Ben H UNITED STATES
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Death: The High Cost of Living 2 page 1

Location: Bachalo, Chris
Artists: Chris Bachalo (Penciller) ,  Mark Buckingham (Inker) ,  Todd Klein (Letterer) ,  Neil Gaiman (Writer)

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Location: Bachalo, Chris
Title: Death: The High Cost of Living 2 page 1
Artist:  Chris Bachalo (Penciller) ,  Mark Buckingham (Inker) ,  Todd Klein (Letterer) ,  Neil Gaiman (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 597
Likes on CAF: 28
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 31
Added to Site: 7/4/2022

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As an emo undergrad in the early 90s, I was absolutely obsessed with anything Neil Gaiman, largely because of his work on Sandman. I’m sure I’m not alone in admitting that I had a huge crush on Morpheus' big sis after reading issue 8, so much so that I went out and got a ring of Ankhs tattooed around my arm at some point after graduating college. As conceived by Gaiman, the character of Death was a masterclass on how to turn readers’ expectations on their heads. Here on the one hand was a figure who was burdened with the macabre and thankless task of shepherding the dead to the afterlife, while on the other hand being portrayed not as a grim reaper, but rather as a vibrant young woman who reveled in the everyday joys of life. This juxtaposition was perfectly encapsulated in Sandman 8 and in the first Death mini series, which also happened to be my introduction to the art of Chris Bachalo (who to this day remains one of my all-time favorite comic artists).

Thanks to YM for letting this go. Having the opportunity to own a page from this series is something I never would have imagined possible when I was first thumbing through the comics 30 years ago. I still have to pinch myself every time I look at it.

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George H Member Since 2009
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Posted On 7/4/2022

Emo kids unite. Stunning page!

Ben H Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

George H wrote:
"  Emo kids unite. Stunning page!
 "

Hah, thanks man! That should be our slogan for the local art meetups!

Kelsey S Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

Great seeing this one! Thanks for sharing and congrats!

Jason K Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

Wow! Spectacular! Huge congrats! 

Mel C. and B. Carter Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

Just lovely. Big congrats on this splash. And I especially love it since I was dorming on Washington Square Park at the time this came out.

Joseph Melchior Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

1993 was a stellar year for comics & music, I remember it fondly. And this series was top of the heap. Congrats on such an outstanding example from it, Ben.

Justin Porter Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

Fantastic! Congrats!

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

Incredible Death HCOL page, wow!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

Great storytelling by Bachalo and Buckingham splitting the splash to play with time and space with this real life setting that really helped to connect to the audience on a new level to reflect the emo and goth culture onto the comic scene.  Representation matters.

Yo Kuri Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 7/4/2022

Winner! Just superb well done man!

Paperchaser 1968 Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

....now that is something!!

Mike Rice Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

One of the BEST pages from the series. I keep hoping to get my chance at nabbing one, but they continue to elude me. Congrats on getting yours.

Jonathan H Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

Awesome page! Congrats!! 

Rob C. Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

This is such a great page!!!  Congratulations!!!

Chris K. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

What a spectacular page!

Joshua Cheung Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

Congrats! That's a beauty.

Matt Kennedy Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

I used to have the color guide for this page, and miss it greatly.

James Bella Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

A grail page for any Death fan!

J. Sid Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

Beautiful page

Satya Chetri Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

The Summer of Bachalo continues! Looking forward to see how you are going to top this.

Ken Lomas Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 7/5/2022

Loved these books. My first leap into Vertigo.

Corey G Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 7/6/2022

Now that's a holy grail! I'm thrilled to have gotten a chance to peek at this beauty in person. Congrats again Ben!!

M L Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 7/8/2022

My arm would be black and blue with pinches! Congrats!

Jeremiah Avery Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 7/10/2022

Stunning! So jealous! Congratulations on having this wonderful page!

Ernest Benevides Member Since 2022
1    
Posted On 7/10/2022

Gaiman and Bachalo...how can u go wrong. A stunning piece. Congrats on an incredible page

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/11/2022

It is practically perfect in every way.

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/28/2022

Your excitement is clear in your description, and looking at the page, it's not hard to see why!  Big congrats!

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 12/3/2022

Such a great series and one of the few comics where Chris's art was clean(clear) enough that you could not only tell what was going on.. but it was gorgeous and a pleasure to get lost in. 

Lee C. Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 4/13/2023

Had my eye on this page way back when, never pulled the trigger. But as others have said, one of the best examples from the series. Lucky you to own it! And thanks for sharing, its just terrific :)

Suat Tong Ng Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/4/2024

WTH - I just saw this.  Huge purchase and fitting addition to your Death collection.  

Damon Wright Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/31/2026

Fantastic!

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