Dark Nights Metal Omnibus Overview | Batman vs. Barbatos | The Batman Who Laughs

It is finally here! Dark Nights: Metal Omnibus from DC Comics. This is the story that introduced us to the Batman Who Laughs and the Dark Multiverse! From the minds of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo!
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[@NYXIE101]

Am I the only one hoping Omar will do another part for Batman reading order?😊

[@tylercooper4710]

I 2nd this

[@blurjose]

Agreed

[@jamesneal1291]

Would love for you to do a comprehensive reading order from Dark Knights Metal to Death Metal its really interesting story I wanna hop into just a little confused as to how everything connects and how to own it physically

[@scottcrabface5662]

Seeing the price tag I assumed this was another monster DC omnibus. But $150 for under 800 pages???? WTF DC.

[@TommasoFirmini]

Try being Canadian, its $200 here lol. Same price as Omni's that are double the size

[@scottcrabface5662]

@Bavs That would be the biggest discount they've ever given on a new book. 50% has usually been the most. Which is still way too expensive for that many pages.

[@jeffwaraksa2475]

Yeah, the price turned me off too. Waayyyyyy to much for $150.

[@GefilteFish.]

@@jeffwaraksa2475 it's 75 via instock right now

[@GefilteFish.]

@Bavs same here

[@danieladams5132]

Have no clue on best way to sell comics, but wish I could easily trade my complete collection of 1st prints of this series for this omnibus. I stopped collecting individual issues and would much prefer just one single omni. Thanks for the overview!

[@matthewmanghi5765]

I know people are frustrated at the cost of this book but I just got my copy and I can see why it’s so expensive. The paper quality and especially the ink quality is superb! I compared it to my most recent Marvel Omni (Venom by Cate) and the Venom book is positively weedy by comparison. I know Marvel has been holding the line on price, but I think paper and especially ink quality at Marvel is being reduced to keep that price point. You get the story either way, but honestly I’d rather pay a bit extra and have a more premium book. (Plus it’s not like we are all paying retail for these things).

[@Jasonf0416]

I used to live in the same town as Scott Snyder in Belle Terre, Long Island before I moved last year, seen him many times getting coffee, food shopping etc, he was always friendly!!

[@Indycowboy2]

I will always be annoyed when there are no page numbers

[@bedtimebro]

Got this from Instocktrades. They had the wrong price for almost 24 hours! $62… steal!

[@Martin_TheCollector]

I remember LOL, still didn't bother getting one though.

[@Rodimusprimerib]

I have the DM on the way and cant wait to get my Dark nights metal cherry popped!! Been waiting for this since 2017

[@pauldapoo]

I struggle with the Batman who laughs word balloons. The red on black really hurts my eyes. Just received my Miller/Janson Daredevil omni & Millers intro is black on red which is also hard on the eyes 🤣

[@Novaargh]

The Superman omnibus by Tomasi also had a variant cover, the one you own 28:00 Or, they have the numbers on a different layer in their ID, and the intern didn't realise it until the book was printed when his supervisor came in and chewed him a new one.

[@OmniNationComics]

Killer overview as usual Omar ! Can't for this to arrive ! Such a fun event ! No page numbers ?! I'll cry later about that. I'm just glad this book is FINALLY here !

[@Cameleonbates]

Snyder's All-Star Batman I believe should be read too. I believe there are some events/groups introduced there that come into play in Metal.

[@drewb9620]

I just needed to hear that the reading order is good!! No spoilers, Thanks!!!

[@NearMintCondition]

You’re welcome 😊

[@happenstanceuk]

I bought the trade of this when I was trying to get back into DC and couldn't even finish it I thought it was so bad.

[@maverator]

What was bad about it?

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

Maybe because there is a lot going on. The tie ins are essential to properly enjoy this event and have some fantastic moments.

[@happenstanceuk]

@@maverator I just didn't get on with the concept or villains at all. It felt dumb.

