{"product_id":"start-here-batman-2016-1-dc-comics-2026","title":"Start Here: Batman (2016) # 1 (DC Comics 2026)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_917dd4f5cb4a5dd2\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ae4fe4e6d3340498\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eStart Here: Batman (2016) #1 (DC Comics 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIgnite the \"senses-shattering\" DC Rebirth era of the Dark Knight with a \"mind-blowing\" $1.00 gateway entry into modern Caped Crusader lore!\u003c\/b\u003e Released on September 2, 2026 as part of DC's promotional \"Start Here\" initiative, this budget-friendly single issue reprints the iconic \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"277\"\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e (Vol. 3) #1—the \"stupefying\" opening chapter of Tom King and David Finch's legendary run. Capturing the shadow-drenched detective noir and high-stakes blockbuster action of Gotham City with absolute \"visual fluidity,\" this accessible re-entry point gives both new readers and longtime collectors the ultimate front-row seat to modern Batman royalty. At \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"637\"\u003eWhite Dragon Comics\u003c\/b\u003e, we keep these \"investment-grade\" gateway keys stocked so you can dive into superhero history without breaking the bank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIssue Summary: The \"Senses-Shattering\" Debut of Gotham and Gotham Girl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAcclaimed writer Tom King and superstar artist David Finch craft a \"mind-blowing\" and fast-paced narrative that asks what happens when Gotham City gains its very own super-powered guardians.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA \"Mind-Bending\" High-Altitude Crisis:\u003c\/b\u003e The issue opens with a heart-pounding airborne disaster over Gotham City. A surface-to-air missile strikes a passenger jet, forcing Batman to execute an impossible, suicidal solo rescue operation to steer the burning plane away from populated skyscrapers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Weird and Twisted\" New Protectors:\u003c\/b\u003e Just as the Dark Knight prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to land the airliner safely in the river, two mysterious, powerful meta-humans step in to save him: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"204\"\u003eGotham\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"215\"\u003eGotham Girl\u003c\/b\u003e. Flying, super-strong, and clad in glowing suits, these enigmatic new heroes claim they are here to save the city—setting off a deep tactical mystery for Bruce Wayne.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisceral Interior Art:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eDavid Finch\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eMatt Banning\u003c\/b\u003e deliver masterclass pencils and heavy inks, rendering rain-slicked Gotham skyscrapers, explosive jet engines, and intense superhero scale with a dynamic \"visual fluidity\" that remains truly \"stupefying.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWriter:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom King\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePenciler:\u003c\/b\u003e David Finch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInker:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Banning\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColorist:\u003c\/b\u003e Jordie Bellaire\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLetterer:\u003c\/b\u003e John Workman\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e David Finch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e September 2, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Comics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 32 Pages (Special $1.00 \"Start Here\" Reprint)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRating:\u003c\/b\u003e Rated Teen – For readers seeking \"senses-shattering\" superhero blockbusters, detective mysteries, and masterclass art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eKey Highlights \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 2026 release of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eStart Here: Batman (2016) #1\u003c\/i\u003e stands out as a \"mind-blowing\" favorite for shortbox readers and budget-conscious collectors:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFirst Appearance Key:\u003c\/b\u003e As a direct reprint of the 2016 DC Rebirth premiere, this issue contains the official origin and first full appearance of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eGotham (Hank Clover Jr.)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003eGotham Girl (Claire Clover)\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a \"stupefyingly\" essential key for modern DC character debuts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe $1.00 Gateway Key:\u003c\/b\u003e DC’s \"Start Here\" program gives readers a budget-friendly, zero-risk opportunity to sample Tom King's award-winning, 85-issue run before committing to trade paperbacks or omnibus editions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinch's Dynamic Visual Fluidity:\u003c\/b\u003e This premiere issue showcases the jaw-dropping synergy between Tom King's cinematic pacing and David Finch's detail-heavy, muscular pencils, bringing absolute \"visual fluidity\" to every page.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eWhy Shop at White Dragon Comics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSupporting a local \"Mom \u0026amp; 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