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Deadpool ultimately saves the city by using his healing factor to trigger a failsafe on the Joker's bomb, surviving the resulting explosion. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackup Stories \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue features several high-profile creative teams for short crossover tales: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCaptain America \u0026amp; Wonder Woman: A montage of their interactions across decades, including a WWII mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDaredevil \u0026amp; Green Arrow: A \"quip-heavy\" action story where the two vigilantes battle the Hand and the League of Shadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRocket Raccoon \u0026amp; Green Lantern: An \"exchange program\" where Hal Jordan joins the Guardians of the Galaxy while Rocket becomes a Green Lantern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBatman (DKR) \u0026amp; Wolverine (Old Man Logan): A brief showdown between older, dystopian versions of the characters written and drawn by Frank Miller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJeff the Land Shark \u0026amp; Krypto: A silent, playful story of the two super-pets playing catch near the Fortress of Solitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enter Logo!: Introduces \"Logo,\" an Amalgam character combining Lobo and Wolverine. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMain Writer: Zeb Wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMain Artist: Greg Capullo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBackup Creators: Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, and Ryan North.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671002\/\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671002\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47687135330404,"sku":"E32","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/CGC4679671-002_OBV.jpg?v=1768183465"},{"product_id":"absolute-flash-1-1-25-lemire-variant-5-25-cgc-9-8-4679671010","title":"Absolute Flash # 1 1:25 Lemire Variant 5\/25 CGC 9.8 4679671010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:25 Variant\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. 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The issue introduces a teenage Wally West as the first and only Flash in this continuity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Of Two Worlds, Part One\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is a modern, sci-fi take on the character's origin, where Wally's life is turned upside down. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWally West: He's a lonely army brat living on Fort Fox military base with his stern father, Colonel Rudy West.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDr. Barry Allen: A friendly scientist working at the base, Dr. Allen takes an interest in Wally and invites him to join \"Project Olympus,\" a top-secret experiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Accident: During an argument with his father, Wally returns to the lab and interrupts a dangerous experiment. In the ensuing explosion, Barry Allen is killed, and Wally is granted his speed powers, which manifest as a kind of sci-fi \"body horror\" and leave chaos in their wake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOn the Run: Wally is immediately blamed for the accident and Barry's death and finds himself on the run from a special ops team, the Rogues, who are led by the \"Captain\" and include Digger Harkness. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Jeff Lemire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Nick Robles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Adriano Lucas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Tom Napolitano \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671010\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671010\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691509858404,"sku":"F11","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/CGC4679671-010_OBV.jpg?v=1768255716"},{"product_id":"captain-america-1-2025-variant-nm","title":"Captain America # 1 2025 1:25 Schiti Variant NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 1\u003c\/b\u003e July 2, 2025 (Volume 12) launches a major \"hard reboot\" of Steve Rogers' story by writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Valerio Schiti. This series modernizes the character's continuity by shifting his thawing from the ice to the post-9\/11 era of the early 2000s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Man Out of Time (Again)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue retells Steve Rogers' awakening into a world that has moved on significantly during his decades in suspended animation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Adjustment: Set just one week after his thawing, the story follows Steve as he struggles with culture shock—such as not knowing what the United Nations is—and initially declines an offer to join the Avengers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFirst Mission: Re-enlisting in the U.S. Army under General Thaddeus \"Thunderbolt\" Ross, Steve is tasked with a clandestine mission to infiltrate Latveria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDoctor Doom: The arc explores the previously untold first canonical encounter between Captain America and a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntroduction of David Colton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA major subplot introduces David Colton, a new character whose journey mirrors Steve’s origin but is set in the 21st century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePost-9\/11 Origin: Colton is a frail, red-haired young man inspired to enlist after witnessing the September 11 attacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Next Super Soldier: Despite physical ailments like asthma, Colton’s resilience leads him to be selected for a modern variation of the Super-Soldier Serum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Future: The issue reveals that Colton successfully becomes a new Captain America, shown in flash-forwards serving during the Iraq War. