JLA Classified #20, Page 5 – Batman vs. The Hypothetical Woman – Original Art by José Luis García-López

Presented here is the original pencil art for page 5 of JLA Classified #20 (2006), featuring a brutal and dynamic encounter between Batman and the antagonist of the arc, the Hypothetical Woman. Masterfully penciled by the legendary José Luis García-López, this page is a showcase of his ability to render intense physical combat and complex anatomy. The page begins with a stunning, large-scale splash panel of Batman taking a high-impact kick to the face, sent reeling amidst debris and smoke. The subsequent panels maintain a high level of tension, showing a battered Dark Knight—with visible tears in his costume—struggling against his opponent. The final two panels are particularly powerful, featuring tight, claustrophobic close-ups of the struggle, culminating in the Hypothetical Woman pinning Batman down. García-López’s signature "style guide" precision is on full display here, making even a defeated Batman look iconic.