CHRISTOPHE LABARDE (b. 1961) Tom Batman, one-of-a-kind piece signed on the back by the artist, made in Germany at WhiteWall Laboratories (World's Best Photo Lab 2024, TIPA World Award 2024) Print on Fuji Crystal Archive glossy professional paper, 70 x 70 cm without margin (Exterior dimensions: 70 x 70) Photo print under Plexiglas (2 mm acrylic glass, glossy), Mounted on 3 mm Dibond, Wall mountings included. Tom, Elsa's 12-year-old twin brother, also hails from state of New York. Like his sister, he's a big fan of superheroes, but his favourite favorite hero is Batman, whose strength and cunning he admires in fighting crime and defending his fellow man. Tom spends most of his time reading Batman comics. He also collects action movies and often dresses up to go on imaginary missions with his sister. He, too, is serious about making his dreams come true. He trains daily in martial arts, rock climbing and defense techniques to prepare for life as a vigilante. He also studies science, technology and engineering to understand the gadgets and weapons his hero uses on a regular basis. Like his sister, he also has a big heart and has volunteered to help his parents at community centers and soup kitchens in his neighborhood to help the less fortunate.