A gang of masked killers terrorizes the streets of Gotham. A vigilante fights for his city--but he's not the Batman you know. The Absolute Universe, born out of the Justice League's apocalyptic battle with Darkseid, ushers in a set of brand-new realities that reimagine your favorite heroes as you've never seen them before. In Absolute Batman, meet a young Bruce Wayne with no Wayne Manor, no Alfred by his side, and a different axe to grind as the Dark Knight. From the minds of writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, and featuring special guest artist Gabriel Walta, comes an origin story you won't want to miss! Collects ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1-6.
IT'S THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE--AND ITS VILLAINS STAND UNITED! Without heroes...without protection...without restraint...there is only ABSOLUTE EVIL. The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world...and it’s certainly caught the attention of the people who run it. Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, and the mysterious Joker have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking...and new partnerships. An insidious betrayal from within their ranks is imminent, and if they don’t take action, they’ll lose control of a planet that was built to be their playground! Superstars Al Ewing and Giuseppe Camuncoli join forces to kickstart the next era of Absolute Universe stories...with several shocking new character reveals, and one big unmissable twist!
WITHOUT THE MENTOR, WITHOUT THE FAMILY, WITHOUT THE SPEED FORCE…HE'S STILL THE ABSOLUTE SCARLET SPEEDSTER! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics that fans have known and loved for decades! Wally West’s world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed--and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor. The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe’s Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, JSA) and illustrated by Nick Robles (The Dreaming: Waking Hours). Collects ABSOLUTE FLASH #1-6.
THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE BREAKOUT ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE HIT! How far out is the world that's coming? From across the depths of space, the Blackstars are turning their attention to Earth...and only Tomar-Re stands in their way. Jo Mullein's life will never be the same. She survived judgment, but she's still grappling with strange new powers, and her friend Hal Jordan is comatose. Meanwhile, Agents Simon Baz and Kari Limbo are getting closer to the mysteries of Evergreen, and so are Hector Hammond and his top assassin--the man called Nemesis! Discover the next challenge for the Absolute Universe's newest Lanterns. Collects ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #7-12.
THE BLOCKBUSTER EVENT OF 2024! Written by Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Nicole Maines and Others Art by Dan Mora, Mikel Janin, Gleb Melnikov and Others It’s the final domino to fall as an epic scheme comes tumbling down, and the DC Universe will never be the same! As the founder of the Suicide Squad methodically targets each superhero dynasty one at a time, starting with Superman, a resistance is forming...and Batman is out for vengeance. It’s a shocking blitzkrieg across the universe from the Fortress of Solitude to Themyscira to Gamorra, as the destinies of our heroes and the future of the DC Universe are forever altered. Don’t miss the stunning conclusion to the Absolute Power saga as justice is reborn from the ashes. Also included is a special oversize Ground Zero issue bringing Amanda Waller’s total dominance to the doorsteps of the world’s finest heroes...using the combined might of Failsafe, the Brainiac Queen, and the Suicide Squad to do it!
Spiraling out of the catastrophic events of Absolute Power, a new side of the DC Universe is born--the Absolute Universe! In a different, darker world, Kal-El landed in a remote Kansas field, the last survivor from an alien planet...but even before that moment, nothing unfolded as you'd expect. As he tries to survive in a world seemingly determined to repeat the mistakes of the demolished Krypton, he'll come into conflict with the globe-straddling Lazarus Corporation and its agenda of exploitation...and go fist- to-fist with its brutal army of Peacemakers! Best-selling writer Jason Aaron (Star Wars, Thor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) is joined by superstar artist Rafa Sandoval (The Flash, Action Comics) to reinvent Superman from the ground up! Collects ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #1-6.
In a different, darker world, Diana of Themyscira was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. They did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger--tragedy, danger, and magic honed her into an even greater weapon. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, it is now time for Diana to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana won't be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson is joined by breakout artist Hayden Sherman to reinvent Wonder Woman from the ground up! Collects ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #1-7.
Take a trip down memory lane with this specially curated collection of ADVENTURE TIME—er, adventures! From powerful psychic beings that eat years (and years and years and years and—) of Finn’s memory, to suddenly appearing sisters (what do you mean you don’t remember Adventure Time with Finn, Jake, and Gata?!), to Finn and Jake becoming sheriffs pursuing injustice across the endless sands of the desert (wait, they haven’t been sheriffs this whole time?!), this specially sized collection of Adventure Time comics collects some of Finn & Jake’s wildest adventures! Surely they . . . ring a bell?! Artists Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Zachary Sterling, Phil Murphy, Ian McGintyCollects issue #31–34, #46–49, and #54–57 of the original Adventure Time comics run!
The landmark issue that launched Spider-Man’s fan-favorite “Brand New Day” era! Following the devastating events of “One More Day,” Peter Parker puts the past behind him — with many of the brightest talents in comics uniting to weave a fresh web for Spidey! Get ready to discover his new status quo, catch up with familiar faces and meet some new players in the lives of Peter and his family — beginning with the woman he’s locking lips with! And then there’s the monochrome menace set to become one of Spider-Man’s deadliest enemies: Mister Negative! But what new enterprise has Aunt May got cooking? And who’s the redhead trying her luck as the costumed Jackpot? Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #546.
That’s right, J. Michael Straczynski is back — but this time, he’s digging into a vastly different part of Spidey history! Jump back with us to Peter Parker’s college days at Empire State University with Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson and Flash Thompson! But not everything is rosy and happy as a new evil rears its head in a way that’s sure to impact Peter’s future! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man: Torn (2025) #1-5