{"product_id":"batman-the-brave-and-the-bold-1-2023","title":"Batman: The Brave and the Bold # 1 2023 VF+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman: The Brave and the Bold # 1 \u003c\/strong\u003e2023 is a 64-page anthology comic book that marks the revival of the classic title in a new format. This oversized issue features four distinct stories from high-profile creative teams, focusing on Batman and other characters within the DC Universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"The Winning Card\" (Part 1): Written by Tom King with art by Mitch Gerads, this story is a brutal retelling of the first meeting between Batman and The Joker in Gotham's \"Year One\". It features a chilling, speechless Joker and focuses on Detective Jim Gordon's investigation into a string of murders while Batman is still in his early, less experienced days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Down with the Kings\" (Part 1): Written by Ed Brisson with art by Jeff Spokes, this story reestablishes StormWatch in the DC Universe. Led by Director Bones, the covert black-ops team—which includes characters like Ravager and Peacekeeper-01—is tasked with tracking down super-powered weapons of mass destruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"The Order of the Black Lamp\" (Part 1): Written by Christopher Cantwell with art by Javier Rodríguez, this adventure features Superman. Clark Kent finds a mysterious decoder ring with a secret message (\"Save me\") that leads him on a quest linked to his past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Heroes of Tomorrow\": Written and illustrated by Dan Mora, this self-contained, black-and-white story is set in a cyberpunk alternate Gotham. It features an armored Batman fighting cybernetic Royal Flush Guardsmen to save two children, Richard and Jason. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: May 16, 2023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFormat: Ongoing anthology title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKey Creators: Tom King, Mitch Gerads, Ed Brisson, Jeff Spokes, Christopher Cantwell, Javier Rodríguez, and Dan Mora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCover Artists: Features various covers, including art by Simone Di Meo and Frank Cho. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics generally praised the issue as a \"gold standard\" for anthologies, highlighting the diverse storytelling and high-quality art. While some readers found the inclusion of non-Batman stories like StormWatch and Superman unexpected for a Batman-titled book, others appreciated the \"refreshing look\" at characters within his sphere. Dan Mora's black-and-white story and the gritty King\/Gerads Joker tale were frequently cited as highlights. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47512732926052,"sku":"BB13","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_11_20_13_11_306.jpg?v=1765505712","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batman-the-brave-and-the-bold-1-2023","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}