Batman Unwrapped

by Andy Kubert (Illustrator)

DC collects the Batman stories by Andy Kubert, the acclaimed comics artist whose work includes BEFORE WATCHMEN: NIGHT OWL, FLASHPOINT and much more, in pencil form in this new hardcover. With stories written by #1 New York Times bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison, these tales introduced Damian Wayne, son of Bruce Wayne who becomes the new Robin. Also included is the now classic story "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" These stories gain a new depth when seen in pencil form, as Andy Kubert's spectacular artwork in crisp, pencil form for the very first time.

Collects BATMAN #655-658, 664-666, 686 and 700, DETECTIVE COMICS#853 and 52 #46.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Fiction, Batman

288 pages, Hardcover

First published October 29, 2013

About the author

Andrew "Andy" Kubert is an American comic book artist, son of Joe Kubert, and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also artists. He is a graduate of and an instructor of second-year classes at the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, founded by his father (who also teaches there).

Reviews

[Omar Gómez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Batman Unwrapped by Andy Kubert
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Batman Unwrapped by Andy Kubert, Calificación 3.5/5 estrellas

  Gran arte a lápices por Andy Kubert, esta recopilación destaca la historia de Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?, también tiene la historia de Batman donde Demian Wayne es el sucesor del encapotado.

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Redescubra el impresionante arte de Batman de Andy Kubert, publicado aquí en formato lápiz por primera vez. Reimpresos del original sin pulido ni adornos, estos hermosos dibujos a lápiz resaltan el dominio del artista en el medio del cómic.

BATMAN UNWRAPPED: ANDY KUBERT recopila exhaustivamente los siete años de trabajo del artista con el Caballero Oscuro, con obras de arte expresivas e inolvidables de Kubert que narran una saga completa de vida y muerte tanto para un padre como para un hijo. ¡Se incluyen historias escritas por el autor más vendido del New York Times, Neil Gaiman y Grant Morrison!

Recopila BATMAN #655-658, #664-666, #686 y #700, DETECTIVE COMICS #853 y 52 #46.

[Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although the obvious selling point of this collection is the ‘raw’ art of Andy Kubert, there is some excellent writing in these pages too. Morrison and Gaiman are as sublime as always.
The collection highlights Andy Kuberts art, specifically his uncoloured pencil line art and sometime inks. It’s gorgeous stuff, comic art stripped back to the point of just being art. Some incredible panels in here.
Although I do prefer colour work, this format does highlight just how technically gifted Kubert is, and gave me a new appreciation for his art.
Highly recommended.

[Drew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, visually interesting collection of Kubert’s inks combined with some of the industry’s best writers. Introduction of Damian was especially fun.

[AltLovesBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't have a lot of negative things to say about this one! The black and white art/unfinished panels aspect of the "Unwrapped" line really appeals to me visually. Lots of the images are incredibly striking when only done in black and white. This particular volume is more of a grab bag of stories though, which can come off as a little disjointed. The beginning is more or less sequential, but the last third or so of the volume comes off as random issues/storylines that aren't related to what came before. Great artwork though!

[Victor Orozco · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not bad. Basically this is several Batman stories re-released but without any coloring. This essentially fives it a very 'noir' feel to the writing but also its a nice rehash into several events in the last decade of the Caped Crusader.

Basically you have "Batman and Son" "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader" and "Damian: Son of Batman" along with a New 52 story.

More or less these stories aren't what you call great. All things considered they could be better.

D+

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

a look at the unpolished b&w pencil artwork of Andy Kubert

[Terry Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

If nothing else, reading this collection has made me want to pick up Morrison's entire run on Batman, and then follow throufh and read Snyder's and King's as well. Kubert had some absolutely great work showcased in this volume, and I genuinely feel like his partnership with Morrison should have carried over into other titles. Great read, and I'm glad I picked it up on a lark.