{"product_id":"the-ravagers-1-2012-vf-nm","title":"The Ravagers # 1 2012 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ravagers # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, released on May 30, 2012, is the debut issue of an ongoing DC Comics series launched during the \"Second Wave\" of The New 52 initiative. Written by Howard Mackie and illustrated by Ian Churchill, the series spins directly out of the events of the \"The Culling\" crossover involving the Teen Titans, Legion Lost, and Superboy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows a ragtag group of superpowered teenagers who have just escaped from The Colony, a subterranean prison run by the nefarious organization N.O.W.H.E.R.E.. Led by Caitlin Fairchild (formerly of Gen 13), the refugees find themselves stranded in the snowy wilderness of Alaska. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe group is traumatized and deeply suspicious of one another, especially Fairchild, who was previously a scientist working for their captors. As they struggle to find a safe path forward, they are hunted by two elite assassins sent by the villain Harvest: Rose Wilson (Ravager) and Warblade, who are ordered to kill any escapees not selected for Harvest's own elite squad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Characters \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial team of escapees includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCaitlin Fairchild: The group's reluctant leader and a brilliant scientist with enhanced strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBeast Boy: A red-skinned shapeshifter (notably red in this era rather than his traditional green).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTerra: A geokinetic capable of manipulating the earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRidge: A massive, monstrous teenager with a thick, armored hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThunder and Lightning: A pair of superpowered siblings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Details \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Team: Written by Howard Mackie, with art by Ian Churchill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTone: The issue establishes a dark, paranoid tone focused on the psychological scars of survivors of human experimentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePandora Cameo: Like all New 52 debut issues, the mysterious figure Pandora appears in a brief, silent cameo in the background as the group emerges from the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627251253348,"sku":"BF44","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_02_15_22_09_583.jpg?v=1767388996","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-ravagers-1-2012-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}