Spaey, Kristof :: Mike Manley

Mike Manley - Batman #500 Azbat Knightfall splash recreation

Artist: Mike Manley (All)

7 Comments - 4,495 Views - 9 Likes

Mike Manley - Batman #500 Azbat Knightfall splash recreation Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Mike Manley - Batman #500 Azbat Knightfall splash recreation
Artist:	Mike Manley (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,495
Likes on CAF:	9 10
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	1/14/2016
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Description

A truly majestic pose and the introduction of the full Azbat costume of Jean Paul Valley in the Knightfall story. It was a pretty clunky design but Manley managed to give the character and costume such grace and style. And there is no better example than the opening splash page of his run on the book. The original page is still owned by the artist, and not for sale, but this recreation more than equals the original. Just look at that left arm! Very glad to add this childhood favorite image to my collection.

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About the Owner

	Kristof Spaey
Joined:	January 2006
Last Login:	April 2025
Website:	http://kristofspaey.wordpress.com
Country:	BELGIUM
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Reggie Francia
Member Since 2014

Posted on 1/15/2016

Nice! Is the original still in Mike's possession or yours already?

aric shapiro
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/15/2016

Spectatcular iamge

Dadako Dadako
Member Since 2010

Posted on 1/17/2016

..Both works are excellent!

Michael Molinario
Member Since 2011

Posted on 1/19/2016

Very nice! Perfect choice for a recreation.

Alex B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/27/2016

Stunning ! Congrats for this awesome piece !

j sly
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/7/2021

Awesome piece! Congrats!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 6/29/2022

Gorgeous recreation of Batman 500!

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