{"product_id":"batman-1-jorge-jimenez-foil-variant-11-25-cgc-9-8-4679672024","title":"Batman # 1 Jorge Jiménez Foil Variant 11\/25 CGC 9.8 4679672024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman # 1 \u003c\/strong\u003e(Volume 4), published on September 3, 2025, marks a major relaunch and a \"soft reboot\" for the character. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Jorge Jiménez, this issue initiates a new era following the events of the \"Dying City\" and \"H2SH\" storylines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vast Colors In The Dark\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story presents a \"cyberpunk\" and dystopian Gotham City where Vandal Savage has been appointed Police Commissioner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA New Status Quo: Batman sports a new blue-and-gray costume, utilizes an upgraded Batmobile, and communicates with a \"hallucinated\" or AI-based version of Alfred Pennyworth derived from Bruce's memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Main Threat: The central conflict involves Killer Croc (Waylon Jones), who has escaped Arkham Towers. Due to exposure to mysterious \"morphotoxins,\" Croc is physically stronger but has mentally regressed into a gentle, childlike state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA \"Kinder\" Batman: Instead of his usual aggressive tactics, Batman takes a compassionate approach. He unmasks himself to bond with Croc over a shared interest in dinosaurs at the Gotham Natural History Museum, eventually convincing him to return peacefully to Arkham for treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGCPD Tensions: Commissioner Savage introduces the Tactical Urban Combat Officers (TCO), a private team of mercenaries or \"robot police\" tasked with dealing with super-threats, who are also authorized to target Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCliffhanger: The issue concludes at Pennyworth Manor with Batman receiving an emergency call from Robin (Tim Drake), who is cornered by the police. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Matt Fraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: Jorge Jiménez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColorist: Tomeu Morey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLetterer: Clayton Cowles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRelease Date: September 3, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePage Count: 30 pages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679672024\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679672024\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773174956132,"sku":"F52","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_25_21_01_43_053.jpg?v=1769396944","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batman-1-jorge-jimenez-foil-variant-11-25-cgc-9-8-4679672024","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}