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Batwoman #14 (2011) pages 18-19: Medusa unleashes the Hydra

Location: DC 2000-2011 pages
Artist: J.H. Williams III (All)

Location: DC 2000-2011 pages
Title: Batwoman #14 (2011) pages 18-19: Medusa unleashes the Hydra*
Artist: J.H. Williams III (All)
Media Type: Ink Wash
Art Type: Double Page Spread
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 784
Likes on CAF: 18
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 8
Added to Site: 10/9/2021

This spread shows J.H. Williams' mastery of layouts. It was part of a Greek mythology-themed team-up between Batwoman with Wonder Woman, neither of whom appears here. But it looks just fine without them.

The final published version digitally added a halter top to Medusa. Most of the page is ink wash, but the large tree in the upper left is rendered in stark black and white. Williams often mixes media styles in this way, sometimes drawing each character in a different style as well.

The scene’s most striking element is Williams’ use of the skyscrapers as panel borders along the lower third. Neal Adams did something similar in his time on X-Men, using the segments of Sauron’s pterodactyl-wings to frame panels.

This piece was shown and discussed in my interview with Bill Cox for Comic Arts LIVE on August 14, 2023.

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James S Member Since 2017

Posted On 10/9/2021

Oh, wow!

Chris Snorek Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/9/2021

Just stunning.

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/9/2021

JH Williams III dps are always special ever since his Promethea run. His imagination is just as intricate as his linework.

Nash of the Titans Member Since 2020

Posted On 10/10/2021

Pure magic. Williams is a full on mastermind!

Jonathan H Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/10/2021

Great DPS. Love these pages!

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003

Posted On 10/31/2022

stunning!

Tom Coker Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/17/2025

Beautiful page! Loved Williams work on Batwoman

Lee Harmon Member Since 2020

Posted On 10/13/2025

This could be my favorite DPS from JH WIlliams III ever. Such a clever layout involving the buildings as story panels.

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Batwoman #14 (2011) pages 18-19: Medusa unleashes the Hydra

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