Neal Adams The Brave and the Bold #79 Batman and Deadman Splash Page 2 Original Art (DC, 196...
Description
Neal Adams The Brave and the Bold #79 Batman and Deadman Splash Page 2 Original Art (DC, 1968). A truly monumental splash page. This marks the first meeting of Batman and Deadman -- a pairing that alone would make it historic, but the context makes it seismic. Neal Adams, fresh off redefining Deadman in Strange Adventures, brings his ghostly motion, surreal staging, and moody realism to the Dark Knight at a pivotal moment. The campy Batman TV series had been off the air for only three months, and this issue of Brave and the Bold hit readers like a thunderclap: a serious, shadow-draped Batman with slightly longer ears, flowing cape, and real menace back where he belonged. Fan reaction was overwhelming, prompting Julius Schwartz to eventually move Adams onto Detective Comics and Batman. This splash captures the exact moment Batman's modern era ignited, two icons meeting for the first time, drawn by the artist who would redefine them both. Ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". The Batman logo is a reproduction stat paste-up. However, the Deadman logo is an original stat paste-up, and exhibits some tearing with tape repair. The page presents with light toning, glue residue and production oil staining, whiteout corrections, smudging/soiling, minor staining, blue pencil editorial marks, marginal punched holes, top left corner crease, minor right edge tear, clipped corner, and handling wear. In Very Good condition.More information about Neal Adams. See also: Adams, Neal Artist. Lookup the Comic Book in our Guide
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% of the successful bid (minimum $29) per lot.
This lot is in: 1 -
Signature® Floor Session - Comic Art (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 92001-92183) - 12:00 PM Central Time, Friday, February 27, 2026.
[Proxy bidding ends ten minutes prior to the session start time. Live Proxy bidding on Heritage Live now starts within 2 hours of when the auction opens for proxy bidding and continues through the live session.]
Exhibition Viewing Times, Title Page, Floor Session and License Information
Additional Location Info:
Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261
Want to know more about this artist? Dates, history, background, and value ranges are covered in the comprehensive new guide. Order Now!
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms