{"product_id":"superman-annual-1-2012-nm","title":"Superman Annual # 1 2012 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman Annual #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2012) is a 48-page oversized comic book titled \"The Atrocity Exhibition\". Released on August 29, 2012, as part of The New 52 era, it served as a major lore expansion to transition the series into a new creative direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Creative Team\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;\"\u003eWriters: Plotted by Scott Lobdell and scripted by Fabian Nicieza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Primarily illustrated by Pascal Alixe, with additional art by Tom Raney, Mico Suayan, and Vicenç Villagrasa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Features an intricate cover drawn by Kenneth Rocafort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Storyline \u0026amp; Plot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHelspont's Origin: The issue kicks off with a flashback expanding the cosmic history of the conqueror Helspont on his Daemonite homeworld. Centuries ago, his vision to revitalize his race's weakened genetics resulted in his banishment by his own mother, prompting his vow to rule the universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMetropolis Invasion: In the present day, Clark Kent deals with the comedic struggles of having Jimmy Olsen as an incredibly messy new apartment roommate. His morning is cut short when Helspont's massive flagship arrives over Metropolis, bringing a fleet of hidden Daemonites out of civilian disguise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Alien Recruits: Helspont sends planetary emissaries to Earth's heavy-hitting alien heroes. Emissaries approach Starfire, Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz), and Hawkman to recruit them, citing a prophecy known as \"The Thirteen Scions of Salvation\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Ultimate Revelation: Superman battles Helspont but is physically overwhelmed and left defeated. Before leaving, Helspont drops a massive psychological bombshell, revealing that he possesses highly confidential knowledge regarding Superman's biological father, Jor-El.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083327643748,"sku":"BV22","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_05_15_31_13_400.jpg?v=1788640367","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/superman-annual-1-2012-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}