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Saves Gotham City THE DARK KNIGHT SAVES GOTHAM CITY THE DARK KNIGHT SAVES GOTHAM CITY - BATMAN and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics. (s17) • © The Thomas Kinkade Estate. All rights reserved. THE DARK KNIGHT SAVES GOTHAM CITY Image Sizes: 12” x 18”, 16” x 24”, 18” x 27”, 24” x 36” | Publish Date: April 2017 Led by The Joker, the worst villains from Gotham City have escaped Arkham Asylum, bringing mayhem, violence, and destruction to the streets. Only one person can stop these criminal monsters – the Dark Knight. In The Dark Knight Saves Gotham City, the true strength of Batman’s power is made manifest. Summoned to Gotham City by the Bat-Signal, the Caped Crusader and his sidekick Robin face a formidable challenge as their most evil nemeses have joined forces. The Joker, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, and their band of evil masterminds are stopped dead in their tracks as the heroes arrive. As lightning races across the city skies, the Dark Knight and his companion prepare to fight an epic battle to save the citizens of Gotham City – a battle that the world’s most power crime fighters will undoubtedly win. THE DARK KNIGHT SAVES GOTHAM CITY - BATMAN and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics. (s17) © The Thomas Kinkade Estate. All rights reserved. Key Points • The Dark Knight Saves Gotham City is second Limited Edition artwork by Thomas Kinkade Studios featuring Batman, and the first piece that includes his sidekick Robin. • This painting features some of Batman’s most powerful foes, including The Penguin, The Joker, Harley Quinn, Mr. Freeze, Two-Face, Clayface, The Riddler, Bane, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc and Scarecrow. • In the background to the left, we see Batgirl making a stealth entrance to help her friends. • Catwoman crouches in the shadows, trying to decide if she should fight with or against the Dark Knight. • As with the first Limited Edition release – Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman – The Dark Knight Saves Gotham City includes tributes to some of the important people in our heroes’ lives. • A sign at the top of one of the buildings reads “The Flying Graysons,” which pays tribute to Robin’s family. Before joining the Dark Knight, Dick Grayson was part of an acrobatic circus troupe with his mother and father. Upon their death, he became Robin “the Boy Wonder”. • In the night sky, we see the bright “W” on the Wayne Industries building directly across from the Bat-Signal – underscoring the Dark Knight’s dual identity. • Hidden nods to DC villains also lie within in this painting. • The hotel is named “Al Ghul,” after Super-Villain Ra’s al Ghul. • “Oswald’s Umbrellas” refers to The Penguin, Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot. • Banners that adorn the skyscrapers read, “We Believe in Harvey Dent,” the alter-ego of Two-Face. Retail Issue Pricing S/N A/P G/P P/P E/E E/P Standard Number Artist Proof Gallery Proof Publisher Proof Estate Editon Examination Proof Canvas Edition Sizes 195 40 70 35 12 - Paper Edition Sizes 195 40 70 35 - - 12" x 18" Canvas Framed $750 $910 $910 $960 **$2,190 - Canvas Unframed $600 $760 $760 $810 $1,870 - Paper Unframed $175 - - - - - Canvas Edition Sizes 295 60 110 55 18 150 Paper Edition Sizes 295 60 110 55 - - 18" x 27" Canvas Framed $995 $1,160 $1,160 $1,210 **$2,960 $1,210 Canvas Unframed $795 $906 $960 $1,010 $2,550 $1,010 Paper Unframed $230 $280 $280 $305 - - Canvas Edition Sizes 95 20 35 17 6 - Paper Edition Sizes 95 20 35 17 - - 24" x 36" Canvas Framed $1,680 $1,840 $1,840PREFERRED $1,890 **$4,810 - STACKED Canvas Unframed $1,360 $1,520 $1,520 $1,570 $4,260 - Paper Unframed $295 $345 $345 $370 - - Prices are correct as of issue date and are subject to change. International Editions are reserved for distribution outside of the United States. Some editions are not listed on chart. For complete information on edition sizes, please see the Certificate of Authenticity. -Not Available. SECOND OPTION STAND ALONE HORIZONTAL ADDITION OF “BRAND” www.ArtBrandStudios.com THE DARK KNIGHT SAVES GOTHAM CITY - BATMAN and all Art Brand Studios | 1-800-366-3733 related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics. (s17) ©Thomas Kinkade ©Art Brand Studios.
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