{"title":"DC Comics Graded","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Comics Graded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Comics\u003c\/strong\u003e originated in the \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Age (1938–1956)\u003c\/span\u003e of Comics, beginning with publisher Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson's National Allied Publications in 1934. After an initial success with comics made of entirely new material, the company merged and evolved, eventually becoming Detective Comics, Inc., in 1937. The following year, the debut of Superman in Action Comics #1 set off the superhero genre, cementing the company's place in the industry. During this period, DC also introduced other iconic heroes like Batman (1939) and Wonder Woman (1941). The Golden Age waned in the 1950s, leading DC to diversify its titles into other genres like science fiction and westerns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Age (1956–1970) \u003c\/span\u003eof Comics began in 1956 when DC successfully reintroduced and reimagined its superhero roster, beginning with a new version of the Flash. The company brought back and created modern versions of heroes like Green Lantern and Aquaman, and united its flagship characters in the Justice League of America. The Silver Age introduced the concept of the \"Multiverse\" to explain continuity differences between the new and old versions of heroes, a framework that became central to DC's storytelling. This period also saw the rise of a major competitor, Marvel Comics, which pushed both companies to innovate and expand the superhero genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoving into the \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Age (1970–1985)\u003c\/span\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eModern Age (1985–present)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eDC stories became more complex and mature, reflecting broader social changes. Landmark events like the Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) rebooted and streamlined the DC Universe, creating a new, shared continuity for its characters. This was followed by influential, darker titles like Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns, which redefined the superhero genre for a new generation of readers. In the decades since, DC has continued to innovate with new publishing initiatives like \"The New 52\" and “Rebirth,\" and now “The Absolute Universe” as well as expanding its characters' presence across film, television, and video games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"superman-unlimited-1-7-25-dc-comics-mora-variant-cover-cgc-9-8-4631835001","title":"Superman Unlimited # 1 James Gunn Variant 7\/25 CGC 9.8 4631835001","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman Unlimited #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released May 21, 2025) is the debut of a new ongoing series by writer Dan Slott and artist Rafael Albuquerque. It serves as a major entry point for new readers, blending a retelling of Superman's classic history with a massive shift in the modern DC Universe status quo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\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 Meteorite Crisis: While Metropolis celebrates the global expansion of the Daily Planet, a massive asteroid made of \"Inertron\" (a 31st-century alloy) hurtles toward Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Deadly Discovery: Superman attempts to shatter the asteroid, only to find the Inertron was a shell covering a core of pure Kryptonite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNear-Death Experience: In a suicide mission to redirect the rock, Superman is exposed to lethal radiation. As he struggles, he experiences a life-flashing-before-his-eyes recap of his entire history—from Krypton's destruction to his marriage to Lois and the birth of his son, Jon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Status Quo: Superman wakes up from a three-month coma to find the world changed. The meteorite landed in a small nation called El Caldero, which has become a global superpower by mining and selling the Kryptonite. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Changes and Highlights\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;\"\u003eGolden Superman: At the end of the issue, Superman is shown glowing with a mysterious golden light. This \"spectrographic resistance\" suggests he may now have a new power that makes him immune to the Kryptonite that currently floods the Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVulnerable Super-Family: While Clark has gained immunity, other Kryptonians like Supergirl and Superboy remain vulnerable, appearing battered and bruised from the now-commonplace Kryptonite weapons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDaily Planet Evolution: Lois Lane has been promoted to head a new global multimedia empire as the Daily Planet expands its reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"i10\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"i12\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631835001\/\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631835001\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826643292260,"sku":"A23","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/SupermanUnlimited17_25DCComicsMoraVariantCoverfront.jpg?v=1758570327"},{"product_id":"superman-unlimited-1-7-25-dc-comics-mora-variant-cover-james-gunn-cgc-9-8-4631835003","title":"Superman Unlimited # 1 James Gunn Variant 7\/25 CGC 9.8 4631835003","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman Unlimited #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released May 21, 2025) is the debut of a new ongoing series by writer Dan Slott and artist Rafael Albuquerque. It serves as a major entry point for new readers, blending a retelling of Superman's classic history with a massive shift in the modern DC Universe status quo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\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 Meteorite Crisis: While Metropolis celebrates the global expansion of the Daily Planet, a massive asteroid made of \"Inertron\" (a 31st-century alloy) hurtles toward Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Deadly Discovery: Superman attempts to shatter the asteroid, only to find the Inertron was a shell covering a core of pure Kryptonite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNear-Death Experience: In a suicide mission to redirect the rock, Superman is exposed to lethal radiation. As he struggles, he experiences a life-flashing-before-his-eyes recap of his entire history—from Krypton's destruction to his marriage to Lois and the birth of his son, Jon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Status Quo: Superman wakes up from a three-month coma to find the world changed. The meteorite landed in a small nation called El Caldero, which has become a global superpower by mining and selling the Kryptonite. