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Batman (1989) by Jerry Ordway

Artist: Jerry Ordway (All)

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Title:	Batman (1989) by Jerry Ordway
Artist:	Jerry Ordway (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,466
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	6/23/2021
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June 23, 1989 - 32 years ago, today, a certain movie hit theatres and changed so much about what a Batman movie could be. The comic adaptation drawn by Jerry Ordway was one of the first comics I’d ever read & man did that set the bar high for what a comic adaptation could/should be. Just wonderful. It was one I revisited many times over the years. A few years ago I was able to check a major want off of my mental checklist when it came to collecting art. I was able to arrange a commission by Jerry. My request was both an homage to the original cover as well as an homage to the final shot of the movie. Happy Anniversary Batman (1989).

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/23/2021

That Batmania was everywhere and this image was on the newsstands along with magazines that had photo covers selling by the bundle. Fond memories of that summer and fall of '89 dominated by Batman inspiring a lot of people to jump into collecting comics.

Tyler L
Member Since 2007

Posted on 6/23/2021

Looks like this could have been ripped straight out of the legendary adaptation book. Great piece.

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

Posted on 6/23/2021

Batastic piece!

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

Posted on 6/24/2021

I don't think it's possible to appreciate the excitement surrounding Batman in 1989 unless you lived through it. You're right that Ordway set the bar high for what a comic book adaptation of a film could be, and I think there's a strong argument for it being the best movie-to-comics adaptation ever done. This was a great idea for a commission - congrats!

Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009

Posted on 6/24/2021

Beautiful piece, ya Jerry did a great Batman and Capt.Marvel. Jer and I had the same art teachers. We went to the same high school. SHAZAM!!

Matt Todd
Member Since 2014

Posted on 6/25/2021

I have said it before and I will say it again. This is a magnificent piece that truly hits me right in the heart of my nostaglia. Amazing addition to your collection. Congratulations and thank you for sharing this my friend.

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/24/2025

Sockamagee!

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