Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Batman first appeared in the story “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate” in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Since then, the caped crusader has appeared in several television series, films, and video games. Now, to celebrate the iconic character’s 85th anniversary, DC Comics has asked seven artists to create original artwork inspired by Batman’s debut issue for the Batman 85 Artist Series. One of those artists is famed Final Fantasy illustrator Yoshitaka Amano.
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Amano revealed his Batman 85 Artist Series work as a collage on his Instagram account on September 20. While the collage is impressive and well-coordinated, the artist also posted three standalone images of the work on the same day.
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In a press release, DC Comics announced that they have teamed up with seven artists: Caledonia Curry (Swoon), Hebru Brantley, João Marco, Sandra Fabara (Lady Pink), Mirka Andolfo, Ram Han, and Yoshitaka Amano.
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The press release also says that the seven pieces will be on display at events in Tokyo, Japan; Weeze, Germany; Guangzhou, China; and other locations. The events will also feature merchandise featuring Batman 85 Artist Series pieces. However, some of the merchandise will also be available through the DC Shop website.
The DC YouTube channel also posted a video featuring Batman 85 Artist Series artist Hebru Brantly discussing all things Batman on September 22. DC Comics hasn't revealed whether every artist in the Batman 85 Artist Series will get their own video, but hopefully they will.
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After doing covers for Detective Comics, Sandman, and Superman, Amano created an evocative piece for Batman that captures the feel of the late 1930s and early 1940s, as well as the shadows that some people associate with Batman.
Sources: Email correspondence, Yoshitaka Amano's Instagram account, DC Shop, DC YouTube channel