Goodness gracious. Unbelievable score. Truly a gut wrenching moment with Totleben at his peak artistry.
Amir E
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 7/15/2022
This is THE page for me as a MM fan. Huge congrats Chris! Very happy for you. Tremendous acquisition!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Amazing page from a special time in a special run. Congrats!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 7/15/2022
As memorable-- and devastating-- a comics page as it gets.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
I have always thought that Moores work on Marvelman is far superior to Watchmen. Funny how they squashed all the carnage into so few pages. Marvel would have done a 20 to 30 issue crossover.
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Peter Sullivan wrote:
I have always thought that Moores work on Marvelman is far superior to Watchmen. Funny how they squashed all the carnage into so few pages. Marvel would have done a 20 to 30 issue crossover.
Agree 100%
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
What a page, Chris! I echo what Felix said. So massive.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
I saw the thumbnail and I openly said, "Oh my God!" Literally and figuratively, one of the most impactful pages in comic book reading history. Totleben's painstakingly detailed art on this issue is legendary.
Matt Todd
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
This breaks my brain. Congratulations Chris on such an incredible addition to your collection. Simply incredible!!!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Climatic high point of the entire series in story and artistry. Emotionally rewarding for those who were able to stick with the title from the beginning even with the fill in back story one shots and through Eclipse's flooding causing delays. This sidekick death definitely hits harder than A Death in the Family which came out around the same time. Kimota.
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
A significant and powerfully moving MM page, incredible addition Chris!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
A beautiful page from one of Totleben's greatest solo works. All hail Totleben!
Ben H
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Just an iconic moment and page from the series. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Stunning and poignant all on one page. Just magnificent.
Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
The quintessential JTT and AM page from this book - masterful storytelling and hauntingly beautiful. Many congratulations
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Love the effect on the left side of that top panel. Great page!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/15/2022
Moore and Totleben - sweet combination and this is a great one!
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/16/2022
Spectacular page. Not having read MM yet, I don't have context but even without that, this is amazing.
Jason Harris
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/16/2022
Pretty much the most iconic page if the arc. Great to see it in your collection. Superb!!
Oystein Sorensen
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/16/2022
Totleben at the top of his game. Extraordinary page.
Michael Browning
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/16/2022
Amazing page and such a key in one of the greatest comics. I remember when legendary Miracleman collector Ricky Wong had this page and the sequence of the next two or three pages with MM holding his body. I tried my best to get this from Ricky way back in 2001, but he wouldn't give them up at that time. This is an awesome pickup. Congratulations!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/17/2022
Certainly the one page I think of from this issue. Amazing line work from Totleben!!!!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/18/2022
WOW! What a powerful, moving Miracleman page! It's so rare to find a comic book page that really touches you. This is one such page. SIncere congratualtions! It's a beauty!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/27/2022
Holy cow. Huge congrats on this! Truly difficult moment, up there with any comic I've ever read. Outstanding.
Chris Puckelwartz
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/30/2022
Fantastic MM page from Moore and Totleben. Doesn't get much better. Hearty congrats and thanks for sharing!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/1/2022
Was just thinking it's been too long gotta see what my art pal is up to.
This.
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