Absolute Batman # 20 Cover A Second Replacement Printing 2026 BN

Absolute Batman #20 is a comic book published by DC Comics as part of the Absolute Universe initiative. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Nick Dragotta, it is scheduled for release on May 13, 2026.

Key Plot and Debut Details

• Absolute Robin Debut: This issue features the first appearance of "Absolute Robin." In this continuity, Robin is a program consisting of multiple characters—Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, and Duke Thomas—who pilot mech suits.
• The Joker Connection: A major twist reveals that these wayward youths are wards of Jack Grimm, the Absolute Universe's version of the Joker.
• Synopsis: Following a "tragic loss" in Gotham City, the Robins enter the scene to hunt, and several major secrets are expected to be revealed.