Batman: Son of the Demon (title page)
Artists: Jerry Bingham (Penciller) , Jerry Bingham (Inker)
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Published title page
With T-shirt and HC back
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DescriptionTo me, this is is one of the greatest Batman images ever. Used as both the back cover of the Batman: Son of the Demon graphic novel hard cover, as well as the title page. Memorable to me most of all, the image was the primary source for a 1988 DC licensed t-shirt with a solitary Batman and his swooping cape. Summer of my sophomore year in high school, working at a newstand that also sold comics, I wore this shirt with a religious fervor. The image is seared into my brain (see photos!). Nothing best captures that summer for me than this stunning piece of art, and I will treasure it!The art is also unique as there are no splash pages in Son of the Demon…other than the painted covers to the soft and hard cover editions, there isn’t a single image that defines this very first graphic novel. Except for this one, in all its inky glory. The oversized pages and Jerry’s use of India inks just makes it even more impactful in person. Thank you to the seller for putting this out into the open market. There wasn’t a scenario where I wasn’t pursuing this with all my might. Social/Sharing |
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Will K 
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 8/25/2022
A great standlone piece from Batman: Son of the Demon. Maybe Bingham's best Batman drawing ? It caps off your great Bingham collection.
Mel C. and B. Carter
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/25/2022
The oversized album format, the early push into "graphic novels" by DC... they weren't pulling any punches! Amazing that you have this now in your collection. Bravo.
Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 8/26/2022
Mel C. and B. Carter wrote:
The oversized album format, the early push into "graphic novels" by DC... they weren't pulling any punches! Amazing that you have this now in your collection. Bravo.
You missed seeing it by a day. Next time you're over...
Steve . M
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/25/2022
Was gonna say, pretty sure this was a T-shirt too (which I wore all the time). What a find!!!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/26/2022
Congrats Bob...know how much this means to you! Tell me the story at NYCC!
Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 8/26/2022
Felix Lu wrote:
Congrats Bob...know how much this means to you! Tell me the story at NYCC!
Thanks Felix. I went around shaking the bushes before the auction, to see if anyone else was going at it with equal gusto. Wait until you see it...it's glorious.
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 8/26/2022
My wardrobe in the summer of '89 consisted of four t-shirts - a Bolland Joker shirt, a Ron Lim Silver Surfer shirt, a white Batman shirt, and a black shirt with this image on it. Congrats on picking up such a memorable piece of art!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/26/2022
Mastery of mood and atmosphere. What Bingham chooses to show is made even more important.
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/26/2022
So moody! Nice piece, and I need to find me one of those shirts!
sean wallace
Member Since 2004
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 8/26/2022
I was wondering who picked this up at the Heritage auction. Glad to see it went to a good home. Grats!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/26/2022
THis page found its forever home! Cool to see how the T-shirt has more cape added.
Stan F
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/27/2022
Awesome back story and love the image great addition to your collection!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/30/2022
Gorgeous image of the Batman. So simple, so understated, yet so iconic.
Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 9/30/2022
Bill J wrote:
Gorgeous image of the Batman. So simple, so understated, yet so iconic.
It really is, to me, the best Batman image ever put together. Glad you liked it!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/3/2022
Still have this book - stunning artwork. CONGRATS!!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 1/6/2023
So effective - a true knight of the dark. Love how he's kind of emerging from the darkness. Or entering? Not being so clear is what I dig about it! And Bingham...definitely underrated IMO. Congrats, Bob!
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