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Changes and Highlights\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;\"\u003eGolden Superman: At the end of the issue, Superman is shown glowing with a mysterious golden light. This \"spectrographic resistance\" suggests he may now have a new power that makes him immune to the Kryptonite that currently floods the Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVulnerable Super-Family: While Clark has gained immunity, other Kryptonians like Supergirl and Superboy remain vulnerable, appearing battered and bruised from the now-commonplace Kryptonite weapons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDaily Planet Evolution: Lois Lane has been promoted to head a new global multimedia empire as the Daily Planet expands its reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631835003\/\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631835003\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826644635748,"sku":"A24","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/SupermanUnlimited17_25DCComicsMoraVariantCoverJamesGunnCGC9.84631835003front.jpg?v=1758570256"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-1-25-dc-comics-cover-a-cgc-9-8-4631835016","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Cover A CGC 9.8 4631835016","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\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;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. In this first issue, he is a \"lone wolf\" activist traveling the globe to protect exploited workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eModified Powers and Suit: His powers are not as absolute; he must regulate his solar energy using a sentient, AI-driven suit named Sol. His heat vision is described as appearing like \"lava,\" and he may not even have the power of flight initially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLazarus Corporation and Lois Lane: The primary antagonist is the Lazarus Corporation, a global entity that exploits laborers and employs high-tech \"Peacemakers\" as enforcers. Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\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: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231016\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231016\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826680090724,"sku":"A34","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteSuperman11_25DCComicsfront16.jpg?v=1758568500"},{"product_id":"batman-last-knight-on-earth-1-7-19-dc-comics-cgc-9-8-4631836025","title":"Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1 DC Comics 7\/19 CGC 9.8 4631836025","description":"\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatman: Last Knight on Earth #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released May 29, 2019) is the first issue of a three-part DC Black Label miniseries. It serves as the \"final\" Batman story from the acclaimed creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo, who previously helmed the \"Court of Owls\" and Dark Nights: Metal sagas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary: The Last Batman Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story begins with a surreal mystery in modern Gotham involving chalk outlines of Batman's own \"corpse\" across the city. This leads to a massive shift: \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 Arkham Awakening: Bruce Wayne wakes up in Arkham Asylum, young and apparently sane. Doctors, led by an elderly Alfred, claim he was never Batman and that his \"memories\" were a decades-long delusion triggered by the trauma of his parents' death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Devastated Future: Bruce eventually realizes the asylum is an elaborate ruse designed to protect him. He escapes into a post-apocalyptic wasteland—a devastated DC landscape 20 years in the future where the Justice League has fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker's Head: In the desert, Bruce discovers a decapitated but still-living Joker head in a lantern. The Joker becomes his ghoulish, wise-cracking guide through the ruins of the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Clone Revelation: Batman eventually encounters a retired Wonder Woman in Gemworld. He learns that he is actually a clone of the original Bruce Wayne, grown by a machine the original hero designed to ensure a \"Batman\" would always exist. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\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: Scott Snyder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Greg Capullo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: Jonathan Glapion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: FCO Plascencia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836025\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836025\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826691887204,"sku":"B14","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/Batman-LastKnightonEarth17_19DCComicsfront.jpg?v=1758570414"},{"product_id":"batman-and-robin-1-8-09-dc-comics-cgc-9-8-4631836018","title":"Batman and Robin #1 DC Comics 8\/09 CGC 9.8 4631836018","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatman and Robin #1\u003c\/b\u003e (cover-dated August 2009, released June 3, 2009) marks the high-profile launch of the \"Batman Reborn\" era. Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Frank Quitely, it introduced a radical new status quo for the Dynamic Duo following the apparent death of Bruce Wayne in Final Crisis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA New Dynamic Duo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series famously inverts the traditional Batman and Robin relationship: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBatman (Dick Grayson): The original Robin and former Nightwing takes up the mantle of the Bat. Unlike Bruce, Dick is more lighthearted and acrobatic, treating the role as a \"performance\" to honor his mentor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRobin (Damian Wayne): Bruce's ten-year-old biological son, raised by the League of Assassins, becomes the new Robin. He is cold, arrogant, and prone to violence, creating a \"dour Robin\/cheerful Batman\" dynamic. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot: \"Domino Effect\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe first issue kicks off a three-part story arc where the new team must establish their authority in a chaotic Gotham: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Flying Batmobile: The duo makes a grand entrance in a new, high-tech flying Batmobile, chasing a gang led by a villain named Mr. Toad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Circus of Strange: They face a grotesque new group of villains known as the Circus of Strange, which includes characters like Big Top and Phosphorus Rex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Pyg: The issue features the first appearance of Professor Pyg (Lazlo Valentin), a twisted scientist who uses \"Dollotrons\"—mindless, surgically altered humans—to \"make everything perfect\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Domino Killer: The duo also begins investigating a child abduction linked to a mysterious figure known as the Domino Killer. \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: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Grant Morrison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Frank Quitely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Alex Sinclair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLetterer: Pat Brosseau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836018\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836018\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826706239588,"sku":"B11","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/BatmanandRobin18_09DCComicsfront.jpg?v=1758570781"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-9-8-25-dc-comics-nguyen-1-25-variant-cover-cgc-9-8-4631836010","title":"Absolute Batman # 9 1:25 Nguyen Variant 8\/25 CGC 9.8 4631836010","description":"\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\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. The \"1:25\" refers to the ratio of regular copies a store must order to qualify for a single copy of that special cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman #9\u003c\/b\u003e (released June 11, 2025) marks the beginning of the \"Abomination\" story arc in DC’s Absolute Universe. 