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Absolute Batman #9 - Cover B

Artist: Gerardo Zaffino (All)

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Title:	Absolute Batman #9 - Cover B
Artist:	Gerardo Zaffino (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	983
Likes on CAF:	46 47
Comments:	34
Added to Site:	8/2/2025
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Description

10 years ago I got a commission at Boston Comic Con and the rep at Essential asked me if I would be posting the piece to CAF.

That interaction turned out to be life altering.

I could write a novel but instead I'll let the art do the talking. I've rearranged my featured gallery to show a chronological sample of my journey.

I omitted commissions in the later years to keep my sanity.

None of this would have been possible without all the friends I've made in the hobby. In my experience it's rare to make good friends later in life, but comic art has done it for me, many times over. Thank you all.

Thanks to Zaff & Ryan (Lobobro) for this piece.

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	M L ( 2 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	August 2015
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Chuck Arnold
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

I love this piece, and the sentiment. You rock, Mikail.

Lance Suarez
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

great illustration

Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

A great work of art and a great story. I totally agree that the OA community is much more fraternal and supportive. Congrats my friend.

Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020

2 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Happy 10th CAF Anniversary!

Zaffino is incredible and what a treat to be able to grab an Absolute Bats cover from him.

Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009

2 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Epic Zaff. Batman plus Conan is the perfect subject.

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

2 - Posted on 8/2/2025

What if Batman was published by Warren in the 1960s! Just an amazing image!!

John C
Member Since 2014

2 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:

What if Batman was published by Warren in the 1960s!� Just an amazing image!!

Batman in Borat Mankini. Mmmm...

Andr� .
Member Since 2015

2 - Posted on 8/2/2025

John C wrote:

Batman in Borat Mankini. Mmmm...

But still with the axe. Now we're getting somewhere...

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Badass cover!! If there's one trope I (and many) comic fans can't get enough of it's the heroic figure standing victorious on top of a pile of bodies. Congrats on all the great hobby memories in 10 years, new featured gallery setup looks sweet!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Absolutely killer!

George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Great to know you and love to see the awesome art you share. Zaffino is a great fit for this big brutish batman!

JN 80
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Dag, thats a cock diesel Batman. Zaffino captures his menacing nature well

S Riz
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

Octavio d
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

10yrs fly by fast, happy cafaversary ML.

J. Lim
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Outstanding. Zaffino is so sublime!

Toni S
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Extraordinary cover!!!!

Teddie M
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Buff Batman digging graves.

Ron B
Member Since 2024

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Ravenous Zaffino illustration, congrats!!

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Good looking AB cover, the pile of mangled bodies underneath makes me want to check out the devastation of this series.

Newell T aka Stingray
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Art is just a conversation starter for lonely introverts. At least its pretty. Great pickup and happy anniversary!

T Shen
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/2/2025

Zaff's work is just wondrous

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 8/3/2025

Absolutely amazing!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 8/3/2025

War, huh, yeah
Zaff is art good for?
Absolutely Batman, uh-huh, uh-huh

War, huh, yeah
Zaff is it good for?
Absolutely Batman, say it again, y'all

War, huh, good god
What is it good for?
Absolutely Batman, listen to me

Oh war, Zaff and Ryan
'Cause it means destruction of criminal lives
War means tears to thousands of cover's lines
Battinson goes off to fight and use them knives

I said, war, huh, good art, y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely Batman, say it again

War, huh, whoa-oh-whoa-oh, Lord
What is ax good for?
Absolutely Batman, listen to me

War, it ain't nothing but a heartbreak
War, end only to the trouble makers

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/3/2025

Is the shovel for digging the hole he will bury his enemies in? Looks like it! Gerardo pulled off a magnificent piece here. As I've said before, I think he has since surpassed even his own father's work. Wonderful stuff!

Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/3/2025

Fantastic cover!

Amir E
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 8/3/2025

Crazy good image! Great cover. Congrats!

Joshua Tan
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/3/2025

WOAH...... what a fantastic menacing absolute batman piece! Love it!

James S
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/3/2025

Stunning! We need more Zaff art in the world.

Tyler T
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 8/4/2025

Gritty and heartfelt all in the same post. Absolute ML!

Carl Choi
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/4/2025

Solid sample from an iconic Batman run. Congrats Bro!

Rob R
Member Since 2019
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1 - Posted on 8/5/2025

Zaffino is so so good. This is stellar. One of his best.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/6/2025

Jaw-dropping cover art to Absolute Batman #9 by Geraldo Zaffino! Stunning depiction of Batman standing on a hill of defeated enemies, his double-bladed axe in hand. Batman's pose conveys a "Is that the best you can do?" sort of attitude. I love Zaffino's composition here, the striking pyramid layout with villains lying at Batman's feet. And this is the perfect cover for Zaffino's destinctive style, with thick black shadows giving Batman a moody, grim appearance. I also love Zaffino's use of screen tones here, which adds yet another layer to the dark, mysterious mood of the art. Fabulous pick-up, congrats!

Daryl R
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 8/7/2025

Beautiful Zaff cover! Congrats brother!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 9/2/2025

Happy 10th, man! Zaffino brings a legit brutish and dangerous Bats to bear! So clear it's Zaff's work when looking at it. Congrats!

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