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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #4, pg 20 color plate

Location: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Artists: Frank Miller (Penciller) , Lynn Varley (Colorist) , Klaus Jansen (Inker)

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Location: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Title: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #4, pg 20 color plate
Artist: Frank Miller (Penciller) , Lynn Varley (Colorist) , Klaus Jansen (Inker)
Media Type: Paint - Acrylic
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3070
Likes on CAF: 38
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 15
Added to Site: 6/29/2022

When my child was six years old and trying to draw horses more realistically than My Little Pony, I pulled out my DKR book to this splash page and said “Try this on!”. The audible gasp was profound. So, I love this page because of that. Anyone reading this knows why it’s a great example of Frank and Klaus’ masterpiece, and Lynn’s impactful painting brings it to life with a richness of tone from hues that provide depth...but that’s why I love it.

Thanks J for letting it come to a forever home. Happy to pair it framed with the color plate (not a guide!!!!) to page 22 from the same issue.

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Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/29/2022

Awesome! Love Lynn Varley's coloring!

David Geo Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/29/2022

Well that's just ICONIC!

M L Member Since 2015

Posted On 6/29/2022

Absolutely stunning. The history of the horse in art as a form is the most ancient expression there is. Growing up in a culture where depictions of the human form are not particularly encouraged, I was exposed to many, many horses. Done right - the raw power, majesty, and essential-relationship to us conveyed on a primal level - the image hits us hard. This effort here by the team of Miller/Varney is a proud part of that heritage. Congrats!

Hobby Halbert Member Since 2022

Posted On 6/29/2022

So cool

Tyler T Member Since 2020

Posted On 6/29/2022

Really cool to see this

artless artmore Member Since 2013

Posted On 6/29/2022

Beautiful! Wish I had jumped on one of these Varley pieces sooner

Steve . M Member Since 2017

Posted On 6/29/2022

So cool!

kent mansley Member Since 2015

Posted On 6/29/2022

Flat out stunning! Huge congrats!

George H Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/29/2022

Much more than a color guide. Fantastic published, hand colored work.

Michael Sullivan Member Since 2021

Posted On 6/30/2022

Thanks for posting without the overlay, to really show off Varley's work.

Stan F Member Since 2019

Posted On 6/30/2022

Amazing page congrats!

Eric Wenger Member Since 2012

Posted On 7/1/2022

Congrats on owning a piece of history. This page is a grail of grails. Truly stunning!

Dave W Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/5/2022

Any page from the epic DKR story is a piece of art history ... and this is not just "any" page - one of the better examples. I am sure it will be chrished in your wonderful collection. Congrats and thanks so much for sharing!

Earl Hamilton Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/3/2022

JAW DROPPING AND AGREED! VERY SUITABLE FOR FRAMING AND PROMINENT DISPLAY!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/17/2023

Oops - I understand now it is not a color guide!

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