At San Diego Comic-Con last month, DC Comics announced plans for a new Absolute Universe of comic books to be released in October, November and beyond.
The publisher today released the main covers of the first issues of Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder WomanAnd Absolute Superman along with Trinity’s new logos and shared variant covers for each launch title.
This is meant to be DC Comics’ ultimate universe and each of these characters has been drastically reimagined as a result. Whether what we see in these titles will influence DC Studios’ plans remains to be seen and will likely depend on how these comics are received by fans.
For Absolute Batmanwe have artwork by Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin, Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Mitch Gerads and Ian Bertram.
Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta introduce fans to a new Batman with the release of Absolute Batman #1. In this issue, fans are introduced to a version of the Dark Knight who doesn’t have the money, mansion, or butler of his main series counterpart. Readers will quickly find out what makes this the “Absolute” version of Batman when the debut issue, with colors by Frank Martin and letters by Clayton Cowles, arrives at participating comic shops and digital retailers on Wednesday, October 9.
Next comes Absolute Wonder Woman. Main cover art is by Hayden Sherman and Jordie Bellaire, with variants by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Jeff Dekal and Dan Panosian.
For Diana, there’s no island paradise, no sisterhood to define her, and no mission for peace—so what is the purpose of an Amazon warrior in this new universe? Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson and emerging artist Hayden Sherman reinvent her from scratch in Absolute Wonder Woman #1, with colors by Jordie Bellaire and letters by Becca Carey, on sale Wednesday, October 23.
Last but not least, Absolute SupermanThe series is expected to deliver a bold new take on the Man of Steel, as evidenced by a main cover by Rafa Sandoval and Ulises Arreola.
These variants come from Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Clayton Crain and Matteo Scalera.
Writer Jason Aaron and artist Rafa Sandoval have teamed up to present a new Man of Steel with the release of Absolute Superman #1. This Superman has no family, no fortress of solitude, and no home. Will he still stand up for truth and justice in this new universe? Readers can find out when Absolute Superman #1, with colors by Ulises Arreola and letters by Becca Carey, hits participating comic shops on Wednesday, November 6.
All three launch issues will also include a “foil design variant” featuring the new crests for each member of DC’s new Absolute Trinity.
Which of these titles are you most looking forward to later this year?
