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Absolute Batman #6 – Simon Bisley Mixed-Media Cover Prelim (Near Final Version)

Artist: Simon Bisley (All)

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Absolute Batman #6 – Simon Bisley Mixed-Media Cover Prelim (Near Final Version) Comic Art

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Title:	Absolute Batman #6 – Simon Bisley Mixed-Media Cover Prelim (Near Final Version)
Artist:	Simon Bisley (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	112
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Added to Site:	12/11/2025
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This is an exceptionally tight mixed-media prelim by Simon Bisley, created for Absolute Batman #6. Unlike most loose Bisley prelims, this piece is nearly identical to the published cover, capturing the same explosive kinetic energy, composition, character poses, and color layout.

Rendered in Bisley’s signature blend of pencils, inks, acrylic, and marker, this prelim shows the raw power he poured into the final—from Batman’s brutal momentum to the shattered glass, muzzle flashes, and skull-masked attackers.

Pieces this close to final publication are scarce for Bisley, who often produces multiple chaotic drafts before settling on a direction. This one represents the true bridge between concept and the printed cover, making it a standout in any Bisley or Batman collection.

A fantastic example of Bisley’s visceral approach to superhero storytelling and an uncommon glimpse into the developmental stage of a modern DC cover.

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