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This is one of the best issues in Absolute Batman and a phenomenal addition to what already feels like a generational run. Snyder and Dragotta effortlessly delve into mythology and deliver a wonderful self contained story that moves things forward in interesting ways.
Absolute Batman #16
Part two of our Absolute Batman/Absolute Wonder Woman story- Bruce Wayne is on a desperate hunt to help his friend Waylon, now transformed into a monstrous crocodile roaming the sewers, consumed with a deadly hunger. Batman's last option for a cure is to turn to a god for help...but will he have to descend into the depths of hell to get it?
The first story by Daniel Warren Johnson is a tour de force that frames Batman violence in a new way and challenges the effectiveness of its use while the stories by James Harren and Meredith McLaren serve as pallet cleansers for the overall annual experience that is well formed and enjoyable. Annuals rarely have the potency and bite that push conversations and make waves within the general public more
Absolute Batman Annual: 2025
Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman's early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask's party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta deserve to get their flowers for making such an overtly edgy rendition of Batman feel purposely comedic, as well as endearing. Bruce is a young foul mouthed hood from crime alley there is simply no restraint for him in every way he carries himself he is one of a kind. Selina is a welcome addition as the crowd and players are gathered we are in for one hell of a remat more
Absolute Batman #13
Batman's final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?
This is a generational run that is defining Diana in the most emotionally resonant way. Truly transcendent in it's execution when it is all said and done this tale all ready has opened new depths to the character of Diana. in the darkness of the circumstance Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman manage to make Diana shine even brighter in this issue.
Absolute Wonder Woman #12
Be careful what you wish for, Diana, as you just might get it. With a surprising but not unwelcome ally, Diana makes her final moves inside the maze. But even in winning the day, there will be devastating losses to bear.
This is one of the darkest comics I have ever read. I have no idea how this will all play out and, I am just hoping that we start seeing some light at the end of this tunnel. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta deliver a Batman unlike any other. Absolute Batman 12 crushes Bruce in new ways and somehow the worst is yet to be revealed.
Absolute Batman #12
Batman is at the mercy of the monstrous Bane. And though his body hasseen better days, his mind and spirit are still strong. But how much longercan that withstand Bane's brutal onslaught?
Bane is a force that much was clear form the prior depictions of the man. And as we proceed into issue 11 we get to see who and what he is and how he operates through the lense of those that have experienced him. Alfred cannot imagine a way Bruce survives this abomination and this issue hammers down why. Clay Mann and Snyder deliver yet again and the worst is yet to come.
Absolute Batman #11
Learn the origin of Bane! What drives the muscle-bound behemoth, and how did he arrive in Gotham?
The Art on display in this series is gorgeous and the colors softly and adeptly enhance the tone that Ram V's scripts conveys. This issue is a reprieve an intermission to allow readers to take in the players in this cosmic opera as it moves to a new phase in this expensive conflict.
The New Gods #8
As the former residents of New Genesis attempt to find their footing as Earth'snewest inhabitants, the Justice League remains split concerning whether itshould allow the New Gods permanent residence. But this debate is cut shortwhen Apokoliptians make their appearance on Earth, joined by Maxwell Lord andhis near-infinite resources, in search of the...
Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta manage to elevate to new heights as the towering scope of Ark M's transgressions comes into view. the horror and madness wrought on its inhabitants Bruce included is truly mind boggling.
Scott Snyder's script is a triumph and Nick Dragotta's art is perfect for the story unfolding in Absolute Batman. This isn't just a good Batman book it is becoming one of
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Absolute Batman #10
Bruce Wayne is trapped within the horrors of Ark M as his best friendWaylon Jones endures unimaginable tortures...but what awaits Batman isfar more terrifying than anything either has faced...the true form of Baneis revealed. But it's how Bane plans to break Batman that will have you,our dear readers, bending over backward.
The New Gods are thriving as Ram V and Evan Cagle deliver a visual feast and narrative. The universal Opera takes shape as the players arrive on earth the stage has been set.
The New Gods #7
New Genesis has fallen, and the New Gods have found themselves without a home.Their fates have sent them to Earth, a planet with its own inhabitants, protectors,and immortals. Will these Gods without a world be welcomed to Earth as refugeesor rejected as invaders?
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.
Absolute Batman #9
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 p...
The freeze story concludes in the only way it could have with Bruce entering uncharted territory blindly in the hopes of uncovering what befell his childhood cohort Matches Malone. Chilling truths are revealed and the sinister trappings of Arkham are laid bare.
Scott Snyder expands on the concept of this Absolute Batman as it becomes clear that it will take a village for what is to com
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Absolute Batman #8
Batman is in the fight for his life against this icy new threat. But in the end, what terrifying truth will be unearthed about Ark M and...Joker?
Things cool off after the thrill ride that was the zoo. As Scott Snyder returns to his roots and Marcos does a great job of creating the authoritarian visage of Gotham.
