Batman by Gerhard
Artists: Gerhard (All) , Bernie Wrightson (Layouts)
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DescriptionPerhaps my greatest commission ever.I worked out this commission with Gerhard years ago and we came up with the idea to use a Bernie Wrightson Batman piece that I own as the central figure. Ger light boxed Bernie’s Batman and created the rest of the scene around him. He showed me the pencils for his design and I was completely blown away. Then… the unthinkable happened… After Ger started inking it he was disappointed with the way Batman was turning out and didn’t feel he had done Wrightson justice. The entire commission was abandoned midway and Ger swore it would never be completed. He also swore off superhero pieces completely. “No. More. Superheroes. Period.” This was years back and he has held true to his word since then. Fast forward to 2022… Completely out of the blue Ger contacted me and said he had decided to finish the commission after all. Boy am I ever glad he did! A true masterpiece! 19x24" *I counted the individual pen strokes on this piece and there are 3,872,456 separate strokes. Feel free to fact check me if you'd like 😜 Social/Sharing |
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Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Daryl, this is beyond stunning !! Wow just wow !!
Daryl R 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
M L wrote:
I love it more each time I see it.
So do I. So do I.
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Holy Crap! You're right, just counted the strokes. . .kidding.
Unbelievable piece
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Absolutley next level piece! This is one of those pieces I could stare at for hours and hours.
Byron Hamm
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Hands down one of the coolest collaborations I've ever seen. Absolutely killed it with the textures here. Never mind the fact that this is a giant wall filler at 19x24 - this is one of those ones that sets the entire wall and everything around it is just a little bit less. Congrats!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Even Batman needs a moment to chill. Congrats on this serene pick up!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Was thinking of what to write here, and then I saw the first line of your description. I think that pretty much covers it. Congratulations!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Feels like I'm looking into another world that's somehow more real than ours. Breathtaking.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Michael McIsaac wrote:
Feels like I'm looking into another world that's somehow more real than ours. Breathtaking.
Inception.
Plus... Batman in the "real" world!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Awesome Daryl! A masterpiece tfrom a unique collaboration!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Wonderful piece. Has a very 3-D look to it based on Batman being so dark and present up front. The entire piece is so detailed. Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
I love how the knee protrudes in just the right proportion! The arch is such a great framing device. Gerhard pieces are an experience in itself.
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
This commission blows my mind and might honestly be one of the best I have ever seen. Sincere congrats Daryl, this is a beaut' by all means of the word.
steve staszower
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Wow!!!! How did his drawing hand not fall off?! Btw I count 3,872,457 separate strokes, so I think you mised one.
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
200% cover-worthy. Probably 2000%.
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/6/2023
Wow -- that's amazing! Inking worthy of Wrightson himself!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/7/2023
Superb! So fun to see Gerhard tackle the character along with the background here. Love the use of black and radiating architectural elements to draw our eye to the hero
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/7/2023
Absolutely stunning work. Enjoy it, Daryl, she's a beauty!
Gregg and Amanda Spatz
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/7/2023
You can't get a better Grail piece than this one! Batman is great, but the architecture steals the show. Congrats!
Charles Costas
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/7/2023
I thought this was a great idea since I sold you that Wrightson sketch years ago. Glad that Ger had a change of hard and dug this out of the drawer of no return and this piece can hang proudly on your wall and bring you the joy I know it does.
Anthony F
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/7/2023
Incredible! A great surprise and worth any wait!
so we have you to thank , for him swearing off of superheroes? 😋
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/7/2023
A) Baller. B) 3872456 is also the stock inventory number for aftermarket general purpose valves from the Caterpillar Company. Coincidence? I think not! That's waaay to specific. I think that not only did he finish YOUR superhero, but the day of the Caterpillar is at hand in a forthcoming Gerhard limited series first hinted at here! Amazeballs.
<> Shemp
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 3/7/2023
The inking and deatils are insane. Still Wrightson and yet all Gerhard at the same time. Hard to believe it's pen and ink, looks so unreal. Huge congrats on a GREAT commission.
colin L
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/8/2023
I love the light grey tones to this piece and the cityscape is magnificent. Congratulations on the dream finally becoming reality.
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/8/2023
Everything about this is absolutely perfect! Saying Gerhard did Wrightson justice here is an understatement, he knocked this out of the stadium!!
David Blumer
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/8/2023
Absolutely magical piece. Gerhard is a master. A grail get for me
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/9/2023
What a story behind this truly stunning masterpiece!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/9/2023
Man, this is unreal. It's crazy poring over here online but it must be CA-RAZY in person. SO much poreed in...no area untouched with that uber detailed care. I can imagine your eyes when opening up the package - keanu-whoa-woah-940x540.jpg (940×540) (phillymag.com). Huge congrats, man!
Marc W
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/9/2023
Daryl! This piece is insane!!! Huge congrats my friend!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/12/2023
Absolutely stunning. Like, literally... I have no words left to me. Sincere congratulations on what has to be the most astonishing commission I've ever seen, Daryl. Thank goodness Gerhard finished this. To call it "Epic" or "Spectacular" would be to damn it with faint praise. Incredible piece, Daryl!
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