{"product_id":"seven-soldiers-klarion-1-2005-nm","title":"Seven Soldiers: Klarion # 1 2005 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Soldiers: Klarion # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, released on April 20, 2005, is the first issue of a four-part miniseries written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Frazer Irving. It is a key component of the larger Seven Soldiers of Victory mega-series, reinventing the classic Jack Kirby character for the modern DC Universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"From This World To That Which Is To Come\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story introduces Limbo Town, a subterranean village located beneath New York City's subway system, inhabited by the Puritan-like descendants of the lost Roanoke colony. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Society: Limbo Town is a rigid, religious community that practices dark magic and necromancy. Residents work until they die, at which point they are resurrected as \"Grundies\"—mindless zombie workers—to serve the colony in the afterlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Dissenter: Klarion Bleak, a rebellious teenager, chafes under the strict doctrines of the Submissionary Order, led by the imposing Submissionary Judah.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Catalyst: While his peers prepare for a life of submission, Klarion longs to see the \"world beyond\". The status quo is shattered when Klarion’s cat familiar, Teekl, finds a \"spine-rider\" (a parasite of the invading Sheeda) in its mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Conflict: The discovery causes panic, as the town believes an extermination is imminent. Submissionary Judah and other leaders transform into a Horigal—a monstrous, fused gestalt form of themselves and their familiars—to purge the town of dissenters, including Klarion's stepfather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Escape: The issue ends with Klarion fleeing the carnage of Limbo Town and venturing into the unknown subway tunnels of the surface world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characters \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKlarion Bleak (The Witch Boy): A powerful young magic user whose rebellious nature drives him to escape his oppressive society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTeekl: Klarion’s familiar, an intelligent cat who can transform and communicate with him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSubmissionary Judah: The terrifying religious leader of Limbo Town who enforces order through fear and necromancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Grundies: The undead labor force of Limbo Town, revealed here to be versions of the classic DC villain Solomon Grundy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team and Significance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreators: Written by Grant Morrison with distinctive, moody digital art by Frazer Irving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eContext: This series is one of seven interweaving miniseries that together tell the story of a global threat from the Sheeda warriors. The characters never actually meet as a team, making it a \"team book\" where the members are independent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLegacy: Morrison's version established several permanent traits for Klarion, including his blue skin and the specific lore of Limbo Town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627370889316,"sku":"BF58","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_02_18_52_42_242.jpg?v=1767401671","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/seven-soldiers-klarion-1-2005-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}