{"product_id":"world-of-smallville-2-1988-vf-nm","title":"World of Smallville # 2 1988 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorld of Smallville #2\u003c\/b\u003e, published in May 1988 by DC Comics, is the second chapter of a four-issue limited series that explores the post-Crisis history of Superman’s hometown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary: \"Stolen Moments!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe main story, titled \"Stolen Moments,\" focuses on significant past events in the lives of the Kents and the origins of Clark Kent's arrival in Smallville: \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 Kents' Marriage: It chronicles the early relationship between Jonathan and Martha Kent, including how they met and married.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMartha’s Past: A major plot point reveals the history of Martha Kent's first husband and the circumstances surrounding his death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eClark’s Arrival: The issue provides a deeper look at the Kent family's perspective when they first discovered Kal-El’s birthing matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLana Lang’s Connection: It touches on Lana Lang’s anxieties regarding Clark's dual identity and her unknowingly being targeted by the alien Manhunters. \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 (who spearheaded the 1980s Superman relaunch).\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\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48225470873700,"sku":"BS519","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_05_07_20_25_58_119.jpg?v=1778203610","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/world-of-smallville-2-1988-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}