Andahaion Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Gatsby77 said: Agreed. As a long-time Daredevil fan, I can tell you Daredevil vol. 2 # 32 is a top-5 most important book in his entire mythos. Why? He reveals his identity in court -- and thus to the world. And it sticks...for at least the next 60 issues. Fundamentally changes the character. And, I might add, is one of many reasons that the Bendis/Maleev run (at least # 16-80) is stronger than either of Miller's runs was in the '80s. But...nobody was reading Daredevil in 2002-2010, so the market doesn't care. And fanboys on this board -- most of whom are in their 40s -- weren't reading Daredevil during this period and don't even know this happened, let alone its signficance. So its a fools errand to try to convince folks that Daredevil # 16-87 (at least) is a better read than # 158-201. Ditto, that the Netflix show (seasons 1-2) owe as much (or more) to this run than they do to Miller's two runs at the book. Only folks who have read all of the Miller and Bendis and Brubaker runs could make that judgement, but I have, and it's true. I'm 100% on board with you. It's an incredible run of stories. This was the first OA I asked about when I started becoming interested in comic book art. #disappointed Twanj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIL0S Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I'm unclear, was this cover sold sight unseen or just sold prior to release of comic but with image available so the buyer knew what they were getting? Either way I don't have much sympathy for buyers remorse when you drop $18k for a cover of an unreleased book because the hyped story didn't pan out the way you expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquareChaos Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Count me as another Bendis and company DD reader, as well as a hardcover set owner. Great stuff... but I'd say the art never reached the heights of the Miller run. I'd say why pick a 'better' between them? I'll take them both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Machismo Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 +1 on Bendis/Maleev DD. Brubaker/Epting Cap was also outrageously good. Heck, I’d probably collect DD artwork too, if it weren’t for that run being digitally drawn. delekkerste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCarter27 Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Middleton's OA for sale- http://www.joshuamiddleton.com/2018/07/batman-50-original-cover-art-for-sale.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipB2k17 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 The Finch cover to Batman Rebirth 24 might have been worth it. mister_not_so_nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipB2k17 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 On 7/5/2018 at 5:22 PM, Mr. Machismo said: There is definitely some collectors who bought because it was the wedding issue. Significance and creative quality are two different things, with gimmicks like deaths, gender-swaps, marriages, etc. being what gets press coverage. Look at the Janin cover. KNOWING THE OUTCOME, they took advantage of that and asked $18K...and it sold likely because of some pour soul’s nievity. I’d be ticked if I bought OA from this, expecting it to be from a cornerstone issue as far as culture significance goes. In fairness, folks like yourself have set the market for modern Batman art. Someone bought that cover on spec alone. I guarantee you. Khazano, Doc McCoy and eewwnuk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 12 hours ago, BCarter27 said: Middleton's OA for sale- http://www.joshuamiddleton.com/2018/07/batman-50-original-cover-art-for-sale.html I would buy this if I only had the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endymion Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 18 hours ago, BCarter27 said: Middleton's OA for sale- http://www.joshuamiddleton.com/2018/07/batman-50-original-cover-art-for-sale.html Rafael Albuquerque's is up too - http://cadencecomicart.com/art.php?page=38550 PhilipB2k17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCarter27 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Endymion said: Rafael Albuquerque's is up too - http://cadencecomicart.com/art.php?page=38550 And at nearly twice the price as his covers, but with no background. I wonder if the artists of the splashes and covers were upset about the story too. They sent out those Joelle Jones wedding dress model sheets to everyone like it was happening. But bye bye big payday. Edited July 11, 2018 by BCarter27 clarity of wording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Endymion said: Rafael Albuquerque's is up too - http://cadencecomicart.com/art.php?page=38550 Is that a cover (the Batman/Catwoman image) or, as listed, page 18 of the book? There is a Batman/Superman image that is listed as a #50 cover by Albuquerque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCarter27 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 28 minutes ago, delekkerste said: Is that a cover (the Batman/Catwoman image) or, as listed, page 18 of the book? Yes, it's one of the interior splashes -- which just makes the pricing more egregious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelfan1 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, BCarter27 said: Yes, it's one of the interior splashes -- which just makes the pricing more egregious. as a Spidey Fan - I love this image! Ha ha. Catwoman_Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, BCarter27 said: Yes, it's one of the interior splashes -- which just makes the pricing more egregious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkininkin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 22 minutes ago, BCarter27 said: Yes, it's one of the interior splashes -- which just makes the pricing more egregious. Wow, that's lovely! DC is slow to sending out comps of this issue and I haven't even seen the book yet, but prices aside (and yes, I have a strong vested interest here), there are some superb images arising from this issue IMHO! Ok, carry on with the sticker shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 On 7/10/2018 at 10:57 AM, BCarter27 said: Middleton's OA for sale- http://www.joshuamiddleton.com/2018/07/batman-50-original-cover-art-for-sale.html That’s a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, Jay Olie Espy said: That’s a beauty! The problem is, if you bought it and hung it on your walls, whenever your friends came over they'd ask "wait, are you married?" and then you'd have to explain "To Selina Kyle? I wish!". Or if you brought a girl back she'd ask "who's the other woman?" Or lastly, if you are married, your wife might ask "Do you think about her when you look at me?" and you would respond, "well, you both have green eyes." and she would say "my eyes are brown!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 On 7/10/2018 at 1:26 PM, PhilipB2k17 said: The Finch cover to Batman Rebirth 24 might have been worth it. They should have reprinted this with a hologram cover. Turn it left she says "YES" Turn it right she say "NO" Turn it up and down and she says "MAYBE SO, MAYBE NO" delekkerste and ExNihilo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Machismo Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 7/10/2018 at 2:26 PM, PhilipB2k17 said: The Finch cover to Batman Rebirth 24 might have been worth it. I nearly bought that for 10K, but opted for more White Knight art as: a) I do not like any of Tom King’s Batman. At all. b) For the exception of specific pieces, like the Batman 700 cover and this, Finch’s art isn’t to my personal tastes. c) Batman looks like he’s modelling “THE BEACH” by Calvin Klein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflashunc Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 At the risk of total thread drift, if y'all ain't read Waid/Rivera/Samnee Daredevil, you're really missing out. Best, most enjoyable run on the character. Just complete, unapologetic fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
