
Is this a complete set?
I got this a while ago but due to a lot of stuff going on in my life I never really got started (though I have kept up with Wanikani)
Is this a complete set? Would this be roughly equal to Genki 1?

I got this a while ago but due to a lot of stuff going on in my life I never really got started (though I have kept up with Wanikani)
Is this a complete set? Would this be roughly equal to Genki 1?
Having a background in linguistics, I've long been interested in Arabic for a variety of reasons. However, after trying to find some information online, I can't seem to decide what the best starting point for me is. I often even find conflicting information.
My interest in Arabic is mostly cultural. I'm not looking to learn "the most popular one" for career reasons, for example. I'd love to learn Arabic to travel, meet new people, and be able to consume movies and literature in the original (roughly in that order).
What would you advise me to start with?
I'm a new reader and would love to keep up with some currently running titles. Ordering from Walt's is extremely expensive for single issues, but I can't seem to find a good comic shop online near me that stocks what I want (mostly DC).
I'm located in the south of the Netherlands, so my closest options are Rotterdam or Antwerp.
I'm broadly familiar with all the characters involved, but I'm only now delving into the actual comics. I felt like I understood the first half of the special, but got incredibly confused by the second part.
Can someone explain what happened in Darkseid's part? Is the Absolute universe a "grimdark version"? Does Darkseid want to twist these heroes to lose all hope? Are they twisted from the start (I saw an alternate version of Kara at the end spread)?
What is in your opinion the best hardness for everyday writing? Edge retention is a big factor for me as I use pencils a lot for writing between the lines of my literature (so I need a fine point to keep it small and legible).