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Description10 years ago I got a commission at Boston Comic Con and the rep at Essential asked me if I would be posting the piece to CAF.That interaction turned out to be life altering. I could write a novel but instead I'll let the art do the talking. I've rearranged my featured gallery to show a chronological sample of my journey. I omitted commissions in the later years to keep my sanity. None of this would have been possible without all the friends I've made in the hobby. In my experience it's rare to make good friends later in life, but comic art has done it for me, many times over. Thank you all. Thanks to Zaff & Ryan (Lobobro) for this piece. Social/Sharing |
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Chuck Arnold 
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 8/2/2025
I love this piece, and the sentiment. You rock, Mikail.
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/2/2025
A great work of art and a great story. I totally agree that the OA community is much more fraternal and supportive. Congrats my friend.
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 8/2/2025
Happy 10th CAF Anniversary!
Zaffino is incredible and what a treat to be able to grab an Absolute Bats cover from him.
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 8/2/2025
Epic Zaff. Batman plus Conan is the perfect subject.
Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 8/2/2025
What if Batman was published by Warren in the 1960s! Just an amazing image!!
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 8/2/2025
Duke Fleed wrote:
What if Batman was published by Warren in the 1960s! Just an amazing image!!
Batman in Borat Mankini. Mmmm...
André .
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 8/2/2025
John C wrote:
Batman in Borat Mankini. Mmmm...
But still with the axe. Now we're getting somewhere...
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/2/2025
Badass cover!! If there's one trope I (and many) comic fans can't get enough of it's the heroic figure standing victorious on top of a pile of bodies. Congrats on all the great hobby memories in 10 years, new featured gallery setup looks sweet!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/2/2025
Great to know you and love to see the awesome art you share. Zaffino is a great fit for this big brutish batman!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 8/2/2025
Dag, thats a cock diesel Batman. Zaffino captures his menacing nature well
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/2/2025
Good looking AB cover, the pile of mangled bodies underneath makes me want to check out the devastation of this series.
Newell T aka Stingray
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/2/2025
Art is just a conversation starter for lonely introverts. At least its pretty. Great pickup and happy anniversary!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 8/3/2025
War, huh, yeah
Zaff is art good for?
Absolutely Batman, uh-huh, uh-huh
War, huh, yeah
Zaff is it good for?
Absolutely Batman, say it again, y'all
War, huh, good god
What is it good for?
Absolutely Batman, listen to me
Oh war, Zaff and Ryan
'Cause it means destruction of criminal lives
War means tears to thousands of cover's lines
Battinson goes off to fight and use them knives
I said, war, huh, good art, y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely Batman, say it again
War, huh, whoa-oh-whoa-oh, Lord
What is ax good for?
Absolutely Batman, listen to me
War, it ain't nothing but a heartbreak
War, end only to the trouble makers
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/3/2025
Is the shovel for digging the hole he will bury his enemies in? Looks like it! Gerardo pulled off a magnificent piece here. As I've said before, I think he has since surpassed even his own father's work. Wonderful stuff!
Joshua Tan
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/3/2025
WOAH...... what a fantastic menacing absolute batman piece! Love it!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/4/2025
Gritty and heartfelt all in the same post. Absolute ML!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/4/2025
Solid sample from an iconic Batman run. Congrats Bro!
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 8/5/2025
Zaffino is so so good. This is stellar. One of his best.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/2/2025
Happy 10th, man! Zaffino brings a legit brutish and dangerous Bats to bear! So clear it's Zaff's work when looking at it. Congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/2/2025
Fabulous cover to Absolute Batman by the great Geraldo Zaffino! Has Batman ever looked fiercer? I think not. There's just something about Zaffino's work that is always so savage and so angry. Maybe it's his use of blacks, but I think it's more than that. It's partly the pose he gives characters. And the linework he uses. But whatever it is, whenever Zaff draws a character, that character just becomes more feral, more primal. Awesome pick-up, congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/6/2025
Zaff deals a great AB cover here - in splendid massacred glory. This cover screams to buy this issue! Congrats!
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