{"product_id":"absolute-batman-12-fourth-printing-2026-bn","title":"Absolute Batman # 12 Fourth Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolute Batman #12 \u003c\/b\u003eserves as the devastating fourth part of the \"Abomination\" story arc. Released on September 10, 2025, the issue marks the return of core series creators with a script by Scott Snyder and visceral, body-horror-infused interior art and main cover pencils by Nick Dragotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue is highly notable for systematically dismantling Bruce Wayne's supporting network, delivering a horrific sequence that permanently triggers the transformation of his childhood inner circle into his ultimate classic Rogues Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary \u0026amp; Tragic Transformations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative picks up in a bleak, post-captivity state following the Ark M breakout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Croc Ultimatum: In the deep darkness of Gotham's sewers, a massive, mutated Waylon Jones (Killer Croc) carries a heavily weakened Bruce Wayne to safety. Agonized by his grotesque reptilian transformation, Waylon begs Bruce to execute him to end his psychological suffering. When Bruce steadfastly refuses and promises to search for a medical cure, a despairing Waylon vanishes back into the subterranean tunnels.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fused Venom System: Bruce passes out and slips into a 20-day coma inside his hideout. Upon waking, he discovers a terrifying medical reality: Dr. Arkham's forced surgeries permanently fused an experimental Venom delivery system directly into his spine and brain. The biological weapon repeatedly causes agonizing pain, turning the veins in Bruce's left arm a volatile neon green.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Devastated Inner Circle: Leaving the cave to check on his childhood group, Bruce visits the intensive care unit, uncovering the brutal aftermath of Bane's targeted raid:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOswald Cobblepot (Penguin): Systematically pulverized by Bane, Oswald is left with nearly every bone in his body fractured, leaving his skeletal structure permanently compressed and deformed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvey Dent (Two-Face): Suffered a cracked skull alongside horrific severe chemical burns, completely splitting his physical appearance and warping his psyche into a bitter hatred directed toward Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdward Nygma (Riddler): Following a failed \"battle of wits\" challenge from Bane, the back of Eddie's skull was structurally gouged out, inflicting irreversible frontal lobe brain damage. Driven mad, Eddie bloodily affixes pieces of his android assistant, \"Al,\" directly onto his own head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Shift in Tactics: Recognizing that playing by the civic rules has gotten everyone he loves destroyed, an enraged Batman orders his street allies, the Red Hood Gang, to entirely stand down. Resolving to match his enemies' ruthlessness, he targets and forcefully usurps Carmine Falcone's localized illegal operations to control Gotham's underworld infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Batcave Breach: Returning to base, a defensive Alfred Pennyworth warns Bruce that they are officially at war. Suddenly, the base security alarms sound as the hatch is breached. Expecting a lethal assault from Bane, a defensive Alfred prepares to fight—only to be swiftly subdued by a surprise stealth intruder: \u003cstrong\u003ethe formal, present-day debut of this universe's Catwoman (Selina Kyle).\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssue Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Count: 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Rating: Rated Teen Plus (12+ for intense body horror and graphic injuries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67997917642852,"sku":"BN13 2","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_11_07_22_28_39_886.jpg?v=1794112278","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/absolute-batman-12-fourth-printing-2026-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}