Absolute Batman - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Fri, 15 May 2026 01:19:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Absolute Batman - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 The Robins descend in Absolute Batman #20 https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/14/the-robins-descend-in-absolute-batman-20/ Fri, 15 May 2026 01:19:53 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56806 The Scarecrow confronts Batman for the first time. Waylon tries to find help for Bruce. And the Robins close in on Batman in Absolute Batman #20.

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]]> 56806 A Breakout, a Showdown and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/05/13/a-breakout-a-showdown-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56773 This week's top comics are led by the debuts of DC's Barbara Gordon: Breakout and Ignition Press' Showdown. What are you looking forward to reading?

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]]> 56773 Absolute Batman #19 brings the Scarecrow to Gotham https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/16/absolute-batman-19-brings-the-scarecrow-to-gotham/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:52:37 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56576 The Scarecrow appears, and one of Batman’s staunchest allies will not survive the encounter, in DC's Absolute Batman #19.

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]]> 56576 The X-Men team up with Captain America and more Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/15/the-x-men-team-up-with-captain-america-and-more-staff-picks/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56545 Mutantdom's newest school has barely welcomed its first students, and things are already going down in flames. Check out X-Men United #2 and more Staff Picks.

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]]> 56545 Absolute Batman #20 introduces the Robins https://comicsxf.com/2026/04/08/absolute-batman-20-introduces-the-robins/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:11:43 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56502 As the dust settles in Gotham after the loss of [redacted], Robins enter the scene ready to hunt in DC's Absolute Batman #20.

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]]> 56502 Absolute Batman #18 will tear your heart out https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/13/absolute-batman-18-will-tear-your-heart-out/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:20:06 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56269 Poison Ivy tries to win Batman over to her way of thinking, and Martha Wayne has a fateful meeting with the Court of Owls, in Absolute Batman #18.

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]]> 56269 X-Men United and a magazine for comics in our Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/11/x-men-united-and-a-magazine-for-comics-in-our-staff-picks/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56211 Welcome to Graymatter Lane, a place where mutants can come together to teach one another the skills needed for their survival, in X-Men United #1.

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]]> 56211 Absolute Batman #17 lets Poison Ivy loose on Gotham https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/20/absolute-batman-17-lets-poison-ivy-loose-on-gotham/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56057 Batman must climb his way to the top of the Heart Building to face his newest foe: a more monstrous incarnation of Poison Ivy, in Absolute Batman #17.

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]]> 56057 Ultimate Spider-Man ends in this week’s CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/18/ultimate-spider-man-ends-in-this-weeks-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56011 As Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man ends, a number of new series begin, including End of Life, Muppets Noir and The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre.

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]]> 56011 When Bruce met Diana: Absolute Wonder Woman #15 and Absolute Batman #16 https://comicsxf.com/2026/01/30/when-bruce-met-diana-absolute-wonder-woman-15-and-absolute-batman-16/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55776 Hell comes to Gotham as Team BatChat covers the two-part crossover between DC's Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Batman.

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]]> 55776 Iron Man, Spirit of the Shadows and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/01/28/iron-man-spirit-of-the-shadows-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55733 Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death's door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive. What happens the next time death comes calling?

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]]> 55733 Absolute Batman: Ark M shows how messed up Amadeus Arkham’s life was. Also Joker is there. https://comicsxf.com/2026/01/16/absolute-batman-ark-m-shows-how-messed-up-amadeus-arkhams-life-was-also-joker-is-there/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55607 The Ark M facility’s history is revealed in a dark tale of the history of the Arkhams and their connection to Jack Grimm.

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]]> 55607 Absolute Batman learns the truth about Ark M as X-Men returns to the present in our Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/01/07/absolute-batman-learns-the-truth-about-ark-m-as-x-men-returns-to-the-present-in-our-staff-picks/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55475 The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?

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]]> 55475 The end of Bane and the beginning of Joker in DC’s Absolute Batman #14 and #15 https://comicsxf.com/2025/12/12/the-end-of-bane-and-the-beginning-of-joker-in-dcs-absolute-batman-14-and-15/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55246 In this corner, we have Gotham’s new Dark Knight, the Batman! And in this corner, we have the man who wants to break him, Bane! Only one is coming out of this fight on two legs. Absolute Batman #14 is written by Scott Snyder, drawn by Nick Dragotta, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by...

