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Dark Nights: Metal (Reading Order) #3
Dark Nights: Metal #3
Superman is pulled into the mystery of the Dark multiverse while the Justice league follows the trail to a weapon that could keep the forces of the Dark Multiverse at bay!
30 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2017
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Scott Snyder
1,789 books5,196 followersScott Snyder is the Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer on DC Comics Batman, Swamp Thing, and his original series for Vertigo, American Vampire. He is also the author of the short story collection, Voodoo Heart, published by the Dial Press in 2006. The paperback version was published in the summer of 2007.
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August 7, 2024
I really like the friendship between Superman and Batman, Clark really cares, childish and naive in his friendship like me, when really friendship died in the real world, people killed it by being petty and judgemental and over sensitive.
I am not even sure if Bruce cares as much, I still didn't see that show of affection from his side (I hope affection is the right word here.)
I think we moved into the second phase of Dark knights Metal, first phase was the Gotham one, but now second phase is chasing the Nth metal one, we also have Superman inside the dark universe, but it's not clear yet how much trouble he is really in.
I am not even sure if Bruce cares as much, I still didn't see that show of affection from his side (I hope affection is the right word here.)
I think we moved into the second phase of Dark knights Metal, first phase was the Gotham one, but now second phase is chasing the Nth metal one, we also have Superman inside the dark universe, but it's not clear yet how much trouble he is really in.
July 6, 2025
Read as part of the Dark Nights: Metal graphic novel.
Fighting a small army of evil multiversal Batmen is unfair because they all have Bruce's tactical mind. The Batman Who Laughs is the worst of the bunch.
The collective review for the entire Dark Nights: Metal storyline can be found on my review of Dark Nights: Metal.
Fighting a small army of evil multiversal Batmen is unfair because they all have Bruce's tactical mind. The Batman Who Laughs is the worst of the bunch.
The collective review for the entire Dark Nights: Metal storyline can be found on my review of Dark Nights: Metal.
November 1, 2017
I often save the best for last, and that applies to comics. Dark Nights is the best series in my current pull list and issue #3 did not dissappoint me. It gears the whole story up by a couple of notches as the Justice League finally has a plan to stop the impending doom of Earth 0 from the Nightmare Batmen who came from the Dark Multiverse.
For long time Snyder fans, you will notice his trademark elements like wordplay that are actually clues and a story depth that gives meat to the plot. Snyder does not just write comics, he writes a story. And Capullo's art is perfect for his vision. Man, these guys are bros for life and I love what they do in DC comics.
This is also the perfect time to reread all the past Metal issues, namely the Dark Days and Dark Nights #1 and #2 because now everything seems to be way, way clearer than before. Rereading the previous issues made me love this event more.
Others may find Dark Nights to be a bit too much. I understand that. My advice would just be:embrace the craziness and chaos, enjoy the rock and roll from this totally self-aware comics: It is Metal thus it needs to be metal.
For long time Snyder fans, you will notice his trademark elements like wordplay that are actually clues and a story depth that gives meat to the plot. Snyder does not just write comics, he writes a story. And Capullo's art is perfect for his vision. Man, these guys are bros for life and I love what they do in DC comics.
This is also the perfect time to reread all the past Metal issues, namely the Dark Days and Dark Nights #1 and #2 because now everything seems to be way, way clearer than before. Rereading the previous issues made me love this event more.
Others may find Dark Nights to be a bit too much. I understand that. My advice would just be:embrace the craziness and chaos, enjoy the rock and roll from this totally self-aware comics: It is Metal thus it needs to be metal.
November 11, 2017
Pretty good! I'm liking this event so far!
November 28, 2017
I will never hear the "Na Na Na Na batman" song the same way EVER AGAIN
Same as usual, the art is amazing and the story truly feels that's really coming up to something. My biggest question right now is WHERE THE HELL IS DREAM
Same as usual, the art is amazing and the story truly feels that's really coming up to something. My biggest question right now is WHERE THE HELL IS DREAM
September 3, 2022
No Sandman appearance means worse rating
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2017
4.5 stars
"Fire can't stop good music, kid. Good music, it travels across space and time. Even death..."
