{"title":"Absolute Universe","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shared DC Comics continuity that launched in October 2024 as part of the DC All In initiative. Overseen by Scott Snyder, it reimagines iconic heroes as \"underdogs\" in a world shaped by the dark energy of Darkseid rather than the hopeful \"Superman energy\" of the main DC Universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Premise and Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe World: Known as Alpha-World (or the Elseworld), it is a younger, harsher reality where villains are often already in power and heroes lack the traditional support systems that defined them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHero Status: Heroes are considered \"small chaos\" in an established system, forced to be tougher and more resourceful without the benefit of vast wealth, family legacies, or divine heritages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eShared Continuity: Unlike past standalone \"Elseworlds\" stories, all Absolute titles take place in the same world, allowing for future crossovers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReimagined Hero Origins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Batman\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bruce Wayne is a working-class city employee without his family fortune or Alfred the butler. He uses a massive battleaxe and brute force to fight crime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Superman\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kal-El is an immigrant with no home base (Fortress of Solitude) or human parents (the Kents) to guide him. He is often viewed as a cold alien rather than a savior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Wonder Woman\u003c\/strong\u003e: Diana was not raised on Paradise Island but was instead raised by Circe in the Underworld. She is an Amazon warrior and witch who uses dark magic and a \"Nemesis Lasso\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Flash\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a teenage Wally West who must navigate his powers without a Flash Family or a Speed Force to rely on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Martian Manhunter\u003c\/strong\u003e: A psychological horror take where John Jones is an FBI agent being slowly taken over by a Martian entity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-1-25-dc-comics-cover-a-cgc-9-8-4631835016","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Cover A CGC 9.8 4631835016","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. In this first issue, he is a \"lone wolf\" activist traveling the globe to protect exploited workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eModified Powers and Suit: His powers are not as absolute; he must regulate his solar energy using a sentient, AI-driven suit named Sol. His heat vision is described as appearing like \"lava,\" and he may not even have the power of flight initially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLazarus Corporation and Lois Lane: The primary antagonist is the Lazarus Corporation, a global entity that exploits laborers and employs high-tech \"Peacemakers\" as enforcers. Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231016\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231016\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826680090724,"sku":"A34","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteSuperman11_25DCComicsfront16.jpg?v=1758568500"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-9-8-25-dc-comics-nguyen-1-25-variant-cover-cgc-9-8-4631836010","title":"Absolute Batman # 9 1:25 Nguyen Variant 8\/25 CGC 9.8 4631836010","description":"\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA \"\u003cstrong\u003e1:25 Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is an incentive variant cover for a comic book that a retailer can order from the publisher. The \"1:25\" refers to the ratio of regular copies a store must order to qualify for a single copy of that special cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman #9\u003c\/b\u003e (released June 11, 2025) marks the beginning of the \"Abomination\" story arc in DC’s Absolute Universe. Written by Scott Snyder with art by Nick Dragotta, this issue introduces a terrifying new version of Bane and explores a mysterious facility known as Ark M. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary: \"Abomination: Part One\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Rise of Ark M: The story centers on a new facility called Ark M, intended to rehabilitate the \"derelict and despondent\" of society but secretly serving as a breeding ground for evil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMissing Friends: Bruce Wayne’s friend Waylon Jones (the Absolute version of Killer Croc) has gone missing, with evidence suggesting he was taken deep into the Ark M facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Bane: A monstrously large and tactically brilliant version of Bane arrives in Gotham. He is depicted as an \"old adversary\" of Alfred Pennyworth's and is far larger and more imposing than this universe's already massive Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Confrontation: Batman infiltrates Ark M only to find Bane waiting for him. The two engage in a brutal, one-sided battle where Bane humbles Batman, showcasing a significant gap in power and preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMilitarized Gotham: Meanwhile, the GCPD begins a controversial partnership with private law enforcement companies to militarize the police force, a move opposed by Martha Wayne and Jim Gordon. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Scott Snyder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Nick Dragotta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Frank Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLetterer: Clayton Cowles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836010\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836010\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826768859236,"sku":"C11","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman98_25DCComicsNguyen1-25VariantCoverfront.jpg?v=1758568331"},{"product_id":"absolute-wonder-woman-1-4-25-dc-comics-jim-lee-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836013","title":"Absolute Wonder Woman # 1 DC Comics 4\/25 Jim Lee Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836013","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Wonder Woman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released October 23, 2024) is the debut of a darker, magic-heavy reinvention of Diana of Themyscira within DC’s Absolute Universe. Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". Despite her initial coldness, Circe raises Diana, teaching her magic and morals while Diana protects her from hell-beasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHellish Equipment: Instead of traditional armor, this Diana wields a massive Athena Blade and the Nemesis Lasso, a red, magic-infused rope. She rides Pegasus, reimagined here as a giant black-metal skeleton-winged horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArrival on Earth: As an adult, Diana enters the surface world to defend Gateway City from an invasion of \"Harbingers\" and a monstrous entity called the Tetracide. