{"title":"Foil","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoil Cover\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fantastic-four-1-9-25-marvel-comics-asrar-variant-cover-foil-cgc-9-8-4631836017","title":"Fantastic Four #1 Marvel Comics 9\/25 Asrar Variant Cover Foil CGC 9.8 4631836017","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAoQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFantastic Four #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released July 9, 2025) marks the start of a \"New Era\" for Marvel's First Family. This volume is written by Ryan North and illustrated by Humberto Ramos, launching alongside the anticipation for the MCU's First Steps film. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Storyline: \"Scattered Through Time\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue begins with the team confronting Doctor Doom, who has become the world's emperor and wields the powers of the Sorcerer Supreme. \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 Displacement: During the battle, Doom banishes the four heroes to completely different eras in Earth's history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIsolated Survival:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Human Torch (Johnny Storm): Stranded in a primordial era before complex life existed, struggling with low oxygen levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Thing (Ben Grimm): Trapped in a prehistoric era where he must fight off several Mapusauruses (dinosaurs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMister Fantastic (Reed Richards): Dropped into the year 1266 (the Middle Ages), where he must remain undetected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInvisible Woman (Sue Storm): Sent to the distant future where the Sun is dying and humanity is extinct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Forever Stone: Their only link is a mass of dense granite known as the Forever Stone. Because it remains intact and accessible throughout geological history, each member uses it to leave messages for the others in their respective timelines. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Ryan North\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Humberto Ramos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Edgar Delgado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836017\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836017\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826755588196,"sku":"C51","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/FantasticFour19_25MarvelComicsAsrarVariantCoverFoilfront.jpg?v=1758570651"},{"product_id":"dark-days-the-casting-1-9-17-dc-comics-foil-cgc-9-8-4631836023","title":"Dark Days: The Casting # 1 DC Comics 9\/17 Foil CGC 9.8 4631836023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark Days: The Casting #1\u003c\/b\u003e is the second part of a two-issue prelude to the 2017 DC crossover event Dark Nights: Metal. Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, it expands on the mystery of ancient metals and the \"Dark Multiverse\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe following characters and groups make their debut in this issue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Dark Knights (Cameo): This issue features the first cameo appearance (appearing in shadows\/vision) of the corrupted Batmen from the Dark Multiverse:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Batman Who Laughs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Red Death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Dawnbreaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Murder Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Devastator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Drowned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eThe Merciless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBarbatos (Dark Multiverse): While an unrelated demon named \"Barbathos\" appeared in older comics, this issue marks the first appearance of the specific dark god Barbatos who serves as the primary antagonist of the Metal saga (appearing here in a vision).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Signal (Duke Thomas): While Duke Thomas was already a supporting character, this issue is where his superhero codename \"The Signal\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\" is first revealed as his powers begin to manifest.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Immortals: The first full appearance of this group occurs in flashback sequences within this issue. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey First Items \u0026amp; Locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSunblade: This weapon, made of the \"Eighth Metal,\" makes its first appearance when Batman barters with Talia al Ghul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Great Forge of Hephaestus: A notable single-appearance location where Batman travels to find a specific artifact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue follows several interconnected threads that converge to set the stage for the return of an ancient darkness:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBatman's Global Quest: Batman travels to the Great Forge of Hephaestus and later a ruined Cadmus site in Arizona. He trades a divine weapon from Wonder Woman for an ancient dagger held by Talia al Ghul, seeking more of the mysterious \"Ninth Metal\" to power his investigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker's Revelation: In the Batcave, an escaped Joker taunts Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) and Duke Thomas. He reveals that the \"metal\" is tied to the origins of metahumans and that Batman’s obsession is leading to a cosmic catastrophe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHawkman’s Journal: Through flashbacks, Carter Hall (Hawkman) details his life as a detective of history. He discovers that his eternal cycle of reincarnation is tied to an ancient \"Bat Tribe\" betrayal and a dark force waiting in another dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Climax: Duke Thomas discovers his own metahuman abilities, taking on the moniker The Signal. He helps Batman activate a machine that reveals a terrifying vision of the Dark Multiverse and the upcoming threat: Barbatos and his dark \"Batmen\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBatman (Bruce Wayne): Driven by visions of his own death, he risks everything to uncover the secret of the Metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDuke Thomas: Learns he is a metahuman and is dubbed \"The Signal\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: Acting as an unlikely \"good guy,\" he tries to stop Batman from opening the portal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCarter Hall (Hawkman): The narrator whose journal provides historical context for the Nth Metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBarbatos: An ancient demonic entity from the Dark Multiverse, appearing in a vision at the end of the issue. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe book features a distinct visual style split between three major artists: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAndy Kubert: Illustrates the Carter Hall flashback sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJohn Romita Jr.: Handles the present-day Batman sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJim Lee: Draws the scenes involving the Joker, Green Lantern, and Duke Thomas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836023\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836023\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827072258148,"sku":"B21","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_39_22_861.jpg?v=1770684039"},{"product_id":"superman-unlimited-1-7-25-dc-comics-sozomaika-foil-variant-cover-cgc-9-8-4631836021","title":"Superman Unlimited # 1 Sozomaika Foil Variant 7\/25 CGC 9.8 4631836022 (Mark on Front)","description":"\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman Unlimited #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released May 21, 2025) is the debut of a new ongoing series by writer Dan Slott and artist Rafael Albuquerque. It serves as a major entry point for new readers, blending a retelling of Superman's classic history with a massive shift in the modern DC Universe status quo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Meteorite Crisis: While Metropolis celebrates the global expansion of the Daily Planet, a massive asteroid made of \"Inertron\" (a 31st-century alloy) hurtles toward Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Deadly Discovery: Superman attempts to shatter the asteroid, only to find the Inertron was a shell covering a core of pure Kryptonite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNear-Death Experience: In a suicide mission to redirect the rock, Superman is exposed to lethal radiation. As he struggles, he experiences a life-flashing-before-his-eyes recap of his entire history—from Krypton's destruction to his marriage to Lois and the birth of his son, Jon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA New Status Quo: Superman wakes up from a three-month coma to find the world changed. The meteorite landed in a small nation called El Caldero, which has become a global superpower by mining and selling the Kryptonite. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Changes and Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGolden Superman: At the end of the issue, Superman is shown glowing with a mysterious golden light. 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Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Written by Jeph Loeb with art by Jim Lee, the story began on March 26, 2025, and features the return of Hush seeking revenge against Batman's allies. The six-issue H2SH storyline was published monthly through August 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Hush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the comics, Hush is the villainous alter ego of Dr. Thomas \"Tommy\" Elliot, a childhood friend of Bruce Wayne. Elliot, a brilliant surgeon, orchestrates a plot to destroy Batman out of a lifelong grudge against the Wayne family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe origin of Hush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eTommy Elliot was born into a wealthy family, much like Bruce Wayne, but endured an abusive upbringing. 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The plan was only partially successful, as his mother survived thanks to an emergency operation performed by Bruce's father, Dr. Thomas Wayne.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThis event sparked a deep, vengeful jealousy in Elliot:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eHe resented the Wayne family, blaming them for saving his mother and denying him his inheritance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eHis hatred grew after Bruce's parents were murdered, as Bruce inherited his family's wealth, an independence Elliot had long craved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eYears later, Elliot killed his own mother and then worked with the Riddler, who had discovered Batman's identity. Using this information, Elliot created the persona of Hush to torment and destroy his childhood friend.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHush's characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eA dark mirror:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush serves as a foil to Batman, representing what Bruce Wayne could have become if he had used his abilities for malice. Both are wealthy, intelligent, and highly strategic, but with vastly different moral compasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMaster manipulator:\u003c\/b\u003e With the tactical skills he learned playing strategy games against Bruce as a child, Elliot orchestrates complex schemes involving many of Batman's other villains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBrilliant surgeon:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush is a genius-level surgeon who can perform delicate and complicated procedures. He has used his skills to repair Harvey Dent's face and even operate on himself to impersonate Bruce Wayne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBandaged face:\u003c\/b\u003e As Hush, Elliot conceals his face with bandages, giving him a distinct and chilling appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative versions of Hush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eWhile Thomas Elliot is the original Hush from the comics, his identity has been adapted differently in other media:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eIn the animated movie \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eBatman: Hush\u003c\/em\u003e (2019), the Riddler is revealed to be Hush, not Thomas Elliot, who is simply a pawn in his plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CA4QAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eIn the video games \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eBatman: Arkham City\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eArkham Knight\u003c\/em\u003e, Tommy Elliot plots his revenge against Bruce, even going so far as to graft a new face onto himself to look like his former friend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"CGC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836016\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836016\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860873728100,"sku":"B22","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_41_18_430.jpg?v=1770684146"},{"product_id":"batman-158-5-25-dc-comics-foil-edition-cgc-9-8-4631836015","title":"Batman # 158 Jim Lee Foil Variant CGC 9.8 4631836015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman #158\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first issue of the 2025 comic book series titled Batman: H2SH, which serves as the sequel to the iconic Batman: Hush storyline. 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The plan was only partially successful, as his mother survived thanks to an emergency operation performed by Bruce's father, Dr. Thomas Wayne.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThis event sparked a deep, vengeful jealousy in Elliot:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eHe resented the Wayne family, blaming them for saving his mother and denying him his inheritance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eHis hatred grew after Bruce's parents were murdered, as Bruce inherited his family's wealth, an independence Elliot had long craved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eYears later, Elliot killed his own mother and then worked with the Riddler, who had discovered Batman's identity. Using this information, Elliot created the persona of Hush to torment and destroy his childhood friend.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHush's characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eA dark mirror:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush serves as a foil to Batman, representing what Bruce Wayne could have become if he had used his abilities for malice. Both are wealthy, intelligent, and highly strategic, but with vastly different moral compasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMaster manipulator:\u003c\/b\u003e With the tactical skills he learned playing strategy games against Bruce as a child, Elliot orchestrates complex schemes involving many of Batman's other villains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBrilliant surgeon:\u003c\/b\u003e Hush is a genius-level surgeon who can perform delicate and complicated procedures. 