111 original comic book pages by Marvel and DC stars on show in Pordenone
The PAFF! Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli in Pordenone hosts 'Masters of MARVEL & DC', an exhibition featuring 111 original comic book pages by legendary artists including Bob Kane, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Alan Davis, Neil Adams, and Alex Ross. The show, which opened on February 1 and runs until March 14, 2021, is divided thematically with a red path for Marvel and a blue one for DC. Highlights include a 1945 Batman and Robin page by Bob Kane, three original drawings by Alex Ross, and a section dedicated to Alan Moore's 'Watchmen'. The exhibition is also accessible online via a virtual reality tour with 23 panoramic 360° images and high-definition zoomable scans. Curator and PAFF! director Giulio De Vita stated that the virtual experience aims to reach international audiences and demonstrates cultural resilience during the pandemic.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Masters of MARVEL & DC' at PAFF! in Pordenone
- 111 original comic book pages on display
- Artists include Bob Kane, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Alan Davis, Neil Adams, Alex Ross
- Red path for Marvel, blue path for DC
- 1945 Batman and Robin page by Bob Kane
- Three original drawings by Alex Ross
- Section dedicated to 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore
- Virtual tour with 23 panoramic 360° images and high-definition zoom
- Curator: Giulio De Vita
- Runs February 1 to March 14, 2021
Entities
Artists
- Bob Kane
- Bill Finger
- Jack Kirby
- John Buscema
- Alan Davis
- Neil Adams
- Alex Ross
- Alan Moore
- Giulio De Vita
Institutions
- PAFF! Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli
- Marvel Comics
- DC Comics
- Disney
Locations
- Pordenone
- Italy