{"product_id":"absolute-cassandra-cain-the-shadows-hand-1-inhyuk-lee-variant-first-printing-2026-bn","title":"Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow's Hand # 1 InHyuk Lee Variant First Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow's Hand #1\u003c\/b\u003e is a 40-page, one-shot comic book published by DC Comics. Written by Che Grayson with art by Matías Bergara and Mirka Andolfo, this issue serves as a spin-off bridging the gap between issues #3 and #4 of the Absolute Catwoman series. It explores the dark, altered origin story of Cassandra Cain within DC’s Absolute Universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Plot \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this alternative continuity, the history of the League of Assassins and Cassandra's lineage is radically rewritten:\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 Joker's Slaughter: Years ago, the Absolute Universe version of The Joker traveled the globe to amass power. He trained extensively with the League of Assassins. Once he extracted all of their knowledge, he ruthlessly slaughtered the entire organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSurvival \u0026amp; Heritage: Emerging from the ashes of the League's destruction were Lady Shiva and her daughter, Cassandra Cain. Rather than being raised and broken by her mainstream continuity father (David Cain), Cassandra grows up under Shiva's direct influence from the wreckage of the League.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Catwoman Connection: The one-shot details how Cassandra rises to become the Absolute Universe’s most formidable assassin and reveals how her bloody path directly intertwines with Gotham's premier thief, Selina Kyle (Catwoman).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: September 9, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49191065944164,"sku":"BN30 5","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_14_11_55_07_743.jpg?v=1789405040","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/absolute-cassandra-cain-the-shadows-hand-1-inhyuk-lee-variant-first-printing-2026-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}