{"product_id":"batwing-1-2011-vf-nm","title":"Batwing # 1 2011 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatwing # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, released on September 7, 2011, as part of DC’s The New 52 relaunch, introduced David Zavimbe in his own ongoing series. Known as the \"Batman of Africa,\" Zavimbe is a Congolese police officer based in the fictional city of Tinasha, Democratic Republic of the Congo, who carries out Batman's legacy as part of Batman Incorporated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue is a gritty, high-stakes introduction to the character’s environment and his primary antagonist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBattle with Massacre: The story opens in media res with a brutal fight between Batwing and a machete-wielding villain named Massacre, who is hunting down former members of an African superhero team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Haven: A flashback reveals Batwing’s secret base of operations, \"The Haven,\" established with Batman’s help. Here, Zavimbe works with his close ally and father figure, Matu Ba, a former rescuer of child soldiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInvestigation: Batman joins Batwing to investigate a horrific crime scene involving dismembered bodies, which leads them to the identity of a victim: Dede Yeboah, also known as Earth Strike, a founding member of the legendary African hero team The Kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCliffhanger: David returns to his day job at the police station only to find his fellow officers slaughtered. He is ambushed and stabbed through the back by Massacre. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Character Details \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDavid Zavimbe: A former child soldier who escaped a warlord and eventually joined the Tinasha police force to combat corruption from within.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Suit: Provided by Bruce Wayne, the Batwing suit is a highly advanced armored exoskeleton capable of flight, regeneration, and adaptation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSignificance: This series marked the first time a Black character wearing the Batman mantle headlined his own ongoing title. \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: Judd Winick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: Ben Oliver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColors: Brian Reber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLetters: Pat Brosseau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602481135716,"sku":"BE111","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_28_16_22_36_066.jpg?v=1766960826","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/batwing-1-2011-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}