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As one of, if not the most popular, comic book characters of all time, Batman means a lot of things to a lot of different people. It's probably the reason why DC can't stop imagining alternate versions of him in comics, movies, and television shows, or why James Gunn and Matt Reeves are set to deliver two separate, concurrent takes on the character for Warner Bros.

But whether he's an emo crimefighter for an emo world or the pulp hero featured in the "Caped Crusader" animated series, the basic elements of Batman and Bruce Wayne usually remain the same -- dead parents, deep pockets, dark moods. This is what makes Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's "Absolute Batman" arguably the best "Batman" story being told right now. In rebuilding the Dark Knight from the ground up with an almost unrecognizable origin, new supporting characters, and reimagined villains, this comic disrupts...

We're approaching a year since DC Comics' Absolute Universe was created, and it’s continued to keep fans intrigued. One of the reasons for that is the new takes on classic comic book characters. Wonder Woman has dived into magic more than physical violence, Superman is unsure of himself, and Absolute Martian Manhunter doesn’t have a physical form. Then there’s Scott Snyder’s Absolute Batman. Bruce Wayne is built like a tank and is friends with people who were his enemies on Earth Prime.

:) https://t.co/3xBVk1F70u

— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) July 10, 2025

Writer Scott Snyder has been generous with the information about what’s coming in Absolute Batman. For example, when asked, “Which of the classic villains are you most excited to see Batman face off against in the absolute universe?” he said Bane. The Monster from Santa Prisca then debuted in issue No. 9, and it wasn’t disappointing.

Superman is coming in hot for DC’s upcoming K.O. event, which will see its greatest heroes battle each other in a brutal five-level tournament to face Darkseid and save the universe. Now, DC has officially revealed the weapon Superman will bring into the ring: mini-suns forged into a pair of brass knuckles.

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is officially underway, and during the DC All In: What’s Next panel, DC Comics unveiled exciting new details about its upcoming K.O. event. Previously announced as a five-issue limited series from Scott Snyder and Javi Fernández, DC K.O. will follow 36 of the universe’s strongest fighters as they battle in a high-stakes cosmic tournament.

The goal? To collect enough Omega Energy to challenge a more powerful-than-ever Darkseid. Now, Snyder has revealed even more about the event, including the major highlight of Superman entering the tournament armed with mini-suns forged into...

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There's been reason to doubt "The Batman Part II" would be going forward in the past few years, but the believers are looking vindicated. Writer-director Matt Reeves and his partner Mattson Tomlin announced they'd completed the sequel's script on June 27, 2025. Warner Bros. has since received the script and is apparently quite happy with it. Hence, it's seeming more and more like "The Batman Part II" will make its 2027 release date.

"The Batman" was a nearly three hour-long epic that saw Batman (Robert Pattinson) meet many of his classic foes. The main villain of the movie was the Riddler (Paul Dano), a serial killer out to expose corruption in Gotham. The root of said corruption was mob boss Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), who' served by gangsters like Oz "The Penguin" Cobb (Colin Farrell). Batman also met Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz...

So far, Scott Snyder’s Absolute Batman has provided readers with multiple villains from Earth-Prime. Some of them, Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Ozzie (Penguin), Eddie (Riddler), Waylon Jones (Killer Croc), and Selina Kyle (Catwoman), are Bruce Wayne’s friends and not exactly like their Prime-Earth counterparts. Others, Mr. Freeze (who’s the child of Victor Fries), Bane, Black Mask, and The Joker, have all been given upgrades in either wealth, power, skills, or all of the above. Knowing that there’s more of this universe to come, it’s easy to guess more changes will be made and new antagonists to be introduced.

In Absolute Batman No. 8, Waylon was captured by the workers of Ark-m. Previews of issue No. 12 have shown that Waylon has been turned into Killer Croc. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Because, while Bruce is trying to find his friend and escape from Ark-m (Bruce is captured in issue No.

Heroes will rise, legends will fall, and it's time for a cosmic throwdown. DC Comics has announced its next comic book event by co-architects Joshua Williamson and Scott Snyder: DC K.O.!

This fall, the gloves come off as the greatest superheroes in the universe enter the arena in a thunderous tournament where the stakes are sky-high, and the cost of victory may be too steep to bear. Starting in October, this publishing event puts heroes to the ultimate test of strength, loyalty, and knock-down, drag-out brawls.

Which 36 fighters will enter the tournament of champions? Who will rise through the brackets and rival Darkseid against his ever-growing Omega powers? And what sinister secret lies at the absolute heart of Apokolips?

Last year, Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder and Superman writer Joshua Williamson reshaped the future of DC storytelling with DC All In Special #1, the start of the "DC All...

