Dark Nights: Metal Compendium

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, the team behind Batman: The Court of Owls get the band back together for a face-melting encore! Read Dark Nights Metal in one giant-size compendium.

Evil Dark Knights have emerged from the most dangerous corners of the Multiverse. With their actions orchestrated by the most sinister Dark Knight of them all, The Batman Who Laughs, worlds stand on the precipice of annihilation. 

Batman must band together with the Justice League in DC’s greatest war yet against the Dark Multiverse. Will this twisted reality reign supreme against the heroes of the DC Universe? Experience one of DC’s most heart-pounding stories in this epic compendium collection.

Collects: Nightwing #29; The Flash #33; Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps #32; Green Arrow #32; Suicide Squad #26; Teen Titans #12; Justice League #32-33; Dark Nights: Metal #1-6; Dark Days: The Forge #1; Dark Days: The Casting #1; Batman: The Red Death #1; Batman: The Devastator #1; Batman: The Merciless #1; Batman: The Murder Machine #1; Batman: The Drowned #1; Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1; Dark Nights: The Batman Who Laughs #1; Batman: Lost #1; Hawkman: Found #1; Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #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