Absolute Batman Reading Guide: Where to Start, Trades, and Is It Worth It?
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Absolute Batman Reviews
Absolute Batman #23 Review: Straw Man Continues and the Storytelling Remains Elite
I just read Absolute Batman #23. This one left me wanting more (it felt a little short/quick), but Scott Snyder
Absolute Batman #22 Review: A Horror-Tinged Harley Quinn Origin Story
Absolute Batman #22 is another absolute banger. This one leans hard into horror territory with a Harley Quinn origin story
Absolute Batman #1 Review: Revisiting the Origin After 21 Issues
I went back and reread Absolute Batman #1 (originally released October 9, 2024) after we’ve now passed issue 21, with
Absolute Batman #21 Review: The First Course of the Big Robin Fight and an Unexpected Meeting
I just read Absolute Batman #21 that came out today (6/17/2026). We finally get the first course of the big
Absolute Batman #20 Review: The Robin Hype Is Real, But Scarecrow Steals the Show
I just read Absolute Batman #20 that came out yesterday (5/13/2026). Unfortunately, the release news is plagued with the printer
Absolute Batman #19 Review: They Do Not Miss – The Robin Team Reveal Changes Everything
I just read Absolute Batman #19 that came out today (4/15/28). Snyder and team — THEY DO NOT MISS. People
Absolute Batman #12 Review: The Abomination Arc Gets Even Darker with Twisted Takes on Penguin, Two-Face & Riddler
Absolute Batman #12 just dropped (9/10/2025) and it continues the brutal “Abomination” arc in a big way. Scott Snyder and
Absolute Batman #13 Review: Absolute Catwoman Steals the Show as the Abomination Arc Heats Up!
Absolute Batman #13 just dropped (10/8/2025) and it’s a strong continuation of the Abomination arc. Catwoman’s full entry absolutely steals
Absolute Batman: Ark M Review: Dark Origins of Arkham Asylum Hit Hard (Fantastic 5/5 One-Shot!)
Absolute Batman: Ark M just dropped (1/7/26) and it’s a fantastic stand-alone special that dives deep into the dark origins