Myles Wohl | Batman & Joker Painting | 2025
Artist: Myles Wohl (Painter)
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Rogers' Jokerfish Plate - 1981
The reveal at Rob's place
Myles and Tom
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DescriptionThe Jokerfish plate from Marshall Rogers’ 1981 Batman portfolio hung in my room for most of my teen years. When I started collecting original art, I knew the only realistic option was a commission. And as it was Lynn Varley’s uncredited painted colors over Rogers’ pencils and inks that gave that piece its haunting depth, the commission had to be a painting.But I did not simply want a re-creation. So, after Myles absolutely nailed my Rorschach piece last year, I knew he could capture the spirit of Rogers’ work while still making something entirely his own. Oil painting takes years to master, and each piece demands hours of preliminary work, layering, and drying to achieve the proper depth and color balance. I absolutely love what Myles did with the colors here. In Rogers’ work, the lightning is a supporting element. But here, Myles turned it into a third actor, seemingly causing Batman to lose the element of surprise in a blinding flash. And if you’re going full-frontal on the Jokerfish, you have to get it just right. Lean too far one way, and it’s goofy. Too far the other, and you get a fish that looks ill. Myles nailed the Jokerfish and made this his own. Yet, Myles and Rogers are similar in that both were able to tell a story in a single painstakingly crafted image that will keep my interest for years to come. But this time, I own the OA. (Thanks to Rob Rusch for hosting the CAF community and the big reveal.) Social/Sharing |
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Rob R 
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 6/23/2025
Stellar piece! Great company! Great times! Greart art!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/23/2025
Jokerfish is awesome. You should gotten a Jokerfish solo piece, but kudos on what you ultimately got!
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
Jokerfish has the lips that kill, and he's a cheap date. Only drinks water so the bar tab stays low!
Newell T aka Stingray
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
Fantastic piece from a great artist and good guy. It was awesome seeing this in person!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
Electrically charged piece of color and nostlagia! The Rogers era of Detective is indeed one of the most influential of our generation that read the stories as kids. He was one of the first new superstar artists to emerge for the fandom when collecting artwork became more prominent in the late 70's.
Steve Day Vich
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
I bet that red lighning in the background really pops in person! What a wonderful painting and addition to your already wonderful collection.
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 6/24/2025
When it comes to waiting on the right artist to recreate a childhood favorite...You chose wisely! Thrilled at the outcome for you Tom! It's a beautiful pieces and as others have mentioned...that lightning...the reds it is casting on Batman & Joker...just amazing! Congrats again!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
Posted on 6/24/2025
Joker fish is always fresh and makes the best sushi!
Impressive oil painting work by Wohl and a great way to unveil the piece at the con/meet up, congrats all around. How did you get that thing home though? :)
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
Posted on 6/24/2025
Kavi H wrote:
Joker fish is always fresh and makes the best sushi!
Impressive oil painting work by Wohl and a great way to unveil the piece at the con/meet up, congrats all around. How did you get that thing home though? :)
Thanks Kavi. Its 12x16. Fit in my art bag without the frame.
Josh F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
Is that a fish in your pocket or are you just stinky? Great piece by Myles! I need to get one by him soon.
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
Posted on 6/25/2025
The level of execution and end result here is stunning! The nostalgia and meaning you have for the original piece is only magnified when you see the final, and process how much time Myles has put into this. He absolutely nailed the composition and color. Huge congrats Tom!
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
Posted on 6/25/2025
Thanks, Tyler. Glad you could be there to see the piece in person.
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
Posted on 8/3/2025
Myles does really lovely work. Fun hanging out last year with you both.
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