Wilson, Ike :: Sheldon Moldoff

Batman #156 Title Page "Robin Dies At Dawn" (June 1963) by Moldoff and Paris

Artists: Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller) , Charles Paris (Inker)

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Batman #156 Title Page Robin Dies At Dawn (June 1963) by Moldoff and Paris Comic Art

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Batman #156

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Title:	Batman #156 Title Page "Robin Dies At Dawn" (June 1963) by Moldoff and Paris
Artist:	Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller)
Artist:	Charles Paris (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Title Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,639
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	20
Added to Site:	5/6/2014
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Description

Finally...after 18 long years, I bought back one of my all time favorite pieces of original comic book artwork. Originally, way back in 1996, I sold this Batman title page to help out a good friend who, at the time, was in dire need of financial help. I never regretted selling it for that reason, but I would be lying if I said it didn't hurt. This splash...along with my panel page from the same book has always held significant notaligic value for me. I can still remember the very first time I ever read this story, which was in the Fall of 1966 while visiting my childhood best friend at his home. We both really liked comic books and he happened to have have a copy of Batman #185 fresh off the stands. It was an 80 page Giant...which I always loved...and this special issue featured a tribute of Batmsn's crime fighting partner, Robin. I can still remember it like it was yesterday...on the front cover, a thumbnail picture of a teary eyed Batman carrying a dead Robin immediately caught my eye. This particular reprint was a 1963 Bill Finger story entitled "Robin dies At Dawn". Being only a boy of only 9 years old, I wondered...how in the world are they going to explain this one away? Obviously, Robin was not dead, but they sure knew how to hook you with an enticing cover. Of course, many of today's Batman fans believe this period had some of the more cheesy storylines...such as Batman and Robin fighting alien lifeforms from outer space and whatnot. And there may be some truth to that, but for a nine year old boy, these weird, off the wall, stories were rather exciting. About 25 years later, it just so happened, I became good friends with both Shelly Moldoff and Charles Paris, the penciller and inker of this classic Batman story. To this day, I hold these two artists in the highest of regard for they gave me many happy childhood memories...of Batman and his outlandish adventures, no matter how wierd they may have been...and here today, I find that I still enjoy those stories as much as I ever did.

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	Ike Wilson
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Lloyd White
Member Since 2007

Posted on 5/6/2014

Congratulations on getting this amazing page back---love the layout and the inks here! This era of Batman is extremely underrated, and despite some of the far-out ideas it did lay a good foundation for the character at the time. Love it!

Will K
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/6/2014

For whatever reason, certain periods in comics are swept under the rug. With DC finally embracing Batman '66, there's still hope for this part of Batman's history. Hey, it doesn't have to be "intense" to be entertaining.

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/6/2014

INCREDIBLE!!!

Mark Geier
Member Since 2013

Posted on 5/6/2014

Congrats on getting such a great piece back, especially one that means so much to you. A truly great splash from such a wonderful era.

Frank Giella
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/6/2014

Classic! Congrats Ike!

James Sharland
Member Since 2010

Posted on 5/6/2014

Thanks for posting! This made me smile.

LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003

Posted on 5/7/2014

Well done!!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 5/7/2014

Great art and a wonderful story!!!! This piece truly belongs with you.

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

Posted on 5/7/2014

Wow! Get outta here! I think this story resonated with all of us who encountered it at a young age. So imaginative.

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 5/7/2014

Love it - thanks for sharing it!

Pellucidar Mikishawn
Member Since 2008

Posted on 5/7/2014

epic

Icon UK
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/7/2014

Astounding! And lovely that you got it back after it's few years away, having adventures without you!

Thomas Ward
Member Since 2004

Posted on 5/7/2014

Congrats Ike!!! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

J L
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/8/2014

I really enjoyed reading the story behind this acquisition. Congratulations on getting this. It is a super piece!!!!

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/8/2014

How cool is this?! I can hear the theme song playing now as I settle in to see which villain is going to guest star today! Bravo.

Cary Appel
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/8/2014

sweet

Larry Wilson
Member Since 2012
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Posted on 5/8/2014

Great story! All good deeds come back to you. AWESOME ART! Congrats!

Dan F
Member Since 2004

Posted on 5/10/2014

Congrats! Well done.

J Blake
Member Since 2014

Posted on 6/23/2014

A truly magnificent piece and a great story. Congrats!!!

steve staszower
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/29/2021

Congrats on it coming back to you. I love it when that happens!

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