I’ll be the first to admit: I don’t get the bald thing. It’s lost on me.
But … a lot of people do get it. Including many of the ladies. And I can tell you for a fact there are a lot who dig the baldness that Chris Daughtry sports.
Here’s what I learned during an interview with him at the Michael J. Wolf Gallery during the San Diego Comic-Con: The guy is engaging, passionate, intelligent, introspective, funny and accommodating to a fault. I wasn’t certain I would connect with him … but I did and I’m very pleased to have met him.
But a few of the most interesting facts I learned about Chris Daughtry that Saturday were that he is a huge comic book geek, he’s a terrific artist in his own right and he’s good friends with fan-favorite comic artist Jim Lee.
Tara and I were not only fortunate enough to chew the fat with him, but we walked away from the interview with some neat information on the man, respect for his craft as a musician and a few eye-openers, not the least of which the guy is multi-talented.
And one special treat for you: The original piece Chris contributed to the We Can Be Heroes cause he was promoting (thus, the reason he was showing his work at the gallery) was made into a lithograph. And we have a copy — exclusively signed and numbered in a limited edition of only 50 pieces — we’re giving up to one fortunate commenter of this post! This full color, individually numbered lithograph is a 18″ x 24″ beauty of The Batman and was signed by both Chris and Jim that evening. This particular beauty is number 31 of the set.
And it can be yours simply for commenting.
For the chance to acquire this spiffy collectible, all you need do is leave a comment below why you must have this lithograph. A rigorous, detailed selection process will ensue at the conclusion to determine a winner. (I’m hopeful we can get hold of the monkey that smacked fellow colleague Ivey upside the head to choose the lucky winner, but I’m not holding my breath.) Leave your comment below by Wednesday, August 1st at midnight PDT.
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From all the entries we gather, we’ll pick one recipient completely at random and alert them after the giveaway ends. (Make certain your spam filters aren’t blocking mail from @cliqueclack.com) Only one entry per person per method and you must have a valid U.S.-based mailing address. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents of 18 years of age or older only. Not following these guidelines voids your entry. Good luck!
Clacked by Michael Noble 
on Jul 24, 2012 @ 15:05 EST5EDT
this is pretty darn cool and was used for a good cause…way to go guys
I would absolutely love to win this!
I have a friend/co-worker whom I have known since he was 6. His favorite superhero of all time is Batman. He is leaving Indiana at the end of August to attend college in Arizona and I think this would make the perfect gift to give him so he can hang it in his dorm.
Okay, I MUST have this lithograph because it represents sooooo many things that are significant in my life. Singing, American Idol, Chris Daughtry, Batman, ComicCon, San Diego, DC vs Marvel, detective fiction, renaissance men, orphans, Elvis Presley, famine relief, competitions, contests, blue, CliqueClack, Mom, Michael, Tara, a puddle, 7th grade English, Kevin Bacon, chocolate, Home Alone, England, … I can come up with more if it will win me this lithograph.
BTW, bald is not the attraction. Men seem to fail to realize women are attracted by the package, not the wrapping. You said in this post, “The guy is engaging, passionate, intelligent, introspective, funny and accommodating to a fault.” With all that, who needs hair?
With ears like knives and a dagger nose,
Batman really curls my toes.
With a cape and a grapple and a batarang
and that chiseled jaw, I mean, hot dang!
That batsignal’s up and he’s got a plan–
Dear God, can somebody pass me a fan?
I love this stud the most of all
And I’d like this dark knight on my wall.
*POST AUTHOR*
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Congratulations, Diane … !!!
We’ve randomly chosen your comment to receive this Daughtry Batman lithograph!
It’s on it’s way … !!!
I think this would look pretty great in our entertainment room high above the reach of the little one. And hopefully one day, she will be able to appreciate how great it is as well.