She's been biding her time, but Catwoman is finally coming to the Absolute Universe, and she's got a look that is certainly the cat's pajamas. Over the last year, fans have gotten hints ofAbsolute Batman's take on Selina Kyle, and now they're getting their best look at her and the intriguing new costume she's bringing.

This October is the first anniversary for DC's Absolute line and the publisher has given fans a sneak peek of what its fan-favorite books have in store. This fall sees the publication of Absolute Batman #13 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. While Batman’s conflict with Bane reaches its epic conclusion, an old friend of Bruce’s finally returns to Gotham.

The solicited cover reveals DC's Absolute Catwoman. Much like the Prime Selina, she wears a sleek, all-black suit, but the Absolute anti-hero has a few innovative touches. Catwoman's mask is a reflective dome,...

There’s no denying that Edi Gathegi’s Mister Terrificstole the show in James Gunn’sSuperman, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Audiences loved seeing this underrated hero finally get the spotlight he deserved, and now, Mister Terrific is leveling up in a big way with a major promotion that’s set to raise his profile even higher.

Thanks to James Gunn’s creative vision and Edi Gathegi’s incredible performance, Mister Terrific is now a name even casual DC fans recognize.

Although Michael Holt first debuted as Mister Terrific in The Spectre #54 (1997) by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake, he never quite reached the same status as icons like Superman, Batman, or other core Justice League members. That may finally be changing after his standout live-action debut and a major development in the comics, where Holt is now set to lead a new superhero team: the Terrific Ten.

The first character...

Flashpoint delivered one of the darkest and most brutal versions of the DC Universe ever put to page, reimagining heroes like the Flash and Batman in grim, unthinkable ways. It served as a powerful ‘what-if’ worst-case scenario. But now, DC is proving that things can get even worse with the announcement of their next timeline-shattering event: Impulsepoint.

The Flash #26 by Mark Waid and Christopher Cantwell, with art by Vasco Georgiev, will see Wally West’s Flash and Bart Allen’s Impulse take center stage during the Flash-centric chapter in DC’s upcoming K.O. event.

As Scott Snyder, one of the architects behind the event, describes it, “DC K.O. [will be] a knock-down, drag-out fight between all your favorite DC super heroes in a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid.” Amid this chaos, Bart Allen will propose a catastrophic reality reset dubbed Impulsepoint.

Bart Allen Triggers DC’s...

DC Comics is going All-In all over again, and this time they're betting on Absolute Evil.

Per a press release from DC Comics, this October will mark a major turning point for the Absolute Universe, and it all begins with Absolute Evil #1. This upcoming one-shot is written by Al Ewing and features art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Nesi. The issue will chart the rise of villainy in the Absolute Universe, with the likes of Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Hector Hammond, Elenore Thawne, and the Joker finally coming together as a united front, although not one without an infinite potential for profound betrayal from within its very ranks.

Absolute Evil #1 Will Set The Stage for Even More Absolute Titles

DC Comics promises that Absolute Evil #1 will feature "the introduction of not one but two major Absolute characters who will change the course of the Absolute Universe in its second year,...

The heroes of the DC Universe are about to fight each other in the hardest-hitting competition they've ever been in to save the universe. As the DC All In initiative approaches its first anniversary, two iconic creators are teaming up for an event that will feature DC's biggest icons facing off in the most important tournament of their lives.

With San Diego Comic Con right around the corner, DC Comics has revealed its fall event, DC K.O., a five-issue limited event series from Scott Snyder and Javi Fernández. The event follows 36 fighters competing in a cosmic tournament in order to accrue enough Omega Energy to challenge Darkseid, who has become more powerful than ever.

Leading into this major event is Justice League: The Omega Act #1 by Joshua Williamson and Yasmine Putri which sees a desperate Time Trapper approach the Justice League with a chance to rewrite history for the better.

After setting sales records and rebounding from an impending industry downturn in 2024, punchy DC is hoping to continue the momentum by stepping into the ring for its next big publishing event.

Scott Snyder, the writer behind best-selling sensation Absolute Batman, and Joshua Williamson, who writes Superman, are the co-architects of what is being called DC K.O., the story initiative that will debut this fall and run through a main book as well as ripple out through various titles across the DC Universe.

Javi Fernández (Batman & Robin, King Spawn) will draw the main series that is being described as a slugfest to end all slugfests.

“DC K.O. is a knock-down, drag-out fight between all your favorite DC super heroes in a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid,” said Snyder in a statement.

The event builds off of the company’s DC All In era as well as its progeny,...

Absolute Batmanwriter Scott Snyder gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the Absolute Catwoman.

