{"product_id":"black-condor-1-1992-nm","title":"Black Condor # 1 1992 NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Condor # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on June 1, 1992, launched the character's first ongoing solo series under DC Comics. Written by Brian Augustyn and illustrated by Rags Morales, the issue introduces Ryan Kendall, a new incarnation of the hero reimagined for the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A Dream of Flying\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Ryan Kendall, a young man who possesses the power of flight but is reluctant to become a superhero. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Hero's Burden: Ryan resides in the pine barrens of New Jersey, attempting to live a quiet life while avoiding the secret organization that created him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Conflict: A group of bank robbers on the run from Philadelphia police takes a park ranger named Ned Smith hostage. Ryan intervenes, using his stealth and aerial abilities to pick off the criminals one by one, leading them to believe they are being hunted by the mythical Jersey Devil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Revelation: Ryan’s interference draws the attention of his ruthless grandfather, Creighton Kendall, the leader of the Society of the Golden Wing. The society had spent five generations of genetic experimentation on the Kendall family to create a man who could fly, and Ryan is their only success. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRyan Kendall (Black Condor): A brooding loner who derives flight, telekinesis, and rapid healing from genetic manipulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNed Smith: A park ranger and Ryan's only friend, who encourages him to use his gifts for good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreighton Kendall: The primary antagonist and Ryan's grandfather, determined to recapture his \"experiment\" for further study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47631869902948,"sku":"BF21","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_03_18_04_50_901.jpg?v=1767485194","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/black-condor-1-1992-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}