Batman Annual #4 page 13
Artists: Jorge Fornes (All) , Tom King (Writer)
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Batman Annual #4 pg 13 - published
Close up
Reminds me of Mazzucchelli Batman
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DescriptionI've been a fan of Jorge Fornes since seeing his art in Batman #66. His art dropped and sold out almost instantly. I was crestfallen so made it a point to keep tabs on his output.When I saw him post a sneak peak of this page I immediately reached out to him and his people. After over three months of touching base and checking in...I was able to secure the page! Seeing Batman in that stance immediately brings to mind the Batman Year One. I'll never own a Mazzucchelli Year One, however, this page makes me equally happy! An amazing splash page from a wonderful issue which collects Alfred's daily journal entries -) chronicles of Batman's heroism and absolute devotion to protecting Gotham. Jorge Fornes is the perfect artist for this issue...flawless storytelling and pacing. By eliminating the superfluous he leaves us with only the essential lines. His art is a feast for the eyes, but you're never overwhelmed. The splash page shows Batman assessing a murder scene and immediately brings to mind Mazzucchelli, and therefore Toth. The influence is unmistakable and he transcends both with this brilliant point of view vantage. Page also place second in CAF Best of 2019 :: Published: Splash Pages, Pinups And the issue won an Eisner award! So happy and honored to own this page. From Sept 2020 Hollywood Reporter interview with DC Comics writer Tom King: "Then Jorge and I did Batman Annual No. 4 together, and when I was getting the art back on that, my mind was blown. It was very similar to when I first got the Mitch pages back on Sheriff of Babylon No. 5, where it was like, "Oh, I'm working with a genius here." Suddenly you're like, "I can't let this go." Jorge and I had worked together before and I've always admired his art and thought he was brilliant, but in Annual No. 4, I saw this guy can hit another level." Here is my review of the issue: What a wonderful amuse-bouche! The art is spectacular! The story might have some hiccups, with horses on rooftops and Gotham missile defense systems. But I appreciate the writers whimsy and playfulness with the material and Fornes just takes the script and runs with it. Each page is a masterpiece! Everyone should do themselves a favor and find and feast upon this issue! Well done Social/Sharing |
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Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan 
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/23/2019
Whenever I see blinds used in this way - I think of Steranko and simultaneously the film Blade Runner. Fabulous page! With a clean style and great sense of mood. Congrats!!
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/24/2019
Beautiful looking page - congrats on getting this.
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/24/2019
So amazing! Fornes is such a talent! Congrats!
John Nieves
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/24/2019
Ah-mazing piece!
Was floored when I saw this in Batman Annual #4...congrats!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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1 - Posted on 12/24/2019
A truly impressive and moody image. Wonderful pickup. Congratulations.
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/26/2019
bravo! nowadays you have to scout and be a hunter to be able to snag some good stuff. its a jungle out there, especially in Gotham.
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 1/21/2020
A Visual Stunner and a tribute to Noir with a Grand Nod to Mazzucchelli!!! Bravo!!!!
Bert M.
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/27/2020
The Fornés page to end all Fornés pages, this is definetly one to cherish!
Steve . M
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/17/2020
E DLS wrote:
Simply a spectacular use of light and shadow. Wow!
Thanks for the kind words Eric.
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/3/2020
THIS IS SO WONDERFUL!!! I COULD STARE AT THIS FOR HOURS!!! WOW!
Kit Walker
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/12/2020
Just gorgeous!.. the play on light and shadows is fantastic! Great great pickup
Harry M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/26/2020
What a design! And so lovingly executed. Simply a treasure. Congrats.
Joe A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/31/2021
This is a gorgeous page. His Batman work has been absolutely stunning.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
Whooooah--What a truly visually stunning Batman page!
kermy 75
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 1/15/2022
Mazzucchelli Year One vibes defo. Am I a batman fan. Not really. But don't need to be one to appreciate this. Next Level…
Daredevil david
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 2/12/2022
You are so right!! Mazuchelli likeness!!! Great to know that you jumped onto this page right away!!! Congrats!!!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 4/30/2022
Love the slatted shadowing on this. Really awesome splash page.
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/26/2022
This is pretty damn near perfect page. So much to pour over - seems like it'd be hard to get tired of this page. Congrats!
Andrew G
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 11/4/2022
Ah, so you're the one that snatched up this page! Great pickup. This will probably go down as one of the greatest pages Jorge ever made. It's that good I feel comfortable saying it knowing he still has decades of his career still ahead of him.
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 2/3/2023
A masterful use of light and dark. A stunning splash.
Alex B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/10/2024
A true masterpiece. I could spend hours looking at that one. Huge congrats for this breathtaking splash and thanks for sharing !
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/19/2024
This is, probably, the best Batman page ever drawn by Jorge.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 7/25/2024
Really thought I commented on this gem already. Now THIS is a piece of comic book art, what a piece!
Ron B
Member Since 2024
1 - Posted on 7/28/2024
Stunning and mesmerizing. This masterwork draws the viewer in, and doesn't let go.
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