{"product_id":"strange-adventures-1-shaner-variant-2020-nm-copy","title":"Strange Adventures # 1 2020 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrange Adventures # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on March 4, 2020, is the debut of a 12-issue DC Black Label limited series that reimagines the classic Silver Age hero Adam Strange. The series is a darker, mature-rated psychological mystery exploring themes of war, self-deception, and the nature of truth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHero or War Criminal? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Adam Strange, the celebrated savior of the planet Rann, who has retired to Earth with his wife, Alanna, to bask in fame and promote his bestselling memoir, Strange Adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Accusation: While on a book tour, Adam is publicly accused by a fan of committing horrific war crimes against the alien race known as the Pykkts during the conflict on Rann.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Murder: Shortly after the confrontation, the accuser is found murdered by a high-tech alien weapon, turning public and media opinion against Adam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Investigation: Adam approaches Batman to clear his name, but the Caped Crusader refuses due to their long friendship. Instead, Batman arranges for an objective third party—Mister Terrific (Michael Holt), the \"third-smartest man in the world\"—to investigate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Conflict: The issue ends with the revelation that Mister Terrific's search for the truth will force him to choose between saving Adam Strange or saving the world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series features a unique artistic structure to represent Adam's dual lives: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Tom King, known for Mister Miracle and The Vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEarth Artist: Mitch Gerads illustrates the \"present-day\" Earth sequences with a realistic, gritty, and grounded style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRann Artist: Evan \"Doc\" Shaner illustrates the flashback sequences of the war on Rann with a cartoony, idealized Silver Age aesthetic. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFormat: A 40-page, full-color DC Black Label comic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAwards: The series received a 2022 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47632433217636,"sku":"BG37","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_03_23_39_29_342.jpg?v=1767505269","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/strange-adventures-1-shaner-variant-2020-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}