{"product_id":"tales-from-the-dark-multiverse-crisis-on-infinite-earths-1-2020-nm","title":"Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Crisis on Infinite Earths # 1 2020 NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTales from the Dark Multiverse: Crisis on Infinite Earths # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on December 15, 2020, is a 48-page one-shot that reimagines the 1985 landmark event. Written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Mike Perkins, the story explores a tragic timeline where Earth-2 survives as the primary Earth instead of Earth-1. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dread Lantern \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue picks up after the Anti-Monitor's defeat, but in this reality, the Justice Society of America (JSA) failed to prevent the Ragnarok prophecy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Fallen League: The Justice League of Earth-1, stranded on this new Earth-2-based world, is completely annihilated by the fire giant Surtur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Final Stand: The surviving heroes of the All-Star Squadron and JSA attempt to stop Surtur's rampage across Washington, D.C.. The battle is a massacre, claiming the lives of major icons including Wonder Woman, Doctor Fate, and the Spectre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Dark Sacrifice: Realizing the heroes cannot defeat Surtur, Alan Scott (Green Lantern) makes a soul-crushing bargain. He agrees to become Surtur’s herald, known as the Dread Lantern, leading the giant to destroy other worlds in exchange for sparing Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Aftermath: While Earth survives, it is at the cost of untold trillions of lives across the universe, as the Dread Lantern carries out his grim oath. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAlan Scott (Green Lantern \/ Dread Lantern): The tragic protagonist who sacrifices his soul for Earth's survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSurtur: The primary antagonist, a fire giant who thrives on destruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJSA \u0026amp; All-Star Squadron: Includes Jay Garrick (Flash), Power Girl, Helena Wayne (Huntress), and Lyta Trevor (Fury).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTempus Fuginaut: The cosmic observer who narrates the tragedies of the Dark Multiverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47632283730020,"sku":"BG211","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_21_15_09_513.jpg?v=1767496619","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/tales-from-the-dark-multiverse-crisis-on-infinite-earths-1-2020-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}