Jeffrey Alan Love--Batman illustration
Artist: Jeffrey Alan Love (All)
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DescriptionLOVE BATMAN. Here's a striking Batman illustration by the very talented Jeffrey Alan Love. Love’s art is very unique--He works primarily in black and white, using large blocks of grey tone and strong silhouettes. You'd think his style would be very limiting, but Jeffrey has created dozens of illustrations of everything from knights on horseback to horned demons to...Batman. When I saw this illustration of the Dark Knight, I thought it so unique and so cool that I had to buy it. As you can see, there’s a silhouette of Batman's cowl with sharp, peaky shoulders framing the bottom of the illustration. Above that there is a stylized cityscape with an enormous black bat, its wings fully extended, towering over a tall pointed skyscraper. My first thought was that the Bat was like King Kong on top of the Empire State Building, but the more I thought about it, I realized that the enormous Bat was a metaphor for the way Batman dominates the very city he’s pledged to protect. The image of the Bat--with two tiny red dots for eyes--is frightening, which if you recall, was Bruce Wayne’s original intent—-To strike terror in the hearts of criminals. IMHO, it’s a cover-worthy piece of art and I'm delighted to add it to my collection. Thanks Felix!Social/Sharing |
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Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan 
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Very cool. An unexpected scene from a modern master. Would recommend his artbook from fleak to anyone that sees this. Congrats Bill!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
I recently became aware of Jeffery Love and this is guy is a home run hitter and this Batman is no exception. Congratulations
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
An amazing interpretation of the Dark Knight and the cit yhe protects. I do love those tiny red eyes -- they are definitely perfect for terrifying evil doers. And what a cool artistic choice to frame the city from above and below with Batman's cape! Total winner, and so cover worthy!!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Beautiful piece, Bill! Jeff is really one of the most unique and talented artists at work today.
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Well this piece frightens me. Not that I'm a bad guy ot anything. Well there was that one time I got 15 cents change from 2 quarters for my 40 cent comic. Instead of returning the extra nickel I pocketed it and battered to Jeebus. I still sleep with one eye open expecting Batman to come calling every night. At least I hope it will be Batman and not the Punisher. :(
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
The textural effect on this piece is incredible. Can't wait to see what sequential work JAL is cooking up.
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Wow. This is a really cool one Bill. Congrats on this pick up. The technique is really interesting and effective.
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
The red bat eyes remind me of Lynn Varley's colors in DKR. Criminals are a superstitious cowardly lot. The Batman is the physical form but the frightening bat silhouette is how criminals perceive him.
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Something new! Will check out this artist! Thanks Bill!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Winner, winner chicken dinner in the JAL department! Brilliantly innovative design!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
I think Love's style actually WOULD be limiting if he was to attempt to employ it as a monthly storyteller in comics, but that doesn't appear to be his intent. The thing I find most interesting about him is that he does seem to have a love for mainstream superheroes, yet his style of work had all the sensibilities of a fine artist. I could see this work being included as part of an art gallery exhibit, more than I can see it being used for comics. A lovely looking piece and a fine acquisition, Bill.
Michael Kirton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
You've described JAL's work quite well. Visually arresting with a very distinct style yet, somehow, he manages to surprise every time. Congrats.
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Hard times for criminals :)
when the shadow of a notorious bat hangs over Gotham City
great congratulations Bill
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
A beautiful, impressionistic piece by a modern master. This is fine art at its best. Congratulations!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Easy to see why you'd want to pull the trigger on this one.
Has a life of its own!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Striking Batman piece. Love the little red eyes on this one as the only minute color on the piece drawing the eye back to center.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
The Caped Crusader, The Bat and the Dark City are inseparable! A modern gothic view of the Myth! IMHO ... a MASTERPIECE!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Great design and amazing inks for a truly impressive image of the Dark Knight!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
We should consider ourselves lucky that JAL crossed over to comic art. I had the surprise pleasure of meeting Jeff at a tiny comic-con in San Antonio a month before the pandemic. He explained how he discovered his technique haphazardly using his wife's craft sponges. He didn't bring any published artwork (or his art tools darn it!) but he did bring his sketchbook and it's quite the thing to see his art irl. He even had published book covers in there! Talk about unavailable art! I don't know if this was a commission or illustration, Bill, but it's certain a good pickup.
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
I was not familiar with Jeffrey ALan Love's work but I am now. This is great!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
You are so right...unique and cool says it all! Congrats!!!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
You are so right...unique and cool says it all! Congrats!!!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
It looks like it is done in layers with texture levels! The whole thing resembles a beast with Gotham in its jaws!
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Love the positive and negative shapes this piece has and a nice mood portrayed here also,congrats !
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
Wonderfully expressive technique on display here... reminds me a little of Edward Gorey's mastery of tone and silhouette.
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
Impressive. I think Love could have limited himself to the giant black bat. But then again, the dark/light effect with the Batman below plus the "maw" effect between the two pointy capes is nice and clever.
Tim D
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
A great looking piece that inspires thought. The city between two bats one a creature, one a man, one light the other dark. The shapes and layout are very eyecatching. Really like this one.
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
Hell, yeah, that's a cover quality piece! He's almost achieve a stencil quality, it's so clean, but such an interesting application of the ink/paint. And the composition is excellent. I would not be shocked if this gets published at some point. Alfred approves! Sick
Justin Topages
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
Hauntingly beautiful. I love the way JAL makes use of the negative space at the bottom of the page and the elemental threat of the bat-creature sillouette.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
Great technique! I bet this pops in person. Congrats - cover worthy indeed!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
The bat image hovers over the city like a giant Bat-Signal shining over Gotham. Breathtaking work!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
Gorgeous design and composition, really nice piece. Congrats
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 11/29/2022
JAL has a unique illustrator style, and this is a striking image of Batman. On top of the beady red-eyed bat, it looks like the art has its mouth open and teeth bared ready to bite (the horns on Batman's cape, and the tail spikes on the big bat's wings). Definitely not your friendly neighborhood Batman.
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 11/30/2022
Amazing imagery! Love JAL's unique and surprisingly versatile style
Keith Becker
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/3/2022
Great piece Bill! Reminds me a bunch of the demon scene from Fantasia. Congratulations! Supurb!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/5/2022
Very dramatic and captivating Batman image, love it!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/5/2022
Cover worthy, for sure! What a great addition to your collection, Bill!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/7/2022
very cool, def one of the more unique Batman pieces I've ever seen. Congrats!
H P
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/29/2022
Beautiful and haunting piece! An amalgamation of fine art and comics, which remind me of modern Japanese woodblock art
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