Batman: Bad Seeds

Survive the night, fear the morning.

It’s the biggest event to hit the Batman family of comics in years, told over the course of one long, dark night in Gotham that threatens to transform the entire city!

An ancient threat awakens beneath the streets of Gotham City in Batman: Bad Seeds, a shocking even whose tendrils spread across the world of the Caped Crusader and his enemies and allies!

Taking place over one long, dark night, Gotham City’s new mayor, Pamela Isley, deserted by her allies both political and arcane, launches a desperate act of eco-terror that transforms Gotham into a hostile, prehistoric landscape even as Batman and his family are hunted by a Gotham City Police Department militarized by immortal villain-turned-Police Commissioner Vandal Savage!

From writers Matt Fraction (Batman), G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), and Tom Taylor (Detective Comics) and acclaimed artists including Giuseppe Camuncoli (Absolute Evil), Cliff Rathburn (The Walking Dead), Matteo Scalera. (Batman: One Bad Day), Marcio Takara, and more, Bad Seeds is a crossover like no other. If they can save Gotham before sunrise, Gotham City's defenders will never look at their city the same way again.

Collects Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1, Batman #13-14, Poison Ivy #48-49, Detective Comics #1113-1114, and Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunrise #1.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs