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DescriptionWhen I started collecting, I set an objective of examples from 3 dearly beloved nostalgia stories. Last year I was able to complete the trifecta.But, if 3 actually means 4, then this would be the Red King of my Hellfire Club. Kingdom Come, like Watchmen, is a deep exploration of the superhero genre and the human psyche. Reading it was, like for it's narrator, a revelation. I'm beyond thrilled to add this incredible example to the collection. Artistically, Ross is 100% dialed in and going for the gold. These large-art pages are a sight to behold. The colors are beyond vivid, and the precision is mind-boggling. I was particularly struck by the color gradient on this page, moving from light to dark as Superman descends to meet his counterpoint. The visual storytelling is also superb. No words are needed to tell us that the house of Wayne has fallen. Superman silently floating down into the cave is breathtaking. At the bottom we have a wonderful depiction of all the Bat-Cave essentials, including those singular, Fleischer-inspired, Bat-Mechs. In terms of the story, this page starts an eight page sequence in which Superman and Batman are reacquainted, and come to understand where the battle lines are drawn. The dialogue on this page was always one of my favorite bits - "I bow to your superior wisdom." Indeed. The way Bruce prods at Clark throughout the ensuing exchange is bloody brilliant. Thanks to Joseph for working with me on this, and a special shout out to the McDonaldsCon where I was able to pick this up. #OAX2025. See you in San Diego! Social/Sharing |
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Ben H 
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Well damn, that is something! Congrats on the trifecta!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
You got a great page! This is not only visually stunning, but it's also a memorable scene. Congrats!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Show. Stopper. In a story full of standout sequences, this one ranks right up there. Massive congrats, brother!
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Wow this is such a beautiful piece from one of the greatest super hero stories ever told. Major congrats on this acquisition!
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
What a tremendous addition! This is a treat for the eyes. Congrats on this stunner.
Chuck Arnold
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Wow, what a really great page by Ross featuring Superman. Amazing acquisition Mikail.
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Congrats! Very memorable page from the series. I always liked what Ross did with some of the quieter pages in this series.
Patrick R
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
What a beautifuly self-contained story page. The art does it all.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Outstanding get, man, whew. Hard to top as a Ross example. Perfect mix of pure visuals and storytelling...love that panel with Supes floating down into the Cave. Big congrats on hitting this 4th of 4 :)
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Absolutely fabulous page from KC. I just love the depiction of the Batcave, which I think of as another character in the DC universe. Every artist has their own vision how it should look.
Steve . M
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Congratulations again, love those two bottom panels
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Oh, you lucky, lucky man. IMHO, Marvels and Kingdom Come represented Ross' best work. To this day.
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Thanks for letting me see this in person at McDonaldsCon! It was a wonder to behold!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
So glad you got one with Superman! The bat cave setting is particularly wonderful as well. Kudos, it's fantastic!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
I was most impressed by the water reflections on this page!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
incredible art and storytelling from a seminal run in DC history, so so goood - many congrats brother! enjoy sdcc
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Gorgeous pickup from Alex Ross' quintessential work! Epic!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/21/2024
Whoa ... Incredible gem! That last panel especially floors me.
Joshua Tan
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/22/2024
Friggin amazing acquisition! All that detail and its Supers drifting around the Batcave! How cool is that! Congrats buddy!
Brian Norton
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/22/2024
congrats M. L. any painted Ross page is gold. but this is such a pivital moment in the story as old allies will again dsagree on how justice should be served. That last panel of the batcave in disarray is beautifully layed out and painted.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/22/2024
When the page comes home
And the art's not fold
And the paints we see
Are all Wayne's of old
When your dreams all fail
And Magog still rails
He's the worst of all
But A Ross one grail
The mansion hides the truth
It wants to shelter you
Bat with the beast inside
There's nowhere we cave hide
No matter what 90's
It's still the Waid we read
This is my Kingdom Come
This is my Kingdom Come
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/22/2024
This is just a totally amazing page! I was admiring each panel as my eye moved down, to be just shattered by that last panel.
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/22/2024
Truly epic. Have always loved seeing his interior work. That full on cover beauty gets to shine in the interior panels, and I don't know if an example of it could be any more beautiful.
S. H!!
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 7/22/2024
This is obviously a gorgeous page and I completely agree about it being fantastic both visually and as a piece of sequential storytelling. Kingdom Come is probably Ross' and Mark Waid's best work and a great response to the height of 90s edginess. Incredible pickup.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Superb page! Panels 4 and 5 are colossal. Huge congrats.
Victor Bracamontes
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Such a beautiful page for what I feel is a perfect book.
Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/23/2024
Great page... I bow before your Superior wisdom.
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/30/2024
Holy moly, a Kingdom Come page. Great sequence culminating in the bottom panel with the cave and some amazing water effects. Huge congrats!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
This is fantastic - I feel liek you see these so rarely! Thanks for sharing this!
M L
Member Since 2015
Posted on 8/2/2024
Chris K. wrote:
This is fantastic - I feel liek you see these so rarely! Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you! I was sorry to miss you at SDCC.
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/2/2024
I haven't seen many of these and it is a beauty to behold ! A fantastic add to your wonderful collection !
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/4/2024
Such an epic addition to your collection. Congrats.
Andrew G
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 8/16/2024
I don't know how I missed you posting this! Fantastic page. I absolutely love the panel of Superman descending down the stairs with his cape illuminated by the backlight. Congrats!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/2/2025
WOW! Huge page of history and comic art, Ross's work in this series is iconic and made his name known in every comic household.
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