{"product_id":"stormwatch-1-2011-vf-nm-copy","title":"Stormwatch # 1 2011 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStormwatch # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on September 7, 2011, is the debut of a new volume published as part of DC Comics' The New 52 line-wide relaunch. Written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Miguel Sepulveda, the series integrated the former Wildstorm team into the main DC Universe as a secretive, elite superhuman police force that has protected Earth from alien threats for centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Dark Side, Part One\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly following ominous events from Superman #1, the issue follows the team as they operate on multiple fronts to combat cosmic menaces: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Recruitment: Field agents Jack Hawksmoor, the Projectionist, and Martian Manhunter travel to Moscow to recruit two of the world's deadliest superhumans: Apollo and Midnighter. Apollo is initially resistant, leading to a brief clash with Martian Manhunter until Midnighter intervenes to forge an alliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Himalayas: Team leader Adam One and Jenny Quantum investigate a mysterious, giant alien horn discovered deep in the Himalayas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Moon: Master swordsman Harry Tanner (The Eminence of Blades) is sent to investigate strange tremors on the moon. He encounters a giant, tentacled eyeball creature that warns of a malevolent coming threat and attempts to use Tanner as a host. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characters and First Appearances \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue features the first full appearances of several New 52 versions of classic Wildstorm characters: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMartian Manhunter: Introduced here as a \"warrior\" and secretive associate of Stormwatch rather than a founding member of the Justice League.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAdam One: The team's ancient leader, later revealed to be Merlin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eApollo \u0026amp; Midnighter: Powerful analogues to Superman and Batman who join the team during this issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJack Hawksmoor: The \"King of Cities\" who can commune with urban environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJenny Quantum: The \"Spirit of the 21st Century\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Engineer: A cybernetically enhanced hero capable of manipulating technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47635171410020,"sku":"BG47","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_04_21_00_23_518.jpg?v=1767582143","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/stormwatch-1-2011-vf-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}