Sean Murphy Batman: White Knight Iss. 5, p. 17; Dark Knight Batmobile
Artist: Sean Murphy (All)
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DescriptionI haven’t been this excited about a Batman book since Miller & Mazzucchelli’s Year One. The grand themes, characters, environments, vehicles, and storytelling in White Knight are absolutely outstanding, IMHO. The story seems like such a natural extension of the Batman mythology to me, but it’s unprecedented in several ways, and it’s a page turner!And what an original look and feel to Murphy’s art --- atmospheric yet completely solid. The detail and texture he shoehorns into every page is hard to appreciate in reproduction, so I was delighted to get something original from this story. I really wanted to get a page showing the Batmobile in action; as great as Murphy's faces and figures are, it's clearly Murphy’s favorite character in this book. Few comic artists can make a car chase exciting on the page like he can. I’m a huge Blade Runner fan, so the opening panel with an airborne explosion behind a “flying” spinner-like Batmobile got my attention. The final panel with an obsessed Dark Knight at the wheel is terrific, too, but my favorite panel is in the center with the B-mobile's mandibles taking a bite out of the van; just can't get enough of Murphy's hardware. I really like the overall composition of the page, and even prefer it in B&W. Fun use of Poison Ivy’s powers and I’m glad one of the Harley Qs gets her face on the page, if only a distant portrait. There’s some nice architectural touches in the corners and fun urban landscapes as well. So I went ahead and shelled out some money for pricey new art when there are vintage pages by classic artists floating around... Won’t surprise me, though, if BWK turns out to be a classic itself (based on the first 5 issues anyhow…). I'm delighted to have something original from this series! Thanks for taking a look! Social/Sharing |
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Tim D
Member Since 2015
Posted on 2/14/2018
I agree that this is a very good book, we will see if he can pull off a good ending. Thus far I have seen nothing that makes me think he won't. The book is selling extremely well for a mini and will probably sell gangbusters in trades and deluxe hardcover. They are also already talking WK2, time will tell what sticks though. This is very expensive for new art but I personally think some of the pages are worth it from a story/visual perspective. I also think the top and bottom right panels are extremely strong. Nice pickup!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/15/2018
Spectacular and amazingly detailed page, I really like the cinematic layout!
Steve . M 
Member Since 2017
Posted on 2/15/2018
Congratulations on your first BWK purchase. I daresay it may not be your last. You're right - no reproduction can do the original artwork justice and as soon as I saw this page (digitally via Kindle) I was drawn to it. So dynamic! Everything you'd want out of a SGM Batmobile page, with an added bonus Batman behind the wheel
Alexandre Collection
Member Since 2010
Posted on 2/21/2018
Congrats on acquiring this epic Batman Murphy's page!!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/5/2018
Congrats for this awesome page ! Murphy is also a master action choreographer.
Gregg and Amanda Spatz
Member Since 2010
Posted on 3/19/2018
A great page! So much enery in Sean's work!
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 4/14/2018
YES! Sean really knows how to draw a dynamic and great chase scene. This is too cool.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/13/2021
Fantastic page! Sean Murphy's art on this book is top-notch! Love his version of the Batmobile!
Michael 07
Member Since 2011
Posted on 7/29/2021
Excellent page!! How lucky are you with your amazing pages
Daredevil david
Member Since 2016
Posted on 2/12/2022
A great exciting page!!! Pure action!! Great to have SGM onboard to get us excited once more for great art and storytelling!!!
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