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Batman #377, pg 16

Artists: Don Newton (Penciller) , Alfredo Alcala (Inker)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Batman #377, pg 16
Artist:	Don Newton (Penciller)
Artist:	Alfredo Alcala (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	485
Likes on CAF:	21 22
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	24
Added to Site:	3/4/2022
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Description

While my affection for Don Newton's Batman art is well known, the impetus for pursuing this page was driven by finding and acquiring Ed Hannigan's (close to final) tight prelim for the cover of this issue. That cover to Batman #377 is memorable for its Winsor McCay tribute with Jason Todd's bed taking off like the famous Sunday strip of Little Nemo in Slumberland. Going through the issue...there's no page that vaguely resembles the cover; clearly that was Ed wanting to get that idea/homage published regardless of continuity!

Link to B377 cover prelim: https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1786757

I have been framing a lot of my pieces as pairs (cover/splash, splash/interior, etc) so I went through the issue looking for the best page. Tons of fight scenes, but nothing supernatural. However, this delicate page, with its distinct Newton features along with Alcala signature backgrounds and night sky, is by far the most stunning example from this issue.

Thanks to Will K for turning down so many other offers over the years and letting me pair this up for framing with the cover prelim.

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Chris K.
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Really like this page!

Simon M.
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Never read this issue, but it's a damn fine page that I most certainly appreciate artisticly. Congrats!

Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

I don't do Batman, but this looks a lot like my favorite Starlin pages. Who knew that Newton had that in him!

Brent S
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

This is such a great page by Newton. Just beautiful!

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Melancholy needs...Right.

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Iconic work of art. A true beauty !

Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Absolutely fantastic page. Every panel is important to the masterful storytelling. Just a gem. When Alfredo Alcala is paired with a talent like this he shines.

I never want to see this in color. Perfect as presented here.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Newton and Alcala deliver big time in this dreamy romance page that Nocturna conjures up in our minds and Batman's. He wants to give in so bad just like us. Who can resist such an alluring lady where the rest of the world disappears and there are only a sea of stars and celestial bliss.

Daryl R
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Another beautiful Newton/Alcala Batman page. Definitely frame worthy.

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

A rather sultry page, for a Batman comic!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/4/2022

Nocturna, the stars, the Batman - those Alcala inks - that 5th panel...killer!

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

Superb page

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

Gotta love the dialogue! The art here really shows off how good Newton was. Big congrats!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

One of the best looking Alcala inked Batman pages I've ever seen. Congrats!

steve staszower
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

Wow. Even by Newton/Alcala standards this is a truly outstanding page.

George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

Such a beautiful page!

Robert Altamura
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

This is so good especially when you've never seen it before.

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/5/2022

Beautiful!

Will K
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/6/2022

This is one of the greatest examples of 2 very capable artists complementing each other. Every panel is a diamond. The Newton/Alcala team should be up there with the best of the best.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/6/2022

Phenomenal page! Love the way the panels flow together!

Anthony F
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/6/2022

Dreamy! Those inks are glorious, over Don's delectable pencils!

Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/6/2022

Surreal!!

Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022

Posted on 4/15/2022

Wow, absolutely gorgeous!

Brent McDonald
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/26/2022

Who could resist Nocturna? Especially when drawn by Newton / Alcala. Lovely indeed

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