{"product_id":"grifter-1-2011-nm","title":"Grifter # 1 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrifter # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on September 14, 2011, is the debut of the character's first ongoing solo series within the mainstream DC Universe. Published as part of The New 52 line-wide relaunch, it reintegrates the former Wildstorm antihero into a new continuity where he is hunted by both the government and a secret alien threat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"17 Minutes\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story reimagines Cole Cash as a former U.S. Army Special Ops soldier turned con artist who gains unwanted supernatural abilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Abduction: Cole is abducted by the Daemonites, an alien race capable of possessing human bodies. He is held for 17 days while a Daemonite attempts to take over his form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Awakening: For unknown reasons, Cole wakes prematurely, aborting the transfer. The failed process leaves him with a permanent telepathic link that allows him to hear Daemonite communications and see them in their true form, even when they are possessing humans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Conflict: Labeled a terrorist after hijacking a plane to kill hidden Daemonites, Cole becomes the DCU's most wanted man. He is hunted by various intelligence agencies and his own brother, Max Cash, a military special operative tasked with his apprehension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Disguise: To hide his identity while hunting the aliens, Cole dons a red mask and trench coat from a costume shop, officially becoming Grifter. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGrifter (Cole Cash): The protagonist, a charming but lethal con artist who can now \"see\" an invisible alien invasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMax Cash: Cole's brother and a military operative sent to capture him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePandora: A mysterious figure who makes a brief cameo appearance in the sky during the issue, a hallmark of all New 52 #1 issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Team: Written by Nathan Edmondson with art by CAFU (pencils) and Jason Gorder (inks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47644927361124,"sku":"BH14","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_06_10_17_13_518.jpg?v=1767716348","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/grifter-1-2011-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}