Absolute Batman Explained

Absolute Batman
Schedule:Monthly
Format:Ongoing
Ongoing:Y
Superhero:y
Publisher:DC Comics (Absolute Universe)
Date: – present
Main Char Team:Batman
Alfred Pennyworth
Writers:Scott Snyder
Artists:Nick Dragotta
Letterers:Clayton Cowles
Colorists:Frank Martin

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

The series stars 24 year old blue-collar civil engineer Bruce Wayne, who comes out at night to fight crime as the vigilante Batman. While doing so, he is stalked by a secret agent, Alfred Pennyworth.[1]

Publication history

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bonomolo . Cameron . September 9, 2024 . Absolute Batman: Scott Snyder's Dark Knight Is "Chaos and Anarchy" . October 21, 2024 . ComicBook.com.
  2. Web site: Johnston . Rich . July 7, 2024 . SCOOP: DC Comics Launch Absolute Batman At San Diego Comic-Con . October 28, 2024 . Bleeding Cool.
  3. Web site: Cronin . Brian . July 18, 2024 . DC Reveals First Three Absolute Universe Titles . October 28, 2024 . Comic Book Resources.
  4. Web site: Morrison . Matt . October 4, 2024 . Absolute Batman #1 Preview Reveals New Alfred Pennyworth . October 28, 2024 . SuperHeroHype.com.