[@carlosdvitorio]

Here in Brazil we don't like too. Scott Snyder not have a lot of fans here, the most(almost everyone) part don't like his work

[@brandonmccann15]

​@@stephentheshywarrior2759sorry I'm new to all of this comic stuff haha I'm planning on buying this but what tie ins should I also buy thank u

[@monsieuradi5644]

I saw your update that the DC omnibus format isn't going anywhere, thanks Omar!

[@stephendavis6606]

When was this confirmed?

[@markzimmer5467]

Good thing I watched this; I was under the impression this was an Elseworlds type story rather than being in continuity.

[@theshogun13]

This looks amazing. Do you think they will do a dark nights death metal omnibus?

[@devanbarrios9216]

9:06 thank goodness Robert Venditti fixed the history of Hawkman during his run. Hope that run gets the omnibus treatment one day.

[@nicktroisi6347]

Yes, they should do a Hawkman Omnibus by Geoff Johns.

[@dddaaa6965]

@@nicktroisi6347 they did but never reprinted for some reason

[@AndDeathForAll82]

I swore that Doomsday Clock would be the end of my DC… but damn, this is compelling.

[@hamzadawud]

I've never read any of this stuff, and I've heard the follow-up isn't so great, but I'm tempted to buy this just based on your review. You could sell salt to a slug, Omar.

[@vicdamon3551]

I read a lot of comics and I hated this crazy silly story. It’s just too much. Probably one of the worst things I’ve read in the last few years or when ever it was.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Nah, is a great story and a great concept. The art is amazing and the cameo of dream of the endless is worth the price tag.

[@jordanfox2128]

I agree with Carlos, this one is worth getting the omnibus. I will probably buy an omnibus of Death Metal, it’s sequel, if it’s made, but that one wasn’t nearly as good.

[@floridamanknives]

All of the one shots are why I’ll pick this up over the Absolute, now to decide on which cover…..thanks for the overview!

[@robd1329]

I only picked up and skimmed an issue at my comic store. So all this is new to me

[@johnnieriot13]

This is one of the few times I got the regular cover. I love this cover. Man, been waiting for this one forever as well. Great review.

[@StimpsonJCat-wt2xm]

Ist had it listed at $125 and it was also half off. I was able to get it for $62 before they changed the price back to $150.

[@Vincentconcebida]

Same here, still waiting for my copy tho lol

[@GefilteFish.]

Same

[@brandon17760]

Yeah I was pissed off lol I was like damn it, it would come out on a Tuesday, I don't get my check till Friday and they fixed it already 😤 oh well my stupid ass will still pay for it lol

[@amanwithouthope9475]

@@brandon17760 it will probably still be 75 more than likely

[@themadrespect7740]

I pre ordered from DCBS way back in October for 62.50 got mine today

[@djsuth7727]

My copy arrived yesterday - love it. Really hope DC follows through with an omni for Death Metal ( with tie-ins ). The Absolutes look amazing but are missing critical material, in my opinion.

[@krameraf]

Is there enough material for a death metal omnibus?

[@djsuth7727]

@@krameraf Yes, and it looks as if an omnibus is coming late this year/early next.

[@krameraf]

@@djsuth7727 awesome! Thank you so much!

[@darrellmetcalfe3615]

Man,I want this book so much but just can't stomach $200 Canadian for such a small book.

[@shadowl3gion641]

I loved this event it’s awesome 1:58

[@justinsheldon5887]

I wonder how expensive property insurance is in Gotham City. Do they offer Dark Multiverse supplemental policies?

[@eVeNmOrEiNsAnItY]

Hard to tell, are the shiny parts of the cover foil?

[@douglassmith9445]

Omnis on instock trades have all skyrocketed in price. Such a shame seeing all my sought after books now comfortably above 70 dollars instead of the 62.50 dollar prices I already was uncomfortable paying. Looks like there will be no omni purchases from me for quite some time even if I do have the cash. Just can’t justify paying that much as if it’s the new norm.