As seen in a July 16 X (Twitter) post, fans can now get their first look at some behind-the-scenes character concept art for the Absolute Catwoman herself courtesy of acclaimed writer Scott Snyder. The Absolute Catwoman is donned in an overtly animalistic full-body costume. She wears a mirrored dome around the top of her face, not unlike the one worn by Absolute Batman's Black Mask and his murderous minions.

Absolute Batman #13 Will Finally Introduce Absolute Catwoman Image via DC Comics

This sneak peek at the Absolute Catwoman comes alongside a press release from DC Comics outlining things to come alongside the femme fatale's debut in Absolute Batman #13. The issue is currently being marketed as "the final showdown between Batman and Bane," which has already captured readers' attention plenty well on its own. As per the official solicit...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Batman #10 (2025)!Poison Ivy has remained relatively consistent over the years, with only a few tweaks to her origin and character design. However, the Darkseid-created Absolute Universe has completely reimagined the Gotham City Siren, giving her one of her darkest and most disturbing origin stories to date.

Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman #10 picks up where the last issue left off, with Batman now imprisoned at Ark-m, a black site facility in Gotham, after breaking in to search for his recently missing friend, Waylon Jones. Like the other inmates of Ark-m, Bruce becomes one of their test subjects, undergoing a series of grueling procedures.

The issue shows multiple cycles of Bruce escaping his cell, only to be recaptured by Bane and subjected to another round of experiments. It is during one of these failed breakout attempts that he encounters Poison Ivy... sort of.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Batman #10 (2025)!

Trigger Warning: Body Horror

Fans are plenty used to Batman getting reimagined Batsuit designs, but DC is taking things to the next level by giving Bruce Wayne himself a redesign, one that puts body horror at the very forefront and is sure to leave all fans with one singular question: “Should we be worried for Batman?”

It remains uncertain whether Batman will develop any special abilities, like those of the other prisoners...

Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin’s Absolute Batman #10 picks up right where the last issue left off, with Bruce Wayne captured inside Ark-m, the newly opened black site prison in Gotham. This issue sees Bruce confined to one of Ark-m’s cells, where Doctor Arkham oversees efforts to break the hero while also conducting heinous experiments on him.

The issue shows Bruce going through repeated cycles of escaping his cell,...

Warning! Some spoilers ahead for James Gunn's Superman film!

James Gunn’s Supermanis here, and with it comes fan criticism, including concerns about which comic book creators are included in the end credits…or, rather, whose name has been omitted. At the same time, Gunn has been praised for being “welcoming and supportive” by top creative talent at DC Comics, who say there is a “great feeling” surrounding the film.

As reported by BleedingCool.com, Gunn’s Superman features an extensive “Thank You” list in the credits, citing the creators and co-creators of numerous elements from DC lore that appear in the film.

BleedingCool, and fans, have also noticed the absence of a few notable names, such as the creators of Krypto, the Fortress of Solitude, and Jimmy Olsen.

Some DC Fans Are Unhappy That "Superman" Left Out Notable Names Of Comic Creators From Its End Credits Including Jimmy...

DC’s Scott Snyder is a legendary comic writer and is currently known as one of the lead creative forces behind DC’s Absolute Universe comic line. This new imprint has reimagined iconic Justice League heroes and other characters with darker, more hardcore twists in a Darkseid-created world. Now, the comic legend appears to be teasing the arrival of another major hero with their own series.

On June 9, 2025, Scott Snyder took to X and invited fans to ask him questions, responding to many by retweeting them with his answers. One fan asked, “How likely is Absolute Green Arrow?” essentially wondering if fans can expect an Absolute Green Arrow series.

:) https://t.co/3xBVk1F70u— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) July 10, 2025

Snyder’s response was short but intriguing: a single smiley face made with a colon and closing parenthesis. While the reply doesn’t give much away, it certainly feels like...

Sometimes, a single comic book issue stands out above everything else. It can have an attachment to the series itself, but that doesn’t make it any less amazing on its own. The following ten are the best representation of that.

Some of these titles make the list because they’re deep stories that highlight a character. Others are good beginnings to a comic, a story arc, or a coming out for a hero. Let’s begin with this writer’s favorite of the year.

Assorted Crisis Events No. 3Writer: Deniz CampArtist: Eric ZawadzkiColors: Jordie Bellaire

Deniz Camp’s writing will always show you his thoughts on the world. Assorted Crisis Events No. 3 is the best example of this. The story highlights topics such as immigration, racism, and xenophobia in an interesting way; he uses the theory of alternate realities and people meeting their alternate selves.

Within this story, we...

Suit up, heroes (and villains)! ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today unveiled a first look at the action-packed guest lineup for New York Comic Con 2025. Nycc is returning to the Javits Center in New York City on October 9-12, 2025.

