A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

How about a magic trick?

Ok, so this isn’t Heath Leger’s version of The Joker, but Aldona Szery’s recreation of a comic book panel is pretty cool.

For the life of me I can’t figure out the original artist of the panel, so if there are any Batman fans out there, please feel free to enlighten us.

Comments

55 responses to “How about a magic trick?”

  1. inga Avatar
    inga

    nie moge odczytac drugiego i trzeciego dymka, pomoze ktos? ;D

    anyone knows, what are second and third text? I can’t read it, can’t see it.

  2. inga Avatar
    inga

    nie moge odczytac drugiego i trzeciego dymka, pomoze ktos? ;D

    anyone knows, what are second and third text? I can’t read it, can’t see it.

  3. inga Avatar
    inga

    nie moge odczytac drugiego i trzeciego dymka, pomoze ktos? ;D

    anyone knows, what are second and third text? I can’t read it, can’t see it.

  4. inga Avatar
    inga

    nie moge odczytac drugiego i trzeciego dymka, pomoze ktos? ;D

    anyone knows, what are second and third text? I can’t read it, can’t see it.

  5. inga Avatar
    inga

    nie moge odczytac drugiego i trzeciego dymka, pomoze ktos? ;D

    anyone knows, what are second and third text? I can’t read it, can’t see it.

  6. American Nightmare Avatar
    American Nightmare

    Is that from “The Killing Joke” ?

  7. American Nightmare Avatar
    American Nightmare

    Is that from “The Killing Joke” ?

  8. American Nightmare Avatar
    American Nightmare

    Is that from “The Killing Joke” ?

  9. American Nightmare Avatar
    American Nightmare

    Is that from “The Killing Joke” ?

  10. American Nightmare Avatar
    American Nightmare

    Is that from “The Killing Joke” ?

  11. The Brandon Avatar

    This is an amazing tattoo. Secondly, no this isn’t from “The killing Joke.” Although that is a fair question. Thirdly, I don’t know where it’s from, but it is pretty great.

  12. The Brandon Avatar

    This is an amazing tattoo. Secondly, no this isn’t from “The killing Joke.” Although that is a fair question. Thirdly, I don’t know where it’s from, but it is pretty great.

  13. The Brandon Avatar

    This is an amazing tattoo. Secondly, no this isn’t from “The killing Joke.” Although that is a fair question. Thirdly, I don’t know where it’s from, but it is pretty great.

  14. The Brandon Avatar

    This is an amazing tattoo. Secondly, no this isn’t from “The killing Joke.” Although that is a fair question. Thirdly, I don’t know where it’s from, but it is pretty great.

  15. The Brandon Avatar

    This is an amazing tattoo. Secondly, no this isn’t from “The killing Joke.” Although that is a fair question. Thirdly, I don’t know where it’s from, but it is pretty great.

  16. DD Avatar
    DD

    This looks like Brian Bolland’s work in The Killing Joke, but it’s not from that piece. I just checked every page.

  17. DD Avatar
    DD

    This looks like Brian Bolland’s work in The Killing Joke, but it’s not from that piece. I just checked every page.

  18. DD Avatar
    DD

    This looks like Brian Bolland’s work in The Killing Joke, but it’s not from that piece. I just checked every page.

  19. DD Avatar
    DD

    This looks like Brian Bolland’s work in The Killing Joke, but it’s not from that piece. I just checked every page.

  20. DD Avatar
    DD

    This looks like Brian Bolland’s work in The Killing Joke, but it’s not from that piece. I just checked every page.

  21. Rob Avatar

    @DD: It’s similar, but Bolland’s Joker didn’t have the eye make-up and the nose wasn’t as pointy.

  22. Rob Avatar

    @DD: It’s similar, but Bolland’s Joker didn’t have the eye make-up and the nose wasn’t as pointy.

  23. Rob Avatar

    @DD: It’s similar, but Bolland’s Joker didn’t have the eye make-up and the nose wasn’t as pointy.

  24. Rob Avatar

    @DD: It’s similar, but Bolland’s Joker didn’t have the eye make-up and the nose wasn’t as pointy.

  25. Rob Avatar

    @DD: It’s similar, but Bolland’s Joker didn’t have the eye make-up and the nose wasn’t as pointy.

