{"product_id":"batman-vs-bigby-a-wolf-in-gotham-1-nm-1","title":"Batman vs. Bigby! A Wolf in Gotham # 1 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatman vs. Bigby! A Wolf in Gotham # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first installment of a six-issue miniseries published by DC Comics under its Black Label imprint. Released on September 28, 2021, this crossover event marks the return of characters from the acclaimed Vertigo series Fables. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Bill Willingham (creator of Fables).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArt: Brian Level (pencils), Jay Leisten (inks), and Lee Loughridge (colors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCover Art: Yanick Paquette provided the main cover for issue #1. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Chapter One: Bat, Wolf, Worm,\" Batman is investigating a string of gruesome murders in Gotham City characterized by brute-force entries, bodies ripped to shreds, and bite marks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Mystery: Forensics suggest the attacker is a giant wolf, but Batman finds normal-sized wolf hairs at the scene, leading him to doubt the \"Werewolf of Gotham\" rumors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Confrontation: Batman notices a mysterious, chain-smoking figure following him. Recognizing he is being tailed, Batman violently confronts Bigby Wolf, leading to a scuffle where Batman eventually gasses Bigby, bringing him back to the Batcave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Antagonist: While Batman and Bigby clash, a series of bombings targets Gotham's libraries ahead of a literary festival. The plot involves a villainous cult of criminals using code-names of famous authors, led by a mysterious figure seeking a powerful book from the Fables world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCanon Status: Writer Bill Willingham stated that the series is canon for Fables, set approximately one year after the events of The Black Forest (Fables #151–#162). Its status in the main DC Universe continuity remains undecided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFormat: The issue is 32 pages and intended for Mature Readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCollected Edition: The entire six-issue run is collected in a trade paperback, Batman Vs. Bigby! A Wolf In Gotham, released in May 2022.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47522259533924,"sku":"BB120","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_13_14_59_46_445.jpg?v=1765659663","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batman-vs-bigby-a-wolf-in-gotham-1-nm-1","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}