{"product_id":"world-of-smallville-1-1988-vf-nm","title":"World of Smallville # 1 1988 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorld of Smallville #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published in April 1988 by DC Comics, is the debut issue of a four-part limited series that explores the reimagined post-Crisis history of Superman’s home town and his adoptive parents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary: \"Secrets!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe first issue, titled \"Secrets!\", delves into the early life of Martha Kent and a major revelation for Clark:\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;\"\u003eMartha’s First Marriage: Clark is shocked to learn that before marrying Jonathan Kent, Martha was married to Dan Fordman, who was Smallville's most prominent businessman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHistorical Context: The story recounts Jonathan and Martha’s humble beginnings, including Jonathan's deployment during World War II, where he was declared missing in action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFamily Background: It provides previously unknown historical background on the Kents, setting the stage for the rest of the series. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Creative Team\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: John Byrne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Kurt Schaffenberger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: Alfredo Alcala.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48225835679844,"sku":"BS520","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_05_07_20_27_37_517.jpg?v=1778203715","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/world-of-smallville-1-1988-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}