Batman: The Night of the Owls Compendium

A shadow war engulfs Gotham as the Court of Owls unleashes its army across every corner of the city. This definitive compendium unites the influential story in full, for the first time!

Bruce Wayne thought that the Court of Owls was nothing more than a nursery rhyme—until he became the target of its legendary assassin, the Talon, and found himself fighting for his life against an enemy that seems to be part of the very fabric of the city he has sworn to protect. Now, as he works to expose the Court’s secrets, its fury builds into an unparalleled crescendo of violence—and Batman will need the help of every one of his allies to stop the wave of destruction that is about to be unleashed!

Written and illustrated by an all-star creative team—including Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Kyle Higgins, Jonathan Glapion, Tony S. Daniel, Guillem March, Scott Lobdell, and Rafael Albuquerque—Batman: Night of the Owls Compendium assembles one of the greatest Batman sagas ever printed in a single definitive volume!

Collects Batman #1-12, All-Star Western #9, Batwing #9, Batman and Robin #9, Nightwing #8-9, Batgirl #9, Red Hood and the Outlaws #9, Birds of Prey #9, Detective Comics #9, Batman: The Dark Knight #9, Batman Annual #1, and Catwoman #9.

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