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Batman/The Shadow 4 variant cover

Location: Tim Sale
Artist: Tim Sale (All)

Location: Tim Sale
Title: Batman/The Shadow 4 variant cover*
Artist: Tim Sale (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1014
Likes on CAF: 22
Comments: 19
Added to Site: 6/28/2022

I should have posted this over a week ago when I first found about Tim's death, but was too emotional to post anything at that time. So just sharing a quick story now about how I first met Tim.

2003 was the first year I attended SDCC. I remember being in Stuart Ng's booth, looking for some cool hardcover graphic novels to buy. I saw a hardcover copy of Superman for All Seasons in his booth (which I hadn't read at that time), and attracted by the art, I decided to buy it. So I had the book on one hand while looking for other books to buy. Then a stranger goes up to me, and asks me with a smile, "Hey man, you want me to sign that for you?" Confused, I asked him what he meant. Then he told me, "Oh I'm Tim Sale, I'm the artist of that book you're holding!"

Needless to say, I had him sign my book and had the first of several photos taken with him over the years. Tim was always friendly, genuine, and just a really nice guy without any airs about him. And I always gravitated to buying more of his art after that first meeting, because as I am sure it happens with many CAFers out there, it's so much more enjoyable buying art from artists who treat you nicely. Another legendary comic book artist who left us too early. By far my favorite artist when it comes to someone using ink wash. And in this piece, he just shows how much he is a master of it. You will be greatly missed, Tim.

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James S Member Since 2017

Posted On 6/28/2022

Beautiful, Jay! Thank you for sharing.

Michael 07 Member Since 2011

Posted On 6/28/2022

Another gemm in a beautiful collection

M L Member Since 2015

Posted On 6/28/2022

Stunning piece, and lovely tribute.

Jason K Member Since 2018

Posted On 6/28/2022

Tremendous piece by a tremendous artist!

Rob R Member Since 2019
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Posted On 6/28/2022

Gorgeous Sale piece and a touching story to go with it. He will be sorely missed.

Marc W Member Since 2014

Posted On 6/28/2022

Pure magic. Thanks for sharing!

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/28/2022

Stunning Batman/Shadow cover by the legendary Tim Sale! A fitting tribute to a true master of the comic art medium.

Paperchaser 1968 Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/29/2022

....now that is something!! ( both art and story.....)

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/29/2022

Both characters in shadows and within the brickwork of this atmospheric old town cobblestoned alleyway adds the classic pulp flavor to the cover! The wash is Sale's painterly artist side holding all the elements together.

F M Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/29/2022

Just superb

FRED CRAMPTON Member Since 2010

Posted On 6/29/2022

I LOVE ❤️ THIS!THANKS FOR SHARING!

Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015

Posted On 6/29/2022

A positive interatction with an artist augments aqcuiring any of their work 10 fold. Just as when reading a great personalized description on CAF when someone posts a new piece. Instantly you are happy they got it.

Tony Brischler Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/29/2022

Touching story about Tim, wish I had the opportunity to have met him. Absolutely love this piece, an example of a wonderful range of value and details without being overbearing.

J. Sid Member Since 2004

Posted On 6/29/2022

Wow wow wow.

Dave W Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/5/2022

Lots of emotions behind the Tim Sale pages being posted recently. Tim was an amazing person - he is sorely missed. Congrats on this terrific example of his work - thanks for sharing!

Tyler T Member Since 2020

Posted On 7/7/2022

Amazing!!!

Giacomo Iori Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/12/2022

Super!

Steve . M Member Since 2017

Posted On 7/14/2022

Beautiful remembrance. He's one of those artists, that, the more I studied the more I learned to really appreciate. His style was so different and pieces like this are shining examples of why he was a master.

Thanks for sharing.

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