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Batman Hidden Treasures p. 5 by Bernie Wrightson & Kevin Nowlan

Artists: Bernie Wrightson (Penciller) , Kevin Nowlan (Inker)

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Title:	Batman Hidden Treasures p. 5 by Bernie Wrightson & Kevin Nowlan
Artist:	Bernie Wrightson (Penciller)
Artist:	Kevin Nowlan (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
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Views:	2,397
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	12
Added to Site:	7/1/2021
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Beautiful full page splash by Bernie Wrightson and Kevin Nowlan.

"Splash" is a story that was commissioned by Archie Goodwin in the 1990s to be published in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. It was never published in the '90s and sat around in the DC offices until 2010 when it was finally released in "Batman: Hidden Treasures."

Every page in this story is a full page splash with the text in the side margin. Beautiful book plate style splashes by Bernie Wrightson on large, oversized pages.

Batman: Hidden Treasures (one shot)
"Splash"
- published December, 2010

Written by Ron Marz
Penciled by Bernie Wrightson
Inked by Kevin Nowlan

From DC Wiki:
The "Sewer Killer" has left six bodies strangled, dead, and in the sewers. When the Batman goes to the sewers to investigate, he finds Solomon Grundy and a fight ensues. But, is Grundy really the "Sewer Killer?"

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Gregg and Amanda Spatz
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 7/1/2021

A great one!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/1/2021

Nowlan inking it is almost like Bernie had inked himself. Nowlan uses every technique Wrightson used to ink with and uses every one for effect. Wrightson's staging of this scene is pitch perfect for whatever text that was going beside it. Have Marz write it after he sees the drawing instead.

Daryl R
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/1/2021

Marcus Wai wrote:

Completely agreed. The beautiful thing is that Marz wrote this story in a way that would allow Bernie to do full page illustrations almost like a children's picture book. No text on the book plates themselves.

The story is narrated around a camp fire and told as an urban legend style campfire story. A legend of Batman vs. Solomon Grundy.

eewwnuk 1
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 7/1/2021

Bernie maniac!

steve staszower
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/1/2021

Wonderful - two now!!!

kent mansley
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/1/2021

I really agree with Marcus. Nowlan's inking is a great fit for Wrightson. Those bricks all look amazing and really showcase the figure work as well. Huge congrats!

Daryl R
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/2/2021

kent mansley wrote:

I really agree with Marcus. Nowlan's inking is a great fit for Wrightson. Those bricks all look amazing and really showcase the figure work as well. Huge congrats!

I agree with all of you. Nowlan's inking on the pages for this story was sleek and clean and he paid careful attention to let Bernie's lines show through clearly. It almost seems sacrilegious to have anyone ink over Bernie, but Nowlan did it respectfully and allowed Bernie's art to shine. I'm super happy to also be able to see Bernie's original pencils on these pages.

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 7/2/2021

This page is so well composed. Inking over Bernie must have been very intimidating. Nowlan's execution is spot-on.

Break out the marshmallows ;)

E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/2/2021

Finally, a penciller that Nowlan could not overpower. Kevin has been known to completely take over the identity of some of his pencillers. But not in this case. Whether or not this was in conscious reverence to the master, I don't know. It's just interesting to see Nowlan actually step aside and let Bernie's linework shine here. Stunning!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 7/6/2021

Great inks and sense of atmosphere on this beauty. Ooh, this guy's in for it :) Congrats, Daryl!

Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 12/31/2022

Love the image and scene. Really feels like you are in the sewer with Batman. Incredible artwork by some legendary artists

Jonathan H
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/1/2023

Amazing image!!

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