Green Lantern Compendium: Blackest Night

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

The dead are rising—and they remember everything.

Across the DC Universe, fallen heroes and villains return to life with one purpose: to destroy the living. As the threat spreads, even the most powerful heroes find themselves outmatched, facing enemies that know their every weakness.

At the center of the conflict stand Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps. As the prophecy of the War of Light reaches its final chapter, Green Lanterns from across the emotional spectrum must unite against a growing war between life and death before it consumes everything.

This collection brings together the complete core Blackest Night storyline, the climax of Geoff Johns’s landmark War of Light saga, and the essential Green Lantern-focused chapters that drive the conflict from beginning to end. Combining superhero action, cosmic horror, and emotional storytelling, it captures one of the defining eras of modern Green Lantern history.

Collects Blackest Night #0-8, Green Lantern #39-52, Green Lantern Corps #33-46, Blackest Night: JSA #1-3, Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3, Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps #1-3, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3, Adventure Comics #7, The Atom and Hawkman #46, Green Arrow and Black Canary #30, Phantom Stranger #42, and Untold Tales of Blackest Night #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