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Set in the world of BATMAN (1989), one year later, Bruce Wayne grapples with waking nightmares of his fallen nemesis. As he delves into bizarre crimes rooted in mad science, he’s torn between haunting suspicions and encroaching paranoia. The dark detective cannot escape the chilling possibility: the Joker may be poised for a sinister return.

I created the art and animation for REANIMATED over the course of the last 5 years, utilizing skills in illustration, graphic design, animation, 3d modeling, film making, and storytelling. It started its life as a single animated illustration and slowly evolved into something so much more. This short film is intended to be a tribute to the 1989 BATMAN, and I hope you enjoy! - Clay

Art, Animation, & Story by:

Clay Rodery

Music by:

Sonic Jigglebath

My very first bookcover illustration...is of BATMAN!!

You can now preorder Many More Lives of the Batman, which will be released on September 11th, 2015.

Some drawings from Society of Illustrators' Superhero Sketch Night last night

"And thus was born this weird figure of the dark..."

Sketchbook Batman

Sketchbook Joker

Gothic

Poison Ivy redesign.

As with Wonder Woman, I'm trying to eradicate the absolutely asinine 'bathing suit' costume Poison Ivy has been shackled with for 47 years.  Obviously I get that there's that temptress quality to her character, but for too long that's been cited as an excuse to further fetishize her appearance (the Arkham games being really guilty of this).  Ivy should look like Klimt or Aubrey Beardsley designed her - she should look earthy and timeless, and yes have a sensual look, but one that's subtle and most importantly doesn't undermine a threatening quality she NEEDS to posses.  She's poison. 

"Compare me to Batman?!  I've got more style, more brains!  I'm certainly a better dresser!"

Did some style variations for my own reference, partially because I'm tired of seeing grungy face-off Joker, but also because I believe he's somebody who you would never see wear the same exact ensemble twice.  The clothes make the man.

Some Joker sketchbook fun.  Bringin' back dat hat.  And a face that's actually attached.

I thought it might be a good idea to put all of my Batman-inspired animations (to date) in one post, to quell any confusion as to their origins.

I'd like to thank all the wonderful people who have enjoyed these animations over the past 7 months.  Each of these take so much work and planning to create, and I really try hard to bring people something of quality and consideration.  There are a few things though I wish to clarify about them though:

I don't mean to sound petty or pedantic...just meant to address some FAQ's I get. 

Anyway, again, thanks to anyone and everyone who ever stops by and takes a look at these...I make them for us all to enjoy  :)

- Clay Rodery

Sketchbook page 26