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DescriptionBatman is startled by a hand rising up from the ground! Is it a Zombie? A Vampire? No, it's the Mole, a horrifying new villain in Gotham City. Once a convicted felon who literally dug himself out of prison, the Mole has mutated into a monster who stalks and kills humans from underground. Artist Jim Aparo brought that story to life on this striking cover to Batman #340. Aparo had a smooth, bold style that was perfect for tales of the Caped Crusader. He also had a powerful sense of composition, which he demonstrates here, using a low angle to heighten the sense of drama as Batman is surprised by the claw bursting out of the ground. IMHO, Aparo was one of the best Batman artists of the Bronze Age and I'm delighted to add such a stunning example of his work to my collection.Social/Sharing |
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E DLS 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/19/2020
Oh man! I've been dying for a nice Aparo cover. This one is absolutely gorgeous. Huge Batman figure, very dramatic scene, strong Bronze cover example. Good news, it checks all my boxes. Bad news, it's in your gallery instead of mine. LOL! Congrats buddy!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/19/2020
Beautiful nostalgic Batman right down to the title logo!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/19/2020
Great image that does what a cover's supposed to make you wanna do - open up the book right away to see what happens inside! Nice depth with Bats vs the hand and I love all the lettering throughout. Big congrats!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/19/2020
A truly awesome Batman cover, congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/19/2020
A fantastic and dynamic looking Batman image, drawn from a worm's eye view to heighten the sense of drama. Wow! Congrats Bill, it's a beauty!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/19/2020
Really spectacular cover Bill! Aparo's Batman was a must-read on the spinner racks!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 7/19/2020
Great set up. Reminds me slightly of FF #1. When they ran out of visions.. the Mole! Congrats on a fun one!!
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/20/2020
Everything one could want in an Apara cover -- wonderful
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 7/20/2020
This cover iby Aparo is a beauty. Full figure Batman with a huge cape. I love it. Congrats, Bill
RS 88
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/20/2020
What a great theme you have now with your Daredevil 163 cover!!
John S.
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/20/2020
What a great cover, this is my era of Batman colecting so i have fond memories of this and the surrounding issues. Great pick up
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/20/2020
Batman should get that Mole checked out by a dermatologist! Very cool cover, lots of nostalgia for '80s-era Aparo!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/20/2020
Another fantastic cover finds its way to your great collection Bill. Congrats!!!!
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/20/2020
When I grow up, I want to own a cover, any cover. Just kidding. Aparo did a nice job channeling some Neal Adams here plus, as you say, the perspective. He more than ably captures the element of surprise. Congratulations! That freight train you're driving just keeps careening down the Comic Art Highway.
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/21/2020
MOLE!! BLOODY MOLE!! We're not supposed to talk about the bloody mole, but there's a bloody mole WINKING ME IN THE FACE!! I'm gonna cut it off, chop it off, and make some guacaMOLE!!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/3/2020
He was already a legend when I started reading Batman in late 80's but Jim Aparo was my Batman artist and it's VERY hard to top and Aparo Batman cover.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/19/2020
Definitive look for Batman - Aparo was a GREAT Batman artist and this is a prime example!
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/2/2020
Superb Aparo example and I always knew that Batman is a coward pussy in long pants !
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/23/2022
If they made a Mt. Rushmore of Batman artists, I would put Aparo on it. Love this cover!
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/12/2022
I love Aparo even with his quircky anatomical design. Among other things, he was so great drawing Brave & Bold. A great sense of action.
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/23/2023
I really like Jim's Batman. He just may have been my first Batman artist. Which makes this a classic for me. Also, love that hand bursting out. Great addition Bill.
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