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Howling Commandos: Steve leads a new iteration of this unit, which includes new members like Mendoza and Slate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStealth Suit: The issue features the debut of a new Captain America stealth uniform designed for high-stakes, extra-governmental missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStyle: Critics noted the grounded, action-thriller tone that juxtaposes Golden Age heroism with the darker, more ambiguous complexities of the War on Terror era. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740963946596,"sku":"BK218","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_20_20_15_30_911.jpg?v=1768961830"},{"product_id":"batman-1-1-25-kubert-variant-11-25-cgc-9-8-4679672014","title":"Batman # 1 1:25 Kubert Variant 11\/25 CGC 9.8 4679672014","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \"\u003cstrong\u003e1:25 Variant\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. 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Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Jorge Jiménez, this issue initiates a new era following the events of the \"Dying City\" and \"H2SH\" storylines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vast Colors In The Dark\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story presents a \"cyberpunk\" and dystopian Gotham City where Vandal Savage has been appointed Police Commissioner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA New Status Quo: Batman sports a new blue-and-gray costume, utilizes an upgraded Batmobile, and communicates with a \"hallucinated\" or AI-based version of Alfred Pennyworth derived from Bruce's memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Main Threat: The central conflict involves Killer Croc (Waylon Jones), who has escaped Arkham Towers. Due to exposure to mysterious \"morphotoxins,\" Croc is physically stronger but has mentally regressed into a gentle, childlike state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA \"Kinder\" Batman: Instead of his usual aggressive tactics, Batman takes a compassionate approach. He unmasks himself to bond with Croc over a shared interest in dinosaurs at the Gotham Natural History Museum, eventually convincing him to return peacefully to Arkham for treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGCPD Tensions: Commissioner Savage introduces the Tactical Urban Combat Officers (TCO), a private team of mercenaries or \"robot police\" tasked with dealing with super-threats, who are also authorized to target Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCliffhanger: The issue concludes at Pennyworth Manor with Batman receiving an emergency call from Robin (Tim Drake), who is cornered by the police. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Matt Fraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: Jorge Jiménez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColorist: Tomeu Morey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLetterer: Clayton Cowles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRelease Date: September 3, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePage Count: 30 pages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679672014\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679672014\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772094333028,"sku":"F42","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/CGC4679672-014_OBV.jpg?v=1769381581"},{"product_id":"batman-1-1-25-kubert-variant-11-25-cgc-9-8-4679672015","title":"Batman # 1 1:25 Kubert Variant 11\/25 CGC 9.8 4679672015","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \"\u003cstrong\u003e1:25 Variant\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. 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Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Jorge Jiménez, this issue initiates a new era following the events of the \"Dying City\" and \"H2SH\" storylines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vast Colors In The Dark\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story presents a \"cyberpunk\" and dystopian Gotham City where Vandal Savage has been appointed Police Commissioner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA New Status Quo: Batman sports a new blue-and-gray costume, utilizes an upgraded Batmobile, and communicates with a \"hallucinated\" or AI-based version of Alfred Pennyworth derived from Bruce's memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Main Threat: The central conflict involves Killer Croc (Waylon Jones), who has escaped Arkham Towers. Due to exposure to mysterious \"morphotoxins,\" Croc is physically stronger but has mentally regressed into a gentle, childlike state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA \"Kinder\" Batman: Instead of his usual aggressive tactics, Batman takes a compassionate approach. He unmasks himself to bond with Croc over a shared interest in dinosaurs at the Gotham Natural History Museum, eventually convincing him to return peacefully to Arkham for treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGCPD Tensions: Commissioner Savage introduces the Tactical Urban Combat Officers (TCO), a private team of mercenaries or \"robot police\" tasked with dealing with super-threats, who are also authorized to target Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCliffhanger: The issue concludes at Pennyworth Manor with Batman receiving an emergency call from Robin (Tim Drake), who is cornered by the police. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Matt Fraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: Jorge Jiménez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColorist: Tomeu Morey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLetterer: Clayton Cowles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRelease Date: September 3, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePage Count: 30 pages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679672015\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679672015\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772120973412,"sku":"F43","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/CGC4679672-015_OBV.jpg?v=1769382121"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-9-1-25-nguyen-variant-8-25-cgc-9-8-4679672020","title":"Absolute Batman # 9 1:25 Nguyen Variant 8\/25 CGC 9.8 4679672020","description":"\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA \"\u003cb\u003e1:25 Variant\u003c\/b\u003e\" is an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. 