  26. PoloBM Avatar
    PoloBM

    To me it’s in Frank Miller’s Dark Knight

  27. PoloBM Avatar
    PoloBM

    To me it’s in Frank Miller’s Dark Knight

  28. PoloBM Avatar
    PoloBM

    To me it’s in Frank Miller’s Dark Knight

  29. PoloBM Avatar
    PoloBM

    To me it’s in Frank Miller’s Dark Knight

  30. PoloBM Avatar
    PoloBM

    To me it’s in Frank Miller’s Dark Knight

  31. Bosh Avatar

    to me it looks like something from Simon Bisley, it reminds me of the work he did for “Batman : Black and White”

  32. Bosh Avatar

    to me it looks like something from Simon Bisley, it reminds me of the work he did for “Batman : Black and White”

  33. Bosh Avatar

    to me it looks like something from Simon Bisley, it reminds me of the work he did for “Batman : Black and White”

  34. Bosh Avatar

    to me it looks like something from Simon Bisley, it reminds me of the work he did for “Batman : Black and White”

  35. Bosh Avatar

    to me it looks like something from Simon Bisley, it reminds me of the work he did for “Batman : Black and White”

  36. Nyghtslave Avatar
    Nyghtslave

    I love that it’s in polish tho. I don’t speak it (apart from a few words I’ll not mention :p)m but defenitely want to learn it!

  37. Nyghtslave Avatar
    Nyghtslave

    I love that it’s in polish tho. I don’t speak it (apart from a few words I’ll not mention :p)m but defenitely want to learn it!

  38. Nyghtslave Avatar
    Nyghtslave

    I love that it’s in polish tho. I don’t speak it (apart from a few words I’ll not mention :p)m but defenitely want to learn it!

  39. Nyghtslave Avatar
    Nyghtslave

    I love that it’s in polish tho. I don’t speak it (apart from a few words I’ll not mention :p)m but defenitely want to learn it!

  40. Nyghtslave Avatar
    Nyghtslave

    I love that it’s in polish tho. I don’t speak it (apart from a few words I’ll not mention :p)m but defenitely want to learn it!

  41. Flaming Art Avatar
    Flaming Art

    It’s quite similar to Miller’s Joker but the nose is too pointy and the hair isn’t the same.
    Also it’s not in the book.

  42. Flaming Art Avatar
    Flaming Art

    It’s quite similar to Miller’s Joker but the nose is too pointy and the hair isn’t the same.
    Also it’s not in the book.

  43. Flaming Art Avatar
    Flaming Art

    It’s quite similar to Miller’s Joker but the nose is too pointy and the hair isn’t the same.
    Also it’s not in the book.

  44. Flaming Art Avatar
    Flaming Art

    It’s quite similar to Miller’s Joker but the nose is too pointy and the hair isn’t the same.
    Also it’s not in the book.

  45. Flaming Art Avatar
    Flaming Art

    It’s quite similar to Miller’s Joker but the nose is too pointy and the hair isn’t the same.
    Also it’s not in the book.

  46. yngv Avatar

    @inga:

    2. brzydki, irytujacy i przebiegly, ale zgrywus.
    3. krrrrrr – tudziez coz podobnego 😉

    aldona’s getting better and better. i’d say best female tattooist in poland.

  47. yngv Avatar

    @inga:

    2. brzydki, irytujacy i przebiegly, ale zgrywus.
    3. krrrrrr – tudziez coz podobnego 😉

    aldona’s getting better and better. i’d say best female tattooist in poland.

  48. yngv Avatar

    @inga:

    2. brzydki, irytujacy i przebiegly, ale zgrywus.
    3. krrrrrr – tudziez coz podobnego 😉

    aldona’s getting better and better. i’d say best female tattooist in poland.

  49. yngv Avatar

    @inga:

    2. brzydki, irytujacy i przebiegly, ale zgrywus.
    3. krrrrrr – tudziez coz podobnego 😉

    aldona’s getting better and better. i’d say best female tattooist in poland.

  50. yngv Avatar

    @inga:

    2. brzydki, irytujacy i przebiegly, ale zgrywus.
    3. krrrrrr – tudziez coz podobnego 😉

    aldona’s getting better and better. i’d say best female tattooist in poland.

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