Jun, 2017 head to page 2 for more on how dark days. Its volume two about the rise of a hero, aranthur, in what is basically an alternate universe set in the 15th and 16th century europe and asia. Its an epic that will span generationsbut how does it connect to the origins of one of dcs most legendary heroes. Metal, why its not a crisis and the returns of spoiler. Tinta scott williams, klaus janson, danny miki color alex. Our first teaser taste on the runup to metal, and it already looks tantalisingly good. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In doing so, not only do they tease at the possible directions the dark nights. The flash and more of dcs pantheon of heroes suspect batman of hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the. The road to metal for years, batman has been tracking a mystery. A future connected to a great secret held by one of dcs greatest heroes, which could threaten the v the visions of carter hall, a reincarnated egyptian.
The two books set the stage for the discovery of a dark multiverse that exists within the dc multiverse connected via mysterious metals. Dark nights metal dc part 1, aquaman, batman, green lantern, new gods, superman published aug 2017 by dc. The forge is a very strong opening to metal, and with scott snyder reteaming with his batman collaborator greg capullo oddly absent on this issue for it, it is sure to be a blockbuster event. I finally got around to delving into the dark nights metal series, so were going in deep to breakdown the prelude titles dark days the forge. Someone named lady blackhawk makes a call, promising that batman can look all he wants but hell never find what hes searching for. This one has no bend, no spine crease and sharp corners. Im a fan and ill be following this story very closely.
As he investigates the mystery, it becomes apparent that dionesium, the metal which had made joker pri dark days. Dcs done a few big events this year, but nothing i reiterate, nothing can prepare you for the sheer awesomeness of this issue. Jun 14, 2017 darkness comes to the dc universe with the mystery of the forge. The forge by scott snyder, james tynion iv, jim lee, andy kubert, and john romita jr. The casting and the role hawkman will play in this epic story. In nm condition this grade is only my opinion as everybody has a different way of grading comics. So i just got done reading dark days casting, after rereading forge yesterday, and i am extremely confused, so i was hoping someone could explain to me what is going on. Dialed up to thirty pages, cowritten by scott snyder and james tynion iv with art from jim lee, andy kubert, and john romita, jr. Metal event could go in, but they also give us a gripping set of events that are sure to leave readers eager for more. The forgeone of two prelude books which sets up the big dc summer event entitled dark nights.
I dont know if i missed some background info, if im not making a connection, or what it is, but the whole story seems really out there to me. If you buy multiple items please wait for me to send you an invoice with your combined shipping costs to ensure you get the shipping discount. I dont know if i missed some background info, if im not making a connection, or what it is, but the whole story seems really out there to. The great comics event of summer 2017 is about to begin. Moreover, it presents a potentially characterredefining quest for batman. The forge one of two prelude books which sets up the big dc summer event entitled dark nights. Hes quietly been pulling a thread, conducting research in secret laboratories across the globe and stowing evidence deep in the batcave, hidden even from his closest allies. Surprise returns, shocking moments, crisislevel reveals in. It reveals several different mysteries all at once perhaps too many for a single issue. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. The forge are the prelude books to the dc universe event dark nights. Aquaman, the flash and more of dcs pantheon of heroes.
The forge by scott snyder, james tynion iv, jim lee, andy kubert, and. If you can afford the forge and casting i would recommend reading them. A future connected to a great secret held by one of dcs greatest heroes, which could threaten the v the visions of carter hall, a reincarnated egyptian prince, have revealed that a dark future awaits the dc universe. The forge, was written by scott snyder and james tynion iv. Plus 5 bonus randomly selected very fine or better grade marvel, dc or image comics virus relief isolationist reader bundle.
I am not an expert but i have been collecting for many years and take great care of my comics. Metal, offers few significant clues to the summer event, but it reveals plenty of concepts and. Dark forge is an interesting book, perhaps the best in some ways miles cameron or christian cameron, as they are the same person has written. Jun 15, 2017 spoilers ahead for this weeks dark days. Thats a lot of hands, but judging by the epic nature of this storyline which literally digs deep to uncover the secret. They introduce all the major players and themes that are present in metal. Shipping discount for multiple purchases and auction wins.
The forge, annotated part 1 tom bondurant jun 14, 2017. Jun 14, 2017 hey guys this issue has massive spoilers for upcoming events so watch out i personally thought this was fantastic chalk full of past comic references so join me matt k as i embark thru this. As youll see in both the forge and the casting, a lot of these threads were picking up are. The forge doesnt reveal every key player in the concept or play very many cards down on the table, but the book still introduces a ton of new information and hints at an aspect of the dc universe that readers havent seen before. Hey guys this issue has massive spoilers for upcoming events so watch out i personally thought this was fantastic chalk full of past comic references so join me matt k as i. Leading directly into the blockbuster event dark nights.
The visions of carter hall, a reincarnated egyptian prince, have. This is our way of saying thank you for your support of our comic community and us doing our part to find a great way to pass time during the current events of. The forge is an exciting and very necessary prelude to dcs next big batman event. Aquaman, the flash and more of dcs pantheon of heroes suspect batman of hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the multiverse. Metal, this is an epic story that spans generations, featuring dark days. Aquaman, the flash and more of dcs pantheon of heroes suspect batman of hiding a. Still, the creative team fires on all cylinders, delivering a tale of epic proportions. Jan 24, 2019 dark forge is an interesting book, perhaps the best in some ways miles cameron or christian cameron, as they are the same person has written. That style of writing makes itself difficult to critique because of the very fact that it is not a story. So as a darkness comes to the dc universe, there is a secret that threatens the very fabric of the multiverse and heralds the return of a familiar and legendary hero. The dark knights one shots should be read in the order they come out. Theres thinking outside of the box, but then theres thinking outside of reality. The visions of carter hall, a reincarnated egyptian prince, have revealed that a dark future awaits the dc universe. Snyder and tynion iv have both written batman in one form or another for a while now, so it doesnt come as a surprise that they have a.