Dark Nights: Metal Director's Cut #1
In *Dark Nights: Metal Director's Cut #1*, the Justice League is trapped on Mongul’s War Moon, forced into brutal combat before turning the tide against their captor. Back on Earth, a sudden mountain rises in Gotham City, leading Batman and the League to an unexpected encounter with the Blackhawks and Kendra Saunders, who warns them of a looming danger from the Dark Multiverse—one that ties directly to Batman himself. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Greg Capullo, with cover art by Capullo and Jonathan Glapion, this pivotal issue expands the mythos with chilling precision.
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Mongul has captured the Justice League and forces them to fight for their lives on his new War Moon. Batman leads the League in turning the tables to defeat Mongul. Returning to Earth, they discover a mysterious mountain that has suddenly appeared in the middle of Gotham City. There they encounter the Blackhawks led by Kendra Saunders, who warns them of an ancient threat from the Dark Multiverse that was being investigated by Hawkman before he disappeared. Kendra warns the League that somehow Batman is the key to this threat.
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