[@Martin_TheCollector]

Plus the fact that before 2019 they didn't charge taxes, at least for many States. I'm still excited about certain books but definitely avoiding anything that costs over $125, unless they get 60-70% off discounts. Which of course ain't happening much at all.

[@douglassmith9445]

@@Martin_TheCollector the omni market is slightly ruined similarly to retro video games. Hopefully it’ll get a little better

[@psi-judgesanderson6983]

A very thorough overview. Awesome job sir 👌 I have a copy on pre-order it's one of my favourite DC events

[@IAmTheOneWhoKnocksBB]

Is Batman who laughs (7 issues) essential or not? Is This omni worth it?

[@warrenweaver6664]

I’m still trying to figure out if I’m going to buy this cause I was out of comics when this stuff was being published and I’m not sure if I’m going to enjoyed it? so maybe a buy maybe not ?

[@yastafel]

In Italy we got this omni 2 years ago, and the Death metal omni should be released this February. Publisher is Panini here. The only difference Is that here they are called Batman Metal and Batman death metal, because the Batman name on it helps sales I guess 😅

[@marcelo-ramos]

Here in Mexico, back in the 80s, almost all non Batman DC comics where called "Batman Presents", like "Batman Presenta: Linterna Verde" with a big Batman logo. The editorial that published Marvel at that time did the same thing with Spider-man.

[@hamzadawud]

P.S. Bruce Wayne doesn't believe in the supernatural, but he's friends with Jason Blood. Okay, cool.

[@williamlee2182]

Will the rest of Snyder DC run be collected in omnibus?

[@jimik8826]

I want to buy this, but its a bit expensive at the moment. I hope they price goes down in the near future.

[@ProfOfHifi]

If i see right there is no page numbers. Same fault as in Paul Dini’s Batman omnibus.

[@krameraf]

I'm not letting it go, GIVE US BATMAN BEYOND!!!

[@Fuzzyfoot88]

Where's that juicy Invincible HC Compendium I know you bought. Anxious to salivate over it...

[@NearMintCondition]

Lol coming soon. Promise

[@xposhboyx]

Awesome overview, Omar. Man it absolutely kills me when they do not put any indication of what the issues are as you are turning the pages of the book. I don't like to have to sit there and guess the numbers or the titles of the freaking issues I'm reading.

[@ComicCrossing]

if youre reading it as one story why does it matter?

[@xposhboyx]

@@ComicCrossing I don't really like that, I want to know what series the issues were a part of and what issue numbers they are. Whenever I read any omnibus or any collection of any comics I'm always cognizant that they were single issues first and I want to know about those.

[@kazaleaf5707]

Which one is better in your opinion, Death metal or this one? Oh nvm I thought that it was the same but just saw your review on death metal

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

Omar is Justice league Odyessey or Tynion Dark worth picking up since they spin out of no Justice. Are they necesarry leading up to Death Metal?

[@bernarddickson3675]

JLO is great

[@jclaurent3108]

Hello 👋 I would like to ask you if you know anything about the late Premiere Editions. I have bought some of these lately, and was wondering if that Label actually meant something. Paper quality for exemple ? Compared to normal HCs. Also to my knowledge the Ultimatum Oversized HC is the only one I have ever seen with the Premiere Edition Label, why ?! And finally do you know why some of those Premiere HCs had a Gold Spine instead of the classic Red or White, any reason for that ? Thanks in advance, I know these are weird questions ;-) I’m curious, cheers. JC

[@NearMintCondition]

That was just what the line was called for the standard Hardcovers with glossy paper. And there were variants of some of the premiere line so different colors.

[@P2_grim2]

So is the omnibus just the full series in one book?

