{"product_id":"dark-nights-death-metal-the-multiverse-who-laughs-1-2020-nm","title":"Dark Nights: Death Metal The Multiverse Who Laughs # 1 2020 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark Nights: Death Metal – The Multiverse Who Laughs #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by DC Comics on November 24, 2020, is a crucial anthology tie-in one-shot that expands the apocalyptic architecture of the Dark Nights: Death Metal event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving destroyed the original positive multiverse, The Batman Who Laughs uses his godlike powers to engineer the \"Last 52\"—a terrifying new collection of 52 nightmare alternate worlds. The issue breaks formatting to feature a macabre framing sequence narrated by the Robin King, introducing five distinct vignettes from these twisted realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anthology Breakdown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. \"Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Multiverse\" (Framing Sequence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson (Writers) \u0026amp; Juan Gedeon (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: Breaking the fourth wall to address the reader, the sadistic Robin King acts as our tour guide through the Last 52. He explains the overarching cosmic war between the Mother of the Multiverse, Perpetua, and the newly evolved Darkest Knight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. \"Feeding the Beast\" (Earth-Arkham)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Patton Oswalt (Writer) \u0026amp; Sanford Greene (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: This subverted Arkham Asylum tale follows the psychopathic Victor Zsasz. Expecting to be granted godlike power via a mysterious \"living metal\" infusion like the Joker or Penguin, Zsasz is horrified to discover that the asylum has been turned into a surreal, brightly lit trap. He is executed on the spot to serve as a mere \"blood bag\" to feed a mutated, metal-infused version of Kite-Man.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. \"The Super-Threats!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti (Writers) \u0026amp; Chad Hardin (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: A darkly comedic take on the classic DC Super-Pets. In this timeline, the Dark Multiverse has deeply infected Earth's animal companions, turning Krypto, Streaky, Ace, and the rest of the league into rabid, super-powered threats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. \"Hard Traveled\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Saladin Ahmed (Writer) \u0026amp; Scot Eaton (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: A grim nod to the legendary Green Lantern\/Green Arrow run. On a desolate road trip across a dying planet, a weary Green Arrow is forced into a tragic, final ideological confrontation against his former partner, Hal Jordan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. \"The Fear Index\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators: Brandon Thomas (Writer) \u0026amp; Thomas Mandrake (Artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot: John Henry Irons (Steel) battles deep-seated physiological terrors. Trapped inside a shifting maze of cognitive distortion, Steel must distinguish between horrific optical illusions and physical reality to survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67586515533924,"sku":"BZ215","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_10_10_21_05_11_671.jpg?v=1791684439","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/dark-nights-death-metal-the-multiverse-who-laughs-1-2020-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}