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Kelly Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArtist: Hayden Sherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColorist: Jordie Bellaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836013\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836013\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826813816932,"sku":"C44","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteWonderWoman14_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront.jpg?v=1758569173"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-1-25-dc-comics-third-printing-opena-variant-cgc-9-8-4631836006","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Third Printing\/Opena Variant CGC 9.8 4631836006","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836006\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836006\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826822140004,"sku":"C34","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman11_25DCComicsThirdPrinting_OpenaVariantCfront06.jpg?v=1758553616"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-1-25-dc-comics-third-printing-opena-variant-cgc-9-8-4631836007","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Third Printing\/Opena Variant CGC 9.8 4631836007","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836007\/\" title=\"CGC\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836007\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826831937636,"sku":"C41","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman11_25DCComicsThirdPrinting_OpenaVariantCfront07.jpg?v=1758554172"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836002","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 2\/25 Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836002","description":"\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836002\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836002\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826913661028,"sku":"B54","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman12_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront02.jpg?v=1758554546"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836003","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 2\/25 Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836003","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. 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They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CGC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836004\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836004\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826925424740,"sku":"B52","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman12_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront04.jpg?v=1758554803"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836005","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 2\/25 Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4631836005","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836005\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836005\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826929160292,"sku":"B53","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman12_25DCComicsFourthPrintingfront05.jpg?v=1758554885"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4631836004-copy","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 1\/25 Third Printing CGC 9.8 4631836009","description":"\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836009\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4631836009\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827046961252,"sku":"C33","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman11_25DCComicsThirdPrintingfront09.jpg?v=1758551481"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-4-25-dc-comics-third-printing","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 4\/25 Third Printing Jim Lee CGC 9.8 4631835020","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231019\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231019\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866651414628,"sku":"A51","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_13_07_391_d3646dc8-063d-451f-b5e8-9fb032285259.jpg?v=1770683330"},{"product_id":"absolute-wonder-woman-1-6-25-dc-comics-fifth-printing-mora-foil-cgc-9-8-4635231024","title":"Absolute Wonder Woman # 1 DC Comics 6\/25 Fifth Printing\/Mora Foil CGC 9.8 4635231024","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Wonder Woman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released October 23, 2024) is the debut of a darker, magic-heavy reinvention of Diana of Themyscira within DC’s Absolute Universe. Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". 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Written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Javier Rodríguez, the series shifts Martian Manhunter from a traditional superhero to a surreal psychological horror and \"psychedelic noir\" thriller. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Premise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows John Jones, an FBI agent who is a \"passenger in his own life\"—a workaholic and detached father who has lost all passion for his routine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Incident: Jones is caught in a traumatic explosion at a coffee shop that should have killed him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Infection: Following the blast, his mind is \"infected\" or bound to an incorporeal alien consciousness calling itself \"the Martian\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Reality: This entity forces Jones to perceive reality in a way that is utterly incomprehensible to the human psyche, filled with vibrant, \"psychedelic\" smoke and memories of a past life on Mars. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnique Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExperimental Art: Javier Rodríguez uses an abstract visual language that ignores traditional comic layouts. 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Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. 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Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Cover A First Printing Interior Cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis deal includes two CGC 9.8 graded comics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Batman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics 12\/24 The 616 Comics Edition A Interior Cover A CGC 9.8 4635230023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CGC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230023\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230023\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics 1\/25 The 616 Comics Edition A Interior Cover A CGC 9.8 4632531008\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231008\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635231008\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. 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Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. 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His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230014\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230014\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46873925091428,"sku":"C12","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatmanNoirEdition11_25DCComicsCGC9.84635230014front.jpg?v=1758567252"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-2-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-cgc-9-8-4635230006","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 2\/25 Fourth Printing CGC 9.8 4635230006","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. 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He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; 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Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. 