Batman #5, Page 19, 2012 (2nd Series) (Court of Owls Full Splash)

Batman Vol. 2 #1–11 "The Court of Owls" Issue #5, Page 19 — Full Interior Splash Page (The Labyrinth Climax) Artists: Greg Capullo (Pencils/Blue Lines) & Jonathan Glapion (Inks) Era / Series: DC Comics New 52 (2012) Scene: The horrifying, visceral climax of the Gotham Labyrinth where a hallucinating Bruce Wayne is brutally impaled through the torso by the Talon. Gallery Description & Provenance: An absolute 21st-century modern Grail. This is the official, master production board featuring Jonathan Glapion’s defining, pitch-black physical ink work over Capullo’s frantic blue layout lines. This exact splash is the definitive punctuation mark where the psychological horror of the Court of Owls turns physical. Published DC Cover History: Due to the sheer power of the ink work, DC Comics selected this exact master image to serve as the official back cover art for the global release of the Batman: The Court of Owls Adult Coloring Book. The "Two-Board" Split: Originally sold as a paired pencil/ink set on two boards via ComicLink in 2021 for five figures, the pieces were later separated by a dealer on the secondary market. The Artist Pedigree: Features a rare, retroactive signature flourish from the master inker himself—stamped with Jonathan Glapion’s official embossed "JG" custom wax seal, bulletproofing its pedigree. A museum-tier centerpiece of modern DC history, authenticated by Heritage Auctions and top industry veterans. Held in a private gallery for preservation—not for sale.