{"product_id":"the-infected-king-shazam-1-2020-nm","title":"The Infected: King Shazam # 1 2020 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Infected: King Shazam # 1\u003c\/b\u003e published by DC Comics with a cover date of January 2020 (released November 6, 2019), is a one-shot special tied to the Year of the Villain event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Sina Grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Joe Bennett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCover Artist: David Marquez \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Growing Pains\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story spins out of the events of Batman\/Superman, where Billy Batson is corrupted by the Batman Who Laughs using a Joker-toxin-infected Batarang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Transformation: Now a dark, rebellious version of himself known as King Shazam, Billy rejects his family and heroes to prove he is stronger than the \"establishment\" of gods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Rampage: Billy goes on a brutal journey to punch mythological gods—including Thor, Atlas, and Ares—in the face, showcasing the absolute darkness unleashed in his infected form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConclusion: The issue ends on a grim note as his family attempts to stop him, serving as a prelude to the Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen event. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47674161627236,"sku":"BH518","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_16_08_16_489.jpg?v=1768083028","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-infected-king-shazam-1-2020-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}