Batman & Robin (Vol. 1) 01 Original Variant Cover Painting
Artist: J.G. Jones (Painter)
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DescriptionBatman & Robin (Vol. 1) #1 Original Variant Cover Painting (August 2009). Batman & Robin kicked off a major "Batman: Reborn" crossover event that featured the Batman Family establishing the status quo in Gotham post Battle for the Cowl, with the debut of many characters in new roles (e.g. Dick Grayson taking on the mantle of the Bat). It encompassed the first 3 issues of the new Batman & Robin series as well as multiple issues in the mainline Batman title, Batgirl, Batman: Streets of Gotham, Detective Comics (The Batwoman: Elegy arc), Gotham City Sirens, Outsiders, and Red Robin. This issue, titled "Batman Reborn, Part One: Domino Effect", is the first time appearance of Dick Grayson as Batman and Damian Wayne as Robin.This "new" dynamic duo is prominently (and dynamically!) featured on this variant cover, fully painted by J.G. Jones. Batman & Robin are swinging into action, with the smaller and younger Robin in the foreground and Batman just behind. The details are simply stunning throughout this painting, and the picture really doesn't do it justice. The lighting and shading is extremely photorealistic, and Damien in particular looks like he is jumping off the page. Alex Ross has made a name for himself for his photorealistic paintings, and this definitely reminds me of that style while still having its own style and vibe. The details in the buildings, down to the flying doves, are also really nice. And though Hawk and Dove didn't officially appear in the story, the doves definitely make me think of those characters (and the Titans are alluded to in the story). It really is a stunning composition all around. J.G. Jones is quite the accomplished cover artist, though his Batman cover work pretty much occurred only in this series, with this being the only painted cover that he did. I actually never understood why this wasn't the main cover for this issue, as the I find the Quitely main cover to be very stiff and, dare I say, boring? This one truly captures the essence of the Dynamic Duo in action and should have, in my opinion, been the primary kick off cover for this series and crossover event. This painting resided for a long time in the collection of Chip Kidd, renowned author, graphic designer, and pop culture enthusiast. The painting was personalized and signed by Jones in pencil along the bottom margin "For The Inimitable Chip Kidd. Hoo-Ha Indeed!" A fun trivia fact is that Jones signed the painting in the lower right corner, but apparently DC was not a fan of this placement (or at least I assume this was the case) so moved it to the left middle just above Damien's foot for the published version. Accomplished in watercolor and mixed media painting on an 11.5" X 17" artboard that was trimmed from a larger artboard. Has some stray watercolors along the top right from when Jones originally painted. Signed and dated "09" in the bottom right corner. Social/Sharing |
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Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
Posted on 2/3/2023
Sweeeeeet! Agreed on this being the superior of the two covers. Congrats on a stellar slice of J.G!
Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/3/2023
Great JG Jones piece. I can't believe this version of Robin already goes back that far!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/4/2023
Great with Damien front and center! The tilted camera angle and the yellow cape matching the golden skies adds more dynamism to the composition!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
Posted on 2/4/2023
Fluid with motion as the characters take flight just like the birds in the background. Beautiful cover David!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/6/2023
Awesome! Love this beautiful J.G. Jones' Batman & Robin variant cover! Gorgeously painted with bright, candy colors, but still set on the grungy rooftops of Gotham City. It's a whole new take on the Dynamic Duo and, based on this one cover, I'd love to see more.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 4/7/2023
I remember picking up this comic, always liking the colors! The OA must be really impressive in person. Love the sheen on Robin's arms and boots...not easy to do! Tilted perspective also gives you some nice additional sense of movement. Sweet add, David - congrats!
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