Aparo, Jim - Detective Comics, issue 444, cover (Jan 1975)
Artists: Jim Aparo (All) , Tatjana Wood (Assistant) , Gaspar Saladino (Assistant)
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Description"Bat-Murderer!"Well…not quite. As we all know, best not to confuse what you see on the cover with the actual story inside when it comes to comic books. Yes, that’s Talia al Ghul, Batman’s love interest. And yes, that’s Batman shooting her. Which he does…but safe to say the cover may not be the cleanest visual representation of the story. Anyway, won’t completely ruin the story for those who have not read it (or, want to go back and enjoy re-reading it), but it’s a search for a new criminal to Gotham (Scrag Donovan, first appearance alert) that underlies the story in this issue. Long story short, in addition to shooting his girlfriend and being accused of murder, Batman does eventually get his man. I also wanted to make a quick comic art collecting community public service announcement: if Steve Morger ever joins you for dinner with an art portfolio in tow, you should plan on it being a much more expensive dinner than you planned on. In all serious, big thanks to Steve for reconnecting me with a piece of my past. Social/Sharing |
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Bill J 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
Spectacular! Love Aparo's work here. A stunning addition to your collection!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
Impressive cover here to enjoy. It's a standout!!
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
Great to see it here. It was nice to see it in person too. I can't think of a better Aparo Batman piece to own.
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
I admired this for many years on Steve's wall. Congrats, Chris.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
Just deserts! Or should I say desserts? ;)
Congrats!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
These issues were so good. Great story and great artwork. Congrats Mr. K
Mike D
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
Congrats Chris! Classic story + absolute peak Aparo = great pick-up!!!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
What memories!! A classic cover by a Batman artist at the top of his game. Awsome!
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/14/2020
You got the better of the two Morger-Aparo Batman covers. But you know that. I hope dinner was tasty.
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/15/2020
Waiter, there's a bat in my soup !!! C l a s s i c Aparo ! ! !
Brian Mulcahy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/15/2020
I remember grabbing this one off the spinner rack because of this cover. Congratulations.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 3/15/2020
Brian Mulcahy wrote:
I remember grabbing this one off the spinner rack because of this cover. Congratulations.
You & me both, Brian!
John B
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/15/2020
Love those 100-page DC books with the square binding, especially the covers. I specifically remember this one and still have it. It dawned on me how many covers there are out there showing Batman aiming or firing a gun at someone. Batman plugging Talia Al Ghul in the back? Batman's a jerk!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/15/2020
John B wrote:
Love those 100-page DC books with the square binding, especially the covers. I specifically remember this one and still have it. It dawned on me how many covers there are out there showing Batman aiming or firing a gun at someone. Batman plugging Talia Al Ghul in the back? Batman's a jerk!
The rumor on the street is that Batman was always a tough guy to be in a relationship with...this just confirms it.
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/15/2020
Great descriptions to go with the fabulous art - so, who paid for dinner?
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Wasn't this image reproduced on another later cover??
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/16/2020
comicinkking. com wrote:
Wasn't this image reproduced on another later cover??
Yes! 448!
Tom Samot
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Monster Score!! Huge Congrats Love it!! CHEERS!!!
Aaron N.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/18/2020
Yeah, that's one sweet cover right there. Peak Aparo.
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/29/2020
Artist merits aside, I'm getting a proto-Killing Joke vibe? Dark, I know, but ...?
Nick Katradis
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/14/2020
Chris, one of my favorite covers on CAF. An astounding Aparo masterpiece. I remember many years ago when Steve posted this gem as his cover for "best of" competition, and I was utterly stunned and floored. I listed it as my top choice of course, and as it was then, it still is now. Bravo.
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/11/2020
Exceptional Aparo Batman cover from his prime, comgrats Chris!
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