Guests heading to New York Comic Con this October include James McAvoy; Nicholas Hoult; Elliot Page; Simu Liu; Tatiana Maslany; Bryce Dallas Howard; cast members across Marvel television properties including Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Mike Colter, Ming Na Wen, Clark Gregg, and Chloe Bennett; and iconic voice actors from fan-favorite series and movies like Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Little Mermaid, Demon Slayer, and more. Plus fan-favorites from the cast of Critical Role.

Major comic and literary legends will also make their way to the convention, including George R.R. Martin, J. Scott Campbell, Jeph Loeb, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Tini Howard, Gabrielle Dell’Otto, Babs Tarr,...

We have already covered the greatest DC Comics ever, as well as various countdowns of the best of the best from Marvel, but let's be real for a second: the indie market has its fair share of seminal comic books too. For many readers, that's where the real magic happens, as creatives play outside of the assigned sandboxes and free from corporate oversight and meddling. The only limit here is where their imagination takes them.

But how do you pick the best comic books outside of Marvel and DC? It isn't an easy task and requires a few considerations. Ultimately, it comes down to being a mix of universally popular series and personal preference, but also analyzing the books' wider influence on pop culture. Did they lead to on-screen adaptations or video games? Did they force the industry to up its game? Those types of questions. In addition to this,...

DC’s radical reinterpretation of Batmanlore, the cornerstone of the publisher’s critically successful Absolute continuity, just dropped a massive piece of lore, implying that Alfred Pennyworth has a personal connection to both the Joker and Slade Wilson, the mercenary better known in mainstream continuity as Deathstroke. While the implications of this teaser remain to be determined, the possibilities have already riled up fan speculation.

Absolute Batman #9, written by Scott Snyder, with art by Nick Dragotta, features a moment in which Alfred narrates about the tragedy of watching “brothers in arms” turn into “enemies,” while looking at a picture of two men, whom astute readers quickly realized are Absolute Slade Wilson and Absolute Joker.

It is a subtle moment in the issue, but confirmation of the characters’ identities, and their connection, adds another significant dimension to an already novel recontextualization of Alfred’s character, while also setting the stage for...

The Dcu is currently in a very specific phase ahead of the Superman premiere next month. And while many have said that this movie could make or break the Dcu, Gunn is looking at the future with a lot of optimism.

He’s either sure of the movie’s success or the Dcu doesn’t rely on the success of Superman that much. Regardless of which it is, though, there are many projects in the works, as you probably know.

Among them are the upcoming Batman and Wonder Woman projects, which Gunn just wants to see done right.

Related: James Gunn Explains What “Grounded” Really Means in the Dcu and Addresses Earth Setting Concerns

As you know, the short-term focus of the Dcu is on Superman and the upcoming Supergirl movie, and potentially the Lanterns series. But, since Gunn aims to create a large and immersive fictional universe, he has to look even further.

Scott Snyder’s Absolute Batman changed Harvey Dent, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Waylon Jones and made them friends of Bruce Wayne. While they aren’t villains, they’re not bad guys either. Meanwhile, The Joker is a billionaire who doesn’t laugh or make jokes (his name is supposed to be ironic), Black Mask is a vicious fighter who almost brought Gotham City to the point of no return, and Victor Fries is frozen while his son is the villain of this series. However, one antagonist comic book fans have waited to see in DC Comics’ Absolute Universe is Bane, and they didn’t have to wait too long.

After Black Mask was defeated (issue No. 6 of Absolute Batman), TheJoker tells one of his workers to bring in Bane. Three issues later, say his name, and Bane appears like Joe Hendry. We knew he was coming thanks to a...

DC Comics' Absolute Universe has done an amazing job of slow rolling popular characters from Universe-Prime. For example, in Absolute Superman, writer Jason Aaron brought in Lois Lane and Brainiac perfectly. Then, out of nowhere, Batman villain Ra’s al Ghul debuts as a major villain in this series.

Speaking of the Dark Knight, Scott Snyder’s Absolute Batman brilliantly introduced Bruce Wayne’s enemies in the prime continuity, who are now his friends in this universe. We also see a more dangerous version of Black Mask and a billionaire Joker who doesn't laugh.

In issue No. 9, however, fans finally get another classic Batman character. In this universe, he doesn’t wear tights or run from rooftop to rooftop, but he’s still a hero. Everyone, welcome Dick Grayson to the Absolute Universe. I hope you survive the experience.

Absolute Batman No. 9 creative team

Writer: Scott SnyderArtist: Nick DragottaColorist: Frank Martin...

