{"title":"First Apperance","description":"","products":[{"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-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. 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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 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. 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\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836003\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836003\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826917920868,"sku":"B51","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman12_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront03.jpg?v=1758554704"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836004","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 2\/25 Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836004","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. 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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\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836005\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836005\/\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":46826929160292,"sku":"B53","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman12_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront05.jpg?v=1758554885"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836004-copy","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Third Printing CGC 9.8 4631836009","description":"\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. 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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\" 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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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. 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. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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 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\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\"\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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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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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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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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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\/4635230016\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230016\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875918860388,"sku":"C23","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_57_13_533_a2c82924-abca-4259-be15-85abfe599fb5.jpg?v=1770685118"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-6-25-dc-comics-sixth-printing-mora-foil-cgc-9-8-4635230015","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 6\/25 Sixth Printing\/Mora Foil CGC 9.8 4635230015","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. 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A mysterious young woman, later revealed to be Raven (Rachel Roth), is overcome by emotion and an evil presence. The Stranger approaches her and reveals that her father is the demon Trigon, whose followers are all around her.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Bargain with Trigon: The Phantom Stranger attempts to help Raven train and control her powers, which leads to a confrontation where the Stranger must strike a dangerous bargain with Lord Trigon that has significant repercussions for the DC Universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: This issue is a notable key issue as it is considered the first appearance of the New 52 version of Raven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672584568932,"sku":"BH415","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_14_41_27_684.jpg?v=1768077781"},{"product_id":"omac-1-2011-nm","title":"OMAC # 1 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOMAC # 1\u003c\/b\u003e September 7, 2011 (Volume 4) launched as part of DC Comics' \"New 52\" initiative. The series reimagined Jack Kirby's classic \"One-Man Army Corps\" concept for a modern audience. \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;\"\u003eWriters: Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist (Penciler): Keith Giffen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInkers: Scott Koblish and Scott Kolins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Keith Giffen and Scott Koblish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue introduces Kevin Kho, a Cambodian-American scientist working at Project Cadmus. \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;\"\u003eTransformation: Kho is unknowingly recruited by Brother Eye, a renegade sentient satellite. Through an \"Omegatech\" virus, Brother Eye transforms Kho into a massive, powerful cyborg known as O.M.A.C. (One Machine Army Corps).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: As O.M.A.C., Kho is used as a weapon to infiltrate Cadmus's mainframe. He is caught in a larger war between Brother Eye and Checkmate, a global peacekeeping agency led by Maxwell Lord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey \u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e: This issue marks the \u003cb\u003efirst appearance of the Kevin Kho version of OMAC.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672625102948,"sku":"BH416","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_14_44_56_061.jpg?v=1768078003"},{"product_id":"omac-1-2011-vf","title":"OMAC # 1 2011 VF+","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOMAC # 1\u003c\/b\u003e September 7, 2011 (Volume 4) launched as part of DC Comics' \"New 52\" initiative. The series reimagined Jack Kirby's classic \"One-Man Army Corps\" concept for a modern audience. \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;\"\u003eWriters: Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist (Penciler): Keith Giffen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInkers: Scott Koblish and Scott Kolins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Keith Giffen and Scott Koblish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue introduces Kevin Kho, a Cambodian-American scientist working at Project Cadmus. \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;\"\u003eTransformation: Kho is unknowingly recruited by Brother Eye, a renegade sentient satellite. Through an \"Omegatech\" virus, Brother Eye transforms Kho into a massive, powerful cyborg known as O.M.A.C. (One Machine Army Corps).