Chris is definitely multi-talented. This is a great cause. This is not the first time that the Band Daughtry has been involved with humanitarian efforts for Africa. I’m a Batman fan, and an even bigger Daughtry fan. Its not just the music that draws you. Its the compassion, the humility, and the just down right plain “guy next Door-makes something of himself” that you enjoy supporting. This lithograph would be a great addition to my Daughtry memorablia. Thank you for the opportunity to snag one signed by Chris and Jim Lee.
Very cool opportunity! Thanks!
Wow! Something else I missed at Comic-Con 2012! Chris Daughtry drawing Batman? I knew he was talented, but this is a different side of his artistic abilities. Awesome job!
My husband would absolutely love to have this!! What an awesome prize! Thanks for the chance :)
I have been a Batman collector since I was four years old. I love everything drawn/done for Batman….especially art! Plus art that has been done by a talented artist…I never will sell this! Something to pass down in my family!
As a huge Daughtry fan, I am aware of Chris’ artistic abilities and his love of Batman and DC Comics! Having the proceeds of the litho going to charity, inked by the fabulous Jim Lee and colored by Alex Sinclair, makes this extra special. Oh, and it’s signed too! This is a must win for me. Thanks for the opportunity. :)
I guess the only thing I can say really is that I am a mega nerd who loves comic books and loves Batman. If I should win you can rest assured it will join my collection and be cherished and taken care of for as along as I live. Thanks for the chance. :D
How about if I promise this will be the one picture I will take to the nursing home with me? Or, would you rather I promised to pass it on to my one and only granddaughter? Or, would you take it in trade for my one and only granddaughter?
Okay, if your name isn’t Rupert, and it isn’t Uncle Gabby, could it possibly be Rumplestiltskin? Do I win?
I love Batman. Chris Daughtry & Jim Lee.
I want this.
It’s so badass.
I want this because Batman is my favorite superhero and because I’m so bummed that I didn’t get to go to Comic Con this year because the passes sold out too fast. This was supposed to be the year – I even had a place to stay in San Diego. *sigh* It’d be nice to have a piece of Comic Con to gaze at wistfully as I think about what might have been.
I absolutely must have this becuase I actually don’t have any art that has Batman on my walls. Plus I have a very blank white wall that I have been saving for a perfect piece to be put there – this piece would more then qualify!- I also have to say it is sooooo pretty *drool*
Though this will probably work against me, I’d love for this to join my three recently purchased Mondo posters.
I love Batman, I dont just like Batman.. I love Batman and all Batman related things, If i win i will never sell or give away this piece. It will hang on the wall of my house for the next 30 – 40 years
The “bald thing”?? Bald or not has nothing to do with Chris Daughtry’s talent! Beyond being vocally and musically talented, the man can draw and probably would have been a great comic illustrator if he hadn’t hit his mark in music. Besides talent, the man is a wonderful, caring, humble man. Chris has participated in many efforts to help people of the world, with “We Can Be Heroes” being the most recent. The “Batman” lithograph would totally RAWK my Daughtry collection!!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!!!
I would love to win this for my son who is a huge Batman fanatic! I know he loves me and thinks I am a great dad, but this would knock his socks off and potentially put me in the “Greatest Dad” of All Time category:)
Just checking, and, yes, I still have the best reasons for winning this. Demonstrated desire, loyal CliqueClack comment maker, most comments on this post, demonstrated humor, willingness to beg, willingness to push small children out of the way to get my hands on it … am I missing something?
Hey, if I’m the oldest, doesn’t that mean I have been a Batman fan the longest? [Only counts if I AM the oldest, because I came up with the idea. No one else can get points for this.]
I should win this because I’m in England and have no idea who this Chris Daughtry guy is, but its a wonderful pic and would look brilliant amongst my disney lithographs.
What an awesome offer….I would LOVE to have this print. I am a HUGE Daughtry fan, and CHRIS fan from day one! this is the first ,only, & last band that I follow everywhere ;)Please consider my entry????? ps…I DO get the bald thing,LOL
This is simply AWESOME!!
I have followed Chris’s career from the beginning like so many others. His music has brought me so many friends and experiences I would have never thought possible. I am eternally grateful for them. It would be such an honor to have some of his work from his other favorite pastime … comics, specifically Batman. Such a talented man and all around wonderful human being!
