{"product_id":"idolized-2-aspen-comics-2012","title":"Idolized # 2 (Aspen Comics 2012)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eIdolized #2 (Aspen Comics, 2012)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe spotlight burns bright, but the secrets hidden in the shadows are even hotter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \"Super-Idol\" competition moves into its next grueling phase as the field of hopeful heroes is narrowed down. Joule (Leslie) continues to play the game, navigating the treacherous waters of reality TV politics, corporate branding, and public opinion. However, maintaining her \"heroic\" facade is becoming increasingly difficult as her singular focus on revenge threatens to boil over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn this issue, we see the psychological toll of the competition as contestants are pushed to their physical and emotional limits for the sake of ratings. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003eDavid Schwartz\u003c\/b\u003e expertly balances the satire of celebrity culture with the mounting tension of a classic revenge thriller, making \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"283\"\u003eIdolized\u003c\/i\u003e a standout exploration of what it means to be a \"hero\" in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIssue Highlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Gauntlet:\u003c\/b\u003e The physical trials begin, showcasing the diverse and dangerous powers of the competing \"idols.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRatings over Reality:\u003c\/b\u003e A deeper look at how the show’s producers manipulate narratives to create heroes and villains out of real people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJoule’s Struggle:\u003c\/b\u003e Leslie must decide how much of herself she is willing to sacrifice to stay in the competition and get closer to her target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Metadata:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e September 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 32 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreative Team:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWriter:\u003c\/b\u003e David Schwartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Micah Gunnell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColorist:\u003c\/b\u003e David Ocampo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e Micah Gunnell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Color | Aspen Comics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"White Dragon Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52719226454308,"sku":"JUL120787","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/3230\/1604\/files\/JUL120787.jpg?v=1775069317","url":"https:\/\/whitedragoncomics.com\/products\/idolized-2-aspen-comics-2012","provider":"White Dragon Comics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}