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. He is depicted as an \"old adversary\" of Alfred Pennyworth's and is far larger and more imposing than this universe's already massive Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Confrontation: Batman infiltrates Ark M only to find Bane waiting for him. 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\/4631836010\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836010\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826768859236,"sku":"C11","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":"absolute-wonder-woman-1-4-25-dc-comics-jim-lee-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836013","title":"Absolute Wonder Woman # 1 DC Comics 4\/25 Jim Lee Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836013","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Wonder Woman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released October 23, 2024) is the debut of a darker, magic-heavy reinvention of Diana of Themyscira within DC’s Absolute Universe. Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\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\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". Despite her initial coldness, Circe raises Diana, teaching her magic and morals while Diana protects her from hell-beasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHellish Equipment: Instead of traditional armor, this Diana wields a massive Athena Blade and the Nemesis Lasso, a red, magic-infused rope. She rides Pegasus, reimagined here as a giant black-metal skeleton-winged horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArrival on Earth: As an adult, Diana enters the surface world to defend Gateway City from an invasion of \"Harbingers\" and a monstrous entity called the Tetracide. \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: Kelly Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Hayden Sherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Jordie Bellaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836013\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836013\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826813816932,"sku":"C44","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteWonderWoman14_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront.jpg?v=1758569173"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-1-25-dc-comics-third-printing-opena-variant-cgc-9-8-4631836006","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Third Printing\/Opena Variant CGC 9.8 4631836006","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836006\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836006\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826822140004,"sku":"C34","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman11_25DCComicsThirdPrinting_OpenaVariantCfront06.jpg?v=1758553616"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-1-25-dc-comics-third-printing-opena-variant-cgc-9-8-4631836007","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Third Printing\/Opena Variant CGC 9.8 4631836007","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836007\/\" title=\"CGC\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836007\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826831937636,"sku":"C41","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman11_25DCComicsThirdPrinting_OpenaVariantCfront07.jpg?v=1758554172"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836002","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 2\/25 Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836002","description":"\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836002\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836002\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826913661028,"sku":"B54","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman12_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront02.jpg?v=1758554546"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836003","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 2\/25 Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836003","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\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 Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. 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His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CGC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836004\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836004\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826925424740,"sku":"B52","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman12_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront04.jpg?v=1758554803"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836005","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 2\/25 Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836005","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\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 Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. 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Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Chris Samnee, the series explores the early partnership between Bruce Wayne and a young Dick Grayson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\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 Early Partnership: Set just weeks after Bruce Wayne adopts the orphaned Dick Grayson, the story explores their transition into becoming the Dynamic Duo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFather-Son Dynamic: A central theme is Bruce's struggle with his new role as a guardian. 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Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Chris Samnee, the series explores the early partnership between Bruce Wayne and a young Dick Grayson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Early Partnership: Set just weeks after Bruce Wayne adopts the orphaned Dick Grayson, the story explores their transition into becoming the Dynamic Duo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFather-Son Dynamic: A central theme is Bruce's struggle with his new role as a guardian. 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They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836009\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836009\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827046961252,"sku":"C33","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman11_25DCComicsThirdPrintingfront09.jpg?v=1758551481"},{"product_id":"dark-days-the-casting-1-9-17-dc-comics-foil-cgc-9-8-4631836023","title":"Dark Days: The Casting # 1 DC Comics 9\/17 Foil CGC 9.8 4631836023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark Days: The Casting #1\u003c\/b\u003e is the second part of a two-issue prelude to the 2017 DC crossover event Dark Nights: Metal. Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, it expands on the mystery of ancient metals and the \"Dark Multiverse\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe following characters and groups make their debut in this issue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Dark Knights (Cameo): This issue features the first cameo appearance (appearing in shadows\/vision) of the corrupted Batmen from the Dark Multiverse:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Batman Who Laughs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Red Death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Dawnbreaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Murder Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Devastator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Drowned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Merciless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBarbatos (Dark Multiverse): While an unrelated demon named \"Barbathos\" appeared in older comics, this issue marks the first appearance of the specific dark god Barbatos who serves as the primary antagonist of the Metal saga (appearing here in a vision).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Signal (Duke Thomas): While Duke Thomas was already a supporting character, this issue is where his superhero codename \"The Signal\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\" is first revealed as his powers begin to manifest.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Immortals: The first full appearance of this group occurs in flashback sequences within this issue. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey First Items \u0026amp; Locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSunblade: This weapon, made of the \"Eighth Metal,\" makes its first appearance when Batman barters with Talia al Ghul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Great Forge of Hephaestus: A notable single-appearance location where Batman travels to find a specific artifact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue follows several interconnected threads that converge to set the stage for the return of an ancient darkness:\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;\"\u003eBatman's Global Quest: Batman travels to the Great Forge of Hephaestus and later a ruined Cadmus site in Arizona. He trades a divine weapon from Wonder Woman for an ancient dagger held by Talia al Ghul, seeking more of the mysterious \"Ninth Metal\" to power his investigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker's Revelation: In the Batcave, an escaped Joker taunts Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) and Duke Thomas. He reveals that the \"metal\" is tied to the origins of metahumans and that Batman’s obsession is leading to a cosmic catastrophe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHawkman’s Journal: Through flashbacks, Carter Hall (Hawkman) details his life as a detective of history. He discovers that his eternal cycle of reincarnation is tied to an ancient \"Bat Tribe\" betrayal and a dark force waiting in another dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Climax: Duke Thomas discovers his own metahuman abilities, taking on the moniker The Signal. He helps Batman activate a machine that reveals a terrifying vision of the Dark Multiverse and the upcoming threat: Barbatos and his dark \"Batmen\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBatman (Bruce Wayne): Driven by visions of his own death, he risks everything to uncover the secret of the Metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDuke Thomas: Learns he is a metahuman and is dubbed \"The Signal\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: Acting as an unlikely \"good guy,\" he tries to stop Batman from opening the portal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCarter Hall (Hawkman): The narrator whose journal provides historical context for the Nth Metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBarbatos: An ancient demonic entity from the Dark Multiverse, appearing in a vision at the end of the issue. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe book features a distinct visual style split between three major artists: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAndy Kubert: Illustrates the Carter Hall flashback sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJohn Romita Jr.: Handles the present-day Batman sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJim Lee: Draws the scenes involving the Joker, Green Lantern, and Duke Thomas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836023\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836023\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827072258148,"sku":"B21","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_39_22_861.jpg?v=1770684039"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-4-25-dc-comics-third-printing","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 4\/25 Third Printing Jim Lee CGC 9.8 4631835020","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. In this first issue, he is a \"lone wolf\" activist traveling the globe to protect exploited workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModified Powers and Suit: His powers are not as absolute; he must regulate his solar energy using a sentient, AI-driven suit named Sol. His heat vision is described as appearing like \"lava,\" and he may not even have the power of flight initially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLazarus Corporation and Lois Lane: The primary antagonist is the Lazarus Corporation, a global entity that exploits laborers and employs high-tech \"Peacemakers\" as enforcers. Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \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: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631835020\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631835020\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46831257747556,"sku":"A53","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteSuperman_14_25DCComicsThirdPrintingJimLeeCGC9.84631835020front.jpg?v=1758568936"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-4-25-dc-comics-third-printing-jim-lee-cgc-9-8-4631835021","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 4\/25 Third Printing Jim Lee CGC 9.8 4631835021","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Using this information, Elliot created the persona of Hush to torment and destroy his childhood friend.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHush's characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eA dark mirror:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush serves as a foil to Batman, representing what Bruce Wayne could have become if he had used his abilities for malice. 