{"title":"City of Heroes – Image Comics – 2005–2007 – Volume 1 – #1–20","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ab-center-wrapper {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background-color: #f4f4f4;\n}\n\n.collection-card {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 800px;\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n  background-color: #ffffff;\n}\n\n.collection-inner {\n  padding: 25px;\n}\n\n.collection-title {\n  font-size: 1.8em;\n  color: #004a99;\n  border-bottom: 3px solid #cc0000;\n  padding-bottom: 10px;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.collection-section h3 {\n  font-size: 1.25em;\n  color: #333;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n  border-bottom: 1px dashed #ccc;\n  padding-bottom: 5px;\n}\n\n.collection-section p {\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #555;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding-left: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list li {\n  background-color: #f0f5fb;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  padding: 10px 15px;\n  border-left: 4px solid #004a99;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-center-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"collection-card ambushbug-centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-inner\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"collection-title\"\u003eCity of Heroes – Image Comics – 2005–2007 – #1–20\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📘 Series Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBased on the groundbreaking Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) role-playing game, \u003cb\u003eCity of Heroes\u003c\/b\u003e brings the vibrant world of Paragon City to the comic book page. Published by \u003cb\u003eImage Comics\u003c\/b\u003e, the series initially launched with superstar writer \u003cb\u003eMark Waid\u003c\/b\u003e and breakout artist \u003cb\u003eDavid Nakayama\u003c\/b\u003e. The story explores the lives of the city's premier super-team, the \u003cb\u003eFreedom Phalanx\u003c\/b\u003e, led by the iconic \u003cb\u003eStatesman\u003c\/b\u003e, as they transition from a Silver Age wonderland into the harsh, shocking realities of a modern world under siege.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThroughout its 20-issue run, the series features contributions from comic legends like \u003cb\u003eDan Jurgens\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDavid Wohl\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as writers from the game's development team at Cryptic Studios. The narrative expands the game's lore significantly, introducing the dark \u003cb\u003ePraetorian\u003c\/b\u003e alternate reality, the origins of the \u003cb\u003eRikti War\u003c\/b\u003e, and internal team drama involving \u003cb\u003eManticore\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eVindicators\u003c\/b\u003e. Blending high-flying superhero action with the strategic world-building of the source material, this series remains a definitive companion for fans of the game and superhero enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why This Series Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"collection-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLaunched by the legendary \u003cb\u003eMark Waid\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring a high-quality foundation for the game's transition to comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cb\u003epremiere cover art\u003c\/b\u003e by masters like \u003cb\u003eGeorge Pérez\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDale Keown\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eRodolfo Migliari\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEssential \u003cb\u003eworld-building\u003c\/b\u003e for players, providing deep dives into the lore of Statesman, Lord Recluse, and the Circle of Thorns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\"Smoke and Mirrors\" arc (#4-6)\u003c\/b\u003e by Troy Hickman offers a unique, human perspective on life in a city full of superhumans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplores the \u003cb\u003eShadow City\/Praetorian\u003c\/b\u003e alternate reality, a fan-favorite element from the game's \u003ci\u003eCity of Villains\u003c\/i\u003e expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes the \u003cb\u003erare Red Foil variant\u003c\/b\u003e of issue #1, a highly sought-after item for specialty collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📦 Inventory Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe are currently uploading thousands of back issues into our system. Occasional inventory discrepancies may occur during this migration. If anything in your order is unavailable, we will contact you immediately and make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThank you for your patience and for supporting our shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"120-100-city-of-heroes-1-2005-07","title":"City of Heroes – Image Comics – 2005–2007 – Volume 1 – #1 - Cover A","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIssue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCity of Heroes #1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonth\/Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeywords\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern Age, City of Heroes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"B and J Comics","offers":[{"title":"Green Sticker","offer_id":42329233260621,"sku":"City of Heroes-10-26-1-green","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple Sticker","offer_id":42329233293389,"sku":"City of Heroes-10-26-1-purple","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6bcefb23-caf2-425a-a5ce-44c7a50c8ca4.jpg?v=1765369402"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/collections\/588481.jpg?v=1766761754","url":"https:\/\/bandjcomics.com\/collections\/city-of-heroes-image-comics-2005-2007-volume-1-1-20.oembed","provider":"B and J Comics Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}