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Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". Despite her initial coldness, Circe raises Diana, teaching her magic and morals while Diana protects her from hell-beasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHellish Equipment: Instead of traditional armor, this Diana wields a massive Athena Blade and the Nemesis Lasso, a red, magic-infused rope. She rides Pegasus, reimagined here as a giant black-metal skeleton-winged horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArrival on Earth: As an adult, Diana enters the surface world to defend Gateway City from an invasion of \"Harbingers\" and a monstrous entity called the Tetracide. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Kelly Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Hayden Sherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Jordie Bellaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231024\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231024\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868967620708,"sku":"C43","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_19_01_04_512.jpg?v=1770685323"},{"product_id":"absolute-martian-manhunter-1-5-25-dc-comics-foil-edition-cgc-9-8-4635231025","title":"Absolute Martian Manhunter # 1 DC Comics 5\/25 Foil Edition CGC 9.8 4635231025","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Martian Manhunter #1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on March 26, 2025, is a psychedelic reimagining of the character's origin within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Javier Rodríguez, the series shifts Martian Manhunter from a traditional superhero to a surreal psychological horror and \"psychedelic noir\" thriller. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Premise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows John Jones, an FBI agent who is a \"passenger in his own life\"—a workaholic and detached father who has lost all passion for his routine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Incident: Jones is caught in a traumatic explosion at a coffee shop that should have killed him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Infection: Following the blast, his mind is \"infected\" or bound to an incorporeal alien consciousness calling itself \"the Martian\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Reality: This entity forces Jones to perceive reality in a way that is utterly incomprehensible to the human psyche, filled with vibrant, \"psychedelic\" smoke and memories of a past life on Mars. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnique Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExperimental Art: Javier Rodríguez uses an abstract visual language that ignores traditional comic layouts. 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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 style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. In this first issue, he is a \"lone wolf\" activist traveling the globe to protect exploited workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eModified Powers and Suit: His powers are not as absolute; he must regulate his solar energy using a sentient, AI-driven suit named Sol. His heat vision is described as appearing like \"lava,\" and he may not even have the power of flight initially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLazarus Corporation and Lois Lane: The primary antagonist is the Lazarus Corporation, a global entity that exploits laborers and employs high-tech \"Peacemakers\" as enforcers. Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230025\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230025\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875621949540,"sku":"C22","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_55_49_634.jpg?v=1770685001"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-6-25-dc-comics-sixth-printing-mora-foil-cgc-9-8-4635230016","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 6\/25 Sixth Printing\/Mora Foil CGC 9.8 4635230016","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/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. 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They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. 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His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; 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\/4635230015\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230015\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875935080548,"sku":"C24","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_59_24_878.jpg?v=1770685218"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-8-25-dc-comics-fifth-printing-spears-foil-cgc-9-8-4635231012","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 8\/25 Fifth Printing\/Spears Foil CGC 9.8 4635231012 (Marks on Front)","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\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\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. In this first issue, he is a \"lone wolf\" activist traveling the globe to protect exploited workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModified Powers and Suit: His powers are not as absolute; he must regulate his solar energy using a sentient, AI-driven suit named Sol. His heat vision is described as appearing like \"lava,\" and he may not even have the power of flight initially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLazarus Corporation and Lois Lane: The primary antagonist is the Lazarus Corporation, a global entity that exploits laborers and employs high-tech \"Peacemakers\" as enforcers. 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Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". Despite her initial coldness, Circe raises Diana, teaching her magic and morals while Diana protects her from hell-beasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHellish Equipment: Instead of traditional armor, this Diana wields a massive Athena Blade and the Nemesis Lasso, a red, magic-infused rope. 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Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". 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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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This comic, written by Scott Snyder with art by Nick Dragotta, features a grittier, working-class Bruce Wayne who builds his own gear without the Wayne family fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reimagining of Superman's origin story set in the \"Absolute Universe\"—a darker timeline created after the events of the comic book series Absolute Power. In this version, Superman's parents were not elite scientists, and he is a lone crusader on Earth, fighting for the working class against a powerful, corrupt megacorporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Wonder Woman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e, by writer Kelly Thompson and artist Hayden Sherman, reimagines the origin of Wonder Woman in a dark, alternate universe where she was raised in Hell. 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This comic, written by Scott Snyder with art by Nick Dragotta, features a grittier, working-class Bruce Wayne who builds his own gear without the Wayne family fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reimagining of Superman's origin story set in the \"Absolute Universe\"—a darker timeline created after the events of the comic book series Absolute Power. In this version, Superman's parents were not elite scientists, and he is a lone crusader on Earth, fighting for the working class against a powerful, corrupt megacorporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Wonder Woman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e, by writer Kelly Thompson and artist Hayden Sherman, reimagines the origin of Wonder Woman in a dark, alternate universe where she was raised in Hell. 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Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". 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