Dark Nights: Death Metal Guidebook #1
In "The Fall of Earth," the remnants of the Justice League return to a world remade in darkness, facing an army of Batmen from the Dark Multiverse unleashed by The Batman Who Laughs. As reality itself bends to his will, Lex Luthor prepares a desperate countermove—his true plan unfolding in the shadows. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Joshua Williamson, with art by Doug Mahnke and colors by David Baron, this pivotal issue reshapes the landscape of the DC Universe. The cover by Yasmine Putri captures the grim transformation in vivid, haunting detail.
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After the Justice League disappeared while fighting Perpetua, The Batman Who Laughs attacked Earth with Batmen from across the Dark Multiverse. When the Justice League returns, the Dark Batmen defeat the heroes and The Batman Who Laughs changes reality and re-shapes the Earth in his vision. But what is Lex Luthor's plan to stop The Batman Who Laughs?
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