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Ron S UNITED STATES
Member Since June 2007
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Detective #473, Cover

Location: Batman, Detective, Legends of the Dark Knight, Batgirl
Artist: Marshall Rogers (All)

3712  Views  -  51  Comments  -  19  Likes

Detective #473, Cover
Artwork Details
Location: Batman, Detective, Legends of the Dark Knight, Batgirl
Title: Detective #473, Cover*
Artist:  Marshall Rogers (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3712
Likes on CAF: 19
Favorited on CAF: 7
Comments: 51
Added to Site: 6/18/2015

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Description
The Englehart/Rogers/Austin run in Detective has always been a favorite. Englehart started writing with issue #469, and Rogers and Austin jumped on two issues later, and this team was together through 476 (Rogers stuck around for three more issues written by Len Wein). Although their tenure was relatively short, the run has stood the test of time as one of the most well remembered Batman runs. The characterization of the Joker as a homicidal lunatic, the creation of Silver St. Cloud as a love interest, and Rogers’ angular steep views of Gotham have become standards to which all Batman artists are measured. When I would try my hand at drawing Batman, it was Marshall Rogers’ Batman that I was trying to emulate. The lean lines, huge cape, and dramatic pointy ears were just great. The stories was gripping, and the handling of the Joker, Penguin, and Hugo Strange were just fantastic. I’m thrilled to have this cover in my collection.

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Member Since: June 2007
Last Login: July 2026
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Country: UNITED STATES
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Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/18/2015

You should be thrilled - this is a spectacular addition to an already epic collection!
John Livesay Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/18/2015

WOW, kick ass!!
Magnus X Member Since 2014
Posted On 6/18/2015

Congratulations, amazing piece...
Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted On 6/19/2015

Best run on Batman ever! This is a spectacular example. Congratulations.
Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 12/28/2023

Alex Johnson wrote:
"  Best run on Batman ever! This is a spectacular example. Congratulations.  "

Exactly!  I just went back and looked, to refresh my memory, and every cover in this run was a classic.  This cover must take pride of place in your collection.

 Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/19/2015

I'm speechless ! This is an incredible work of art !
Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/19/2015

Classic! Loved thumbing through the back issue bins and seeing gorgeous covers like this that made me have to buy the comic!
Jonathan H Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/19/2015

Awesome cover, congrats!!
frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/19/2015

Awesome!!!
Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 6/19/2015

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex L Member Since 2012
Posted On 6/19/2015

Epic piece - simply marvelous!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/19/2015

This is special!!!! Congratulations, my friend!!!!!!
Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/19/2015

Whoosh bang! That's ACTION, my friends!
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/19/2015

Ron--congrats on picking this up. Great cover and needless to say, your collection is just too good!!!!
J M Member Since 2010
Posted On 6/19/2015

Ron , I love action and this cover has got it all , great pickup ..
D. J. Peters Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/19/2015

Perfect!
Dan P Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/19/2015

It's a gorgeous cover from a great era.
Mark Howland Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/19/2015

Now, that's a COVER!
Roger K. Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted On 6/19/2015

That's as good as it gets, Ron!
Alkis V. Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/19/2015

What a GREAT cover!!
eewwnuk 1 Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/19/2015

awesome page.
Eelco V Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/19/2015

This is insane! Wow!
aric shapiro Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/19/2015

wow....speechless
Joe Shaffer Member Since 2010
Posted On 6/19/2015

Strong work Sir
Don Raskin Member Since 2010
Posted On 6/19/2015

Epic and legendary, this is just flat out cool to see. Congrats on the addition and thank you for sharing it.
I D Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/19/2015

They don't create covers like this anymore. The composition is exceptional from an artist that was perfect for the era. Kudos galore Ron.
Mark Geier Member Since 2013
Posted On 6/19/2015

Wow, talk about a grail piece!! This is fantastic!
. BRAUNY Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/19/2015

Awesome. Congrats! Rogers had a great run on the Bat!
Damon Wright Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/19/2015

About as iconic as it gets. Congrats!
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/20/2015

Rogers prime period Detective cover - too cool for school!
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/20/2015

Congrats Ron for this incredible piece ! Part of the short but classic run and one of the all time best covers ever !
Carlo M Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/20/2015

I am a strictly-Marvel guy but I need to check out some of those Rogers Batman issues....great cover!
JEff G Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/20/2015

Congrats on such an outstanding pick up!
Saxa Luna Galianan Member Since 2014
Posted On 6/20/2015

Wow!!!!!!!
Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/21/2015

The details and the mood of this cover is at once, exceptional and typical of the work Rogers & Austin did on their Detective run. This was their big chance and they were aiming to impress and, now, almost 40 years later, they still do.
George 1 Member Since 2011
Posted On 6/21/2015

Great cover Ron
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/21/2015

This is a phenomenal example of the great power and detail that Marshall Rogers brought to Batman. His work -- like Adams years before him -- revolutionized the way many of us looked and thought about Batman. Of course, Enghlehart has to get equal billing for that but Marshall's art brought these stories and this character back into the limelight. This is a tremendous piece and I'm so pleased it hangs in the Sonenthal Museum of Comic Art.
Rocky Bradley Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/26/2015

So amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rogers is one of the truly great Batman artists!
Xavier  . Member Since 2010
Posted On 6/29/2015

Amazing cover with great action Ron! Congrats!!!
Lambo S. Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/6/2015

OMG!!! This is an amazing cover! SWEET!!!!!
Lenny Da Collector Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/4/2016

I must have fallen asleep at the wheel when you posted this. Not only a visual buffet but such a rare piece of art to get.
Marc W Member Since 2014
Posted On 2/7/2016

Indescribable Beautiful!
Nelson Animated Ink Member Since 2005
Posted On 10/21/2017

Just an incredible cover. Classic never goes out of style. Cheers! N.
S Riz Member Since 2014
Posted On 2/5/2018

Awesome cover! Congrats!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor Member Since 2015
Posted On 12/28/2019

God this is a beaut!  Was enamored with this from the day I first saw it.  Great piece in a great collection!

 Will K Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/19/2021

I'm not really a huge Marshall Rogers fan.  But this is a beautiful piece.  And I'm not sure if it's been acknowledged that this seems to be a sort of homage to Detective Comics 27.

 Paul Michael Moon Rogers Member Since 2021
Posted On 3/6/2023

Stunning

 Tom McDonald Member Since 2019
Posted On 9/23/2023

I could look at this every day for the rest of my life and never get bored. 

 O P Member Since 2006
Posted On 10/21/2023

It doesn't get any better than this. Spectacular!

 Robert Binkley Member Since 2011
Posted On 2/2/2025

Amazing Batman Cover !  Congrats !!

 Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/3/2026

Wowza! What a stunning Marshall Rogers cover for Detective Comics! Love Marshall's style here--Batman's athletic, lithe physique, the unexpected angle of the POV and the cinematic sweep of the scene. I also love Marshall's strong ,expressive inks. Just a great example of Rogers' imrpessive work on the Batman books,.

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