{"product_id":"superman-23-4-parasite-1-3-d-lenticular-motion-cover-2013","title":"Superman # 23.4: Parasite # 1 3-D Lenticular Motion Cover 2013 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman #23.4: Parasite #1\u003c\/b\u003e is a prominent 2013 single-issue comic book published by DC Comics. Released in September 2013 as part of DC's company-wide \"Villains Month\" initiative during the Forever Evil crossover event, this issue features a highly collectible 3-D lenticular motion cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Creative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter \u0026amp; Artist: Aaron Kuder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Tomeu Morey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCharacter \u0026amp; Story Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe New New 52 Origin: This issue introduces the definitive first appearance and origin story of the New 52 incarnation of the classic villain, Joshua Michael Allen (taking over the moniker from Rudy Jones).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Edge of Suicide: The issue begins on a dark note in Metropolis' Suicide Slum, where Parasite—overwhelmed by a painful, permanent hunger—attempts to end his life by jumping off a roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFlashback to the Transformation: The story flashes back to his life as a cynical, lazy Metropolis bike messenger. During a massive monster attack in the city, Joshua gets caught in the crossfire and is mutated by strange energy into a purple-skinned monster capable of draining life force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSuperman's Intervention: As Joshua falls from the building in the present day, Superman flys by and saves him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe First Taste: By touching the Man of Steel, Parasite experiences the ultimate \"high\" of power, temporarily absorbing Superman's energy. Because Joshua lacks the experience to wield Kryptonian power, Superman is able to quickly defeat him and lock him away in Belle Reve Penitentiary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48915544997988,"sku":"BU14","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_08_29_21_58_35_967.jpg?v=1788059074","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/superman-23-4-parasite-1-3-d-lenticular-motion-cover-2013","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}