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Batman #289 Page 7

Artists: MIKE GRELL (Penciller) , VINCE COLLETTA (Inker)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Batman #289 Page 7
Artist:	MIKE GRELL (Penciller)
Artist:	VINCE COLLETTA (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	421
Likes on CAF:	8 9
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	3/28/2022
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15" x 10" image area. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Batman #289 Page 7 original art (DC 1977). Mike Grell and Vince Colletta.

Pure Grell goodness in this very early page in his career. Mike had barely been working with DC for 4 years when this page was done, and on the "Batman" series, only two issues prior to this issue.

What really struck me about this page, aside from the incredible imagery, is that it lacked any dialogue, making it a visual treat for all to fully enjoy regardless of the viewer's native language. The true essence of narrative art!

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Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/28/2022

Always loved this page! Nice get!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/28/2022

"The true essence of narrative art" is right! Who needs to flap their gums when they can do their talking with their fists, right? Well, I suppose Spidey does, but I digress. You got yourself an excellent three panel half-splash, John, kudos to you for landing such a fabulous early Grell example!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/28/2022

Power packed coiled Batman anatomy that Grell takes the best of the athletic physique style on the 70's to spring forth some powerful strikes on the page! Relentless hard charging action!

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 3/29/2022

You don't need any words when you're kicking butt! Nice action page!

Nils E
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 3/29/2022

Fresh Grell action,pre ossification.

Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/29/2022

Fantastic Grell Batman page! Love the action and dynamic layout.

Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/29/2022

THIS IS EVERYTHING ANYONE WOULD WANT IN A PAGE! ACTION PACKED! POWERFUL INKS! EACH PANEL IS AMAZING! WHAT A FIND!

Dietmar Krueger
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 3/29/2022

Excellent page! I'm impressed!!!

J H
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 3/29/2022

Bats is just laying haymakers on fools. I think I have to go to the dentist after panel 2. I hope that guy likes soup and puréed food. Grell needed exactly zero dialogue for this great action page. KA-THWAM! Knockout. Congrats!

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