{"product_id":"the-next-batman-second-son-2-raw-vf-nm-dc-comics-doug-mahnke-main-cover","title":"The Next Batman: Second Son #2 (Raw VF\/NM) - DC Comics (Doug Mahnke Main Cover)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd an essential piece of Tim Fox's origin story to your collection with \u003cb\u003eThe Next Batman: Second Son #2\u003c\/b\u003e, published by \u003cb\u003eDC Comics\u003c\/b\u003e in May 2021! Written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter \u003cb\u003eJohn Ridley\u003c\/b\u003e with interior art by \u003cb\u003eTravel Foreman\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMark Morales\u003c\/b\u003e, inks by \u003cb\u003eJohn Livesay\u003c\/b\u003e, and colors by \u003cb\u003eRex Lokus\u003c\/b\u003e, this miniseries dives into the origin of Jace (Tim) Fox taking up the mantle of Gotham City's protector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top-left corner features the white-and-blue circular \u003cb\u003eDC\u003c\/b\u003e emblem above issue indicator \u003ci\u003e2 of 4\u003c\/i\u003e, the bat symbol icon, and creative team credits (\u003ci\u003eRIDLEY \/ FOREMAN \/ MORALES \/ LIVESAY \/ LOKUS\u003c\/i\u003e). The upper header displays the large title branding reading \u003ci\u003e\"THE NEXT BATMAN: SECOND SON\"\u003c\/i\u003e. The lower-right corner houses the direct edition barcode box ($4.99 US, Ages 13+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action-packed main cover artwork—drawn by veteran artist \u003cb\u003eDoug Mahnke\u003c\/b\u003e—depicts \u003cb\u003eThe Next Batman (Jace \/ Tim Fox)\u003c\/b\u003e in mid-air executing a dynamic flying kick against a gang of armed Joker goons wearing clown masks, green hair wigs, and wielding axes and weapons against a stormy Gotham backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue is a key installment in DC's Infinite Frontier era, expanding the lore behind Lucius Fox's estranged son becoming the Dark Knight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unslabbed raw comic issue is in top-tier collectible condition (estimated VF\/NM 9.0 or better), featuring sharp corners, a flat spine, and vibrant color output—making it a must-have for Batman, Jace Fox, Future State, and Infinite Frontier key issue collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Comics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e The Next Batman: Second Son (Issue #2 of 4 \/ Series 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e May 2021 (Modern Age \/ Infinite Frontier Era)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw (Estimated VF\/NM 9.0+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting\/Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct Edition Main Cover ($4.99 Cover Price with Barcode)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Key Issue in Jace Fox (Tim Fox) Origin Arc; Infinite Frontier Era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e The Next Batman (Jace \/ Tim Fox), Joker Goons, Lucius Fox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreative Team:\u003c\/b\u003e John Ridley (Writer), Travel Foreman \u0026amp; Mark Morales (Interior Art), Doug Mahnke (Cover Art), Rex Lokus (Colors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_65aaa3b399c1f79e-33\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a3de6468fd5b1344-36\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hazel comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46969994510533,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2892\/8453\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-09-18_at_3.01.04_PM_2.jpg?v=1789801189","url":"https:\/\/hazelcomics.com\/products\/the-next-batman-second-son-2-raw-vf-nm-dc-comics-doug-mahnke-main-cover","provider":"Hazel comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}