{"product_id":"legends-of-the-dc-universe-5-1998-nm","title":"Legends of the DC Universe # 5 1998 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegends of the DC Universe #5\u003c\/b\u003e (1998) is an anthology issue published by DC Comics on April 8, 1998 (featuring a June 1998 cover date). Written by William Messner-Loebs, featuring dynamic interior pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., and a front cover by Steve Rude, this issue concludes a self-contained, two-part flashback story titled \"Moments\" that explores Diana's very early days adjusting to \"Man's World\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetailed Plot \u0026amp; Premise\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;\"\u003eThe Lesson of Deception: Having recently arrived from Paradise Island, Wonder Woman learns a harsh lesson: in the mortal world, she cannot instinctively count on anyone to act out of pure righteousness—not even the law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Faulty Tech Conspiracy: While visiting a hospitalized gang member from the Redblacks street crew, Diana uncovers a deeper conspiracy. She discovers that the advanced high-tech exo-suits weaponized by the gang were originally manufactured for the Boston Police Department. The shipment was quietly offloaded to criminals after being deemed dangerously defective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInterrogation \u0026amp; Confrontation: Meanwhile, Officer Sally Marsden undergoes a tense interview with a police psychiatrist following the chaos. The story culminates with Wonder Woman confronting a corrupt police inspector to stop the proliferation of hazardous black-market gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Shadowy Influence: Lurking behind the earthly conflict is the God of War, Ares, who enjoys watching the young Amazon struggle against the complex moral corruption of human society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49095861370980,"sku":"BV36","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_05_17_50_13_633.jpg?v=1788648766","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/legends-of-the-dc-universe-5-1998-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}