Batman has had the fortune of having a fairly illustrious cinematic career. Aside from the odd critical dud like 1995's Batman Forever and 1997's Batman & Robin, the Caped Crusader has generally delivered films that have resonated with both general audiences and comic book diehards. Among that batch of projects, there are two in particular that have soared into the upper echelon of cinemartic greatness: Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008) and Matt Reeves' The Batman (2022).

Both films are revered for their plots, visuals, and most importantly, their takes on Bruce Wayne/Batman. It's difficult to think about which one of the two adaptations could be better than the other, but that's exactly what I want to ask to the community.

The Dark Knight Or The Batman?

Between The Dark Knight and The Batman, which one do you think is the better movie? Trust me, I know, this is difficult.

Michelle Randolph is in talks to star in Malibu, THR reports.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the project is described as a subterranean horror-thriller.

The plan is to shoot later this year with Tod Williams set to direct for Screen Gems.

Roy Lee and Steven Schneider are the producing via their Spooky Pictures banner.

Spooky Pictures recently produced Late Night with the Devil and Strange Darling. Lee and Schneider are also part of the producing team for Stephen King’s The Long Walk, hitting theaters September 12. They’re currently developing an adaptation of Scott Snyder’s horror comic Dungeon.

‘Paranormal Activity 2’

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Bane has long stood as one of Batman’s most iconic villains, instantly recognizable to even the most casual fans. But now, DC is gearing up to reinvent him entirely, and the early teases promise a transformation that could redefine the character forever in the minds of fans.

In May, Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta sat down with the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast to discuss their ongoing Absolute Batman series, part of DC’s ever-expanding lineup of titles set in the Darkseid-created world. In this universe, iconic characters have undergone intense reimaginings, with grittier origin stories and designs that match the darker world they now inhabit.

During the interview, the topic of Bane came up. He is set to make his first in-narrative debut in Absolute Batman #9, which has a fast-approaching release date of June 9, 2025. It was during this part of the conversation that Snyder revealed the major changes...

Landman star Michelle Randolph is reportedly in talks to star in a new horror thriller from Late Night with the Devil producers. Tod Williams (Paranormal Activity 2) is set to direct.

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news about Randolph being in talks to star in Malibu, which is being described as "a thriller skulking around in the subterranean horror subgenre." The film is looking to begin shooting later this year. Randolph is known for her role as Elizabeth Strafford in Tyler Sheridan's 1923 with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as well as Ainsley Norris in Landman, which stars Billy Bob Thornton. Earlier this year, Landman was renewed for a second season.

Randolph is also set to star in the upcoming Scream 7 movie in a currently undisclosed role alongside franchise regulars Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox. Details about Scream 7 remain under wraps as well at this time, but it's been...

Michelle Randolph, known for her work in the Taylor Sheridan series 1923 and Landman, is in talks to star in Malibu, a horror thriller that Tod Williams will direct for Screen Gems.

Roy Lee and Steven Schneider are the producing the low-budget thriller via their banner Spooky Pictures.

Plot details are being kept in the basement, but it is described as a thriller skulking around in the subterranean horror subgenre. The plan is to shoot later this year.

The project is a reunion between Williams with Schneider. The former helmed Paranormal Activity 2, which was part of the hit horror franchise on which Schneider acted as a producer and executive producer.

Spooky is the pairing of two big names in the horror genre. Together, Lee and Schneider produced Late Night with the Devil, last year’s supernatural horror thriller that starred David Dastmalchian, as well as Strange Darling, the well-reviewed...

DC Comics’ massively successful Absolute continuity is about to introduce a downright disturbing new take on Batman villain Bane, one who is seemingly able to inflate his muscle mass at will, including inflating to hyperbolically horrifying proportions. Known as “the man who broke the Bat” in DC’s mainstream canon, Absolute Bane seems well-conditioned to carry on that legacy as an all-time great antagonist for the Caped Crusader.

The preview pages for Absolute Batman #9, written by Scott Snyder, with art by Nick Dragotta, introduce Bane, who the synopsis describes as “an old adversary of Alfred’s.”

Though the updated Bane is depicted wearing a version of the character’s signature mask, the absurd degree to which he is able to expand his body in the final frame of the preview makes it clear that this is a totally new take on the villain. Now, fans will have to pick up...

Sorry, Batman, but DC has a new resident badass, one that an iconic writer has compared to none other than legendary hitman John Wick and Mission: Impossible’sEthan Hunt. So, who is this badass, and what makes them on par with two of the most competent and kick-ass characters pop culture has to offer?

She’s almost like Batman in this world.

Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta recently sat down with the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast, where the creators shared insider details about the series and upcoming issues. One of these reveals was even labeled a spoiler by Snyder himself, who said, “I am spoiling it,” while discussing Catwoman’s upcoming debut in the series and comparing her to John Wick and Ethan Hunt.

Those who have been following Absolute Batman will recall that Selina has been mentioned multiple times throughout the narrative, even appearing...

With many of DC’s Absolute titles in full swing, starring iconic characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more, it’s no surprise that fans are eager to know when these heroes will finally unite to form the Absolute Justice League. Now we have confirmation that this union is indeed coming, but fans shouldn’t hold their breath given the timeline teased by Scott Snyder.

The Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast recently sat down with writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta to talk about all things Absolute Batman, with the conversation also briefly touching on the overall plans for the Absolute Universe.

Among the topics discussed was the potential crossover of Absolute books and characters, where Snyder confirmed, "Yes! We're excited to have the books cross this year." To clarify, this quote seems to refer specifically to the titles and the events within them, rather than the characters themselves.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Absolute Batman #9 (2025)!

26 years ago, Dick “Nightwing” Grayson enrolled in the Blüdhaven Police Academy, marking the beginning of his journey to becoming a cop. This career choice received a mixed fan reception, with some less than keen on the idea of the hero pursuing a civilian path in law enforcement. Some even argued that other public service careers outside of policing would be more fitting for the character, and it looks like they’re about to get their wish.

Thanks to leaked images from Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman #9, which is set for official release on June 11, 2025, fans have just gotten their first look at the Absolute Universe’s version of Dick Grayson.

For those who haven’t been following DC’s recent storylines, the Absolute Universe is a Darkseid-created world that reimagines DC’s characters with grittier, more hardcore origin stories that reflect the darker world they inhabit.

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If you love Batman, odds are you also love Batman villains. You'll find nary a more eclectic gallery of rogues in superhero comics. All of the A-list crowd at Arkham Asylum have distinct gimmicks and designs, and each one contrasts Batman in a unique way.

Take Victor Fries/Mr. Freeze, who is synonymous with his robotic suit (which keeps him at subzero temperatures he needs to survive) and freezing ray. But writer Scott Snyder's ongoing comic series "Absolute Batman" has introduced the most radical reinvention of Freeze yet.

Set in a new universe, "Absolute Batman" follows a young Bruce Wayne who becomes an angrier, more violent (but still non-lethal) Batman. This Bruce has few of the resources that he traditionally does, which means he needs to rely even more on his ingenuity. (The synopsis for "Absolute Batman" #1 teases: "Without...

DC Comics' new series, Absolute Batman, is full of scenes that goes beyond what fans have come to expect from the Dark Knight. For over half a year, fans have witnessed one of the most determined and brutal Batman variants around and now Absolute Universe mastermind Scott Snyder is opening up about a moment that took DC fans by surprise.

In an interview with Aipt, Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder discusses the incredible success of his new series. He digs into what separates his Batman from previous incarnations and gives fans a couple of teases as to what lies ahead for the big and beefy Caped Crusader in the coming years.

Scott Snyder: “Nick showed me the scene and said, ‘This might be too much.’ And I was like, ‘No way, dude. You’re keeping that in.’ That’s exactly what we’re going for — over-the-top, outrageous, and unforgettable. You...

Harley Quinn is officially entering DC’s Absolute Universe, and with the sweeping changes this universe brings to every character, fans are unsure what to expect from her debut. However, one thing has been confirmed: the fan-favorite Gotham City Siren is teaming up with an unlikely partner.

As a quick recap, DC’s recently launched Absolute Universe is a Darkseid-created world saturated in his energy, much like how Earth-Prime is based on Superman’s energy. This has resulted in DC’s heroes and villains undergoing massive reimaginings, with grittier, more hardcore origin stories that reflect the darker world they now inhabit.

With the recent news that Harley Quinn will be joining the Absolute Universe in Absolute Batman, fans are guaranteed a never-before-explored version of the Gotham Siren. This update comes from Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder himself, who confirmed in a recent interview with ComicPop Returns that Harley will be...

As one of the greatest superheroes ever created, Batman has a special place in the DC Comics canon. Though he's been rebooted, remixed, and reinvented more times than we can count (most recently in Matt Reeves' "The Batman" film and Scott Snyder's Absolute Universe in the comics), he's almost always characterized as a tragic romantic hero who uses his incredible wealth to save a city ravaged by crime and institutional decay. This one-man war on crime, waged without powers, has earned him the respect -- and, more importantly, fear -- of the DC Universe's heroes and villains.

But Batman has made decisions over the decades that are far from respectable. With a desperation to prevent the loss of innocent life, an unparalleled superiority complex, and a pathological distrust of his closest allies, he poses a danger to the world that rivals the most dangerous criminal masterminds.

