Absolute Batman
| Absolute Batman | |
|---|---|
| Textless cover of Absolute Batman #1 Art by Nick Dragotta | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics (Absolute Universe) |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Ongoing |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | October 9, 2024 – present |
| No. of issues | 6 |
| Main character(s) | Batman Alfred Pennyworth |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Scott Snyder |
| Artist(s) | Nick Dragotta |
| Letterer(s) | Clayton Cowles |
| Colorist(s) | Frank Martin |
| Editor(s) | Katie Kubert |
Absolute Batman is a superhero comic book series published by DC Comics, based on the character Batman. The series is written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Nick Dragotta, and began publication on October 9, 2024, as the first title in DC's Absolute Universe (AU) imprint.
Premise
[edit ]The series stars a 24-year-old blue-collar civil engineer named Bruce Wayne, who operates at night to fight crime as the vigilante Batman. While doing so, he is stalked by a secret agent, Alfred Pennyworth.[1]
Publication history
[edit ]In early July 2024, it was reported that a Batman-focused comic book series written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Nick Dragotta would be in the works as part of DC Comics's then-rumored Absolute Universe (AU) imprint.[2] The series, titled Absolute Batman, was officially announced later that month, with the comic's writer Snyder also revealed to be overseeing the imprint.[3]
Absolute Batman began publication on October 9, 2024, as the first title under the AU imprint.[4]
Collected editions
[edit ]| # | Title | Material collected | Format | Pages | Released | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Zoo | Absolute Batman #1–6 | HC | 176 | 5 Aug 2025 | 978-1799505242 |
| TPB | 978-1799505259 |
References
[edit ]- ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (September 9, 2024). "Absolute Batman: Scott Snyder's Dark Knight Is "Chaos and Anarchy"". ComicBook.com . Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (July 7, 2024). "SCOOP: DC Comics Launch Absolute Batman At San Diego Comic-Con". Bleeding Cool . Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Cronin, Brian (July 18, 2024). "DC Reveals First Three Absolute Universe Titles". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Morrison, Matt (October 4, 2024). "Absolute Batman #1 Preview Reveals New Alfred Pennyworth". SuperHeroHype.com . Retrieved October 28, 2024.