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Written by Scott Snyder with art by Nick Dragotta, this issue introduces a terrifying new version of Bane and explores a mysterious facility known as Ark M. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary: \"Abomination: Part One\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Rise of Ark M: The story centers on a new facility called Ark M, intended to rehabilitate the \"derelict and despondent\" of society but secretly serving as a breeding ground for evil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMissing Friends: Bruce Wayne’s friend Waylon Jones (the Absolute version of Killer Croc) has gone missing, with evidence suggesting he was taken deep into the Ark M facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Bane: A monstrously large and tactically brilliant version of Bane arrives in Gotham. 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The two engage in a brutal, one-sided battle where Bane humbles Batman, showcasing a significant gap in power and preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMilitarized Gotham: Meanwhile, the GCPD begins a controversial partnership with private law enforcement companies to militarize the police force, a move opposed by Martha Wayne and Jim Gordon. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Scott Snyder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Nick Dragotta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Frank Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLetterer: Clayton Cowles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679672020\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679672020\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47778325168228,"sku":"G22","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman98_25DCComicsNguyen1-25VariantCoverfront.jpg?v=1758568331"},{"product_id":"hunt-for-wolverine-1-1-25-torque-variant-2018-vf-nm","title":"Hunt for Wolverine # 1 1:25 Torque Variant 2018 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA \"1:25 Variant\" is an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. 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The issue establishes that Wolverine's body has gone missing from its secret grave and launches multiple teams across the Marvel Universe to find him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is split into two parts, setting up the different facets of the \"hunt\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Empty Grave: The first part of the story begins with the cyborg villains, the Reavers, tracking down the X-Men's secret cabin in the Canadian wilderness where Wolverine's adamantium-encased body was left as a memorial. They intend to steal and sell the body for parts and upgrades. The X-Men (including Kitty Pryde, Storm, Colossus, and Firestar) arrive and defeat the Reavers, but in the process discover the horrifying truth: the adamantium shell is an empty husk, and Wolverine's body is gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRallying the Troops: Shaken by the discovery, Kitty Pryde takes charge and realizes they need help beyond the X-Men to find out what happened to Logan's remains. The issue ends as she reaches out to various allies across the Marvel Universe, including Daredevil, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, to begin a global search.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVillainous Interest: The X-Men aren't the only ones searching. 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Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Jorge Jiménez, this issue initiates a new era following the events of the \"Dying City\" and \"H2SH\" storylines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory Synopsis: \"Vast Colors In The Dark\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story presents a \"cyberpunk\" and dystopian Gotham City where Vandal Savage has been appointed Police Commissioner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA New Status Quo: Batman sports a new blue-and-gray costume, utilizes an upgraded Batmobile, and communicates with a \"hallucinated\" or AI-based version of Alfred Pennyworth derived from Bruce's memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Main Threat: The central conflict involves Killer Croc (Waylon Jones), who has escaped Arkham Towers. Due to exposure to mysterious \"morphotoxins,\" Croc is physically stronger but has mentally regressed into a gentle, childlike state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA \"Kinder\" Batman: Instead of his usual aggressive tactics, Batman takes a compassionate approach. He unmasks himself to bond with Croc over a shared interest in dinosaurs at the Gotham Natural History Museum, eventually convincing him to return peacefully to Arkham for treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGCPD Tensions: Commissioner Savage introduces the Tactical Urban Combat Officers (TCO), a private team of mercenaries or \"robot police\" tasked with dealing with super-threats, who are also authorized to target Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCliffhanger: The issue concludes at Pennyworth Manor with Batman receiving an emergency call from Robin (Tim Drake), who is cornered by the police. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Matt Fraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: Jorge Jiménez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColorist: Tomeu Morey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLetterer: Clayton Cowles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRelease Date: September 3, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePage Count: 30 pages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948717228132,"sku":"BN5 23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_17_05_11_16_858.jpg?v=1776420724"},{"product_id":"batman-2-aja-1-25-variant-first-printing-2025-bn","title":"Batman # 2 Aja 1:25 Variant First Printing 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \"\u003cstrong\u003e1:25 Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. 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