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Detective Comics (Vol. 1) 1000 Original Variant Cover Art (Neal Adams)

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Location: Detective Comics (Vol. 1) Covers
Title: Detective Comics (Vol. 1) 1000 Original Variant Cover Art (Neal Adams)*
Artist:  Neal Adams (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1386
Likes on CAF: 10
Comments: 12
Added to Site: 7/30/2021

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Detective Comics (Vol. 1) #1000 Variant Cover Original Art (DC, March 2019). Detective 1000 was a massive issue and featured a huge number of variants to celebrate the issue. This is one of 2 variants done by Neal Adams, with this being my favorite, and as far as I am concerned this one is a grail piece and one of the best covers done for this issue period. Neal's style is immediately recognizable, and yet he brings some new things to the table, such as his adjusted take on his classic Batman running pose which I have never seen him do quite in this way. His dynamics are always mind blowing, and it feels as if Batman is about to leap into the air at full speed while Robin desperately tries to keep up. The image is very iconic in its own right and really captures the essence of the Dark Knight, with the rain and lightning behind (though technically the lightning was added later as can be seen in the color guide and final published image). Created in ink over graphite on standard Bristol board, with an image size of 11" X 17". Signed in the lower left corner by Neal. I also have the color guide for this which is in a separate listing.

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Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
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Posted On 7/30/2021

Beautiful piece !

Amir E Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 7/30/2021

Boom! Nice one David!

Daryl R Member Since 2015
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Posted On 7/30/2021

Incredible cover by a legendary bat artist! I know how much this one means to you David so that makes it all the more special. Huge congrats!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 7/30/2021

If any living legend deserves praise for Detective Comics making it to 1000 issues, it's Neal Adams.  His influential work on the title turned the page to pull Batman and DC to modern times.  Although there were very few Neal Adams full issues, it marked the dawn of a new era after the Batman 66' show and the whole line quickly adapted to the new direction.

kent mansley Member Since 2015
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Posted On 7/30/2021

Any Neal Adams Batman is always going to be a winner, but this one really stands out! Huge congrats!

Vik V Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 8/3/2021

Oh wow!!!! What a great Batman image as cover. And Neal Adams is the win! Congrats 

Robert Binkley Member Since 2011
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Posted On 11/12/2021

Amazing Cover !! Congrats !!

oa_cafe _ Member Since 2019
Posted On 5/1/2022

while many artists' talents fade in their twilight—Neal had striking illustrations to the end

artless artmore Member Since 2013
Posted On 5/2/2022

Spectacular!  Adams never slowed down or lost his magical abilties with the pen

Tyler T Member Since 2020
Posted On 5/2/2022

Epic landmark cover!

Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/27/2023

Incredible!  The immortal Neal Adams!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 4/7/2023

Classic Adams Bats, and the rain effect takes it up a BIG notch!  Congrats!

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