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He has used his skills to repair Harvey Dent's face and even operate on himself to impersonate Bruce Wayne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBandaged face:\u003c\/b\u003e As Hush, Elliot conceals his face with bandages, giving him a distinct and chilling appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative versions of Hush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWhile Thomas Elliot is the original Hush from the comics, his identity has been adapted differently in other media:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIn the animated movie \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBatman: Hush\u003c\/em\u003e (2019), the Riddler is revealed to be Hush, not Thomas Elliot, who is simply a pawn in his plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIn the video games \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBatman: Arkham City\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eArkham Knight\u003c\/em\u003e, Tommy Elliot plots his revenge against Bruce, even going so far as to graft a new face onto himself to look like his former friend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"CGC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836024\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836024\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46836458618980,"sku":"B24","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_45_58_083.jpg?v=1770684425"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-1-25-dc-comics-lee-foil-edition-cgc-9-8","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Lee Foil Edition CGC 9.8 4631835018","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\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;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. In this first issue, he is a \"lone wolf\" activist traveling the globe to protect exploited workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eModified Powers and Suit: His powers are not as absolute; he must regulate his solar energy using a sentient, AI-driven suit named Sol. His heat vision is described as appearing like \"lava,\" and he may not even have the power of flight initially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLazarus Corporation and Lois Lane: The primary antagonist is the Lazarus Corporation, a global entity that exploits laborers and employs high-tech \"Peacemakers\" as enforcers. Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\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: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631835018\/\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631835018\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844738142308,"sku":"A43","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_16_31_909.jpg?v=1770682638"},{"product_id":"batman-158-5-25-dc-comics-foil-edition-cgc-9-8-4631836016","title":"Batman # 158 Jim Lee Foil Variant CGC 9.8 4631836016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman #158\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first issue of the 2025 comic book series titled Batman: H2SH, which serves as the sequel to the iconic Batman: Hush storyline. Written by Jeph Loeb with art by Jim Lee, the story began on March 26, 2025, and features the return of Hush seeking revenge against Batman's allies. The six-issue H2SH storyline was published monthly through August 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Hush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the comics, Hush is the villainous alter ego of Dr. Thomas \"Tommy\" Elliot, a childhood friend of Bruce Wayne. Elliot, a brilliant surgeon, orchestrates a plot to destroy Batman out of a lifelong grudge against the Wayne family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe origin of Hush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eTommy Elliot was born into a wealthy family, much like Bruce Wayne, but endured an abusive upbringing. At a young age, Elliot orchestrated a car crash to murder his parents for their inheritance. The plan was only partially successful, as his mother survived thanks to an emergency operation performed by Bruce's father, Dr. Thomas Wayne.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThis event sparked a deep, vengeful jealousy in Elliot:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eHe resented the Wayne family, blaming them for saving his mother and denying him his inheritance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eHis hatred grew after Bruce's parents were murdered, as Bruce inherited his family's wealth, an independence Elliot had long craved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eYears later, Elliot killed his own mother and then worked with the Riddler, who had discovered Batman's identity. Using this information, Elliot created the persona of Hush to torment and destroy his childhood friend.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHush's characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eA dark mirror:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush serves as a foil to Batman, representing what Bruce Wayne could have become if he had used his abilities for malice. Both are wealthy, intelligent, and highly strategic, but with vastly different moral compasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMaster manipulator:\u003c\/b\u003e With the tactical skills he learned playing strategy games against Bruce as a child, Elliot orchestrates complex schemes involving many of Batman's other villains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBrilliant surgeon:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush is a genius-level surgeon who can perform delicate and complicated procedures. He has used his skills to repair Harvey Dent's face and even operate on himself to impersonate Bruce Wayne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBandaged face:\u003c\/b\u003e As Hush, Elliot conceals his face with bandages, giving him a distinct and chilling appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative versions of Hush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eWhile Thomas Elliot is the original Hush from the comics, his identity has been adapted differently in other media:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eIn the animated movie \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eBatman: Hush\u003c\/em\u003e (2019), the Riddler is revealed to be Hush, not Thomas Elliot, who is simply a pawn in his plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eIn the video games \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eBatman: Arkham City\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eArkham Knight\u003c\/em\u003e, Tommy Elliot plots his revenge against Bruce, even going so far as to graft a new face onto himself to look like his former friend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"CGC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836016\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836016\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860873728100,"sku":"B22","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_41_18_430.jpg?v=1770684146"},{"product_id":"batman-158-5-25-dc-comics-foil-edition-cgc-9-8-4631836015","title":"Batman # 158 Jim Lee Foil Variant CGC 9.8 4631836015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman #158\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first issue of the 2025 comic book series titled Batman: H2SH, which serves as the sequel to the iconic Batman: Hush storyline. Written by Jeph Loeb with art by Jim Lee, the story began on March 26, 2025, and features the return of Hush seeking revenge against Batman's allies. The six-issue H2SH storyline was published monthly through August 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Hush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the comics, Hush is the villainous alter ego of Dr. Thomas \"Tommy\" Elliot, a childhood friend of Bruce Wayne. Elliot, a brilliant surgeon, orchestrates a plot to destroy Batman out of a lifelong grudge against the Wayne family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe origin of Hush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eTommy Elliot was born into a wealthy family, much like Bruce Wayne, but endured an abusive upbringing. At a young age, Elliot orchestrated a car crash to murder his parents for their inheritance. The plan was only partially successful, as his mother survived thanks to an emergency operation performed by Bruce's father, Dr. Thomas Wayne.