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Detective Comics (Vol. 2) 19 Gatefold Cover Art

Artist: Jason Fabok (Penciller)

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Title:	Detective Comics (Vol. 2) 19 Gatefold Cover Art
Artist:	Jason Fabok (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	426
Likes on CAF:	8 9
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	11/15/2022
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Detective Comics (Vol. 2) #19 (June 2013) original gatefold cover art for "The 900". Had the renumbering in the New 52 era not been done, this would have been issue #900, hence the name of the first story in this 80-page oversized issue. The other stories include "Birth of a Family", "War Council", "Birdwatching", and "Through a Blue Lens".

The cover takes inspiration from the first story where hundreds of Gotham citizens have been infected with a "Man Bat" serum, resulting in the night sky swarming with them. Bats is tattered and bruised, as a demon-inspired Man Bat descends on him, his legions not far behind. It is no wonder this one needed to be a gatefold cover (essentially a DPS) given the depth and scale of the scene. Batman is large and pissed in the foreground, fists clenched, ready to deliver the vengeance that only he can serve up. The infected Man Bats are terrifying, truly looking like they flew out of the depths of Hell. You can almost feel the terror as you realize just how large the swarm is in the image. I love the perspective looking up into the sky. The scale and depth is really well done, and the damage throughout the city is evident.

This incredible piece was hand penciled by Jason Fabok and is part of an impressive cover run he had on the New 52 iteration of Detective Comics. Like his other covers from the time, it is entirely graphite, but with the effect of inking (the actual inking was done digitally). Jay's attention to detail has always been amazing to me, and this one is a shining example due to the size and scale. The art was hand drawn in graphite on 2 11"X17" art boards (so total size of 22" X 17"). Signed below Batman's left knee by Jason.

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James S
Member Since 2017

Posted on 11/15/2022

I always thought this was such a cool image!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 11/15/2022

Really exciting wrap-around cover, David! Was this published directly from the pencils? Because damn, pencils don't get much more tight and finished than this! I love that he incorporated the 900 into the image as well!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/16/2022

Ah, it's a gatefold cover. The Batman on the left side threw me off as he wouldn't appear just on the back cover. The Batman side was also used by itself for 3 more covers giving this a rare distinction. Very strong work by Fabok. All the fantastical elements of this dominate both sides as it pushes the grounded elements to the side and back.

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

Posted on 11/16/2022

Spectacular piece by Fabok! An excellent piece!

Ryan Drobot
Member Since 2016

Posted on 11/16/2022

Beautiful. If ever available let me know

Dave W
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/16/2022

Great wraparound cover! Both sides are amazing and perfection when viewed together!

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

Posted on 11/16/2022

"Impressive" might be an understatement! just fabulous. Congrats!!

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