{"product_id":"the-phantom-stranger-0-2012-vf-nm","title":"The Phantom Stranger # 0 2012 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Phantom Stranger # 0\u003c\/b\u003e September 5, 2012 (Volume 4) was a pivotal release in DC's \"New 52\" initiative. It is part of the Trinity of Sin storyline and is notable for providing the first definitive origin for the character in DC’s modern continuity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Dan DiDio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist (Penciler): Brent Anderson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: Scott Hanna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Brent Anderson and Scott Hanna \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue establishes the Phantom Stranger as Judas Iscariot, one of the three \"most egregious sinners\" known as the Trinity of Sin. \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 Punishment: After betraying Jesus Christ, Judas is judged by the Council of Wizards. He is condemned to wander the Earth forever as an agent of a higher power (The Voice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Artifacts: He is marked by a necklace of 30 silver coins—the price of his betrayal—which are branded into his skin. He also wears a robe belonging to the man he betrayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: The Stranger is tasked with guiding or influencing individuals to fulfill cosmic destinies. In this issue, he is directed to Detective Jim Corrigan, leading to the events that transform Corrigan into The Spectre. With this act, one of the silver coins falls from his neck, signaling he is one step closer to redemption. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672555962468,"sku":"BH414","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_09_22_14_12_599.jpg?v=1768021591","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-phantom-stranger-0-2012-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}