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Hoberg, Rick - Batman #380 p.17 - Incredible Origin Splash!

Artists: Rick Hoberg (Penciller) ,  Alfredo Alcala (Inker)

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Title: Hoberg, Rick - Batman #380 p.17 - Incredible Origin Splash!
Artist: Rick Hoberg (Penciller)
Artist: Alfredo Alcala (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: 8,000
Views: 157
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Added to Site: 2/26/2025
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Here is a breathtaking splash page from Batman #380 (1984), pencilled by Rick Hoberg and lavishly inked by Alfredo Alcala, the Filipino master renowned for his atmospheric style. Dominating the page is a heroic, larger-than-life Batman, his cape dramatically spread, anchoring a montage that encapsulates the Dark Knight’s world. In the background, the Bat Cave comes alive with an elegant sequence of a bat in flight, initially rendered in negative silhouette until it crosses Batman’s outstretched cape and appears in rich black detail. In the foreground, a moody Gotham City skyline reminds us of the crime-ridden realm Batman defends. Below, we see a stark flashback to Bruce Wayne’s tragic origin, the fateful moment he witnesses his parents’ murder by Joe Chill, culminating in a wonderful nod to Robin’s debut from Detective Comics #38.

What truly makes this piece so remarkable is how it represents the very best of underappreciated talent. While big-name artists often command the spotlight, the synergy of Hoberg’s dynamic pencils and Alcala’s masterful inks demonstrates that quality artistry can outshine fame. Every line and shadow brims with emotion, detail, and classic Batman atmosphere, underscoring the fact that sometimes the finest pages come from those who aren’t household names. If you value “the best of the best” for its sheer visual impact and storytelling prowess, rather than just the marquee status of the creators, this is exactly the kind of page that belongs in a serious Batman collection. It’s a sublime piece of Batman history, bold, iconic, and evocative of everything that makes the Dark Knight legend so enduring.

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