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: As O.M.A.C., Kho is used as a weapon to infiltrate Cadmus's mainframe. He is caught in a larger war between Brother Eye and Checkmate, a global peacekeeping agency led by Maxwell Lord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey \u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e: This issue marks the \u003cb\u003efirst appearance of the Kevin Kho version of OMAC.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672646271076,"sku":"BH417","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_14_47_45_731.jpg?v=1768078139"},{"product_id":"the-omac-project-1-2005-nm","title":"The OMAC Project # 1 2005 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe OMAC Project # 1\u003c\/b\u003e April 20, 2005 (of 6) is a critical chapter in the buildup to the Infinite Crisis event. It picks up immediately after the shocking conclusion of the Countdown to Infinite Crisis one-shot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Greg Rucka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist (Interior): Jesus Saiz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCover Artist: Jose Ladrönn \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue follows the immediate aftermath of Maxwell Lord murdering the Blue Beetle (Ted Kord). \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\"\u003eThe Execution: Maxwell Lord is revealed as the \"Black King\" of the superspy organization Checkmate. He orders his agents, including Sasha Bordeaux, to dispose of Blue Beetle's body and destroy his equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBrother Eye: Lord has usurped control of Brother Eye, an orbital surveillance satellite originally built by Batman to monitor the Justice League.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOMAC Units: Lord activates the OMACs (now standing for Observational Metahuman Activity Construct), transforming thousands of sleeper agents across the globe into powerful cyborgs tasked with eliminating metahumans. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003eMarks the first modern appearance of the OMACs as \"Observational Metahuman Activity Constructs,\" a departure from Jack Kirby's original 1974 concept.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCheckmate Agents: Introduces several new Checkmate knights, including Arthur Kendrick, Graziella Raza, and Isobel Sanchez.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672684675172,"sku":"BH418","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_14_51_05_205.jpg?v=1768078355"},{"product_id":"mister-terrific-1-second-printing-2011-vf","title":"Mister Terrific # 1 Second Printing 2011 VF+","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMister Terrific #\u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlink\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e September 14, 2011, launched Michael Holt's first-ever solo ongoing series as part of the \"New 52\" reboot. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWriter: Eric Wallace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePenciler: Gianluca Gugliotta and Roger Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eInkers: Wayne Faucher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCover Artist: J.G. Jones \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe issue focuses on Michael Holt, the world's third-smartest man, as he struggles with the personal tragedy of losing his wife and unborn son in a car accident. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDual Life: Holt operates a high-tech corporation and runs The Conscientia Institute for young minds while secretly acting as the superhero Mister Terrific.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Michael's journey into heroism is motivated by personal loss and a desire to combat \"science gone mad\". The story sees him deal with a failed experiment that makes him contemplate suicide, leading to an appearance by his grown son from an alternate future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: This issue marks \u003cstrong\u003ethe first appearance of the New 52 version of Michael Holt's wife Paula, his son Aaron (in a flashback\/future vision), Aleeka Okafur, and Karen Starr (Power Girl's alter ego).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672853594212,"sku":"BH51","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_14_59_10_293.jpg?v=1768078962"},{"product_id":"mister-terrific-1-2011-nm","title":"Mister Terrific # 1 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMister Terrific #\u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlink\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e September 14, 2011, launched Michael Holt's first-ever solo ongoing series as part of the \"New 52\" reboot. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWriter: Eric Wallace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePenciler: Gianluca Gugliotta and Roger Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eInkers: Wayne Faucher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCover Artist: J.G. Jones \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe issue focuses on Michael Holt, the world's third-smartest man, as he struggles with the personal tragedy of losing his wife and unborn son in a car accident. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDual Life: Holt operates a high-tech corporation and runs The Conscientia Institute for young minds while secretly acting as the superhero Mister Terrific.