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World's Finest Comics # 323 1986 Afraid Of The Dark pg 21 Final Issue Batman & Superman Split by José Delbo & Alfredo Alcala

Artists: José Delbo (Penciller) , Alfredo Alcala (Inker) , Duncan Andrews (Letterer) , Joey Cavalieri (Writer)

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World's Finest Comics # 323 1986 Afraid Of The Dark pg 21 Final Issue Batman & Superman Split by José Delbo & Alfredo Alcala Comic Art

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Title:	World's Finest Comics # 323 1986 Afraid Of The Dark pg 21 Final Issue Batman & Superman Split by José Delbo & Alfredo Alcala
Artist:	José Delbo (Penciller)
Artist:	Alfredo Alcala (Inker)
Artist:	Duncan Andrews (Letterer)
Artist:	Joey Cavalieri (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,014
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	4/18/2013
Comic Art Archive:	World's Finest Comics Issue: 323 Page: 21 View

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World's Finest Comics # 323 January 1986
"Afraid Of The Dark" page 21 second to last page
Ink over pencil on DC Comics board
Pencils: José Delbo (Signed bottom center)
Inks: Alfredo Alcala (Signed lower left)
Letters: Duncan Andrews
Writer: Joey Cavalieri

This was around the time of the Crisis on Infinite Earths, which changed a lot of things. Superman and Batman were no longer pals, which made sense considering they were complete opposites in every way. At best, Batman and Superman would co-exist in the DC Universe for almost the next two decades before reuniting in Superman/Batman.

After several poor stories and artistic mistakes, finally someone shoots the lame horse in World's Finest #323, ending the title's 45 year run.

Superman is victimized by a magic-based villain named Nightwolf, whom Batman takes down. Afterwards, Batman tells Superman to stop charging into things without thinking, and dissolves their partnership.

This page is so epic for me. I still can't believe I have it. Alcala is one of the first artists I ever noticed and appreciated with his He-Man work in the early 80's I have been looking for historic pages and I think I hit it out of the park.

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frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/18/2013

NICE!

Will K
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/19/2013

Bats is really pissed off !!!

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/20/2013

Amazing, historic page !! Congrats !

Michael Molinario
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/20/2013

Gal Schwartz wrote:

Amazing, historic page !! Congrats !

I knew you would like it Gal. Funny how the only two pages on CAF are this and the last one. Saw it on ebay with a BIN so I took advantage of it. It was only for sale about half a day. It looks so much better in person. Love all the hash marks & the huge superman panel.

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/20/2013

Michael Molinario wrote:

Yup, Alcala's inks take it to another level.

Jovi Neri
Member Since 2011

Posted on 12/29/2013

Wow what an awesome page and Alcala's signature just adds more to this piece. He is a legend in my country and I am also fortunate to have an inked piece from him! I'd love to get my hands on the last page of this issue though. Wow!

Michael Molinario
Member Since 2011

Posted on 12/30/2013

Jovi Neri wrote:

Alcala should be considered a legend world wide. It's nice to know that others hold him in such high esteem. The last page is cool but I like the dialogue in this page better and it offers a lot more texture and inking techniques. If someone owned both pages it would be like merging both halves of the He-Man sword. lol Thanks for the kind words Jovi. Your end of the year additions are amazing. I hope you saved something for next year.

R Shur
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/7/2015

Jovi Neri wrote:

http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=116591 Not for sale or trade though. Yes! Alcala did some amazing inking during his DC tenure this book is only one example. Not sure how I missed this great page on CAF for so many years. What I find interesting is the last 2 pages of WF 323 Dialog-wise are all-time classics the rest of the book is totally forgettable.

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