[@chrisdarvill5517]

Hey Omar - Save for Batman, what other New 52 series would you recommend? It is an era I pretty much skipped and only came back to DC post rebirth. But given your recommendation of going back to Snyder’s Batman run, I wondered if there might be others gems out there. Great video as always.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you brother! There are some great N52 titles out there like Gotham Academy, Grayson (which I’ll be doing an overview of), Prez, Wonder Woman, The Omega Men, Swampthing, Aquaman and I vampire just to name a few. This is such a good question I could make a video out of.

[@TheMoheaddinbody]

Can’t forget Justice League Dark or Animal Man by Jeff Lemire.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

I reas a couple of issues from Batgirl by Gail Simone and enjoyed it quite a bit. Need to finish that run.

[@brandon17760]

My favorite new 52 series is I, vampire for sure it's amazing. But I love new 52 everyone hates it but I enjoy it. Aquaman is great, wonder woman is great, also look for "Frankenstein agent of S.H.A.D.E." it's so overlooked but it's damn fun.

[@TheMoheaddinbody]

@@brandon17760 I actually liked the cross over between I Vampire and Justice league dark. Also check out the Demon Knight’s series with Etrigan the demon. It also has the main character from I Vampire in the series. The only bad news is that it will be hard to track down a physical copy but the books are available on kindle and comixology digitally.

[@KillerTacos54]

Greg Capullo's art is just phenomenal!

[@WhyAreWeStilllHereJustToSuffer]

Amazon says death metal omnibus is in 2024, true?

[@msf8706]

how does "Batman Who Laughs" tie in? and will it be collected in a possible death metal omnibus?

[@NearMintCondition]

This is his first appearance.

[@camerongodsey9847]

The blanket $150 price that DC is giving their two most recent omnis is…concerning. That combined with the fact that they’re not releasing anything this year that we know of just gives off a bad vibe.

[@amanwithouthope9475]

Preacher vol 1 reprint got bumped to 150 cover price as well instead of 125

[@jupitxr23]

actually there are multiple omnibus on prhcomics scheduled for next year

[@Havok1718]

This one is on order 💪😁. Brother I did a check between the soft cover and hard covers according to the page count theres about 60 pages that where taken out if the numbers are right. And where would this fall in reading order? Would it be after the Synder omnibus vol 1?

[@marcelo-ramos]

I guess it's the reprints of Final Crisis, the Return of Bruce Wayne and Endgame, which where included in the Road to Metal TP/HC (not really needed.) You should read this after Batman by Snyder Omnibus vol 2.

[@ebilliot510]

OMG, DC put the page numbers if you’re going to list a TOC referencing page numbers.

[@toeknee1505]

TRULY AWESOME!!! I only purchased the Casting one shot a long time ago. I was always hoping that an omnibus who be done about these issues and tie-ins and variant covers. Today is the day! I will order this from the direct market. Thanks Omar for your fantastic overview!

[@grzegorzciombor5848]

i just got my copy 1h ago :) Thx Omar :)

[@gameguy1337]

Got this on pre-order. Very excited, I hope they follow up with his Justice League run.

[@uglystrawberry]

Should I buy the joker who laughs a deluxe or is that in this omnibus ? ? ? ?

[@NearMintCondition]

That comes after this omnibus.

[@abrahamsandoval9980]

So dont get the absolute get the omnibus instead or both cause i want to get this book??

[@NearMintCondition]

I’d say the omnibus as it has more of the story.

[@Nahreru]

Does this include Death of Hakwman? I don't see it inside and I am wondering why they did not include that

[@NearMintCondition]

It doesn’t.

[@Nahreru]

Thank you@@NearMintCondition

[@darklinkosmar]

It contains the mini series of the batman who laughs?

[@NearMintCondition]

Just the one shot. The mini series is after this.

[@serbiansauvage]

It’s finally here!

[@Sound1one]

Can someone pick just pick this up and understand the storyline or is there a lot of pre reading needed?

[@marcelo-ramos]

You need to have a lot of context to get the most out of it, but there's also a lot of exposition in case you are not an expert. The stuff from Morrison's Batman, Final Crisis and Snyder's Batman is fully explained in the story.

