{"product_id":"batman-detective-comics-futures-end-1-3d-lenticular-cover-2014-nm","title":"Batman Detective Comics: Futures End # 1 3D Lenticular Cover 2014 NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e is a 2014 one-shot comic that reimagines Batman's mission five years into a potential future as part of DC's New 52: Futures End event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story centers on an unlikely alliance between a futuristic, more extreme Batman and the Riddler to stop a crisis at Arkham Island: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Threat: Calendar Man (Julian Day) has taken over Arkham Asylum and is threatening to cause a massive blackout across Gotham City.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Partnership: Because the Riddler originally helped design Arkham's high-tech security systems, Batman enlists him to bypass the defenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Betrayal: In a major twist, Batman reveals he only used the Riddler as bait. He hand-delivers Nygma to Calendar Man, who blames the Riddler for the loss of his family during a previous blackout years earlier. Batman leaves the Riddler to be dealt with by the vengeful inmates. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuturistic Elements \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTechnology: Batman utilizes more advanced gear, including a specialized Bat-Glider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePhysical State: The issue notes that Batman's body is heavily scarred and contains metal plates and pins from years of combat, highlighting the physical toll of his mission in this future. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Brian Buccellato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtists: Scott Hepburn and Cliff Richards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCover Artist: Jason Fabok (noted for the 3D lenticular motion cover) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Information \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue was part of a month-long event where every DC series published a special \"Futures End\" issue, most of which featured a 3D lenticular motion cover. It ties directly into the events of Detective Comics Annual #3.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47621207785572,"sku":"BE42","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_01_13_13_40_335.jpg?v=1767294923","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batman-detective-comics-futures-end-1-3d-lenticular-cover-2014-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}