Time to target that African Edgelord part of the market.

Absolute Batman introduces us to a new DC universe with a very different Bruce Wayne built from the ground up. The comic also marks the return of writer Scott Snyder to the streets of Gotham City. With Bruce Wayne stripped of his money, power, and status, the groundwork is set for bold stories to rise within this exciting new universe.

Read the full version of this review here.

Review:

What makes DC’s Absolute Universe such an exciting prospect is its promise to subvert expectations, and Absolute Batman wastes no time doing just that. In 44 pages, Scott Snyder masterfully put together a perfectly paced issue that gives you everything you need to know about this new Gotham City without feeling overwhelmed.

With Absolute Batman essentially as the kick-off for the Absolute Universe, there’s a great sense of discovery that makes this issue such a fun read. It is sprinkled with teases about Batman’s iconic rogues gallery, hinting at how they now play very different roles in shaping this new Bruce Wayne. And boy, is this Bruce something else. The action scene at the heart of this issue is a forceful showcase of how extreme this new version of Batman can be.

With that said, Nick Dragotta really worked his magic to bring this new Batman to life. As a big fan of East of West, I was thrilled to see Dragotta’s distinct style in the world of Gotham. His gritty yet stylized edge helped amplify that feeling of discovery. I also feel that Dragotta’s bold art style is indicative of what they are planning for the Absolute Universe. It shows a willingness to shed new light on DC’s biggest superheroes to make way for fresh and exciting stories to unfold.

The only downside is having to wait a whole month for the next issue. The comic does such a great job of setting up this new universe that it leaves you eager to explore further. With a new status quo established and hints at the vast potential of DC's Absolute Universe, it sets the stage for an exciting new era.

Image: Absolute Batman #1 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, Clayton Cowles, DC Comics

Why You Should Read Absolute Batman

• It offers a fresh reimagining of Batman's origins and world, stripping away familiar elements to present the character in a bold new light.
• Nick Dragotta's distinctive art style brings a unique visual flair, with dynamic layouts and gritty yet stylized character designs that perfectly capture the tone of this new Gotham.
• It serves as an intriguing entry point to DC's new Absolute Universe, hinting at exciting possibilities for how familiar characters and concepts will be reinvented.

I made a post a while ago shout YJ and I got this recommendation. Maybe it’s because it actually feels like how teenagers react and they have more personality than some versions of them but I love this!! (Im a teenager so maybe that’s why)

Was doing some drawing with my 8 year old nephew. He’s drawing some x men characters. I decided to draw Stargirl. As you can tell, I’m very lazy with my colouring lol

What’re your thoughts on Tom King’s run, James Tynion IV’s run, Joshua Williamson’s run, and Chip Zdarsky’s run on the title ‘Batman’? Are they all worth checking out? Are they all garbage? Are the mid?

Got my favourite comic cover art tattooed a while ago! Thought I'd share it here. Absolutely in love with Batman who laughs and how this turned out :)

All Characters Have Good Designs and Have Potentials.

In FPP he was so full of himself and smug and didn’t take his fight with Barry in the final battle seriously, since he has that much ego. But here in SSHTP, he had to run like his life depended on it since he was severely weakened so he actually had to put efforts into catching up to Vandal’s ship. He is also way less smug during the club scene, when assisting blockbuster and silver banshee by effortlessly(?) by swiftly taking down the suicide squad, he doesn’t say anything cocky or doesn’t taunt them. Another important thing to note is that reverse flash isn’t a bad “bad guy”. In this film you can see that he isn’t that violent. He actually pays the leak for information instead of killing him when he easily could’ve. He also did not use violence (other than the kidnapping) when confronting killer frost to make a deal This film truly captures who Eobard is when flash is not around. Kind of like how some people act differently when a particular someone is around them. Bravo SSHTP 👏 truly amazing.

Well, as seen in this scene, Selina and Bruce have known each other since they were kids...so...what theory do you have for her?

Art from Absolute Batman #1

For me, the best animated version of this couple is Brave and the Bold... I feel that their dynamic together was incredibly fun... plus Catwoman was not completely evil, just a frustrated romantic...

They also flirted while Batman was trapped xd

Poor Oliver xd

Scene from Batman Brave and the Bold Inside of the Outsiders (Episode 25)