{"title":"1:5","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"murder-podcast-1-cover-c-ebrahel-lurci-1-5-varinet","title":"Murder Podcast # 1 Cover C Ebrahel Lurci 1:5 Variant NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Murder Podcast #1 Cover C (1:5 incentive variant)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ebrahel Lurci is a limited edition comic book cover for the debut issue of the horror series published by Ignition Press in 2025. The comic tells a story about a mysterious true crime podcast that compels its listeners to commit murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurder Podcast #1 \u003c\/strong\u003eis about a mysterious true crime podcast that appears in listeners' feeds and compels them to commit murderous rampages. The story follows a group of friends who are true-crime enthusiasts as the killings get closer to their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Phenomenon: Fans of true crime podcasts suddenly find brand-new episodes of a show they thought had ended in their feeds. When they listen to the first episode, they are overtaken by an uncontrollable urge to kill, which only stops when the killer is taken down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Characters: The story centers on Mina and her friends, who enjoy gossiping about and theorizing over true crime cases. Initially, these new murders are just another topic for their discussions, a \"potential new case for their next true crime obsession\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Stakes: As the murders escalate and move closer to their inner circle, the friends realize there is a more sinister plot unfolding beneath the surface. They must use their knowledge of true crime to navigate the deadly situation they find themselves in.\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\u003eWriter: Jeremy Haun, known for his work on titles like The Beauty and Batwoman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: Mike Tisserand, an animation veteran.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePublisher: Ignition Press, a new independent comic company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series is an exploration of modern horror and the culture's obsession with true crime, turning the genre on its head. 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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. 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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\/4679671003\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671003\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691355717732,"sku":"E43","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/CGC4679671-003_OBV.jpg?v=1768254353"},{"product_id":"murder-podcast-1-1-5-variant-9-25-cgc","title":"Murder Podcast # 1 1:5 Variant 9\/25 CGC 9.8 4679672003","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \"\u003cstrong\u003e1:5 Variant\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. 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