{"product_id":"all-star-batman-1-variant-2016-nm","title":"All-Star Batman # 1 Variant 2016 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll-Star Batman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2016) launched on August 10, 2016, serving as a major flagship title for the DC Rebirth initiative. Written by superstar scribe Scott Snyder, the action-heavy road-trip series allowed him to continue his legendary work with the Dark Knight by pairing with a rotating roster of iconic artists to reinvent Batman's rogue's gallery. Unlike previous \"All-Star\" titles, this series takes place entirely within the core, mainstream DC Universe continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Synopsis \u0026amp; Premise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe premiere issue kicks off the high-octane, five-part story arc titled \"My Own Worst Enemy\".\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 Mission: Batman attempts to help his old friend Harvey Dent by transporting Two-Face out of Gotham City to a secret destination that could cure his fractured psyche forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Twist: Two-Face broadcasts a message to the entire state: if anyone can stop Batman and free him, he will reward them with the secret dark secrets, fortunes, and data he has collected on every citizen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Chaos: Handcuffed together on a \"road to hell,\" Batman is forced to fight his way through a relentless gauntlet of ordinary citizens, bounty hunters, and classic villains turned assassins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Creative Team: The main feature showcases gritty, muscular pencils by industry icon John Romita Jr., inks by Danny Miki, and a backup story illustrated by Declan Shalvey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Villains \u0026amp; Encounters\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;\"\u003eTwo-Face: Acts as both the captive and the ultimate puppet master, constantly manipulating the environment against Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFirefly \u0026amp; Killer Moth: Team up early in the issue in a frantic attempt to ambush Batman and collect Two-Face's bounty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGentleman Ghost: Briefly attacks the duo as part of the chaotic road-trip gauntlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49067317690468,"sku":"BU53","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_04_23_46_22_647.jpg?v=1788583717","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/all-star-batman-1-variant-2016-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}