{"product_id":"captain-america-iron-man-1-variant-2022-nm","title":"Captain America\/Iron Man # 1 Variant 2022 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America\/Iron Man # 1 \u003c\/b\u003ereleased December 2021, with a February 2022 cover date is the start of a five-issue limited series that explores the complex partnership and shared history between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story centers on the escape of a high-profile prisoner and the mystery surrounding her past connections to both heroes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Escape:\u003c\/b\u003e Veronica Eden, a government agent turned Hydra provocateur, is being transported to prison when her convoy is attacked. A minor superhuman named \u003cb\u003eFifty-One\u003c\/b\u003e attempts to break her out, prompting immediate intervention from Captain America and Iron Man.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Shared History:\u003c\/b\u003e The narrative uses flashbacks to reveal that both Steve and Tony have past ties to Veronica. Tony remembers her from a brief, messy encounter years prior, while Steve’s connection is tied to her role in government intelligence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Paladins:\u003c\/b\u003e The hunt for Veronica is complicated by the arrival of the \u003cb\u003ePaladins\u003c\/b\u003e, a group of idealistic but inexperienced new superheroes. Their interference allows Veronica to escape, setting the stage for a deeper conspiracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Threat:\u003c\/b\u003e Veronica's ultimate goal is revealed to be \"saving the world\" by eliminating superheroes, whom she views as more of a liability than an asset. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWriter:\u003c\/b\u003e Derek Landy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Angel Unzueta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMain Cover Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Ross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-issue limited series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Veronica Eden, Fifty-One, and the Paladins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717206360164,"sku":"BJ118","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_26_08_159.jpg?v=1768753643","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/captain-america-iron-man-1-variant-2022-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}