The Golden Age in black and white…

13th Dimension fave Matt Wagner has been busy lately with a run of moody and evocative interpretations of classic Golden Age Superman and Batman covers.
Dig these:

Based on 1942’s Superman #32, pencilled by Wayne Boring

Based on 1939’s Detective Comics #27, by Bob Kane. Obviously.

Based on 1947’s Batman #44, by Jim Mooney and Charles Paris
The three, which Wagner showed at this past weekend’s Original Art Expo in Orlando, Fla., follow others he’s done in the past, like these:

Based on… well you know.

Based on 1941’s Action Comics #39, by Fred Ray

Based on Fantastic Four #46, by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott
Check out more of Matt’s work at his website.
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February 24, 2026
These are the bees knees! They pack a wallop that would kayo King Kong!
February 24, 2026
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February 24, 2026
Fixed it for you!