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Absolute Batman #9
| Writer | Scott Snyder |
| Artist | Nick Dragotta |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
The latest development in saving the derelict and despondent of oursociety is a facility known as Ark M-a fully operational institution thathas played a rather sizeable part, on purpose or not, in the creation ofevil. And it's active. So when Bruce tries infiltrate it and distill its secrets,a new villain from Gotham City arrives to deal with the problem...an oldadversary of Alfred's...a man known only as Bane.
CRITIC REVIEWS
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Jun 11, 2025It all comes together into one of the best Bat-books I've read in a long time maybe since Scott Snyder's last run on this title. There are so many other great beats, including Martha Wayne and the former Mayor Gordon, and a flashback to Bruce's relationship with Selina. I'm hoping Snyder has a very long time planned on this title. Read Full Review
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Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg
Jun 11, 2025Absolute Batman #8 is proof of Scott Snyder's extraordinary dedication to the character and this world. Having beyond proven the concept he's still world building, still reinventing and still astonishing us. The arrival of Bane heralds a ferocity which has me clamouring for the next issue already. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Jun 11, 2025Absolute Batman Issue 9 brings out the big guns. This latest test for Batman may be his most physically taxing yet. Read Full Review
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DC Comics News - Steven Brown
Aug 08, 2025Absolute Batman #9 was a good read and I'm eager to see how Batman gets out of this situation. I've always been a fan of Bane, and this iteration does not disappoint. Not only is he a tactician, but he's just as competent as Batman in different fighting styles, and showed Batman just how deadly he is. Read Full Review
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KPB Comics - Aun Haider
Jun 12, 2025Batman throws hands, Bane throws philosophy, and whole buildings. If this is the shape of things to come, Absolute Batman might end up being one of the most iconic Batman runs of the decade. Read Full Review
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SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen
Jun 16, 2025Overall, this was a fun issue that adds several new layers to the mythology surrounding Ark M, while introducing one of the most iconic Batman villains to emerge in recent years: Bane. Prepare to be well and truly BANEd. Read Full Review
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AIPT - Marvel Maximus
Jun 11, 2025'Absolute Batman' #9 is densely packed with plot, a new villain, and action that will blow you away. Inside all of that, Snyder and Dragotta are still able to inject visual gags and a hallmark style you won't find anywhere else. This book is a beast that is well worth your time. Read Full Review
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Nerd Initiative - Ken M.
Jun 11, 2025A classic rogues absolute debut checks all the boxes on a magnificent chapter. Snyder unloads the true fear of Bane with the writing. Dragotta unleashes a furious look at the villains instant impact. No one in the Absolute Universe may be safe . Read Full Review
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Comic Watch - Kevin Rossi
Jun 11, 2025Like its preceding issues, Absolute Batman #9 excels in tone and pacing without shying away from taking some big swings visually. Snyder has done an excellent job scaffolding elements from the wider Batman mythos into Absolute Batman. Readers will spot the first appearance of another fan favorite character early on in the issue. The stakes have never been higher and fates uncertain, but Absolute Batman maintains an impressive momentum that shows no sign of slowing down. Read Full Review
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The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Jun 11, 2025Absolute Batman #9 opens its newest arc with thematic urgency and narrative confidence. Scott Snyder continues to prove he understands not just Batmans enemies, but the systems that enable themand how Bruce, for all his power, is just one man trying to hold back an entire citys collapse. With Bane re-entering the fray and Ark M promising horrors still unseen, this may be the most groundedand disturbingarc of the series yet. Arkham was madness. Ark M is madness with intent. And that makes it even more terrifying. Read Full Review
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Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez
Jun 12, 2025Absolute Batman #9introduces Absolute Bane as the one being who is powerful enough to destroy Batman. Scott Snyder's reimaging of the classic villain is quite possibly an improvement on the original, and Nick Dragotta's exaggerated art is a perfect match for Bane's grotesque physicality. Read Full Review
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Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Jun 13, 2025Absolute Batman #9 does an amazing job at creating an immersive experience. It is a credit to the world Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta that there isn't a moment when you are reading it you are question why something is going on. Read Full Review
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Monkeys Fighting Robots - Mohamed Malla
Jun 15, 2025Absolute Batman #9 is the perfect character introduction that is absolutely horrifying with a heartfelt story of friendship and the lengths you'll go for it tucked away inside. Read Full Review
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Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Jun 15, 2025There are all kinds of supporting characters, backstories, and subplots filling the margin, but Snyder and Dragotta ignore this noise and masterfully meld the martial arts and slasher genres as all of Batman's training is no match for Bane. I got chills when the narration dropped out, and colorist Martin accentuates the shadows. Read Full Review
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Batman-News - Jackson Luken
Jun 11, 2025Absolute Batman #9 introduces a version of Bane that is somehow bigger than fans could have expected. Through physical presence and his commandingly calm demeanor, he is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. Batman's own rampage to find his friend seems almost measured in comparison. Luckily, he is no longer alone as he grows and learns to finally trust those around him. Read Full Review
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The Batman Universe - BJ Shea
Jun 16, 2025I liked Batman quickly meeting his match with Bane. But I did not like the suped up Venom Bane. Wow. Not even 90s Image Comics would take that character. They would think he is too big. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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The best Absolute comic there is. The most compelling new Batman in decades.
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I think it finally hit me. I have liked this series the whole time. I think it's great, but I have felt like i don't see the hype. But now I do. This is amazing.
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After last issue's disappointing conclusion to the Fries arc, Snyder comes ROARING back to full-form this issue with a truly terrifying introduction for the absolute version of Bane, which I think is far more epic and scary than his original introduction way back in 1992. Dragotta's art showcases his best work yet, and the combination with the writing and coloring is absolute perfection! Bruce is finally in over his head and it will likely be up to his friends to save him. I didn't want this issue to end! It's my favorite to-date!
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Great intro for Bane, and good setup and writing around that central goal. Idk why you
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This book has truly hit its stride with the return of Nick Dragotta we have our first look at Absolute Bane and the sight is both striking and terrifying. Ark M is purposeful madness it is as crushing a site as its warden and all seems insurmountable. Scott Snyder delivers a haymaker of a start to this arc and I look forward to how this will all unfold.
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Christ... that was intense.
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9.0
I'm calling it, this is the best Batman series of the 2020s hands down. Nick Dragotta's art finally won me over, and I love Scott Snyder's writing this. One of my biggest problems with modern Scott Snyder is that he often needs half a page to just dump exposition, but its very sterile and boring. But his writing is digestible and easy to understand. I also like how different this Gotham and Bruce feels compared to main Batman series.
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Enter BANE. Not Bane, BANE. You'll get it after you read it.
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A really good issue, in my opinion. Dragotta's interiors really clicked here, for me, especially with how he drew Bane throughout. Looking forward to more purely based off of that. However, I feel this was a stronger start to an arc than the initial #1, which is good. I already really enjoy this take on Bane and I'm hoping the momentum of this book continues.
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Art: 3.5/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7/10
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Looks like Bane likes Carbs...
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