{"product_id":"justice-league-of-america-annual-1-2017-nm","title":"Justice League of America Annual #1 2017 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustice League of America Annual #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by DC Comics in November 2017 (despite the 2018 cover date), is a self-contained story that reveals the secret reason Lobo is a member of the JLA: his deep affection for space dolphins. The issue is written by Steve Orlando and features art by Kelley Jones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStoryline Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, which is essentially a \"buddy cop\" movie in comic form, pairs Lobo and Black Canary on an interstellar mission. \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\"\u003eThe Mission: Lobo, who only Batman knew the truth about, recruits Black Canary for a mission into deep space to stop a villain who is hunting and committing genocide against a rare species of space dolphins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Conflict: Black Canary is initially a reluctant participant, shocked and often disgusted by Lobo's violent methods and the ridiculous nature of the mission. The core of the story is the dynamic between the two characters and the reveal of Lobo's soft spot for the \"pure\" dolphins, a character detail that dates back to the character's appearance in Justice League International in the late 80s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Outcome: Lobo's secret is fully exposed, adding depth (and some dark humor) to his otherwise one-dimensional, violent character in the main series. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Credits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Steve Orlando.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Kelley Jones (penciller\/inker).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCharacters: Primarily features Lobo and Black Canary, with a villain hunting space dolphins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929743638628,"sku":"BP23","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_21_18_57_53_251.jpg?v=1771722035","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/justice-league-of-america-annual-1-2017-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}