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Historic Batman Who Laughs #1 (2018) DPS Origin and First solo story by Riley Rossmo

Artists: Riley Rossmo (Penciller) , James Tynion (Writer)

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Historic Batman Who Laughs #1 (2018) DPS Origin and First solo story by Riley Rossmo Comic Art

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Closeup of BWL on throne of skulls

Back of page with sketches

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Artwork Details

Title:	Historic Batman Who Laughs #1 (2018) DPS Origin and First solo story by Riley Rossmo
Artist:	Riley Rossmo (Penciller)
Artist:	James Tynion (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Double Page Spread
For Sale Status:	Sorry, Not For Sale...check my other FOR SALE folders for pages to buy
Views:	688
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	14
Added to Site:	8/16/2021
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Description

Here are pages 17 & 18 DPS from the historic origin one shot Batman Who Laughs #1...and...this is BWL's first solo story.

Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Riley Rossmo.

When these pages became available, I mainly wanted this DPS because it has it all: Barbatos, the Dark Knights, the evil Robins..and, the masterful Batman Who Laughs sitting on his throne of skulls.

There are so many panels of the BWL...ending with his maniacal laugh in the last bottom right panel.

As with many Rossmo pages, there are bonus sketches on the back.

I have been lucky to have creators sign these pages: Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo (original creators) and James Tynion IV (writer). As soon as I am able to get Riley Rossmo sign them, I am gonna frame this.

Big Mahalo to Felix Lu for making these pages accessible.

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Last Login:	September 2025
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James S
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/16/2021

Oh that's fantastic! I think it's the first interior page from that issue ever posted to CAF, and a DPS! Congrats!

Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020

Posted on 8/16/2021

Legendary. Damn near mythical! Congrats.

M L
Member Since 2015

Posted on 8/16/2021

Fantastic spread! And it's great to see RIley getting the props!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/16/2021

Rossmo's art is just off kilter enough with his madcap style to bring the insane energy of the character to life.

Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/16/2021

Marcus Wai wrote:

Rossmo's art is just off kilter enough with his madcap style to bring the insane energy of the character to life. �

I totally agree that Rossmo's surrealistic art style was perfectly suited for the BWL's origin..

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 8/16/2021

Stunning art and great histic piece, Jordan!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 8/16/2021

killer DPS from an important #1 key issue for one of the more popular new DC villains to hit store shelves in quite some time. congrats Jordan !!!

Anton Alexander Schmidt
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/16/2021

Congratulations on an important, iconic piece!!

Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator

Posted on 8/16/2021

I've always felt that you are the "Barbatos" of this hobby... Haha. I don't even know what that means. :)

Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008

Posted on 8/16/2021

Johnny M wrote:

I've always felt that you are the "Barbatos" of this hobby... Haha. I don't even know what that means. :)

If that is a compliment...which I think it is....then I will take it with honor :)

Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator

Posted on 8/16/2021

Jordan Joanou wrote:

If that is a compliment...which I think it is....then I will take it with honor� :)

Haha. That's awesome! :)

Timothy Guerrero
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/16/2021

Nice DPS! My page is 2 pages before this one. A historic issue as BWL has become very popular. Congrats!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 8/17/2021

Oh, man, an outstanding spread! Killer example from one of the most memorable and scary Big 2 stories I've ever read! Really digging that gritty line work...Rossmo was truly a perfect match for the subject matter! Congrats!

Jesse M
Member Since 2010

Posted on 2/2/2025

Great series and great artists. Love the fact your having them all sign it. I'm sure it looks even better in person. Congrats!

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