{"product_id":"damage-1-2018-nm","title":"Damage # 1 2018 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDamage # 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e 2018 titled \"Out of Control,\" launched a new series as part of the \"New Age of DC Heroes\" initiative following the \u003ci\u003eDark Nights: Metal\u003c\/i\u003e event. Published on January 17, 2018, the issue was written by Robert Venditti with art by Tony S. Daniel and Danny Miki. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\"Out of Control\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe story introduces Ethan \"Elvis\" Avery, a soldier who volunteered for a top-secret government experiment to serve his country. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Transformation: Instead of becoming a standard super-soldier, Ethan was turned into a \"living, breathing, ticking time bomb\". He can transform into a monstrous, unstoppable brute known as Damage for exactly one hour per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Escape: The issue begins with Damage breaking free from military transport, crashing into downtown Atlanta, and unleashing massive destruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Pursuit: While Ethan struggles to retain his humanity and control the monster, he is hunted by Colonel Marie Jonas and a specialized military team. The issue ends with Amanda Waller planning to deploy the Suicide Squad to capture him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEthan Avery (Damage): The protagonist who seeks to be a hero but is trapped in a body he cannot control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eColonel Marie Jonas: Ethan's ruthless former handler who views him as a weapon of mass destruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMajor Liggett: A soldier in an armored suit who attempts to stop Damage in Atlanta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTask Force XL: A larger-scale version of the Suicide Squad, including members like Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Giganta, and Solomon Grundy, who appear in pursuit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47660912246884,"sku":"BH42","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_09_19_56_24_257.jpg?v=1768010308","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/damage-1-2018-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}