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Michael's journey into heroism is motivated by personal loss and a desire to combat \"science gone mad\". The story sees him deal with a failed experiment that makes him contemplate suicide, leading to an appearance by his grown son from an alternate future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: This issue marks \u003cstrong\u003ethe first appearance of the New 52 version of Michael Holt's wife Paula, his son Aaron (in a flashback\/future vision), Aleeka Okafur, and Karen Starr (Power Girl's alter ego).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47673181208676,"sku":"BH52","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_15_00_25_904_36d33b41-44a8-4b1c-8f37-686da299b822.jpg?v=1768078996"},{"product_id":"mister-terrific-1-2011-nm-copy","title":"Mister Terrific # 1 2011 NM- (Copy)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMister Terrific #\u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlink\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e September 14, 2011, launched Michael Holt's first-ever solo ongoing series as part of the \"New 52\" reboot. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWriter: Eric Wallace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePenciler: Gianluca Gugliotta and Roger Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eInkers: Wayne Faucher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCover Artist: J.G. Jones \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe issue focuses on Michael Holt, the world's third-smartest man, as he struggles with the personal tragedy of losing his wife and unborn son in a car accident. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDual Life: Holt operates a high-tech corporation and runs The Conscientia Institute for young minds while secretly acting as the superhero Mister Terrific.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Michael's journey into heroism is motivated by personal loss and a desire to combat \"science gone mad\". The story sees him deal with a failed experiment that makes him contemplate suicide, leading to an appearance by his grown son from an alternate future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: This issue marks \u003cstrong\u003ethe first appearance of the New 52 version of Michael Holt's wife Paula, his son Aaron (in a flashback\/future vision), Aleeka Okafur, and Karen Starr (Power Girl's alter ego).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47673198215268,"sku":"BH53","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_15_04_15_797.jpg?v=1768079102"},{"product_id":"alpha-flight-1-1983-vg","title":"Alpha Flight # 1 1983 VG","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eOne Loose Staple Bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAlpha Flight # 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e August 1, 1983\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003elaunched the first ongoing series for Canada’s premier superhero team after their popular debut in the pages of \u003ci\u003eThe Uncanny X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e. The issue is a celebrated \"Bronze Age\" milestone written, penciled, and inked by legendary creator \u003cb\u003eJohn Byrne\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWriter\/Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e John Byrne\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eColorist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Andy Yanchus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLetterer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Joe Rosen \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\"Tundra!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe story picks up two weeks after the team's last appearance in \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e #140. \u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Disbanding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e The Canadian government informs leader James MacDonald Hudson (\u003cb\u003eVindicator\u003c\/b\u003e) that Department H is being shut down, officially disbanding Alpha Flight and its training programs, Beta and Gamma Flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eA New Threat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e While the members reflect on their uncertain futures, an ancient ritual in the Northwest Territories summons \u003cb\u003eTundra\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the colossal \"Great Beasts\".\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Reunion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Despite the lack of government funding, the team reunites to stop the elemental giant. They eventually defeat Tundra by turning him into a \"muddy puddle\" using Shaman’s magic and excess water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eNew Status Quo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Realizing they work best together, the team decides to continue operating as an independent superhero group. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey First Appearances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis issue is highly valued by collectors for introducing several major characters: \u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Eugene Judd)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMarrina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Marrina Smallwood)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMadison Jeffries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Gamma Flight)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWild Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Gamma Flight)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDiamond Lil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Gamma Flight)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTundra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Great Beast)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47674411450468,"sku":"BI15","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_17_50_18_313.jpg?v=1768089113"},{"product_id":"alpha-flight-1-1983-vf-nm","title":"Alpha Flight # 1 1983 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAlpha Flight # 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e August 1, 1983\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003elaunched the first ongoing series for Canada’s premier superhero team after their popular debut in the pages of \u003ci\u003eThe Uncanny X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e. The issue is a celebrated \"Bronze Age\" milestone written, penciled, and inked by legendary creator \u003cb\u003eJohn Byrne\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWriter\/Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e John Byrne\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eColorist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Andy Yanchus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLetterer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Joe Rosen \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\"Tundra!