I deserve this because….. I’m Batman!!
I absolutely adore anyone who can draw like this. The thing that makes this so special to me is not only because it is Barman, the world’s best crime fighter to have ever existed, but it was drawn by the man himself. I have had the privileges to have met Chris Daughtry. I have been a fan of his talents and humanitarian acts from day one. I had no idea he was this talented of an artist. His love of comics and friendship with Jim Lee has opened a whole new world I never knew exsisted. I appreciate all aspects of this drawing from it’s background, who it’s of, who drew it, who signed it and it’s wonderful cause. I appreciate this opportunity to own this piece!
I NEED it……………please……you rock for offering this……
I already downloaded the single & gave to the cause; I love how Chris & the band are always rready to give to others’cause <3
oh yeh….and 31 is my lucky number! :)
I want the print because Chris daughtry drew it….honest answer
Frankly, the print is coveted because it depicts the goddamned Batman.
I like Batman. This looks cool.
I really have a strange appreciation for the detail in his face the beatiful marriage between the dark’s and lights as well as the fine area in which the cross hatching was applied, as well as the shadow and smoke drawn i like it a lot
batman is my fav superhero, and got a big blank wall that needs something extremely cool there
I need this. Because I’m Batman.
I must have this lithograph because it would match the other pieces of art I have on my wall. It would go with with my Christian Bale signed Batman photo, the old fashioned Batman/Superman signs I have, the Mondo “Dark Knight Rises” poster (531/9350), and the Michael Cane signed picture as Alfred. I feel the lithograph can pull all these pieces together artfully.
I’m remodeling my basement and this would go great with the Batman paintings that I already plan on hanging up.
In comparison to many Batman fans I’m still just a newborn. I didn’t grow up watching it/reading the comics. As a kid my father disliked Batman because it was a ‘waste of time’, and my step mother forbade me from having anything to do with it because it was ‘the devil’s gateway to violence.’ Only a few months ago out of sheer curiosity did I actually pick up the comic Batman: Year One and I’ve been reading the comics and watching the cartoons religiously since.
I’m sure there are other people that would deserve this picture more, but I would love to win this if possible. Right now I only have a Batman Arkham City action figure on my desk, but my hope is that if I win the drawing it will help to further my steps in creating a shrine specifically meant for Batman. It would be inspiration for my own art, seeing someone with talent having their piece of dedication and love hanging where I can always admire it.
This is very cool
Great article thanks. Love the litho. I ordered my son one. I would love to have this one
Love this article – it is nice for non music fans to see what a great guy Chris Daughtry is, he is not the “typical rock star”. He is genuine and takes time to take with fans and music lovers. I have been a fan since AI, and when he left AI so did I. I have been to numerous shows over the years and it is a great experience each time. I have been a fan of Batman since I was a child – watching Adam West Batman to Christian Bale. Bat Man is the Dark Knight that any girl would want to rescue her. This Litho would be displayed proudly in my home – to display love of Batman, Daughtry, Music and the great gift that “We Can Be Heroes”.
I would love to win this to give to my 7-year-old son, who loves super heroes and the GOOD that they stand for. I think Chris is a super-hero in his own way, too….trying to “do good” for those less fortunate in the world. We need more of the good guys. :) We can ALL be heroes if we put our hearts and minds to it!! Let this be the “start of something good!” Thank you, Chris.
This would be a perfect addition to my home. I have contributed to the We Can Be Heroes campaign. I appreciate what Chris and the guys to do to give back. Chris and DC are showing other 1 small act and We all can be Heroes.
Chris Daughtry does so many things to make peoples lives better. He brings us the gift of music at every concert and every day i listen to him, and has brought so many of us life long lasting friendships that I will always hold dear to my heart. To own this would be another way for me to support Chris on something that is dear to his heart. It would be my.honor to win this and truly would mean the world to me. Thank you for the opportunity.