THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (Frank Quitely)
Artist: Frank Quitely (All)
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DescriptionBesides a Travis Charest Ripley, the other white whale commission for my collection would be a DKR from Frank Quitely. Never thought it would happen, so never put much thought into it. And then after all these years, the opportunity practically fell into my lap at OAX this past January courtesy of Quitely's rep, Brit Comics Art. The commission was to be a color bust; I asked for the craggy, battered face from DKR #2. Definitely wasn't expecting to get his take on the whole cover! Needless to say, like the Charest, this exceeds all expectations. To have both happen in the same year...what a crazy hobby. Thanks Frank and Joseph!Social/Sharing |
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Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/7/2024
Oh man brother! This was you! So damn good. Congrats!
Anthony F
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/7/2024
So happy for you, glad this piece was for your collection! Between this, Malcom's Emma, and Mandel's Bazarro - some fortunate collectors really had a great Quitely experience!
Robert Altamura
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/7/2024
If anyone deserves this it is certainly you. Wowsa
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/7/2024
This is fantastic, Felix! So great to see Frank take a request and elevate the end commission to an entirely different level.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/8/2024
Once upon a Miller year
When all our Marvels disappeared
The criminals inside came out to play
Went page to page with all our fears
Learned commissions through the years
Pen memories we knew would never fade
One day, a dealer, he told me, "Son, don't let this slip away"
He took me in his charms, I heard him say
"When you get older your wild art will live for younger days
Think Quitely if ever you're afraid"
He said, "One day, you'll leave this work behind
So live a life you will remember"
Melchior told me wait for this just a while
"These are Dark Knights that never die"
A dealer told me
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/8/2024
I'm so used to seeing Quitely's light, delicate pencils...his coloring is amazing.
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 7/8/2024
Awesome commission! An original take on a timeless theme. Love the cape swept hard to the side, reminiscent of the first cover and even Marv's coat to my eye
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/8/2024
The soft pastel colors... such an interesting choice; they give it an ethereal feel. The inks have a Miller-inked DKR quality, as seen through Frank's lense. Congrats!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/8/2024
I thought I had recently scored a killer Quitely, but this is a whole different level. Wow, and congrats. It's like seeing something that should have been a long time ago.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/8/2024
Outstanding! Channeling Miller but still all Quitely. Also love the color work, particularly using that lighter shade of blue. Huge congrats on getting a big collector target hit!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/9/2024
Check left hook then head kick. You got this. Now get back in there!
Nick Pitarra
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/10/2024
Frank Miller meets Frank Quitely. Our two favorites combined into one. Vin absolutely knocked it out of the park.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/11/2024
Killer commission from the legendary Frank Quitely! Wow, does he ever capture the look and feeling of Miller's Dark Knight! I love Batman's grimace here, and the swelling on his lips from the fight. The slightly stocky body and the somewhat pudgy midriff remind us that he's not as young as he used to be. But the drawing also conveys, he's not giving up, he's going to keep fighting. As Willie Nelson sings, "Don't let the old man in!"
Marc W
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/13/2024
Love every single line! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Felix.
C .
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/18/2024
Wow, I love it, it looks like an update to the style that a current Miller would have.
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