That plot twist, man. It slayed me. This series just keeps getting better and better. Do I understand the "science" of it? Not really. Do I care? No. Honestly, that's not the stuff that really matters. It just moves the plot forward. It's about the internal struggles, and I can totally get on board with that.
And PLASTIC MAN?! C'MON! All the little Easter eggs, references, how it's working back in the tie-ins, the sick artwork, it's all so good.
I can't believe we have to wait another 2 months for the next installment. You're killing me, DC. KILLING ME!
"Fire can't stop good music, kid. Good music, it travels across space and time. Even death..."
That plot twist, man. It slayed me. This series just keeps getting better and better. Do I understand the "science" of it? Not really. Do I care? No. Honestly, that's not the stuff that really matters. It just moves the plot forward. It's about the internal struggles, and I can totally get on board with that.
And PLASTIC MAN?! C'MON! All the little Easter eggs, references, how it's working back in the tie-ins, the sick artwork, it's all so good.
I can't believe we have to wait another 2 months for the next installment. You're killing me, DC. KILLING ME!
October 13, 2017
crow crow crow..... bar !!!! HA HA HA HA HA.
Merged review:
crow crow crow... bar !!!! HA HA HA HA HA
Merged review:
crow crow crow... bar !!!! HA HA HA HA HA
November 19, 2017
This has definitely been one of my favourite event comics of all time. Rich with story and the art is fantastic. Everybody plays a role with no-one thrown in just for the sake of having them there. Looking forward to the epic finale!! :D
October 14, 2017
So far this series has been the most absurd and ridiculous event DC has ever published and this issue is no exception. I kind of enjoyed this issue, and I’m really interested to see how this series ends. It hasn’t been very good so far but maybe Scott is saving some great stuff for the last few issues? I also can’t wait to read the other origins of the dark multiverse batmen Dark Nights
October 24, 2017
Sigh yet more of the horrible red on black lettering
December 29, 2017
This really is a pretty good story, I just wish there weren't so many tie-ins.
January 27, 2019
I feel it!
October 12, 2017
One of the best storylines I’ve ever read.
October 11, 2017
Jesus Cristo
November 11, 2017
The beginning of this issue was a little confusing, and there was a lot of pseudo-science babble that I thought couldv'e been better, but overall this continues the magic that has been Dark Nights: Metal. Batman: Lost sounds like it'll be interesting, and hopefully it makes up for there not being a Metal issue next month.
Can't wait to see more of the Dark Multiverse and The Batman Who Laughs.
Can't wait to see more of the Dark Multiverse and The Batman Who Laughs.
October 14, 2017
Love it
So amazing. Beautiful artwork. Not surprised at how gullible superman is. I cannot wait to continue this series. Thank you
So amazing. Beautiful artwork. Not surprised at how gullible superman is. I cannot wait to continue this series. Thank you
October 22, 2022
The best issue so far.
November 15, 2017
As much as I'm enjoying this crazy ride that is "Dark Nights: Metal", I can't help but realize how nonsensical the plot itself is. Why would Barbatos keep Clark in a constant nightmare only to set him free? What happened to Clark and Diana's apparent death in the last issue? Have we really gotten to a point where writers don't even care anymore to give a sliver of explanation to these miraculous recoveries? Also, why would Clark believe Batman's code when he's under the control of a seemingly all-powerful being? How could Clark possibly get Bruce's code out of the song? None of this makes any sense at all.
