Absolute Batman (2024)

Also known as: Absolute Batman (2024)

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Status

Ongoing

Author

Scott Snyder

Artist

Nick Dragotta

Genres

Action Crime Dark Fiction Superhero

Characters

batman

Summary

Absolute Batman (2024) is a dark superhero comic book series published by DC Comics as part of the Absolute Universe. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Nick Dragotta, this series introduces a bold reimagining of Bruce Wayne and his journey to becoming Gotham City's Dark Knight.

Unlike the traditional Batman, this version of Bruce Wayne grows up without the Wayne family fortune, Wayne Manor, or the usual advantages that define his classic origin story. Instead, he is a working-class hero who relies on his intelligence, physical strength, engineering skills, and self-designed equipment to fight crime.

The story begins with Gotham City facing a dangerous wave of violence from a gang of masked criminals known as the Party Animals. As Batman confronts powerful enemies and uncovers the threats surrounding his city, familiar characters such as Alfred Pennyworth, the Joker, and other iconic Gotham figures appear in reimagined roles. This alternate continuity offers a fresh take on Batman's mythology, combining intense action, dark storytelling, and striking artwork.