Batman: Bad Seeds - Sowing & Reaping

The chaos of the Bad Seeds events is felt across Gotham City as the devastation hits home for Nightwing, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Batgirl, and Batwoman!

Gotham City’s new mayor, Pamela Isley, makes a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated by daylight! In this companion volume to Batman: Bad Seeds, find out how Gotham’s heroes (and antiheroes) deal with the transformative terror across their city.

Nightwing seeks to save Blüdhaven from terraforming disaster, Catwoman attempts to break into the home of Police Commissioner Vandal Savage, Harley Quinn struggles with Poison Ivy’s role in the poisonous peril, Batgirl’s night off is upended by prehistoric plant life, and Batwoman arrives back in town—just in time for Bad Seeds to take root!

Batman: Bad Seeds – Sowing & Reaping features stories by the Nightwing team of Dan Watters and David Lapham, Catwoman’s Torunn Grønbekk and Danilo Beyruth, Harley Quinn’s Elliott Kalan and Carlos Olivares, Batgirl’s Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa, and Batwoman’s Greg Rucka and DaNi. Plus, don’t miss more of the Bad Seeds action in Batman: Bad Seeds – Streets of Gotham!

Collects Nightwing #142-143, Catwoman #91-92, Harley Quinn #66-67, Batgirl #23-24, and Batwoman #7-8.

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