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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","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":"gotham-city-sirens-unfit-for-orbit-1-march-connecting-kalanorain-foil-2025-bn","title":"Gotham City Sirens: Unfit For Orbit # 1 March Connecting Kalanorain Foil 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGotham City Sirens: Unfit For Orbit #1\u003c\/b\u003e is the first issue of a 2025 five-part limited series that follows Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy as they investigate a mysterious space-themed nightclub in Gotham City. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story begins with Catwoman recruiting Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy to pull off a heist at Lunaria, a new, high-end outer space-themed nightclub. While their initial goal is to steal a rare artifact known as \"the Conduit,\" the Sirens soon discover the club is a front for something far more dangerous. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villain: The club's owner is revealed to be the alien despot Despero, who is using the venue to further a plot to destroy or conquer the entire planet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Shift in Mission: By the end of the issue, the narrative shifts from a standard heist into a high-stakes rescue mission. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Product Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAccording to DC Comics, the series reunites a creative team known for their work on previous Sirens stories. \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;\"\u003eWriter: Leah Williams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Haining (Penciler and Inker).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ivan Plascencia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Tom Napolitano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMain Cover Artists: Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFormat: 32-page comic book (standard issue) or part of a 128-page collected trade paperback expected in early 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47957419294820,"sku":"BN5 3","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/0525DC016.jpg?v=1771946395"},{"product_id":"absolute-wonder-woman-17-cover-d-mattia-de-iulis-variant-2026-bn","title":"Absolute Wonder Woman # 17 Cover D Mattia De Iulis Variant 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Wonder Woman #17\u003c\/b\u003e released on February 25, 2026. Written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, this issue follows the \"Absolute\" version of Diana, who was raised in Hell and serves as a fierce, mythic warrior-queen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAccording to the official synopsis from DC Comics, the issue centers on a major betrayal that leaves Diana vulnerable:\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;\"\u003eA \"Strangely Intimate\" Betrayal: Diana is outplayed and boxed in following an unexpected betrayal that is described as \"intimate\" in nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTargeted Attack: She must face off against a specialized team assembled with the sole purpose of taking her down at any cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Ultimate Suicide Squad: Reports indicate that this opposing team is a version of the Ultimate Suicide Squad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePsychological Drama: Beyond the action, the issue is noted for its high-stakes psychological tension as Diana runs out of options. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeries Context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue continues the reimagining of the Wonder Woman mythos within the Absolute Universe: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNew Origins: In this continuity, Diana was raised by the sorceress Circe rather than the Amazons and rides a winged skeleton pegasus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePrevious Events: Recent issues saw Diana allying with Absolute Batman in Gotham to investigate occult murders tied to Hecate and the antagonist Veronica Cale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47957577891940,"sku":"BN3 3","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_19_59_13_882.jpg?v=1774228540"},{"product_id":"batman-158-jim-lee-foil-variant-2025-bn","title":"Batman # 158 Jim Lee Foil Variant 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman # 158\u003c\/strong\u003e (released March 26, 2025) marks the beginning of \"Hush 2\" (or \"H2SH\"), the long-awaited sequel to the iconic Batman: Hush storyline, with the original creative team of Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee returning after two decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue sets the stage for a new twelve-issue epic that finds Batman in a familiar, yet deadlier, mystery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Joker as a Pawn: The story begins with a classic Batman vs. Joker confrontation as the Clown Prince of Crime repeats an old caper involving a poisoned reservoir. However, it quickly becomes clear the Joker is merely a pawn in a larger scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHush's Return: Batman is ambushed, and the Joker is captured by a hulking new figure named \"Silence\" who works for the returning villain Hush (Thomas Elliot), Batman's former childhood friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Torture: Hush proceeds to torture the Joker in a twisted circus-like display at an abandoned fairground, forcing Batman into a moral dilemma: actively save the life of his greatest nemesis or let Hush \"finish the job\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIsolation: The attack on Batman's suit compromises his connection to the Bat-Family (Oracle, Nightwing, Batgirl, etc.), cutting him off from support and forcing him to face this new threat alone for the time being. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Jeph Loeb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: Jim Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInker: Scott Williams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColorist: Alex Sinclair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLetterer: Richard Starkings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue is praised for Jim Lee's stunning artwork and its ability to serve as an easy jumping-on point for new readers while paying homage to the original 2002-2003 storyline.