[@NearMintCondition]

I would at the very least read Snyder’s Batman.

[@Burton-uu1sy]

I honestly can't wait to read this

[@daxota_6750]

I got the DM variant from Organic Priced Books before they sold out! I can’t wait

[@turtleanton6539]

Always dope videos omar

[@eagleal]

I've not read this but would like to. However it does seem like one of those that goes off in all different directions. Can't say I was too sure what to read until I saw the intro page here. It is it worth the time and are the issues involving other creators outside the core series any good?

[@lxlwilliamlxl]

Just the video we need to decide if we go for this one... I mean, it's $150.

[@anthonyufert8477]

In stock trades has it for under $70 *UPDATE* in stock trades has corrected the price. It’s $75-80 now

[@lxlwilliamlxl]

@@anthonyufert8477 hi, I know, but since I'm in another country, the shipping takes the complete saving and at the end, it's the same price that getting one from here (in a couple of months ofc) :( jaja

[@markomisimovic4415]

What should I read before this

[@NearMintCondition]

At the very least Batman by Snyder and Capullo.

[@markomisimovic4415]

@@NearMintCondition new 52? I've read some of it but only death of the fam

[@Darkrockmanbeyond]

it's great but man is it overpriced

[@flyingdutchman8093]

150 is way to much for 760ish pages

[@Drigo924]

This was my introduction to comics, kinda.This is where my DC starts, even though I have read and continue to read older stuff. For me, this was the start. This was the first Event that I read to get into the super hero world. I didn't keep up with a lot because I just wasn't feeling it. This event made me love reading comics and I will always hold it dearly. I am so tempted to pick this up but am holding off. I own 2 or 3 of the TPB editions. Why am I here? This is going to tempt me even more lmao

[@mateusprado7266]

Batmam who laughs is in it?

[@NearMintCondition]

Yes.

[@VactorVerse]

Yes!

[@dwalthart]

When are you going to review that Captain Marvel omnibus that’s been in the background your last 5 videos?

[@NearMintCondition]

This week.

[@gqd1975]

Nice book. I wish DC would keep producing new omnibus editions. I like the new Dawn of the DC initiative. A lot of solid monthly comics are coming from dc in 2023. :)

[@iamthomasjudge]

Mine just arrived, so stoked to get to this!

[@daxota_6750]

When Omar has to dodge a bunch of great spoilers you know it’s going to be a good book!

[@robertchapman4866]

Nice looking Omni, it’s a shame the story was absolutely terrible! Another Crisis after a Crisis after another Crisis!

[@TommasoFirmini]

Really hope we get a Snyder JL omni that will include no justice and hell arisen for the completionist in me 😂

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

I liked Dark Knights Metal more than Death Metal

[@ryanmeans4648]

Other than Price is anyone else PO’d that is was solicited as the Black And Grey cover and then it comes out with color, or is that just me? Had I know would have been that would’ve ordered the other cover. Absolutely PO’d about it

[@enisgonzalez201]

This HC Will go in the shelf with Batman who laughs HC and Stories of the Dark Multiverse HC

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

This event rocks. My plan this year is to read his Batman, All Star, Whole of Metal, JL, BWL,Batman/Superman and Death Metal.it's a lot of books but the Snyder is my favourite writer.😎 Hope you can get Scott on the channel for a interview at some point.👍

[@akhilz]

The pre read suggestion for this were all crisis events and Scott's Batman run. I dont think I will ever be able to do that. Next we need is cheat sheets 😜

[@NearMintCondition]

Cliff notes segments! Or Omar notes segments!! Lol hmmmmm

[@akhilz]

@@NearMintCondition 100%. Another idea that i think will help ia star wars omni reading order . I have 11 omnis but always confused what's the right order

[@akhilz]

@@NearMintCondition Is this a fair order of the biggest events? Am i missing anything significant??? 1. Crisis on Infinite Earths 2. Identity Crisis 3. Invasion 4. Infinite Crisis 5. Final Crisis 6. Flashpoint 7. Multiversity 8. Darkseid War 9. Dark Knights Metal 10. Doomsday Clock 11. Dark Nights Death Metal 12. Dark Crisis

[@brandon17760]

@@akhilz crisis on infinite earths isn't really essential, infinite crisis pretty much sums up that whole event.

