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Absolute Batman Sketch Sells for Record $18,850 Following Jim Lee Promotion

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What happened

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An Absolute Batman #25 sketch cover, created by Nick Dragotta, Jim Lee, and Clay Mann, sold for $18,850 on WhatNot. This sale set a new record for the series. Jim Lee promoted a live art jam on Twitch and WhatNot, which occurred while DC Comics and Marvel Comics were publishing new comic books.

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Why it matters

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The record sale validates the high market value and strength of DC Comics' core intellectual property. The event took place amid ongoing competition between DC Comics and Marvel Comics for market share in the comic book industry.

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Who's involved

Jim LeePresident and COO of DC Comics, who promoted the art jam.
DC ComicsPublisher of the Absolute Batman series.
Marvel ComicsCompetitor to DC Comics in the comic book market.
Nick DragottaArtist who contributed to the sold sketch cover.
TwitchPlatform used to stream the live art jam.

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The entities involved

Jim Lee
Korean American comics artist, writer and publisher

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