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When even Gabe Hernandez actually gives a positive review, you know the issue is a banger
Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dustsettles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman?
Ever wondered what an issue of Absolute Batman would be like if Scott Snyder took a whiff of Bane's Venom? Well this is it. The culmination of the "Abomination arc is brutal both physically and emotionally. Closing off this chapter in the Absolute story is a page turner for the ages. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #14 promises an epic showdown building our expectations as well as anticipation and exceeds in the delivery. It is full hair raising action as the story weaves the past with the present capping it all off with a tease toward the future. The best issue of Absolute Batman yet! Read Full Review
Absolute Batman Issue 14 shows that there's more than one way to battle Bane. The spectacle is immense, and the pace is electrifying, with an art style that showcases the disgusting consequences of violence. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #14 is easily the most intense, brutal issue to date. Snyder and company are defining a new era for Batman books that feels completely fresh, which seemed impossible just a few years ago. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #14 is a pulse-pounding, thrilling, non-stop cage match between Batman and Bane that this team knocks out the park in every aspect, leaving no breathing room for this stunning finale. Read Full Review
This series has managed to be one of the most brutal DC has ever put out, starting with gang murders and brutal bat-beatings and turning towards full-on body horror. But somehow, it manages to top itself once again with the conclusion of the Bane arc. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman 14 pays off on its big showdown while Snyder proves even in a more extreme Absolute Universe, Batman is still first and foremost, a hero worthy of that description. If that wasn't enough, Snyder and company tease the next major threat as The Joker plots his next move following the end of the battle. This book isn't laying off the gas pedal anytime soon as this series is the definition of all gas no brakes. Read Full Review
Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta knock it out of the park with the conclusion of Absolute Batman's "Abomination story arc. Read Full Review
Dragotta creates some beautifully detailed and visually stylish art throughout the issue. I loved the look of the fight and how visually visceral the violence was on the page. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #14 closes its second arc with a fierce, relentless showdown that cements the series as a bold reimagining of Gotham's mythology. It's visually daring, emotionally resonant, and unafraid to push its villains into terrifying new territory. Even with a few over-the-top choices, you'll want to suspend your disbelief. This issue hits like a heavyweight main event and proves the Absolute Universe has constant memorable surprises. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #14 delivers the promised Bane showdown with enough brutal punch and smart structural choices that it feels like a solid pick for a tight pull list, especially if you've been following the arc. The heavy narration and fairly traditional "Batman wins by being more Batman resolution keep it from greatness, but the clean action, character payoff for both Bruce and Waylon, and a nasty little coda mean you are getting your time's worth, not just a pretty cover. Read Full Review
The entirety of Absolute Batman #14 made me laugh. Snyder and Dragotta are getting too extreme for extremes sake and it is taking me out of the whole thing. And now there are leaks of what Joker is going to look like and it looks even dumber than Bane. I am slowly getting annoyed by this whole run. Our main characters are too big and too gross and I do not take them seriously at all. Read Full Review
Snyder is kind of a guy whose work when being extreme, or in this case Absolute, can be an absolute banger, or a shitshow.
Thankfully, this is absolute banger. What a comic and what a story.
Perfection. I’m not quite sure how Snyder and Dragotta managed to pull this brutal rematch off, but they did it in a way that exceeded expectations. We get to see Bruce using his brain as much as his relentless, vicious brawn, with the clever flashbacks of Waylon’s fight interspersed as a backdrop. Seeing Waylon’s courageous assault on Bane, with Bruce coming to save him, was a very nice touch as well. The terrifying coda with the Joker was the cherry on the cake. Best issue yet!
The way Scott and Nick mimics the vibe and thrill that Frank Millers Batman run brought, it's amazing to relive that in this ongoing series. In my opinions it even surpasses Frank Millers.. Just be aware that this Batman series will be read by our kids and their friends.
Keep reading this, its the best.
Absolute Banger.
10, obviously.
BJ Shea is a moron.
Absolutely fantastic issue cover to cover.
I have to hand it to Snyder, the man knows how to make one helluva climatic ending.
i don't know how, but this fight lived up to the hype. It was brutal, gory, and even though I knew Batman would win based on future solicitions, it was still tense. nick Dragotta's art is astoundingly beautiful and works well with a more "violent" Batman compared to Greg Capullo's "horror" Batman. The pacing and dialogue is alot more digestible compared to Scott Snyder's DC Rebirth runs, and I'm excited to see Joker. The delay was worth it, and there's a reason why this is the most popular DC Absolute Series.
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