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe story picks up two weeks after the team's last appearance in \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e #140. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Disbanding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e The Canadian government informs leader James MacDonald Hudson (\u003cb\u003eVindicator\u003c\/b\u003e) that Department H is being shut down, officially disbanding Alpha Flight and its training programs, Beta and Gamma Flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eA New Threat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e While the members reflect on their uncertain futures, an ancient ritual in the Northwest Territories summons \u003cb\u003eTundra\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the colossal \"Great Beasts\".\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Reunion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Despite the lack of government funding, the team reunites to stop the elemental giant. They eventually defeat Tundra by turning him into a \"muddy puddle\" using Shaman’s magic and excess water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eNew Status Quo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Realizing they work best together, the team decides to continue operating as an independent superhero group. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey First Appearances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis issue is highly valued by collectors for introducing several major characters: \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Eugene Judd)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMarrina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Marrina Smallwood)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMadison Jeffries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Gamma Flight)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWild Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Gamma Flight)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDiamond Lil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Gamma Flight)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTundra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Great Beast)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47674416955492,"sku":"BI16","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_17_53_36_298.jpg?v=1768089323"},{"product_id":"damage-control-1-1989-vf-nm","title":"Damage Control # 1 1989 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDamage Control # 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e May 1, 1989 (Volume 1) launched the first ongoing solo adventures for the Marvel Universe's specialized clean-up crew. Created by writer Dwayne McDuffie and artist Ernie Colón, the series blends superhero action with bureaucratic satire. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWriter: Dwayne McDuffie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eArtist (Penciler): Ernie Colón\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eInker: Bob Wiacek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eColorist: Andy Yanchus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\"A Restoration Comedy!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe issue introduces John Porter, a former insurance account executive who is hired by the firm’s founder, Anne Marie Hoag, to manage superhuman-related damage accounts. \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFirst Day Mission: On his first day, John must oversee the removal of a giant Tinkerer-built \"Bug-Bot\" that has crashed into the Flatiron Building following a battle with Spider-Man and the Avengers (Thor, She-Hulk, and Black Knight).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey Moments: John uses a device created by tech expert Gene Strausser to transform the massive robot into a manageable Volkswagen Beetle, allowing Spider-Man to safely exit the wreckage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Cameo: The issue concludes with a humorous scene featuring a character clearly modeled after legendary artist Jack Kirby surveying the reconstruction work at the World Trade Center. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eNotable First Appearances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis issue is a significant key for introducing the core staff of Damage Control: \u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eJohn Porter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Account Executive)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAnne Marie Hoag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Founder\/Director)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRobin Chapel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Traffic Manager)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAlbert Cleary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e (Comptroller)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; 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This issue is a staple of Marvel’s \"Copper Age\" and is known for its distinctive silver ink or silver foil cover. \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;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Gregory Wright, with pencils by Denys Cowan and inks by Mike Manley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePlot: Titled \"The Wolf at the Door,\" the story follows Michael Collins—a software engineer trapped in a cyborg body—as he begins a quest to find his original human form. In this issue, he defies his lethal programming to show mercy to a cybernetic dog and battles a Warwolf sent by his former boss, Harlan Ryker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Appearances: Features the \u003cb\u003efirst appearance of several supporting characters and guest-stars the X-Man Forge and Misty Knight. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47690901094500,"sku":"BI21","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_13_19_04_43_639.jpg?v=1768352771"},{"product_id":"marvel-dc-deadpool-batman-1-11-25-stegman-variant-cgc-9-8-4679671011","title":"Marvel\/DC: Deadpool\/Batman # 1 Stegman Variant 11\/25 CGC 9.8 4679671011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarvel\/DC: Deadpool\/Batman # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by Marvel Comics on September 17, 2025, is the first part of a historic two-part crossover between Marvel and DC—the first intercompany collaboration in over 20 years. The 57-page one-shot is an anthology issue featuring a main story and several backup team-ups between iconic characters from both universes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Dead of Knight\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Zeb Wells and drawn by Greg Capullo, the story brings the Merc with a Mouth to Gotham City for the first time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Contract: Wade Wilson is hired by an unknown client to assassinate Bruce Wayne. Deadpool breaks into Wayne Manor and solicits a job from Bruce (unaware he is Batman), who refuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Team-Up: After seeing the Bat-Signal, Deadpool rushes to find Batman. Following a brief fight, Batman reluctantly agrees to work with Deadpool to track down the Joker, who is planning to release a massive Joker Venom bomb capable of infecting a small country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Double-Cross: While riding in the Batmobile, Deadpool knocks Batman out with sleeping gas, revealing he was actually hired by the Joker to deliver the Dark Knight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eResolution: Batman eventually manipulates the two villains into turning on each other. Deadpool ultimately saves the city by using his healing factor to trigger a failsafe on the Joker's bomb, surviving the resulting explosion. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue features several high-profile creative teams for short crossover tales: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCaptain America \u0026amp; Wonder Woman: A montage of their interactions across decades, including a WWII mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDaredevil \u0026amp; Green Arrow: A \"quip-heavy\" action story where the two vigilantes battle the Hand and the League of Shadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRocket Raccoon \u0026amp; Green Lantern: An \"exchange program\" where Hal Jordan joins the Guardians of the Galaxy while Rocket becomes a Green Lantern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBatman (DKR) \u0026amp; Wolverine (Old Man Logan): A brief showdown between older, dystopian versions of the characters written and drawn by Frank Miller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJeff the Land Shark \u0026amp; Krypto: A silent, playful story of the two super-pets playing catch near the Fortress of Solitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enter Logo!: Introduces \"Logo,\" an Amalgam character combining Lobo and Wolverine. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMain Writer: Zeb Wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMain Artist: Greg Capullo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBackup Creators: Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, and Ryan North.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671011\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671011\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691533844580,"sku":"F12","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/CGC4679671-011_OBV.jpg?v=1768256204"},{"product_id":"avengers-west-coast-85-1992-nm","title":"Avengers West Coast # 85 1992 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvengers West Coast # 85\u003c\/b\u003e released in August 1992, is a key Copper Age issue featuring a guest appearance by Spider-Man and the introduction of a new villainous group. \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;\"\u003ePlot Overview: The West Coast Avengers are assigned to protect Michael Galvan, a presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party, during a rally at the LA Convention Center. A power outage caused by a trio of villains leads to a confrontation with a mysterious figure in the shadows, who is revealed to be Spider-Man.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Conflict: The Avengers and Spider-Man battle Deathweb, a new spider-themed team of villains. The battle ends when a member of Deathweb takes Spider-Woman’s daughter, Rachel, hostage to facilitate their escape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Characters: Features Spider-Man, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, Hawkeye, U.S. Agent, Living Lightning, and Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearances: Introduces the villain Manipulator and the Deathweb team, consisting of Arachne, Antro, and Therak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Roy and Dann Thomas, with art by Dave Ross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701294874724,"sku":"BI315","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_14_20_33_23_598.jpg?v=1768444651"},{"product_id":"captain-america-and-the-falcon-1-2004-nm","title":"Captain America and the Falcon # 1 2004 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America and the Falcon # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2004 launched a new series written by Christopher Priest with art by Bart