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They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230001\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230001\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875308949604,"sku":"C13","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman14_25DCComicsFifthPrintingCGC9.84635230001front.jpg?v=1758555342"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-4-25-dc-comics-fifth-printing-cgc-9-8-4635230002","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 4\/25 Fifth Printing CGC 9.8 4635230002","description":"\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230002\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230002\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875325694052,"sku":"B33","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman_14_25DCComicsFifthPrintingCGC9.84635230002front.jpg?v=1758555595"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-4-25-dc-comics-fifth-printing-cgc-9-8-4635230003","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 4\/25 Fifth Printing CGC 9.8 4635230003","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230003\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230003\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875350630500,"sku":"B34","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/AbsoluteBatman_14_25DCComicsFifthPrintingCGC9.84635230003front.jpg?v=1758555893"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-6-25-dc-comics-fourth-printing-mora-foil-9-8-4635230025","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 6\/25 Fourth Printing\/Mora Foil 9.8 4635230025","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. In this first issue, he is a \"lone wolf\" activist traveling the globe to protect exploited workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eModified Powers and Suit: His powers are not as absolute; he must regulate his solar energy using a sentient, AI-driven suit named Sol. His heat vision is described as appearing like \"lava,\" and he may not even have the power of flight initially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLazarus Corporation and Lois Lane: The primary antagonist is the Lazarus Corporation, a global entity that exploits laborers and employs high-tech \"Peacemakers\" as enforcers. Shockingly, Lois Lane is introduced not as a reporter, but as a high-ranking military agent for Lazarus who captures Superman at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDarker Tone: The series is part of a universe born from \"Darkseid energy,\" meaning the world is intentionally bleaker and heroes are \"underdogs\" fighting against a corrupt system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Jason Aaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Rafa Sandoval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Ulises Arreola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Becca Carey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230025\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230025\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875621949540,"sku":"C22","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_55_49_634.jpg?v=1770685001"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-6-25-dc-comics-sixth-printing-mora-foil-cgc-9-8-4635230016","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 6\/25 Sixth Printing\/Mora Foil CGC 9.8 4635230016","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230016\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230016\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875918860388,"sku":"C23","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_57_13_533_a2c82924-abca-4259-be15-85abfe599fb5.jpg?v=1770685118"},{"product_id":"absolute-batman-1-6-25-dc-comics-sixth-printing-mora-foil-cgc-9-8-4635230015","title":"Absolute Batman # 1 DC Comics 6\/25 Sixth Printing\/Mora Foil CGC 9.8 4635230015","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released on October 9, 2024, is the blockbuster debut of DC’s Absolute Universe. Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. They were killed in a mass shooting at a zoo, leaving Bruce with a raw, structural understanding of Gotham’s decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Without a cave or a butler, Bruce uses his knowledge of Gotham's infrastructure to fight from the bottom up. He views Batman not as a symbol of order, but as a \"beast\" meant to tear down the corrupt systems of the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villains: The issue introduces the Party Animals, a lethal gang wearing animal masks, who serve a mysterious group of wealthy elites known as the Black Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Reinventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Arsenal: His bat-ears double as combat knives, and his massive cape is made of heavy, weighted ballistic material. His primary weapon is a brutal, foldable battle-axe formed from the chest emblem of his suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: No longer a butler, Alfred is a high-level MI6 field agent sent to Gotham to observe and potentially neutralize the threat that Batman represents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Batmobile: He drives a modified, heavy-duty armored motorcycle rather than a high-tech supercar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces reimagined versions of iconic heroes and villains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbsolute Batman (Bruce Wayne): First full appearance of this 24-year-old, blue-collar civil engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAlfred Pennyworth: First appearance as a grizzled MI6 field agent and mercenary sent to observe Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Party Animals: First team appearance of this brutal, nihilistic criminal gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlack Mask (Roman Sionis): First appearance as the lanky, lethal leader of the Party Animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Joker: First cameo appearance of this version, who is later revealed to be an amoral, billionaire mastermind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast Introductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also establishes many of Bruce Wayne’s friends and allies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWaylon Jones (Killer Croc): Introduced as Bruce’s close friend and the owner of \"Croc’s Gym\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Law Enforcement: First appearances of Mayor Jim Gordon, Officer Barbara Gordon, and Commissioner Harvey Bullock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos \u0026amp; Flashbacks: Features the first appearances of Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne (the latter dying in a flashback), as well as childhood versions of Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Harvey Dent seen in a photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230015\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4635230015\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875935080548,"sku":"C24","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_09_18_59_24_878.jpg?v=1770685218"},{"product_id":"absolute-superman-1-8-25-dc-comics-fifth-printing-spears-foil-cgc-9-8-4635231012","title":"Absolute Superman # 1 DC Comics 8\/25 Fifth Printing\/Spears Foil CGC 9.8 4635231012 (Marks on Front)","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Superman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (released November 6, 2024) is the debut of a darker, \"rawer\" version of the Man of Steel within DC's Absolute Universe. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". Despite her initial coldness, Circe raises Diana, teaching her magic and morals while Diana protects her from hell-beasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHellish Equipment: Instead of traditional armor, this Diana wields a massive Athena Blade and the Nemesis Lasso, a red, magic-infused rope. 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Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, this version of Diana is not a princess from a Mediterranean paradise, but the \"Last Amazon\" raised in the literal depths of Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Origin: The Last Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExile in Hell: Following an ancient crime committed by the Amazons against Zeus, the infant Diana is banished to a hellish wasteland known as the Wild Isle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRaised by an Enemy: The sun god Apollo leaves the baby with the sorceress Circe, forbidding her from ever speaking the word \"Amazon\". 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Created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne as a working-class \"chaos agent\" rather than a billionaire socialite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this reality, the \"wealth\" is stripped away. Bruce Wayne is a massive, 6'6\" city engineer who grew up in the public housing of Crime Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin: His father, Thomas Wayne, was a social worker, and his mother, Martha, was a municipal employee. 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