Dark Nights: Metal Reading Order & How Many Books Are There?
Dark Nights: Metal is a highly popular and critically acclaimed comic book event series from DC Comics. With its complex and interconnected storyline, many readers may find themselves wondering about the reading order and the number of books included in the series. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the Dark Nights: Metal event and answer any questions you may have about the reading order and number of books.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, this article will provide you with all the information you need to fully experience the epic tale of the Dark Nights: Metal event.
How many Dark Nights: Metal books are there?
Dark Nights: Metal is a vast and expansive comic book event series, with a complex and interconnected narrative that spans multiple books. In this subheading, we will address this question and provide a complete breakdown of the number of books that make up the Dark Nights: Metal event.
There are currently 26 Dark Nights: Metal books and here are what they look like in order:
- Dark Days: The Forge #1
- Dark Days: The Casting #1
- Dark Nights: Metal #1
- Dark Nights: Metal #2
- Teen Titans #12 | Gotham Resistance Part 1
- Nightwing #29 | Gotham Resistance Part 2
- Batman: The Red Death #1
- Batman: The Murder Machine #1
- Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1
- Batman: The Drowned #1
- Suicide Squad #26 | Gotham Resistance Part 3
- Green Arrow #32 | Gotham Resistance Part 4
- Batman: The Merciless #1
- Dark Nights: Metal #3
- The Flash #33 | Bats Out of Hell Part 1
- Justice League #32 | Bats Out of Hell Part 2
- Batman: The Devastator #1
- Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #32 | Bats Out of Hell Part 3
- Justice League #33 | Bats Out of Hell Part 4
- Batman Lost #1
- The Batman Who Laughs #1
- Dark Nights: Metal #4
- Hawkman Found #1
- Dark Nights: Metal #5
- Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1
- Dark Nights: Metal #6
Now we will let you know what are each Dark Nights: Metal book about.
Dark Nights: Metal reading order
We will now let you know what is each book about, you will find out how are they connected and which ones are important.
Dark Days: The Forge #1: This book is a prequel to the Dark Nights: Metal event, and explores the origins of the mysterious metal known as Nth Metal and its role in the DC universe.
Dark Days: The Casting #1: This book continues the story from The Forge and delves further into the history and power of Nth Metal, as well as introducing the characters who will play key roles in the Dark Nights: Metal event.
Dark Nights: Metal #1: This is the first issue of the main Dark Nights: Metal series, and sets the stage for the event by introducing the premise and main characters.
Dark Nights: Metal #2: This book continues the story from the first issue and expands upon the conflict and stakes of the event.
Teen Titans #12 | Gotham Resistance Part 1: This book is part of a crossover event called “Gotham Resistance,” and focuses on the Teen Titans as they confront the threat of the Dark Nights in Gotham City.
Nightwing #29 | Gotham Resistance Part 2: This book is also part of the “Gotham Resistance” event, and follows Nightwing as he joins the resistance against the Dark Nights.
Batman: The Red Death #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off featuring the character Red Death, who is a version of Batman from another universe.
Batman: The Murder Machine #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off featuring the character Murder Machine, who is a version of Batman created by the villainous Cyborg Superman.
Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off featuring the character Dawnbreaker, who is a version of Batman with the power of a Green Lantern.
Batman: The Drowned #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off featuring the character Drowned, who is a version of Batman with the power of Aquaman.
Suicide Squad #26 | Gotham Resistance Part 3: This book is part of the “Gotham Resistance” event, and focuses on the Suicide Squad as they join the fight against the Dark Nights.
Green Arrow #32 | Gotham Resistance Part 4: This book is also part of the “Gotham Resistance” event, and follows Green Arrow as he aids in the resistance against the Dark Nights.
Batman: The Merciless #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off featuring the character Merciless, who is a version of Batman with the power of Wonder Woman’s godly weaponry.
Dark Nights: Metal #3: This is the third issue of the main Dark Nights: Metal series, and continues the story from the previous issues.
The Flash #33 | Bats Out of Hell Part 1: This book is part of a crossover event called “Bats Out of Hell,” and focuses on The Flash as he confronts the threat of the Dark Nights.
Justice League #32 | Bats Out of Hell Part 2: This book is also part of the “Bats Out of Hell” event, and features the Justice League as they join the fight against the Dark Nights.
Batman: The Devastator #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off featuring the character Devastator, who is a version of Batman with the power of Superman.
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #32 | Bats Out of Hell Part 3: This book is part of the “Bats Out of Hell” event, and follows Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps as they confront the Dark Nights.
Justice League #33 | Bats Out of Hell Part 4: This book is also part of the “Bats Out of Hell” event, and continues the story of the Justice League as they face off against the Dark Nights.
Batman Lost #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off set in a nightmare world where Batman is lost and struggling to find his way back to reality.
The Batman Who Laughs #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off featuring the character The Batman Who Laughs, who is a version of Batman from another universe that has become a twisted and evil version of the hero.
Dark Nights: Metal #4: This is the fourth issue of the main Dark Nights: Metal series, and continues the story from the previous issues.
Hawkman Found #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off featuring the character Hawkman, who is searching for answers about his past and his connection to the Dark Nights: Metal event.
Dark Nights: Metal #5: This is the fifth and penultimate issue of the main Dark Nights: Metal series, and builds towards the finale of the event.
Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1: This book is a one-shot spin-off that focuses on the characters of the Dark Knights as they embark on a hunt for the most dangerous prey in the DC universe.
Dark Nights: Metal #6: This is the final issue of the main Dark Nights: Metal series, and brings the event to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion.
Do you need to read all Dark Nights: Metal books in order?
While it is not necessary to read all of the Dark Nights: Metal books in order, it is recommended to read the main storyline in the following order: Dark Days: The Forge #1, Dark Days: The Casting #1, Dark Nights: Metal #1, Dark Nights: Metal #2, Dark Nights: Metal #3, Batman Lost #1, Dark Nights: Metal #4, Dark Nights: Metal #5, Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1, and Dark Nights: Metal #6. The tie-in books, while enjoyable, are not a part of the main story and can be read at any point or skipped entirely.
Will there be more Dark Nights: Metal books in the future?
Dark Nights: Metal Omnibus Hardcover is the only book officially announced and should get out on January 24, 2023.