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Absolute Batmanwriter Scott Snyder hypes up the series' next issue and one major villain's introduction to the Absolute Universe.

In a May 9 Twitter post from writer Scott Snyder, fans get an early look at the horror to come when Absolute Batman #8 arrives on comic book store shelves later this week. The preview, originally shared by fan page Dcu Updates, includes images of the Absolute versions of one of Batman's oldest and most feared enemies - Mister Freeze. Snyder captioned the post with, "This issue (out Wed) sets up Everything coming - don't miss it!"

this issue (out Wed) sets up Everything coming - don't miss it! https://t.co/r7x799IAIk— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) May 9, 2025

Mister Freeze (originally Mister Zero) is a timelessly iconic Batman villain, with the earliest iteration of the character first appearing back in Dave Wood and Sheldon Moldoff's closing story from 1959's Batman #121, "The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero.

One of the most recognizable and beloved villains in the history of entertainment, the Joker has dominated the criminal underworld of DC Comics since he first appeared during the industry's Golden Age. Whether he's portrayed cartoonishly, as a maniacal mastermind of malice and mischief, or as a disturbingly plausible psychological terrorist, his appearances in "Batman" stories are consistently memorable.

What makes him so distinct is his peculiar way of carrying out his creatively heinous crimes, always with a flair for the dramatic, a smile, and a grim joke. We've gone through his history in comics, film, and television to find the most horrible things various versions of the clown prince have ever done. While we'll be avoiding some severe tonal outliers, our top 15 choices showcase the Joker at his absolute best - which is to say, his very, very worst.

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DC Comics’ new Absolute Universe has made a name for reinventing the classic DC superheroes from its Prime Earth counterpart. The heroes in this universe are more grounded and face greater challenges. The Absolute Batman is a prime highlight of this makeover, as this version of Bruce Wayne is not only jacked as f**k but also owns an insane level of badassery.

All the Absolute titles have given us moments that will be forever etched in our minds. However, a terrific moment from Absolute Batman #5 instantly reminded us of an iconic scene from The Dark Knight.

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Everyone must remember the iconic scene from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight when the late Heath Ledger’s Joker burned a giant pile of cash to deliver a greater message. Absolute Batman #5 sports a similar scene, but this time,...

From the second you venture into Absolute Martian Manhunter No. 1, you're grabbed by the phenomenal artwork and beautiful colors of Javier Rodriguez (Zatanna: Bring Down the House). Then, the story starts. Writer Deniz Camp (Ultimates) begins with philosophical questions of why people do the things they do. For example, “Why do some people become firefighters, and others arsonists?” That’s on top of the immediate hit of an explosion that should have killed the lead character of this story. All of this nearly sensory overload happens in the first few pages.

Absolute Martian Manhunter No. 1 creative team

Writer: Deniz CampArtist: Javier RodriguezColorist: Javier Rodriguez

Things continue to get better as the issue continues, as our lead character (Agent John Jones) starts to realize that something is wrong with him and how he sees the world. There's colorful smoke in places there shouldn't be, and he knows things about people that he shouldn’t.

The world of comic book superheroes and villains is changing, and people are changing with the running trends. From violence to rallying behind anti-heroes, the world of heroes and villains has grown really broad.

That’s where the gray area comes in. The area where the majority of the world lives, and the area where the trend of fighting demons both outside and inside has been going on for some years now. Scott Snyder’s Absolute Batman is yet another tale in that area.

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Although there have been innumerable iterations of Batman who are sad or grieving or just plain depressed, there have not been many representations of Batman that have been bat-sh*t crazy.

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Absolute Batman #6 arrived in comic book stores earlier this week and ended with another glimpse of The Joker. This world's Clown Prince of Crime was covered in what appeared to be several dead babies as he used their blood to restore his pale skin to a normal shade.

We've already learned that this take on The Joker is extremely wealthy, worldly-wise, and someone who has trained under the world's best teachers and martial arts masters. Oh, and he never laughs.

After Batman foiled his plans for Gotham City, Absolute Batman #6 also saw The Joker task Bane with taking out the Dark Knight. Now, we have a first look at the Absolute version of that villain, and he's even bigger than this reality's hulking Bruce Wayne!

"Bane, the one thing I'll say is he's really big. That's it," writer Scott Snyder told IGN. "People were like, 'Oh, he's going to be small.

Scott Snyder’s Absolute Batman continued to make readers want more. Whether it was the creative violence inflicted on his victims or the continued reveal of his original backstory, you couldn’t help but want to know what was next for Bruce Wayne and Gotham City.

