Dark Nights: Death Metal LotDK #1, CGC 9.6 (10), DC '20

KEY ISSUE: Dark Nights: Death Metal — Legends of the Dark Knights #1 is a landmark one-shot anthology tie-in to Scott Snyder's Death Metal event, featuring six short stories that establish the full origins of the event's most dangerous new villains. The lead story, "I Am Here," gives the Darkest Knight his first full appearance and origin. "King of Pain," written by Peter J. Tomasi with art by Riley Rossmo, delivers the first full appearance and origin of Robin King, a psychopathic child version of Bruce Wayne who murdered his own parents. Additional chapters cover Batmanasaurus Rex, Castle Bat, Batmobeast, and Baby Batman. The full creative roster includes Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Marguerite Bennett, Peter J. Tomasi, Joshua Williamson, Garth Ennis, Frank Tieri, and Daniel Warren Johnson on writing duties, with art by Francesco Francavilla, Riley Rossmo, Tony S. Daniel, Jamal Igle, Joelle Jones, and Daniel Warren Johnson. Standard Cover A by Tony S. Daniel, graded CGC 9.6 (10).