Green Lantern: Blackest Night Compendium

In the high-stakes Green Lantern’s Blackest Night saga, heroes unite as the dead rise and threaten all life.

The Black Lanterns have arrived, and they're bringing death and destruction with them. Putting aside old vendettas, it's now up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to marshal DC's greatest heroes, as well as their deadliest foes, for a huge, universe-spanning battle. Their collective mission: to save all life from an army of the dead and prevent the Blackest Night.

Collected for the first time in one epic trade paperback, Green Lantern Compendium: Blackest Night is the culmination of Green Lanter's history and Geoff Johns's tenure with Hall Jordan. This volume features the complete Green Lantern saga amid the all-encompassing Blackest Night event.

Collects Blackest Night #0-8, Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps #1-3, Untold Tales of Blackest Night #1, Green Lantern #43-52, Green Lantern Corps #39-47, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3, Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3, Blackest Night: JSA #1-3, Adventure Comics #7, The Phantom Stranger #42, Green Arrow and Black Canary #30, and The Atom and Hawkman #46.

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