{"product_id":"dark-knight-iii-the-master-race-5-2016-nm","title":"Dark Knight III: The Master Race # 5 2016 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Knight III: The Master Race # 5\u003c\/strong\u003e published by DC Comics on June 29, 2016, is the fifth chapter of the nine-issue limited series co-written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. The issue is titled \"The Master Race, Book 5\" and features the return of a major ally as Batman prepares for war against the Kryptonian invaders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe War on Earth: Gotham City is under attack by the Kandorian Kryptonian army, led by the zealot Quar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Return of Superman: Carrie Kelley and Aquaman travel to the Arctic to find Superman, who has been trapped in a frozen state in his rebuilt Fortress of Solitude. Carrie frees him using a golden needle provided by Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSynthetic Kryptonite: Back in Gotham, the Flash (Barry Allen) is attached to a computer to manipulate the weather. Using power from the Bat-Signal, he creates a rain of synthetic kryptonite that weakens the Kryptonian forces, causing them to fall from the sky by the hundreds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Battle: Batman, a rejuvenated Superman (clad in a kryptonite-resistant suit of armor), and the citizens of Gotham engage the fallen Kandorians in a massive brawl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMinicomic: Like others in the series, this issue includes a 16-page backup story titled Dark Knight Universe Presents: Lara #1, which explores Superman's daughter, Lara, and her complicated relationship with the Kryptonian Baal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriters: Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePenciler: Andy Kubert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInker: Klaus Janson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColorist: Brad Anderson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBackup Story Art: Frank Miller. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47523482861668,"sku":"BB216","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_14_16_41_43_214.jpg?v=1765752148","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/dark-knight-iii-the-master-race-5-2016-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}