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47964106260580,"sku":"BN9 1","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/0125DC010.jpg?v=1772050592"},{"product_id":"batman-159-jim-lee-foil-variant-2025-bn","title":"Batman # 159 Jim Lee Foil Variant 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman #159\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled \"The Prodigal Son,\" is the second chapter of the \"H2SH\" (Hush 2) storyline, written by Jeph Loeb with art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Released on April 23, 2025, the issue explores Batman's moral limits as he is forced to save the life of his greatest enemy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\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;\"\u003eA Mission of Mercy: Following the events of issue #158, Batman finds the Joker near death with his jaw wired shut. Driven by his moral code, Batman takes him to Dr. Leslie Thompkins for emergency surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batcave Infirmary: Fearing that Hush is monitoring hospitals, Batman relocates the comatose Joker to the Batcave to monitor his recovery and study his brain for anomalies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFamily Conflict: Red Hood (Jason Todd) discovers the Joker in the cave and is outraged by Batman’s decision to save the man who murdered him. This leads to a brutal physical confrontation where Batman eventually knocks Jason out—reportedly by grazing him with a firearm in a controversial moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: When Batman regains consciousness, he discovers that the Batmobile, Jason Todd, and the Joker have all vanished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSide Plot: Meanwhile, Nightwing and Batgirl are visited by the Riddler, who offers his assistance in stopping Hush's new scheme. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/p\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: Jeph Loeb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Jim Lee (pencils), Scott Williams (inks), and Alex Sinclair (colors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFormat: 32-40 page standard comic book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47964128313444,"sku":"BN9 2","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/0225DC040.jpg?v=1772052424"},{"product_id":"batman-160-jim-lee-foil-variant-2025-bn","title":"Batman # 160 Jim Lee Foil Variant 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatman #160\u003c\/b\u003e, released on May 28, 2025, is the third chapter of the \"H2SH\" (Hush 2) storyline, written by Jeph Loeb with art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The issue introduces a new antagonist named Silence and explores a dangerous alliance between him and Hush aimed at destroying Batman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Rise of Silence: The core conflict centers on the debut of the villain Silence, whose partnership with Hush presents a dual-threat that pushes Batman to his limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFractured Family: Batman's quest to save Jason Todd (Red Hood) from his own destructive path continues, while Nightwing, Batgirl, and the Riddler find themselves entangled in Hush's complex web.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eUnexpected Arrivals: In a major development, Damian Wayne unexpectedly joins the scene, accompanied by Bane to assist Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eManipulative Tactics: Hush is revealed to be manipulating Jason Todd by offering to use his skills as a world-class brain surgeon to repair the heavy toll left by the Joker’s past brutal beating. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Specifications\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;\"\u003eWriters \u0026amp; Artists: Written by Jeph Loeb, with pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams, and colors by Alex Sinclair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47964131623012,"sku":"BN9 3","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/0325DC006.jpg?v=1772052740"},{"product_id":"batman-161-jim-lee-foil-variant-2025-bn","title":"Batman # 161 Jim Lee Foil Variant 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatman #161\u003c\/b\u003e, released on July 23, 2025, is the fourth chapter of the \"H2SH\" (Hush 2) storyline. Written by Jeph Loeb with art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, this issue focuses on the fracturing relationships within the Bat-family as Hush's psychological game intensifies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\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 Unlikely Alliance: Batman frees Damian Wayne from Hush's grasp using a swarm of bats. Following this, Damian forms a tense and uneasy partnership with Bane to assist his father, despite Bane being the one who killed Alfred Pennyworth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBatman vs. Batgirl: The issue features a major physical confrontation between Batman and Barbara Gordon (Batgirl). 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This issue, the penultimate chapter of the first half of the saga, was delayed by approximately four months due to artist Jim Lee's executive duties at DC Comics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\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 Bat-Family Confrontation: The issue picks up immediately from the previous cliffhanger, featuring a \"battle royale\" where Batman faces off against his own allies, including Nightwing, Robin (Damian Wayne), Huntress, and Catwoman, who are all being manipulated by Hush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBetrayal and Tactics: Batman is forced into a solitary position, using his tactical mind to systematically disarm his proteges without prolonged fighting. 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The issue is structured as a single story in three acts, set against the backdrop of the wedding of Lana Lang and John Henry Irons (Steel). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory Synopsis \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative, titled \"The Past, The Present, The Future,\" uses the wedding to explore different eras of Superman's life while introducing a new cosmic threat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter One (The Past): Written by Mark Waid with art by Dan Mora. In a flashback to Smallville, a 16-year-old Clark Kent prepares to reveal his secret identity and his love to Lana Lang. Their moment is interrupted by the arrival of the time-traveling brute Validus. 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