{"product_id":"sludge-1-1993","title":"Sludge #1 (1993)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"fb49b2e8-1bdb-4e40-b7b8-9ca3714ed678\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"fb49b2e8-1bdb-4e40-b7b8-9ca3714ed678\" data-turn-id-container=\"fb49b2e8-1bdb-4e40-b7b8-9ca3714ed678\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-71\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6abdc9cc-9abc-83e8-8cc4-b9df1668647b-34\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6abdc9cc-9abc-83e8-8cc4-b9df1668647b-34\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6abdc9cc-9abc-83e8-8cc4-b9df1668647b-34\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-72\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ca135305-a096-4e56-a51e-ccf19e5e0dcf\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eSludge #1\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces one of Malibu Comics’ strangest Ultraverse characters, following corrupt NYPD detective Frank Hoag after a deadly encounter leaves him transformed into the monstrous Sludge. Published in October 1993, the debut issue was written by Steve Gerber with pencils by Aaron Lopresti and inks by Gary Martin. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"326\" data-content-reference-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eAfter emerging from the Manhattan sewers during a violent confrontation, Sludge quickly discovers that his new body comes with extraordinary strength and a powerful healing ability. The issue also reveals the disturbing events that led to Frank Hoag’s transformation, establishing the dark and unusual origin of the character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"687\" data-content-reference-end=\"720\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1192\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"745\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malibu Comics \/ Ultraverse\u003cbr data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"796\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 4, 1993\u003cbr data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eCreative Team:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Gerber (Writer), Aaron Lopresti (Penciler \u0026amp; Cover Artist), Gary Martin (Inker), Paul Mounts \u0026amp; Violent Hues (Colorists), Patrick Owsley (Letterer) \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"977\" data-content-reference-end=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Fine (VF) — A well-preserved copy with a clean overall appearance, sharp corners, crisp edges, good cover gloss, and only light signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"tinypanel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596995297509,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8360\/4709\/files\/BlackRedWhiteMinimalistHandwrittenTypographicRestaurantLogo_30.png?v=1790829169","url":"https:\/\/tinypanelcomics.shop\/products\/sludge-1-1993","provider":"tinypanel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}