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Detective Comics #859 Pg. 19 by J.H. Williams III

Location: Batman
Artist: J.H. Williams III (All)

Location: Batman
Title: Detective Comics #859 Pg. 19 by J.H. Williams III*
Artist: J.H. Williams III (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3215
Likes on CAF: 16
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 23
Added to Site: 12/31/2013

Wow, I am super psyched to add this page to my collection! Normally not one for panel pages, this particular page was on my want list for awhile. I would visit it in the previous owners' gallery frequently - he owned the three page "origin of Batwoman" sequence, but to me THIS was THE PAGE I wanted, because of the pure artistic mastery JH Williams brought to the table on the issue, the series, and this particular page.

Of course, as comics readers, we are all used to the use of panels as a storytelling medium/device, but this particular page, to me, always represented a masterclass of sequential storytelling. In the book, the original page viewable below, it is a silent page, with the first meeting between Katherine Kane and Batman. That meeting would inspire her to take up the mantle of the Bat. Throughout her origin issues in Detective, Kane's early years are depicted in a simpler style. When Batman enters her world, the detail becomes very real, as if he has added a layer of texture to her life that was previously missing.

It's one of those pages that when I first read the book, gave me shivers, and was such a powerful visual progression. Cinematic. When the page came up for auction, I would have paid a crazy amount for it, because I wanted it to be my example of Williams' amazing run on the character.

Signed by JH Williams III.

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Member Since: August 2005
Last Login: July 2026
Ebay Id: jesusjon
Website: http://www.herosquared.com
Country: HUNGARY
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Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005

Posted On 12/31/2013

I have yet to read any comic with Batwoman in it, but the art presented might push me to finally do so. It's a truly beautiful page !

Ron S Member Since 2007

Posted On 12/31/2013

Glad it's in the right home. Congrats!!

Chris C Member Since 2004

Posted On 12/31/2013

This is a really great page. So many times pieces get overlooked in auctions amongst the splashes and paintings and covers but this is a really well put together and executed page. I really like this and I really respect your eye on this one.

Anthony F Member Since 2004

Posted On 12/31/2013

Great pickup, glad the wait paid off!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 12/31/2013

This is not in my nostaglia sweet spot but I remember it popping out from the pack in that auction - this is a nice piece of art!

Jovi Neri Member Since 2011

Posted On 1/1/2014

Nice story and you do deserve this page! Nice find!

Daniel Kroenung Member Since 2012

Posted On 1/1/2014

This page is gorgeous! Congrats on the win!

Ken H Member Since 2005

Posted On 1/6/2014

Awesome - absolutely love it!! Congrats!!

Andrea F. Member Since 2008

Posted On 1/31/2014

Great page! And awesome collection!! Congrats!!

Adam Ianbarry Member Since 2010

Posted On 2/7/2014

Amazing Art!!!

George 1 Member Since 2011

Posted On 3/22/2014

Beautiful page

Pellucidar Mikishawn Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/29/2014

super

B. Jones Member Since 2011

Posted On 7/14/2014

Never read the comic, nor am I familiar with the artist even... but damn, that is one beautiful page!

Timothy Guerrero Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/27/2015

I love the art for Batman's gloves!

Giacomo Iori Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/7/2015

Storytelling

Jared Simmons Member Since 2004

Posted On 12/13/2015

Another total winner. Time for me to add a William's piece to my collection.

Tim D Member Since 2015

Posted On 11/27/2017

Fantastic page, J.H. Williams art is vastly responsible for my love of this character.

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/17/2020

Gorgeous page! Superb storytelling and stunning images!

Dietmar Krueger Member Since 2010

Posted On 1/23/2021

Excellent page!!!

Michael 07 Member Since 2011

Posted On 6/2/2022

Very cool page!!!

Eric B Member Since 2008

Posted On 7/18/2022

THIS. IS. GOEGEOUS! Congrats.

Ron B Member Since 2024

Posted On 12/18/2024

Beautiful page

Corey Rust Member Since 2023

Posted On 7/12/2025

Wow! What a page

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