Absolute Evil #1 just dropped (10/1/2025) and it’s a game-changing one-shot that ties the entire Absolute Universe together. Al Ewing and the team deliver a wild, high-stakes setup for what’s coming in 2025–2026.
The Setup
This issue pulls together heroes from across the Absolute line — Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, and Green Arrow — as a massive new threat begins to form. We get a dark mirror version of the Justice League as twisted villains start organizing.
The Cool (and Brutal) Parts
- The Joker is completely different here — no laughs, no jokes, just pure menace. His monologue about the “(In?) Justice League” is chilling.
- We see how the Absolute heroes inspire and how the villains are responding in a big way.
- The art and storytelling are on fire — every page feels epic and ominous.
- There’s a huge mind-blowing ending reveal involving a missing Justice League member becoming an iconic villain.
- It plants seeds for major arcs involving Green Arrow and sets up some wild 2025–2026 storylines.
Final Verdict
This is how you launch a big crossover event. Absolute Evil #1 is a must-read for anyone following the Absolute Universe. It’s not perfect, but the setup, the scope, and the twists make it one of the most exciting issues in the line so far. 5/5 (maybe 4.999/5) from me.
Absolute Evil #1 made my first Nest Egg Index in October 2026, where I track the modern #1s that went up over cover price.
What did you think?
Did Absolute Evil #1 live up to the hype for you? What was your favorite moment — the Joker’s vibe, the villain team-up, or that insane ending reveal? Tag me on X!
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