If we get past this literal "nonsense", we get to the juicy part. Scott Snyder's and Greg Capullo's "Batman" series had the same problem: little care was given to the story structure, as long as it gave way to amazing images and scenes. And not a single panel in this book has not been jaw-drop worthy since the beginning. Each drawing by Capullo is a pure work of art, and Snyder's lines -if sometimes a little too expository, again, as usual- are fun, clever and he manages to constellate the comic with beautiful references to Batman's or DC's editorial history. Hell, the famous theme from the animated series has a big plot relevance here!
Reading Snyder's stories is always amazing and frustrating at the same time. He's so talented, but he doesn't seem to care about coherence and structure, which is something very important for a good mainstream superhero comic. Either way, I can't say I'm not liking it.
8/10
If we get past this literal "nonsense", we get to the juicy part. Scott Snyder's and Greg Capullo's "Batman" series had the same problem: little care was given to the story structure, as long as it gave way to amazing images and scenes. And not a single panel in this book has not been jaw-drop worthy since the beginning. Each drawing by Capullo is a pure work of art, and Snyder's lines -if sometimes a little too expository, again, as usual- are fun, clever and he manages to constellate the comic with beautiful references to Batman's or DC's editorial history. Hell, the famous theme from the animated series has a big plot relevance here!
Reading Snyder's stories is always amazing and frustrating at the same time. He's so talented, but he doesn't seem to care about coherence and structure, which is something very important for a good mainstream superhero comic. Either way, I can't say I'm not liking it.
8/10
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 9, 2019
Omg this is one of the best comics I've read. It was so epic, and felt cinematic. It was more than just a comic book; it was an epic story large in scale. Our heroes are defeated, feeling like there is no hope. Yet Superman tries to bring hope. Every action was epic and was truly something I could totally picture in a movie. I can't put into words how much I loved this issue. Metal is so epic; I can't wait to read more.
August 18, 2020
Dark Nights starts with an interesting enough premise a dark multiverse
Giving us a evil Batman / Joker hybrid
but in the end I found this typical of many of the huge crossover mega events
it took a great idea from the classic "Crisis on infinite earths" and just reformatted it tweaked it here and there then over hyped it
An ok read nothing really that new to see here just more of the same with a little shock value some interesting hybrids of heroes and villains but that's about all Kingdom Come it's not
Giving us a evil Batman / Joker hybrid
but in the end I found this typical of many of the huge crossover mega events
it took a great idea from the classic "Crisis on infinite earths" and just reformatted it tweaked it here and there then over hyped it
An ok read nothing really that new to see here just more of the same with a little shock value some interesting hybrids of heroes and villains but that's about all Kingdom Come it's not
October 18, 2017
I don't know how I feel about this book anymore. On the one hand, it's fun in a dumb way that comics are basically the best place for, but on the other hand, it really feels like they're wasting a lot of time to pad the issues out.
I also get the feeling some of the people involved with making it might be taking it a little too seriously.
I also get the feeling some of the people involved with making it might be taking it a little too seriously.
March 17, 2022
Exposition
Just feels a little contrived in the way these events tend to sometimes.
The atmospheres and visuals are compelling and the underlying idea has more potential than the small timeframe allows the writers to tell
Just feels a little contrived in the way these events tend to sometimes.
The atmospheres and visuals are compelling and the underlying idea has more potential than the small timeframe allows the writers to tell
October 24, 2017
**rubbing hands together**
October 19, 2017
This story is really getting out of control. Pretty wild. One of the biggest stories ever in terms of scope and its impact. How can DC follow up on this?
October 24, 2017
That twist was phenomenal. I can't for issue 4
February 9, 2018
Superman vs a demented darker version of Batman.Explosive issue.
April 21, 2018
I probably missed more in this issue due to not being familiar with the DCU but I still thought this was fun.
January 3, 2019
This issue was fantastic (my favourite so far). Action, story, art— all amazing, with a great twist at the end.
Even if you didn’t like issues 1 and 2, pick this one up.
Even if you didn’t like issues 1 and 2, pick this one up.
July 21, 2019
All of this has been intricately plotted, but we aren't covering enough new ground here.
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