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. It began publication in October 9, 2024, as part of DC's Absolute Universe (AU) imprint. It is the flagship title of the Absolute Universe.
| 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 |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Scott Snyder |
| Artist(s) | Nick Dragotta |
| Letterer(s) | Clayton Cowles |
| Colorist(s) | Frank Martin |
Premise
editThe series stars a city engineer, Bruce Wayne, who comes out at night to fight crime as the Batman. While doing so, he is stalked by a secret agent, Alfred Pennyworth.[1]
Publication history
editIn July 2024, it was reported that Scott Snyder would be the overseer of the as of then rumored Absolute Universe.[2] In July 2024, covers of the first issue would be leaked through merchandise of the issue on the front of a t-shirt.[3] it would be in San-Diego Comic Con, it was revealed that Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta would be the creative team for Absolute Batman, and that it would begin publication in October 2024.[4]
References
edit- ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (2024-09-09). "Absolute Batman: Scott Snyder's Dark Knight Is "Chaos and Anarchy"". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ Comments, Rich Johnston | Last updated | (2024-07-08). "The DC Comics Absolute Universe Creative Line-Up Revealed For October". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ Comments, Rich Johnston | Last updated | (2024-07-11). "Absolute Batman T-Shirt And Foil Ashcans At San Diego Comic-Con". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ "DC Comics Announces DC All-In Initiative, Including New "Absolute DC" Universe". Nerdist. Retrieved 2024-10-21.