{"title":"Shadow of the Batman – DC Comics – (1985–1986) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–5","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: #004d99;\n  border-bottom: 3px solid #004d99;\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: #eef7ff;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  padding: 10px 15px;\n  border-left: 4px solid #004d99;\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\"\u003eShadow of the Batman – DC Comics – (1985–1986) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📘 Series Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1980s, DC Comics celebrated one of its most legendary eras with \u003cb\u003eShadow of the Batman\u003c\/b\u003e, a high-end, 5-issue \u003cb\u003eLimited Series\u003c\/b\u003e. This deluxe, no-ad format reprints the seminal \"Strange Apparitions\" storyline originally featured in \u003ci\u003eDetective Comics\u003c\/i\u003e #469–476 and #478–479. Written primarily by \u003cb\u003eSteve Englehart\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eLen Wein\u003c\/b\u003e, this saga is widely considered the definitive Batman run of the late 1970s, successfully merging the character's pulp roots with modern psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe series is a visual masterclass, featuring the intricate and atmospheric art of \u003cb\u003eMarshall Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eTerry Austin\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eWalt Simonson\u003c\/b\u003e. It introduces the pivotal love interest \u003cb\u003eSilver St. Cloud\u003c\/b\u003e, the terrifying \u003cb\u003eDr. Phosphorus\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \"Laughing Fish\" Joker storyline—one of the most famous Joker tales ever told. To make this collection truly special for 1985 readers, Marshall Rogers provided \u003cb\u003eall-new wraparound covers\u003c\/b\u003e and updated coloring, presenting these classic adventures in a premium package for a new generation of Dark Knight fans.\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\u003eFeatures \u003cb\u003eall-new wraparound cover art\u003c\/b\u003e by the legendary Marshall Rogers, created specifically for this 1985 release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003eDeluxe Format\u003c\/b\u003e publication with high-quality paper and absolutely \u003cb\u003eno advertisements\u003c\/b\u003e, focusing entirely on the story and art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCollects the first appearances of \u003cb\u003eSilver St. Cloud\u003c\/b\u003e and the modern reimagining of \u003cb\u003eHugo Strange\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes the iconic \u003cb\u003e\"Laughing Fish\"\u003c\/b\u003e story (#4), often cited as one of the greatest Joker adventures of all time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShowcases the quintessential Bronze Age collaboration of \u003cb\u003eSteve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and Terry Austin\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides the \u003cb\u003eorigin of Dr. Phosphorus\u003c\/b\u003e and the introduction of the third Clayface (Preston Payne).\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":"batman-ls-1-of-5-shadow-of-the-bat-1985","title":"Shadow of the Batman – DC Comics – (1985–1986) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1 of 5","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIssue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatman – LS – #1 of 5 (Shadow of the Bat, 1985)\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\u003eDC, Bronze Age, Batman, Limited Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"B and J Comics","offers":[{"title":"White Sticker","offer_id":42307251208269,"sku":"B comics-10-25-1of5-white","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c928ac19-8469-4a1f-ae61-8eb93768cd91.jpg?v=1765206789"},{"product_id":"batman-ls-5-of-5-shadow-of-the-bat-classic-tales","title":"Shadow of the Batman – DC Comics – (1985–1986) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #5 of 5","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIssue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatman – LS – #5 of 5 (Shadow of the Bat Classic Tales)\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\u003eDC, Batman, Limited Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"B and J Comics","offers":[{"title":"Orange Sticker","offer_id":42307256811597,"sku":"B comics-10-25-5of5-orange","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5bfe4951-f578-45a1-915d-f08a4af88532.jpg?v=1765206789"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/collections\/695173.jpg?v=1766195123","url":"https:\/\/bandjcomics.com\/collections\/shadow-of-the-batman-dc-comics-1985-1986-volume-1-limited-series-1-5.oembed","provider":"B and J Comics Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}