The final issue of Absolute Batman Volume 1 was no different. The creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta leave fans excited with news of what's to come from the heroes as well as the villains.

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At the beginning of the series, Alfred is contracted to observe the chaos in Gotham City involving the Party Animals, but not get involved. However, if Batman “gets...

That's right, the newest Flashcomic just broke a sales record that's been held for nearly 40 years. There's been a lot of heat on DC Comics' Absolute line over the last few months, and it only grew as its next wave of titles drew closer. Now Absolute Flash has reached a benchmark no one saw coming.

Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles' Absolute Flash #1 only debuted in comic book shops this week, but it's already become a smash success. Per Dcu Updates on X, Lemire has confirmed that his latest title is one of the best-selling comics featuring the Fastest Man Alive, achieving over 180,000 pre-orders.

That alone would be fantastic news, but a sweetner is that, with those numbers,Absolute Flash has become the best-selling Flash comic book since 1987's Flash #1. Interestingly enough, both series featured a major debut for Wally West who was the lead character in both books.

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The world of graphic fiction can be roughly divided between Western comics and Japanese manga. Both of them make use of sequential panels with drawings and speech bubbles to tell stories, but aside from that, the two mediums differ a great deal, and readers are going to care about that. Fortunately, it's easy for pop culture consumers to love both, since they both have plenty to offer, but manga evidently has the edge.

Japanese manga has some distinct advantages over comics even in the context of Western nations, where the home field advantage of Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse comics is surprisingly limited. The comic industry is still doing fine in the face of the competition, but nonetheless, it's clear how manga has caught up to and surpassed comics as readers' favorite medium. Some reasons, in particular, explain why reading manga is the stronger option both in terms of the industry and the fiction itself.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Batman #6!Fans knew he was going to be despicable, but nothing could have prepared them for the realities of DC's Absolute Joker. It's become clear that things are far more heinous in Darkseid's new world, but the Joker goes to lows that will shock any Batman fan.

In Absolute Batman #6 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, the Dark Knight is out to stop Black Mask before he manages to convince Gotham's citizens to rip the city in half. Thankfully, Batman makes his way onto Black Mask's boat, where he destroys Sionis' servers, ending his reign of terror for good.

In an undisclosed location, Absolute Joker hears of Black Mask's failure. The billionaire villain is withered and is sitting with babies attached to him. The life force drains from the infants as Absolute Joker's vitality is restored, telling his underling to fetch Bane for him.

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What a world we live in.

Who would have thought that Guy Fieri, a TV personality and professional chef notorious for his frosted tips, would join superheroes like Batman and Superman on the front of DC comics? Does the comic have anything to do with Guy Fieri? Nope, but it’s still awesome.

The synopsis for Batman/Superman: World’s Finest reads:

“The Waves Crash! Superman and Batman have a code against killing… but does a king of Atlantis? As the Floronic Man makes his final play for dominion over the seas, Aquaman is forced to react as a warrior, not a superhero — and the consequences will surprise you!”

On the front cover of Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #37, you can see Guy Fieri himself riding inside his legendary 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS with Batman sipping a drink and Superman munching on a burger. In the background, you can see Guy...

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Absolute Batman has cemented himself as the most brutal version of the Dark Knight to date, thanks to a badass costume feature that’s not just brilliant but jaw-droppingly niche. But be warned—this attack is so vicious it’ll have readers wincing in sheer sympathy pain.

Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman returns with its sixth installment, picking up right where the previous issue left off—featuring the aftermath of the brutal confrontation between Black Mask and the Dark Knight. In the last issue, Batman was literally tossed off a building by Sionis and his Party Animals, suffering a crushing defeat.

However, issue #6 brings Bruce back for round two, as he launches an attack on Black Mask’s yacht. What follows is a high-stakes fight, culminating in a particularly brutal move by Batman, who uses his cowl ears to stab...

Scott Snyder, one of the masterminds behind DC’s new Absolute Universe, recently sat down for an interview where he shared some notable insights about what fans can expect when it comes to the debut of the Absolute Justice League. While this debut seems inevitable, Snyder cautioned that it won’t be arriving anytime soon, offering a highly valid reason for the delay.

...prioritizing individual characters within the Absolute Universe is understandable and will likely establish a solid groundwork for the eventual debut of the Absolute Justice League...

Scott Snyder recently sat down with John from the wordballoon YouTube channel to discuss all things Absolute Batman. However, the conversation soon shifted to the topic of the Absolute Justice League, specifically whether and when fans would see DC’s premier superhero team debut in the Darkseid-created world.

While Snyder confirmed that he would love to give fans an Absolute Justice League title in the future,...