Absolute Superman # 23 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

Absolute Superman #23 continues the high-stakes "Get Brainiac" story arc, following the Man of Steel's intense cosmic hunt. Scheduled for release on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, this issue is written by Jason Aaron with interior artwork by Juan Ferreyra.

Plot Synopsis

In this installment, Superman's mission pits him against the Toyman, who is reimagined within the gritty Absolute Universe as an exceptionally terrifying villain. Their brutal confrontation promises to leave the Man of Steel profoundly shaken in ways he never anticipated.

Cover Gallery & Variants

The issue features highly praised, striking artwork that emphasizes the darker aesthetic of this universe:

• Cover A: Main cover illustrated by Rafa Sandoval
• Cover B: Cardstock variant by Clay Mann
• Cover C: Cardstock variant by Juan Ferreyra, featuring a heavily praised, "Spawn-coded" clawed cape design wrapped around the Earth and Moon
• Cover D: Cardstock variant by Fabrizio De Tommaso