Batman (Vol. 1) 686 Original 3rd Printing Variant Cover Art (also Wizard Magazine 208 cover) - Batman #1 Homage!!!
Artists: Andy Kubert (Penciller) , Andy Kubert (Inker)
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3rd Printing 686 Variant Cover
Wizard 208 Cover
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DescriptionBatman (Vol. 1) #686 Cover Original Art (April 2009). This is part 1 of "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader: The Beginning of the End" (part 2 is in Detective 853). This was the first issue post the "R.I.P." and "Final Crisis" arcs where Batman was apparently killed (we all know how well that works in the comics world!). The events of this issue are not considered canon in the current DC Universe continuity but rather an indeterminate amalgamation of the entirety of Batman's 70-year (at the time) history. The 2-story arc is honestly a bit strange and feels out of place, but it does serve as a cool look at the history of the Dark Knight with a bit of a surreal / dream state from the perspective of Bruce. This is the first issue post Alex Ross's legendary cover run on the title, though he did provide a great variant for this issue. Andy Kubert provided the main cover art as well as this fairly rare 3rd printing variant (I don't know what the ratio was, but they didn't seem to print many of this version). The cover is an amazing modern homage to the iconic first Batman cover, and Andy's style is instantly recognizable. The cover was also used as one of 2 covers for Wizard Magazine 208. I have attached images of both. Art is accomplished in ink over graphite, on 11" X 17" art board. Signed in the lower left corner, with homage credit "After Bob Kane!".Social/Sharing |
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Daryl R 
Member Since 2015
Posted on 1/31/2022
Fantastic homage cover! Such a recognizable image, but with a Kubert twist. It's not often that I see DC use a cover image that was also printed elsewhere. Gives your cover double cred though!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/31/2022
Wow, so good in so many ways! IF getting a great piece of art wasn't enough - add in a terrific homage and a couple unique cover publications, and you have one great wall-hanger of a piece! Congrats! (I love Wizrd covers - thanks for sharing!)
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
Posted on 1/31/2022
A superb piece in every way! I love the homage to Batman #1.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
Posted on 1/31/2022
Some nice elements in play here. Especially like Batman's cape and the city backdrop. Congrats!!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/31/2022
A great one made to be an enduring image of legend! When they look back, this will have a greater impact than others.
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