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThis event sparked a deep, vengeful jealousy in Elliot:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eHe resented the Wayne family, blaming them for saving his mother and denying him his inheritance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eHis hatred grew after Bruce's parents were murdered, as Bruce inherited his family's wealth, an independence Elliot had long craved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eYears later, Elliot killed his own mother and then worked with the Riddler, who had discovered Batman's identity. Using this information, Elliot created the persona of Hush to torment and destroy his childhood friend.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHush's characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eA dark mirror:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush serves as a foil to Batman, representing what Bruce Wayne could have become if he had used his abilities for malice. Both are wealthy, intelligent, and highly strategic, but with vastly different moral compasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMaster manipulator:\u003c\/b\u003e With the tactical skills he learned playing strategy games against Bruce as a child, Elliot orchestrates complex schemes involving many of Batman's other villains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBrilliant surgeon:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush is a genius-level surgeon who can perform delicate and complicated procedures. 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Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\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: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231018\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231018\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866634145892,"sku":"A44","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_18_08_170.jpg?v=1770682719"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-1-25-dc-comics-lee-foil-edition-cgc-9-8-4635231019","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Lee Foil Edition CGC 9.8 4635231019","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\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;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\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: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231019\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231019\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866651414628,"sku":"A51","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_13_07_391_d3646dc8-063d-451f-b5e8-9fb032285259.jpg?v=1770683330"},{"product_id":"superman-unlimited-1-7-25-dc-comics-sozomaika-foil-variant-cover-cgc-9-8-4631836022","title":"Superman Unlimited # 1 Sozomaika Foil Variant 7\/25 CGC 9.8 4631836021","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman Unlimited #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released May 21, 2025) is the debut of a new ongoing series by writer Dan Slott and artist Rafael Albuquerque. It serves as a major entry point for new readers, blending a retelling of Superman's classic history with a massive shift in the modern DC Universe status quo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Meteorite Crisis: While Metropolis celebrates the global expansion of the Daily Planet, a massive asteroid made of \"Inertron\" (a 31st-century alloy) hurtles toward Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Deadly Discovery: Superman attempts to shatter the asteroid, only to find the Inertron was a shell covering a core of pure Kryptonite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNear-Death Experience: In a suicide mission to redirect the rock, Superman is exposed to lethal radiation. As he struggles, he experiences a life-flashing-before-his-eyes recap of his entire history—from Krypton's destruction to his marriage to Lois and the birth of his son, Jon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA New Status Quo: Superman wakes up from a three-month coma to find the world changed. The meteorite landed in a small nation called El Caldero, which has become a global superpower by mining and selling the Kryptonite. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Changes and Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGolden Superman: At the end of the issue, Superman is shown glowing with a mysterious golden light. 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Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". Despite her initial coldness, Circe raises Diana, teaching her magic and morals while Diana protects her from hell-beasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHellish Equipment: Instead of traditional armor, this Diana wields a massive Athena Blade and the Nemesis Lasso, a red, magic-infused rope. She rides Pegasus, reimagined here as a giant black-metal skeleton-winged horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArrival on Earth: As an adult, Diana enters the surface world to defend Gateway City from an invasion of \"Harbingers\" and a monstrous entity called the Tetracide. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Kelly Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Hayden Sherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Jordie Bellaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231024\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231024\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868967620708,"sku":"C43","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_19_01_04_512.jpg?v=1770685323"},{"product_id":"absolute-martian-manhunter-1-5-25-dc-comics-foil-edition-cgc-9-8-4635231025","title":"Absolute Martian Manhunter # 1 DC Comics 5\/25 Foil Edition CGC 9.8 4635231025","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Martian Manhunter #1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on March 26, 2025, is a psychedelic reimagining of the character's origin within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Javier Rodríguez, the series shifts Martian Manhunter from a traditional superhero to a surreal psychological horror and \"psychedelic noir\" thriller. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Premise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows John Jones, an FBI agent who is a \"passenger in his own life\"—a workaholic and detached father who has lost all passion for his routine. \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 Incident: Jones is caught in a traumatic explosion at a coffee shop that should have killed him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Infection: Following the blast, his mind is \"infected\" or bound to an incorporeal alien consciousness calling itself \"the Martian\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Reality: This entity forces Jones to perceive reality in a way that is utterly incomprehensible to the human psyche, filled with vibrant, \"psychedelic\" smoke and memories of a past life on Mars. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnique Features\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;\"\u003eExperimental Art: Javier Rodríguez uses an abstract visual language that ignores traditional comic layouts. To design the \"Martian\" entity, he famously eschewed standard drawings and used modeling clay to create its unique, malleable look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInteractive Design: The issue includes \"interactive art\" where certain pages are designed to be held up to a light source so that colors and images from the following page bleed through, creating a composite image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInnovative Lettering: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou uses warped and mirrored lettering to represent the alien's presence and the breakdown of Jones's mental state. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Publication Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSeries Length: Originally planned as a 6-issue miniseries, it was extended to a 12-issue maxiseries due to high demand and critical acclaim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231025\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231025\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46869007695972,"sku":"A54","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_21_44_116.jpg?v=1770682969"},{"product_id":"superman-205-7-04-dc-comics-jim-lee-cgc-9-8-4635231010","title":"Superman # 205 DC Comics 7\/04 Jim Lee CGC 9.8 4635231010","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman #205\u003c\/b\u003e, published in July 2004, is the second chapter of the acclaimed \"For Tomorrow\" story arc. It is written by Brian Azzarello with iconic artwork by Jim Lee and inks by Scott Williams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story takes place one year after a million people, including Lois Lane, mysteriously vanished from Earth. \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 Conflict: Superman intervenes in a brutal war between two neighboring nations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Dilemma: While trying to help, \"Big Blue\" unseats a ruthless dictator but inadvertently causes more chaos than intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConfession: A major portion of the issue features a framing device where Superman confesses his doubts and internal struggles to a priest, Father Daniel Leone, at a church in Metropolis. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters\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;\"\u003eSuperman (Clark Kent): Struggling with the guilt of failing to protect the million vanished people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFather Daniel Leone: A new supporting character introduced in this arc who acts as Superman's confidant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Dictator: The ruler of a warring nation whom Superman deposes, sparking geopolitical complications. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCollecting \u0026amp; Variants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue is highly sought after by collectors for its Jim Lee artwork and special covers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStandard Cover: Features Superman by Jim Lee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231010\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231010\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46869030961252,"sku":"A14","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/Superman2057_04DCComicsJimLeeCGC9.84635231010front.jpg?v=1758569623"},{"product_id":"superman-unlimited-1-7-25-dc-comics-dellotto-variant-cover-cgc-9-8-4635231021","title":"Superman Unlimited # 1 DC Comics 7\/25 Dell'Otto Variant Cover CGC 9.8 4635231021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman Unlimited #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released May 21, 2025) is the debut of a new ongoing series by writer Dan Slott and artist Rafael Albuquerque. It serves as a major entry point for new readers, blending a retelling of Superman's classic history with a massive shift in the modern DC Universe status quo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Meteorite Crisis: While Metropolis celebrates the global expansion of the Daily Planet, a massive asteroid made of \"Inertron\" (a 31st-century alloy) hurtles toward Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Deadly Discovery: Superman attempts to shatter the asteroid, only to find the Inertron was a shell covering a core of pure Kryptonite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNear-Death Experience: In a suicide mission to redirect the rock, Superman is exposed to lethal radiation. As he struggles, he experiences a life-flashing-before-his-eyes recap of his entire history—from Krypton's destruction to his marriage to Lois and the birth of his son, Jon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA New Status Quo: Superman wakes up from a three-month coma to find the world changed. The meteorite landed in a small nation called El Caldero, which has become a global superpower by mining and selling the Kryptonite. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Changes and Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGolden Superman: At the end of the issue, Superman is shown glowing with a mysterious golden light. 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Cover A First Printing Interior Cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis deal includes two CGC 9.8 graded comics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Batman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics 12\/24 The 616 Comics Edition A Interior Cover A CGC 9.8 4635230022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230022\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230022\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics 1\/25 The 616 Comics Edition A Interior Cover A CGC 9.8 4632531007\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231007\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231007\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. 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Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Cover A First Printing Interior Cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis deal includes two CGC 9.8 graded comics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Batman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics 12\/24 The 616 Comics Edition A Interior Cover A CGC 9.8 4635230023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CGC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230023\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230023\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics 1\/25 The 616 Comics Edition A Interior Cover A CGC 9.8 4632531008\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231008\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231008\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. 