[@akhilz]

@@brandon17760 thanks

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

Scott Snyder was talking on Twitter the other day that he does want to go back to DC again at some point and has a idea for Metal 3.

[@YouShallNotPazz]

Eew no thanks

[@camerongodsey9847]

I love Scott a lot, but after how insane and hard to follow Death Metal was, I’d rather him just write a character like the Question or something

[@DrakonR]

Getting really tired with the multiverse where nothing matters.

[@geminisundone]

The standard cover is miles better.

[@alexcole1527]

Probably gonna get Snyder’s Justice League and maybe that Year of the Villain omni before Death Metal

[@KeijiMaeda86]

Lol no page numbers and or titles. Better have a book mark!

[@cesarcarlos75]

Let them feel hopeless… let them feel the void… let them feel… like me.

[@mitchschroeder1151]

I’m glad DC has started doing Direct Market Alt covers, but the regular cover is almost always better. I want to support the DM cover so they keep doing it, but I just can’t.

[@JennySparkz]

" the regular cover is almost always better" Flash by Mark Waid begs to differ😑

[@mitchschroeder1151]

@@JennySparkz Yep, this is the example I was thinking about when I said “almost” 😂 Unfortunately, I didn’t know Flash was getting a DM cover, so I ended up preordering the regular one 🙁

[@turtleanton6539]

Very cool

[@Joenah5]

Personally I still consider it the rebirth era, in part because I didn't care for the Metal event (the Dark Multiverse is a cool idea, but the story just didn't work for me) and ignoring it doesn't really affect anything.

[@sumbdumbfoo]

Fuck, get on with it.

[@addidasabbibi808]

Considering the company putting this book together I’m thankful that the only glaring problem is missing page numbers. It’s definitely sloppy work but I’ve seen worse from DC lol.

[@Martin_TheCollector]

150 bucks for a hardcover with less than 800 pages???? DC sure makes it easy for me to NOT waste money on a buncha their stuff these days.

[@turtleanton6539]

Wow insane ! Buy mangas like berserk deluxe for 50 dollars

[@Martin_TheCollector]

@@turtleanton6539 Those can be purchased for 35 bucks or much less and the stories are quite intriguing. Most DC or Marvel events are extremely mediocre in comparison. Like this one + Death Metal.

[@chasewilson6223]

i got my book today😁

[@rayanknezic8682]

Overpriced

[@deepankar_gautam]

this is overpriced, I hope DC will reduce the price.

[@lxlwilliamlxl]

Same here, I'll wait for a deal.

[@ladvoc]

62 dollars on instock trades. I'm pissed I ordered for more.

[@anthonyufert8477]

@@lxlwilliamlxl on sale @ in stock trades for under $70. For some reason they’ve got it listed as if it’s cover price is $125. Should’ve been $100 cover price, IMO

[@GefilteFish.]

@@ladvoc where you order yours?

[@ladvoc]

@Gefilte fish!! ordered from Organic Priced Books. Came to 95.

[@jorgealexandergazcolem160]

It’s overpriced 😢 150 for 800 pages what it’s wrong with DC, you mean omnis as big as Blackest night, Flashpoint, Flash by Mark Waid are in the same line with this edition? It’s an abuse 😖😖😖

[@robd1329]

Its always $75.00 on Cheap Graphic Novels

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

TBH this omni is expensive but honestly costs are going up everywhere which is why is priced at that. Expect dearer books going forward. Kinda why I'm happy to stick with my OHC or the main event and trades/hardcover for the rest.🙂