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DescriptionI should begin by saying that, prior to deciding whether or not to bid for this piece of artwork, I was concerned about discussions that this piece had been tampered with by being mounted together with possibly some extra inks being added in order to "join" two separate pieces together. Indeed, a check showed that it was originally sold as two separate art boards. So it was a tough decision as to whether or not to bid for it. However, in the end, the excellence of the artwork (plus the fact that I had been looking for very many years for a nice Sprang Batman piece (it is in fact my only Sprang Batman piece to date)) persuaded me to go for it, notwithstanding the fact that irresponsible conduct had marred it somewhat.I should say that it looks marvellous in person. It cost a lot but would be unaffordable today, given the stratastrophic rise in the prices of original comic art. Indeed, this recent phenomenon has led to my digging into my collection and to enjoy once again what I have rather than lament what I cannot have. That having been said, there is still lots of affordable - and excellent - modern artwork (which I suppose will, in time, become pricier, for such is life). Returning to this artwork, it was published in Detective Comics #572 in 1987 as a centrefold to that book (which celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the book). Dick Sprang is of course the quintessential Golden Age Batman artist. As the artwork itself announces, "Dick Sprang remembers ... ". This double page spread features several images of Batman and Robin throughout, with the villains clustered, as it were, on the right. There are in fact a couple of images of the Joker as well as the Penguin, and images of Two Face, Scarecrow, amongst many others. On the right is also a recreation of the cover scene from Batman #1. Oh yes, and the famous Bat Signal as well! On the left, we find images of the Batmobile, Alfred, Commissioner Gordon, scenes from selected adventures of the dynamic duo as well as a stat of the Batman Logo used from the 1940s through to the 1950s. Social/Sharing |
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Ted Latner 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/3/2022
I'm not really a Batman fan, but that's spectacular!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/4/2022
Great piece! As a huge Dick Sprang fan, this is a great example of his work.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/4/2022
Over the years, I too have often thought I would love to get a Sprang Batman piece, but never did. I was tempted several times, especially when it was a pin-up done for a batamn or Detective comic during the 80's, including this one. I remember this DPS very fondly from seeing it in Detective #572 when it came out. The inks are so fine and slick. They blacks have so much lustre to them and the entire montage is an exquisite feast for the eyes!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 2/4/2022
This is BEAUTIFUL! GREAT CALL!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/4/2022
You were looking for a "nice Sprang piece"...and THIS lands in your collection.
May I say, I'm looking for a nice Wrightson piece?
Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/4/2022
How awesome is this double page splash - incredible piece of history. Very nice.
Brian Norton
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/4/2022
damn that is a fantastic piece of history of the Batman
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 2/4/2022
As a piece of art, it is SPECTACULAR! Tampered with or not, it's a piece anyone would be proud to own and display!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/4/2022
Legendary piece and such a bold, large work of art, must look great on the wall! I must say that "digging into my collection and to enjoy once again what I have rather than lament what I cannot have" is the absolute best perspective to keep in this hobby - I was just doing the same recently. Congrats and thanks for sharing this gem!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
Posted on 2/4/2022
Crazy Good! All the little scenes fit beautifully into a masterful tapestry that is Dick Sprang's Batman. Fabulous pick up!!
David Bixler
Member Since 2016
Posted on 2/4/2022
Wowzers! Such a prime example of Sprang's work. Regardless of irresponsible tampering, this is a gorgeous piece to own. I bet it is even more incredible in person. Congrats on an amazing addition to your collection! Making this Bat collector super proud!
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
Posted on 2/4/2022
One of the most gorgeous pieces I've seen on CAF! Simply incredible! Huge congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/4/2022
A love letter to the golden age of Batman and comics in general. It genuinely celebrates the best of that era with the timeless iconic style the general audience would recognize.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/4/2022
What a wondeful slice of Batman history! Dick Sprang's work on Batman is legendary. And this DPS has literally a little bit of everything. Love the multiple scenes of the '50s and '60s Batman and Robin, plus lots of images of Joker, Penguin, Two-face...This is like a Batman smorgasbord! My sincerest congrats!
John B
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/4/2022
That's a really cool piece. One of the auctions I watched out of curiosity
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/5/2022
Great stuff. I read your description. You should be very happy with your fabulous collection and in one sense you could buy a mansion now if you ever wanted to sell it.
Marc W
Member Since 2014
Posted on 2/5/2022
This wonderful beauty is pure perfection! Huge congrats!
D. J. Peters
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/5/2022
How incredible is this? Thank you so much for sharing. There is so much here to take in. Amazing.
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/7/2022
Holy Epitomy of Sprang Art, Batman! Methinks I have never laid eyes on a more profound telling of the Caped Crusader's History! Bravo!
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