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Collectors had the first chance to see the debut of Luke Chueh x Mighty Jaxx ‘s Bat Bear at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Con 2016. Now the wait is over for the rest of us as Black Bear Gold Edition is set for a worldwide release. Some say he’s a descended of Batman, we doubt this is true but it would be cool if it was. We love the fact Bat Bear is Luke expressing his mind into an art form.
” ‘Bat Bear’ is a subtle critique of the fantasy world we read in comics, contrasted with my understanding of the real world, and illustrated in a cartoon / pop-art style.”
“If a costumed vigilante existed in the real world, the impression he’d most likely make would be that of an insane person. This feeling would be reinforced by the fact that his costume would probably be an amalgam of random bits and pieces. The mask the Bat Bear wears is actually inspired by a similar bondage/fetish mask Enid from Daniel Clowes’ “Ghost World” wears. At the same time, he has a blanket wrapped around his neck the same way a child would wrap their bed sheet around themselves while screaming “I’m Batman!” . ” – Luke Chueh
“I wear a mask. And that mask, it’s not to hide who I am, but to create what I am. Witness – Luke Chueh”
Enter into the world of Luke Chueh on November 26th at: www.mightyjaxx.com
This bust is based on Luke Chueh 2006 print ‘Gero Hero or Bat Bear’. Mighty Jaxx has now made it possible for you to have him on display. At 12? tall Mighty Jaxx has done a good job on making the transition from 2D drawing to a 3D bust.
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