Sears. It begins the \"Two Americas\" story arc, characterized by political intrigue and a darker tone than typical superhero stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue follows a dual narrative that jumps between the present in Cuba and flashbacks in New York City: \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 Mission: The Falcon (Sam Wilson) has gone rogue to rescue his former girlfriend, reporter Leila Taylor, who was detained by the U.S. Navy at Guantanamo Bay for investigating the Rivas drug cartel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Pursuit: S.H.I.E.L.D. gives Steve Rogers 24 hours to bring Sam in before they take more drastic measures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Imposter: A \"Captain America\" figure arrives in Cuba and brutally cuts through a local militia to find Sam. The ending reveals this is not Steve Rogers, but a violent \"dark doppelgänger\" later known as the Anti-Cap. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters and \u003cb\u003eFirst Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\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;\"\u003eSteve Rogers (Captain America): Struggling with his friend's rogue actions and his own role in the government's agenda.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSam Wilson (Falcon): Acting as a fugitive to protect a friend from a political conspiracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnti-Cap (Debut): A \"Super-Sailor\" created by a rogue Navy Intelligence unit, serving as a violent foil to Steve Rogers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlisande Morales (Debut): A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who becomes a key supporting character in the series. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Christopher Priest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Bart Sears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: March 2004 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717204525156,"sku":"BJ116","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_21_16_480.jpg?v=1768753362"},{"product_id":"captain-america-2-2011-nm","title":"Captain America # 2 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 2\u003c\/b\u003e released August 2011 continues the \"American Dreamers\" story arc in Volume 6 of the series. Following the attack at Peggy Carter's funeral in the previous issue, Steve Rogers and Nick Fury delve deeper into a conspiracy involving a long-forgotten World War II mission. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue balances high-stakes action with a mystery rooted in the 1940s:\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 Mission Secrets: Flashbacks reveal details of a 1944 operation called Codename: Bravo, which involved Steve, Peggy Carter, and a group of idealistic young heroes. The mission ended in tragedy, leaving many of Steve's old friends presumed dead or lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Dream World: Steve and Nick Fury learn that their old ally Jimmy Jupiter, who has the power to create and enter a \"dream-world,\" is the key to the current threat. The villainous Bravo is using Jimmy's powers to manipulate reality and strike at the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHydra’s Involvement: While Steve battles specialized Hydra squads using advanced teleportation technology, it becomes clear that Bravo has formed an alliance with a mysterious new leader known as the Hydra Queen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Attack on Steve: The issue concludes with a dramatic ambush. While Steve is at his apartment, he is suddenly attacked through a window by the Ameridroid, a giant robotic construct that accuses him of \"stealing his dream\". \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 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Steve McNiven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey First Appearances: This issue features the first cameo appearance of the Hydra Queen (named).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCore Theme: The story explores the concept of \"Old Friends, New Enemies,\" contrasting the idealistic patriotism of the 1940s with the cynical reality of the modern age. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717490557028,"sku":"BJ26","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_46_47_751.jpg?v=1768755034"},{"product_id":"captain-america-265-1982-vg-fn","title":"Captain America # 265 1982 VG\/FN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 265\u003c\/b\u003e titled \"Thunderhead!\", was released in January 1982 (cover date). It is the first part of a two-issue storyline that features a rare team-up between Captain America, Spider-Man, and Nick Fury. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story begins with Steve Rogers fending off a group of muggers in Manhattan. Peter Parker, who happens to be passing by, is impressed by the \"civilian's\" fighting skills and follows him as Spider-Man. \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 Abduction: While using a pay phone, Steve Rogers is suddenly teleported away by high-tech machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eS.H.I.E.L.D. Intervention: Spider-Man attempts to follow and discovers a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. entrance. He meets Nick Fury, who reveals Steve’s secret identity to him and enlists his help for a rescue mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe New Villain: Steve wakes up on Thunderhead Island off the coast of Maine, captured by a new antagonist called The Sultan. The Sultan, a disgruntled former S.H.I.E.L.D. computer designer turned cyborg, plans to launch nuclear missiles at Washington D.C. as revenge against the U.S. government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: During a chaotic battle with the Sultan’s \"Biotron\" robot army, a nuclear rocket is launched. Nick Fury hitches a ride on the missile to disarm it, while Captain America and Spider-Man discover the Sultan’s base is actually a flying island and begin plummeting toward the ocean. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: David Anthony Kraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Mike Zeck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: John Beatty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Bob Sharen. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance: The Sultan and his Biotron Constructs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEra: Part of the Bronze Age of comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eReading Order: The story concludes in Captain America #266\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717689458788,"sku":"BJ212","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_02_38_208.jpg?v=1768756354"},{"product_id":"captain-america-321-1986-nm","title":"Captain America # 321 1986 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptain America # 321\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled \"Ultimatum!\", was published in September 1986 and is a significant \"Key Issue\" in the character's history. It is widely remembered for a rare and controversial moment where Captain America is forced to use a lethal weapon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, the first of a two-part arc, centers on the return of the anti-nationalist villain Flag-Smasher: \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 Abduction: Flag-Smasher leads a new terrorist organization called ULTIMATUM (Underground Liberated Totally Integrated Mobile Army To Unite Mankind). They hijack an airliner in midair over the Atlantic, holding American passengers hostage and demanding the surrender of Captain America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInfiltration: Steve Rogers tracks the group to a secret base in the Swiss Alps. To infiltrate their headquarters, he disguises himself by wearing an ULTIMATUM soldier's uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Moral Dilemma: During the rescue at a local monastery, a guard begins firing into the crowd of hostages. To save them, Captain America reacts with \"lightning speed\" and uses a machine gun to shoot and kill the terrorist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Aftermath: Deeply shaken by the act of taking a life, Steve vows to avenge his \"lost honor,\" setting the stage for a philosophical showdown with Flag-Smasher in the following issue. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: Mark Gruenwald.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArt Team: Paul Neary (Penciler) and John Beatty (Inker).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCover Artist: Mike Zeck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance: This issue features the first appearance of the terrorist group ULTIMATUM.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast: Includes appearances by Hiram \"Ram\" Riddley and his mother Holly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717692473444,"sku":"BJ213","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_04_58_359.jpg?v=1768756898"},{"product_id":"captain-america-395-1991-nm","title":"Captain America # 395 1991 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 395\u003c\/b\u003e titled \"Rogues in the House,\" was published in December 1991. Written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Larry Alexander, it serves as a transitional issue between \"The Superia Stratagem\" and the \"Operation: Galactic Storm\" crossover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Rogues in the House\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe primary plot features Captain America teaming up with the \"new\" Thor (Eric Masterson) to investigate the abandoned family home of the Red Skull. \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 Mission: Hoping to confirm the Red Skull's apparent death (following a series of deceptions in previous issues), Cap and Thor lawfully execute a search warrant at Skull House.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Trap: Inside, they are ambushed by the bio-fanatic Arnim Zola and his monstrous creation, Doughboy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: The two heroes are trapped in Doughboy's adhesive body. Zola, claiming the Red Skull is truly dead, commands Doughboy to dispose of them in a nearby lake. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 Skeleton Crew: At a hideout in Colorado, Mother Night holds a lethal audition to find a replacement for Crossbones. The villains Cutthroat, Deathstroke, and Mangler fight to the death; Cutthroat emerges as the sole survivor and new henchman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDiamondback (Rachel Leighton): Rachel continues training and expresses her desire to join the Avengers' permanent staff as an executive secretary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Romantic Triangle: Steve Rogers finds himself in an awkward social situation when his former girlfriend, Bernie Rosenthal, and his current love interest, Diamondback, both appear at the Avengers Mansion simultaneously. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"The Big Brawl\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA backup story focuses on BAD Girls, Inc. (Asp and Black Mamba):\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;\"\u003eThey are confronted at a \"Bar With No Name\" by a group of female villains (Battleaxe, Golddigger, and Steel Wind) looking to collect a bounty posted by Superia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe battle ends when they are joined by Impala, who helps them escape and subsequently joins their team. \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;\"\u003eCreative Team: Mark Gruenwald (Writer), Larry Alexander (Artist), and Rik Levins (Cover Artist).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGuest Star: Thor (Eric Masterson).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable First Appearance: Cutthroat's debut as a member of the Skeleton Crew.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717703057508,"sku":"BJ215","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_10_05_518.jpg?v=1768757086"}],"url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/collections\/first-apperance.oembed","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}