'But just like the comics for Batman keep going, we have new artists all the time that are exploring their version of Batman, and what a shame if we don't continue this line to be able to celebrate the new people as well as the people who are associated with Batman from the past.' 'It's now become almost a tradition and an honor to have all these artists represented in this format. 'It would be the saddest thing in the world if we stopped,' adds Kevin Kiniry, DC Collectibles vice president of creative services. 'And it's Batman so he'll always be selling OK because people really like the character,' he says.

What has kept the statues popular for eight years and counting is they've always represented works of art by illustrators from all eras of Bat-history, according to Jim Fletcher, design director for DC Collectibles' creative services division. 4, DC Comics debuts a new six-issue Batman: Black and White miniseries with art from Murphy, Chris Samnee, Marc Silvestri, Neal Adams and more. The 'Black and White' collectible series celebrates its 50th statue (priced at $79.95) in stores today, a piece by Punk Rock Jesus artist Sean Murphy.

The two-toned line - and the longest-running for DC Collectibles - started in 2005 with illustrator Eduardo Risso's take on the Caped Crusader and was inspired by the Batman: Black and White book launched in 1996. Until then, collectors have quite a few other Dark Knights to choose from, and even more on the way. Final product subject to change.Perhaps Ben Affleck will get his own Batman 'Black and White' statue one day.

Batman Black & White is one of the longest-running statue lines in the collectibles industry.

The second design by Mike Mignola to be featured in the Batman Black & White Line.

From the pages of the DC one-shot ”Gotham by Gaslight” by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola.

1:10 scale highly detailed resin statue.

Due to the popular demand for Mike Mignola’s Black and White pieces, this figure is sure to go quick! Coming next is this fantastic Batman resin designed by Mike Mignola, the creator of Hellboy, and offers a unique companion piece to the other Black and White Statues. Batman Black & White: Batman by Mike MignolaĭC Direct’s Batman: Black & White line is one of the longest running collectible lines of all time, which pays tribute to all of the artists and fans who have worked on or supported the line.

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