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]]> 55246 A nightmare-fuel Joker debuts in DC’s Absolute Batman, and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2025/12/10/a-nightmare-fuel-joker-debuts-in-dcs-absolute-batman-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55166 Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email contact@comicsxf.com. Matt’s pick: Absolute Batman #15: Alfred reveals to Bruce the story...

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]]> 55166 Batman, Green Arrow & the Question team up, new Kyle Starks horror and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2025/11/26/staff-picks-nov26/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55010 Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New  comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email contact@comicsxf.com. Matt’s pick: Batman/Green Arrow/The Question — Arcadia #1: From the decaying...

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]]> 55010 Daniel Warren Johnson Absolute-ly crushes DC’s Absolute Batman Annual https://comicsxf.com/2025/10/31/absolute-batman-annual/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=54703 Three new tales of the Batman of the Absolute Universe are featured in the first ever Absolute annual. Absolute Batman Annual 2025 has story and art by Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren and Meredith McClaren, colors by Dave Stewart and letters by Clayton Cowles. Matt Lazorwitz: I think we’ve talked about the DC: High Volume...

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]]> 54703 An Absolute Batman flashback and more Age of Revelation in this week’s CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2025/10/29/staff-picks-oct29/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=54656 Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New  comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email contact@comicsxf.com. Matt’s pick: Absolute Batman Annual 2025 #1: Big names tell tales...

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]]> 54656 An Absolute twofer as we review DC’s Absolute Evil #1 and Absolute Batman #13 https://comicsxf.com/2025/10/19/absolute-evil-1-absolute-batman-13/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=54550 In a heavily guarded room, five people gather. They are rich, or powerful, or both. They discuss the secrets of the world, and their growing discontent as superhumans are manifesting. And they will form an alliance strangely like one we have seen before, but completely different in a key way. Absolute Evil #1 is written...

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]]> 54550 DC’s gonna knock you out while the Age of Revelation continues in this week’s Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2025/10/08/staff-picks-oct8/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=54392 Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New  comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email contact@comicsxf.com. Matt’s pick: DC K.O. #1: The Heart of Apokolips has transformed...

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]]> 54392 The Arkhams come home to roost in Absolute Batman #12 https://comicsxf.com/2025/09/14/absolute-batman-12/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=54097 Bruce Wayne has made it back to Gotham after escaping Ark M. And while the city is still there, it has changed for Bruce. His friends have changed. And those changes may make friends something much darker. Absolute Batman #12 is written by Scott Snyder, drawn by Nick Dragotta, colored by Frank Martin and lettered...

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]]> 54097 Big-boy season continues in DC’s Absolute Batman #11 https://comicsxf.com/2025/08/24/absolute-batman-11/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53910 The origin of Absolute Bane is revealed, as Alfred recalls the character’s past and fears for Batman’s future. Absolute Batman #11 is written by Scott Snyder, drawn by Clay Mann, colored by Ivan Plascencia and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Will Nevin: Whatcha more excited for: new Lego Batman or new Peacemaker? Matt Lazorwitz: Those are...

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]]> 53910 Bruce falls so he can get back up and fight Bane in DC’s Absolute Batman #10 https://comicsxf.com/2025/07/18/absolute-batman-10/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53433 Imprisoned inside Ark M, Batman will not give in. He will not give in to the experiments. He will not give in to the privations. He will not give in to Bane. He will escape. Absolute Batman #10 is written by Scott Snyder, drawn by Nick Dragotta, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by Clayton...

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]]> 53433 A tiny Wonder Woman and a new Skybound series lead this week’s CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2025/07/16/staff-picks-july16/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53362 Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New  comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email contact@comicsxf.com. Penn’s pick: Warriors and a Wee Wonder #1: What happens when...

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]]> 53362 Emo Wally, a minotaur and Ra’s al Musk in Absolute Flash, Wonder Woman and Superman https://comicsxf.com/2025/06/29/absolute-flash-wonderwoman-superman-batman/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53128 Welcome back to Talking Absolute, where we at ComicsXF analyze the Absolute DC storylines, controversies and themes that have captured our imaginations each month. Today, we’ll be covering the titles released in June, featuring emo Flash, a Musky Ra’s al Ghul and something stinky in Absolute Wonder Woman. Absolute Flash #4 Written by Jeff Lemire,...

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