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Hush has manipulated Jason by promising to use his surgical expertise to \"fix\" the long-term physical and psychological trauma remaining from Jason's death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFractured Alliances:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eNightwing and Batgirl are forced into an uneasy alliance with the Riddler, who claims to have vital information but remains cryptic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eDamian Wayne makes a dramatic entrance, surprisingly bringing Bane along as an ally to support Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: The story culminates at Gotham Med Tower, where Hush threatens to kill Damian Wayne with a Damascus steel scalpel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Format\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;\"\u003eCreators: 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230009\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230009\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46873874202724,"sku":"B31","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/Batman_1607_25DCComicsBermejoVariantCoverSummerofSupermanCGC9.84635230009front.jpg?v=1758569429"},{"product_id":"batman-160-7-25-dc-comics-bermejo-variant-cover-summer-of-superman-cgc-9-8-46352300010","title":"Batman # 160 Bermejo Variant Summer of Superman 7\/25 CGC 9.8 46352300010","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\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. It reunites the original creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee for a direct sequel to the iconic 2002 Batman: Hush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Key Developments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue ramps up the psychological and physical stakes as Hush (Thomas Elliot) continues his campaign against Batman.\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;\"\u003eSilence \u0026amp; Armori: The issue introduces Silence, a mysterious new powerhouse villain and ally to Hush. Batman also faces Armori, a surgically enhanced villain wielding technology inspired by the Metal Men.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Red Hood Betrayal: In a major twist, Jason Todd (Red Hood) is revealed to be working with Hush. Hush has manipulated Jason by promising to use his surgical expertise to \"fix\" the long-term physical and psychological trauma remaining from Jason's death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFractured Alliances:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eNightwing and Batgirl are forced into an uneasy alliance with the Riddler, who claims to have vital information but remains cryptic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eDamian Wayne makes a dramatic entrance, surprisingly bringing Bane along as an ally to support Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: The story culminates at Gotham Med Tower, where Hush threatens to kill Damian Wayne with a Damascus steel scalpel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Format\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;\"\u003eCreators: 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230010\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230010\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46873897795684,"sku":"B32","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/Batman_1607_25DCComicsBermejoVariantCoverSummerofSupermanCGC9.846352300010front.jpg?v=1758569371"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-1-25-dc-comics-third-printing-cgc-9-8-4635230011","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Third Printing CGC 9.8 4635230011","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\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 Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230011\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230011\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46873906872420,"sku":"C32","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman_11_25DCComicsThirdPrintingCGC9.84635230011front.jpg?v=1758553424"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-noir-edition-1-1-25-dc-comics-cgc-9-8-4635230014","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 Noir Edition DC Comics 1\/25 CGC 9.8 4635230014","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\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 Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. 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They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. 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His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; 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Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\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 Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. 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He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. 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They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230002\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230002\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875325694052,"sku":"B33","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman_14_25DCComicsFifthPrintingCGC9.84635230002front.jpg?v=1758555595"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-4-25-dc-comics-fifth-printing-cgc-9-8-4635230003","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 4\/25 Fifth Printing CGC 9.8 4635230003","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\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 Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230003\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230003\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875350630500,"sku":"B34","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman_14_25DCComicsFifthPrintingCGC9.84635230003front.jpg?v=1758555893"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-6-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-mora-foil-9-8-4635230025","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 6\/25 Fourth Printing\/Mora Foil 9.8 4635230025","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\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;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. In this first issue, he is a \"lone wolf\" activist traveling the globe to protect exploited workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eModified Powers and Suit: His powers are not as absolute; he must regulate his solar energy using a sentient, AI-driven suit named Sol. His heat vision is described as appearing like \"lava,\" and he may not even have the power of flight initially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLazarus Corporation and Lois Lane: The primary antagonist is the Lazarus Corporation, a global entity that exploits laborers and employs high-tech \"Peacemakers\" as enforcers. 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