Absolute Batman #7
THE JOKER AND MR. FREEZE MAKE THEIR ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE DEBUT--STARTING HERE! It's about to get icy cold in Gotham City...as we reveal the connections between a young, up-and-coming scientist named Victor Fries, his history with the Ark M experiment, and what it all has to do with the mysterious Joker. A bombastic two-parter with a guest artist, the ...
The New Gods is one of the best illustrated books being currently distributed in comics with a story worthy of the Gods that inhabit it. Evan Cagle and Ram V ramp things up as conflicts that span universes take hold.
The New Gods #4
THE FATE OF THREE WORLDS HANGS IN THE BALANCE! New Genesis. Apokolips. Earth. Three worlds in the warpath of the deadly interstellar inquisition known as the Nyctari. Three worlds on the verge of annihilation. Three worlds whose only hope of salvation may lie with a young boy imbued with incomprehensible power--a power beyond godlike. But is this b...
Absolute Batman #6 maintains the all gas no breaks approach as the story presses on through a break neck pace of action laced panels. Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder have made a genuinely funny series within a bleak premise and I applaud them for it since it is a rare feat worthy of praise.
Absolute Batman #6
THIS IS IT! CATCH UP TO ARC ONE BEFORE THE START OF ARC TWO! Bruce Wayne, a young man who has built his entire life on leveling up, on becoming a bigger man than both his enemies and the obstacles that stand in his way, will have to break down the Black Mask and his gang of Party Animals. Will he be able to do this without the help of his unlikely ...
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A welcome entry into a character deserving of a spotlight, and Jamal Campbell seems ready for the task well done.
Zatanna #1
SUPERSTAR JAMAL CAMPBELL KICKS OFF AN ALL-NEW ZATANNA LIMITED SERIES! Zatanna Zatara, the Mistress of Magic, is back on tour! She's got her stage crew back together and is looking forward to a new, less chaotic chapter of life. However, her plans are disrupted before they even begin when her stage crew is abducted by a ghostly new adversary, The La...
Ignore what gabe says and enjot the book (=
The New Gods #3
Deep in the cosmos, an intergalactic inquisition descends upon Apokolips and New Genesis, carrying with it a sinister message: convert or be destroyed. Meanwhile on Earth, Mister Miracle and Big Barda, with their baby in tow, seek out the mysterious child spoken of in Metron's prophecy, desperate to find him before Orion does. Could this child--thi...
The table is set and Ram V, and Evan Cagle move this cosmic drama along with guest Federici making an appearance. It goes without out saying this new New Gods comic is a real looker, that embraces the idea that if you're going to tell stories about next level space gods, you should try your hardest to make them look different than the other books in distribution. This is an easy recommendation to more
The New Gods #3
Deep in the cosmos, an intergalactic inquisition descends upon Apokolips and New Genesis, carrying with it a sinister message: convert or be destroyed. Meanwhile on Earth, Mister Miracle and Big Barda, with their baby in tow, seek out the mysterious child spoken of in Metron's prophecy, desperate to find him before Orion does. Could this child--thi...
Absolute Wonder Woman is another sensational installment in what is already a treasured foray in the Absolute universe. Prophecy, Mythic clashes, and new enemies await as this tale unfurls. Thompson and Hayden build upon the legend of Wonder Woman in fantastic and unique ways. A great story deserving of it's praise.
Absolute Wonder Woman #4
DIANA MAKES THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE! The Tetracide is "The Four Killer"...and Diana has done the unthinkable to escape its fatal grasp. The move may have saved her to fight another day, but the price Diana paid is more than she can stand to lose for the fight that's coming. She will need the help of her allies both old and new to recover what she ha...
This title works as a continuation of Kirby's fourth world The New Gods Art is breath taking and Jesse lonergans art serves as a jarring reminder of the impending threat to the New Gods. Things slow down a bit with this issue but the imagery is still immaculate and Ram V captures the voices of all the moving cast beautifully.
The New Gods #2
A GREAT POWER HAS AWAKENED, AND THE UNIVERSE MAY NEVER BE THE SAME! Mr. Miracle has found himself at a crossroads. Presented with a terrible choice by his brother Orion, he must decide between venturing out to save a child he has never met--a new god made manifest--or stay home to raise a child of his own. Meanwhile, an evil awakens, driven mad by ...
This is as perfect a Wonder Woman rendition as I have seen since Kelly Sue's Historia in that it captures the essence of what a Wonder Woman is. Thompson and Hayden show us just how effortlessly Diana befits the title of Wonder Woman. Art is phenomenal and the work speaks for it self. Just an absolute breath of fresh air.
Absolute Wonder Woman #3
ENTER: STEVE TREVOR! A Harbinger is but a messenger. It is The Tetracide that you must fear, for The Tetracide leaves nothing behind. Diana's true enemy has been revealed--and it will take everything she has to save Gateway City from oblivion!