{"product_id":"the-awesome-slapstick-1-1992-nm","title":"The Awesome Slapstick # 1 1992 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Awesome Slapstick # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published in November 1992, is the first issue of a four-part miniseries focusing on the origin story of Slapstick, a bizarre, cartoon-like hero from the \"Awesome Universe\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story focuses on a teenage practical joker named Steve Harmon in suburban New York.\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;\"\u003eThe Alien Clown: Steve pulls a prank that goes wrong, leading him to fall through a dimensional warp and end up in a dimension populated by alien clowns. This dimension is known as the \"Awesome Universe\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Form: In this dimension, Steve is given a strange, cartoon-like body made of sentient, high-density matter that can be distorted and reformed at will, much like a living cartoon character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Journey Home: He eventually finds his way back to Earth via a portal, but his new form has specific requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin of Slapstick: When he returns to his home dimension (the main Marvel Universe), he is trapped in his cartoon form whenever he is physically present. He takes on the name Slapstick and uses his newfound, reality-bending powers to fight crime, albeit in a chaotic and comedic fashion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue establishes the character's unique premise, blending classic superhero tropes with the manic energy and visual gags of Saturday morning cartoons.\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;\"\u003eWriter: Dwayne McDuffie and R.A. Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Mike Manley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Art: Mike Manley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47862879682660,"sku":"BM37","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_03_20_56_50_548.jpg?v=1770173905","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-awesome-slapstick-1-1992-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}