{"product_id":"batman-159-cover-a-first-printing-jim-lee-2025-nm","title":"Batman # 159 Cover A First Printing Jim Lee 2025 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman #159\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled \"The Prodigal Son,\" is the second chapter of the \"H2SH\" (Hush 2) storyline, written by Jeph Loeb with art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Released on April 23, 2025, the issue explores Batman's moral limits as he is forced to save the life of his greatest enemy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\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;\"\u003eA Mission of Mercy: Following the events of issue #158, Batman finds the Joker near death with his jaw wired shut. Driven by his moral code, Batman takes him to Dr. Leslie Thompkins for emergency surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batcave Infirmary: Fearing that Hush is monitoring hospitals, Batman relocates the comatose Joker to the Batcave to monitor his recovery and study his brain for anomalies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFamily Conflict: Red Hood (Jason Todd) discovers the Joker in the cave and is outraged by Batman’s decision to save the man who murdered him. This leads to a brutal physical confrontation where Batman eventually knocks Jason out—reportedly by grazing him with a firearm in a controversial moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: When Batman regains consciousness, he discovers that the Batmobile, Jason Todd, and the Joker have all vanished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSide Plot: Meanwhile, Nightwing and Batgirl are visited by the Riddler, who offers his assistance in stopping Hush's new scheme. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Specifications\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;\"\u003eWriter: Jeph Loeb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Jim Lee (pencils), Scott Williams (inks), and Alex Sinclair (colors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFormat: 32-40 page standard comic book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48217082593380,"sku":"BS420","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_28_11_51_28_334.jpg?v=1777395157","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batman-159-cover-a-first-printing-jim-lee-2025-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}