{"product_id":"green-lantern-23-2-mongul-1-2013-nm","title":"Green Lantern #23.2: Mongul #1 3D Lenticular Cover 2013 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Lantern #23.2: Mongul #1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on September 11, 2013, is a standalone issue from DC's \"Villains Month\" event. Written by Mongul's co-creator Jim Starlin and illustrated by Howard Porter, the issue serves as the formal reintroduction of the classic tyrant into the New 52 continuity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, titled \"Worthy Foes,\" functions as both a \"day in the life\" of the cosmic warlord and a retelling of his origin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Origin: The issue reveals Mongul was born into a line of planetary rulers but believed only the strongest should lead. After murdering his brother and eventually his parents, he became the sole survivor of his ravaged home world and expanded his empire across the stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Warworld: The narrative showcases the sheer scale of Mongul's mobile weapon, Warworld, as he leads a genocide against the Oblivoron Federation. When an Admiral demands his surrender, Mongul demonstrates his philosophy of \"might makes right\" by destroying the federation's moon and sending its shards into the planet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eClassic Arsenal: The issue confirms the return of the Black Mercies, parasitic plants that trap victims in perfect dream worlds while feeding on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Ending: Having successfully conquered his current foes, Mongul grows bored and sets his sights on a \"decent fight\" with the Green Lantern Corps. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Creative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Jim Starlin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Howard Porter, whose detailed art was widely praised by critics for depicting a \"lived-in\" cosmic environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Art: Billy Tan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSignificance: This issue is the \u003cb\u003efirst appearance of Mongul in the New 52\u003c\/b\u003e era. It explicitly updates his history, moving away from his previous connection to the destruction of Coast City in Emerald Twilight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947980341348,"sku":"BQ34","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_27_10_11_47_979.jpg?v=1772208804","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/green-lantern-23-2-mongul-1-2013-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}