{"product_id":"batman-80-page-giant-1-1998-vf-nm","title":"Batman 80-Page Giant # 1 1998 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatman 80-Page Giant #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by DC Comics with a cover date of August 1998, is the premiere issue of an anthology series dedicated to exploring short, character-driven vignettes within Gotham City. Wrapped in a striking cover by Brian Stelfreeze, the anthology features seven distinct stories focusing on different members of the Bat-Family and their iconic rogues gallery.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthology Story Breakdown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. \"Maintaining Appearances\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Ron Marz (Writer) \u0026amp; Rodolfo Damaggio (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: A newly hired executive secretary at the Wayne Foundation complains about her billionaire boss, Bruce Wayne, perceiving him as a lazy, detached layabout. The audience is treated to a flashback showing the absolute reality: Bruce behaves this way only because he spent the entire night tirelessly fighting the Riddler, Echo, and Query as Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. \"Possessions\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Rick Burchett (Writer\/Artist) \u0026amp; Sal Buscema (Inker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: The Penguin’s legendary greed is put on full display. He relentlessly tracks down and attempts to acquire a rare antique coin, which forces him into a direct conflict with Two-Face.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. \"The Last Bite\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Chuck Dixon (Writer) \u0026amp; Nelson DeCastro (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: A lighthearted and comedic short following the notoriously grumpy Detective Harvey Bullock. While struggling to maintain a strict new diet alongside Detective Renee Montoya, Bullock's extreme frustration over his food restrictions inadvertently gives him the chaotic edge needed to stop a convenience store robber.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. \"Banished from the Pack\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Greg Rucka (Writer) \u0026amp; Sal Buscema (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: The Huntress (Helena Bertinelli) deals with a bitter street-level betrayal. Embracing her signature, unforgiving approach to vigilantism, she strictly rejects showing any mercy to the perpetrator.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. \"Big Mouth Strikes Again\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Devin Grayson (Writer) \u0026amp; M.D. Bright (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: Commissioner James Gordon demonstrates his seasoned investigative skills. Going deep undercover to track a lethal assassin named Neon, a heavily disguised Gordon successfully coaxes the hitman into recording a full, definitive confession.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. \"The Rhino's Tale\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Alan Grant (Writer) \u0026amp; Frank Teran (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: A definitive origin story for Rhino, the towering, loyal right-hand muscle for the Ventriloquist and Scarface. During a mandated therapy session inside Blackgate Penitentiary, Rhino recounts how he murdered his chief prison rival, Skull Bolero, and violently teaches his therapist a lesson about channeled anger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. \"Desires\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Kelley Puckett (Writer) \u0026amp; Coy Turnbull (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: A reflective ensemble piece focusing on the Batman Family and Catwoman. The vignette maps out the secret, innermost human desires of Gotham’s main players, highlighting the psychological burdens they carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67586483060836,"sku":"BZ214","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_10_10_21_03_06_931.jpg?v=1791684265","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batman-80-page-giant-1-1998-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}