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Batman and the Mad Monk #1 Classic cover!

Artist: Matt Wagner (All)

22 Comments  -   1,027 Views  -   22 Likes


Batman and the Mad Monk #1 Classic cover! Comic Art

 

   

Artwork Details

Title: Batman and the Mad Monk #1 Classic cover!
Artist: Matt Wagner (All)
Media Type: Ink Wash
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1,027
Likes on CAF:
Comments: 22
Added to Site: 5/18/2020
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Description

IMO easily the best comic book cover made this century! I fell in love with this cover the 1st time I saw it. As most of you know, this cover has Matt Wagner's take on the classic Detective Comics #31 cover by Bob Kane from 1939... as well as Neal Adams Batman #227 take from 1970.

In this series, Matt Wagner revisits the early Golden Age career of the young Batman in another adventure based on his pre-Robin career. The Dark Knight is learning that there are more twisted faces of evil than those worn by the street criminals and mobsters of Gotham. Now, Batman must counter sinister machinations and new dimensions of wickedness as he confronts the hooded menace of the Mad Monk!

I am so happy to have this in my collection! A big thanks to the previous owner who remembered I was interested in this piece & gave me a shot at getting it!

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West Stephan ( 2 )
Best of 2022
Joined: August 2007
Last Login: September 2025
Country: UNITED STATES
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Gal Schwartz 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/18/2020

A thing of beauty ! Congrats !

Israel Collado  
Member Since 2010

Posted on 5/18/2020

WOW! Fantastic!

Dino Mauricio 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/18/2020

Great cover with classic appeal (Tec 31, Batman 227, etc.)! I'm a big fan of this series and Matt Wagner's artwork, congrats! 

P A 
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 5/18/2020

Spectacular Batman cover!  Congrats!

Bill J 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 5/18/2020

Very cool! Congrats!

Vik V 
Member Since 2016

Posted on 5/18/2020

I was wondering where this great cover would appear. Fantastic cover and thanks for sharing 

Comic Art  Channel 
Member Since 2018

Posted on 5/18/2020

Awesome! 

Malvin V 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 5/18/2020

Wow! One of the definitive Matt Wagner Batman cover.  Congrats!

Alex Johnson 
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator

Posted on 5/18/2020

Yep, it's beautiful. Congratulations on finding it.

Paul P Spiderversity 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/18/2020

Stunning Batman cover, and so glad you could add such a special piece to your collection, congrats!

Johnny M 
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator

Posted on 5/18/2020

This is a fantastic cover!!! Nice pickup. 

kent mansley 
Member Since 2015

Posted on 5/19/2020

So good! Congrats!

Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/19/2020

I don't usually leave comments about pieces that I've already commented on when it was owned by the previous owner, but this one is so spectacular, it really deserves it. Congratulations on acquiring it, West!

Stanton  Singh 
Member Since 2012

Posted on 5/20/2020

What a gem!

Jason Hussa 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 6/16/2020

Right on!  Congratulations on this STELLAR cover - a WONDERFUL "reinterpretation" of Detective Comics #31 (as was the whole mini-series); true to the original, but "modernized" in the inimitable Matt Wagner style!  Such a tremendous, signature piece - sincere congratulations on this treasure!

Timothy Finney 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 2/3/2021

Matt Wagner's homage to the Golden Age Batman was a treat.

j sly 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/14/2021

Such an awesome cover! Congrats!

Marc W 
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 8/28/2021

This Cover is pure Gold, thanks for sharing!

David  Matheny 
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 7/16/2022

It's always nice to hear a awesome found its correct home. I'm happy for you and thanks for sharing.

Jim Warden 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 9/5/2022

Detective Comics # 31 is one of Matt Wagner's favorite Golden-Age covers and his appreciation for the source material shines in this loving tribute.  Congratulations on a stellar cover and I am glad to see it has found a great home in your fantastic collection!

Andrew G 
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 9/25/2022

This is super cool. Reminds me of old school movie posters.You should definitely high res scan this and blow it up to a classic one sheet poster size. Great pickup.

mc 12 
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 10/23/2022

Very sweet a cool cover has Halloween written all over it!!

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