Batman / Grendel: Devil's Masque #2, p. 29
Artist: Matt Wagner (All)
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DescriptionAn unexpected, wonderful (and wonderfully unexpected) trade to ring in 2021!A while back, in a panel led by Professor Ben Saunders (founder and director of the University of Oregon’s Undergraduate Minor in Comics and Cartoon Studies - the first undergraduate minor of its kind in the country - Represent!), I first heard the definition of the word ‘chiaroscuro’. But I had learned what the word really MEANT many years before in the work of such artists as Steve Ditko, Dave Sim, and Matt Wagner. The interplay between light and dark, ink and paper, definition and shadow in the Gotham City Museum panels of this page is nothing short of intoxicating - a master at work - and the setting itself offers a unique visual playground, a nice alternative to a back alley: Batman amid the other stuffed and mounted trophies as Hunter Rose tightens his net. I love how Batman is integrated into each panel subtly, stealthily, as he creeps around trying to evade detection… Not to be outdone by the first five panels, I love the pen and ink work of panel 6; the window shades, lampshade and nightstand, clothing... Matt Wagner’s Batman is my favorite Batman, and the first ‘Batman / Grendel’ is my favorite of Matt’s Batman stories. I realize how fortunate I am to have this page and will be forever grateful, Simon. Thank you. (I'm now looking forward both to the Netflix show, and to the day when people say, "Man, this Batman page sure would be better if there was more Grendel on it..." ;) ) Social/Sharing |
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Marc W 
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 1/9/2021
Beautiful page, Wagner´s Storytelling is perfect! Thanks for sharing
Kit Walker
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/12/2021
Wagners such a masterclass.. the light and shadows play here is gorgeous.. Congrats on this amazing pickup!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/26/2021
I love the theme of the vertical as Batman makes his journey--- first with the zebra stripes, then the upright kangaroos (?), then what look to be the backbones of a dinosaur with fence railings in the backgorund (parts of Batman's cape even hang vertically), then more rails of the fence. And yeah, amazing contrasts of light and dark. Really mesmerizing page.
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/30/2021
A master of story and story-telling art. His Grendel transported me far beyond my childhood suburbia. Perfect match for Batman...
Jim Warden
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 9/21/2022
I don't know what you you gave up in trade to get this gem, but whatever it was, you got the bettter of the deal! :) The artwork is stunning, Matt's story-telling and wonderful inking skills are on fine display; congratulations on a fantastic page!
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