{"product_id":"batman-the-maxx-arkham-dreams-1-2018-nm-copy","title":"Batman\/The Maxx: Arkham Dreams # 1 2018 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman\/The Maxx: Arkham Dreams # 1 \u003c\/strong\u003e2018 is the first issue of a five-part crossover mini-series that merges Batman's reality with The Maxx's psychedelic mental landscape. The story begins a bizarre adventure where Batman and The Maxx must navigate the twisted psyches of iconic Arkham villains to save reality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA New Patient: A devious new doctor at Arkham Asylum begins unconventional experiments on the human psyche, choosing The Maxx as his newest patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMerging Realities: These experiments cause The Maxx's surreal mental world, the \"Outback,\" to start merging with Gotham City, blurring the lines between what is real and unreal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAn Unlikely Alliance: Batman, who has discovered The Maxx, brings him to Arkham. The two are soon transported to a corrupted version of the Outback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Journey Through Madness: To save Gotham and all of reality from the merging dimensions, Batman and The Maxx must team up and journey through the dark, twisted minds of Batman's greatest foes, including Harley Quinn, the Penguin, Killer Croc, and the Joker. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePublisher: Published jointly by IDW Publishing and DC Comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Team: Written and illustrated by legendary artist Sam Kieth, with assistance on the script from John Layman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRelease Date: Released in October 2018. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series is noted for its gritty, exposition-heavy style that blends Batman's grounded darkness with The Maxx's abstract symbolism, making for a unique and visually striking story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608110317668,"sku":"BE120","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_29_16_57_02_288.jpg?v=1767049249","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batman-the-maxx-arkham-dreams-1-2018-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}