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ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #18 (DC COMICS)
Veronica Cale has sent her squad after Diana!
The “Suicide Squad” of Area 41 have arrived with eyes on their target. Crashing an art gala in Gateway City puts Diana into a trap. With Zatanna matching her blow for blow, the odds can’t be in Diana’s favor.
If anyone thinks that’s gonna stop Wonder Woman, they are sadly mistaken. .
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #10 (DC COMICS)
The Agency wants John Jones eliminated.
After capturing his Martian counterpart, the mysterious group now comes for Jones. What they don’t realize is another voice is hiding inside Jones’ head. Despair-The-Zero is looking to corrupt the noble FBI Agent.
ABSOLUTE FLASH #13 (DC COMICS)
Wally West must find a way to push forward.
His time as being the Scarlett Speedster has been anything but easy. The latest conflict has delivered him a crushing blow. West’s father sacrificed himself to push THAWNE through a portal to stop his terror. This has destroyed Fort Fox and all those connected to it.
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #12 (DC COMICS)
Obsidian has been unleashed!
Hector Hammond’s manipulations have turned Todd Rice into an abomination of dark energy. Evergreen is in danger. Jo Muellin is his intended target, but she isn’t going down without a fight.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #18 (DC COMICS)
A new player in Gotham City looks to make Batman green with jealousy.
Absolute Poison Ivy has revealed herself with Bruce Wayne in her grasps. Her vision of transforming the Dark Knight into her enforcer is within grasps. If he should survive, there’s a larger problem looming when he returns home….
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
METROPOLIS IS UNDER SIEGE!
Parasite has been unleashed onto the city! With an unending hunger, the being is consuming energy from all in its’ way. Absolute Superman is ready for the fight but already has his hands full. Absolute Hawkman is attempting to sway Krypton’s Last son by any means necessary.
ABSOLUTE FLASH #12 (DC COMICS)
The demon has been unleashed on Fort Fox!
THAWNE has been brought back by his granddaughter Elenore and is bringing Hell with him. Rudy West is caught in the beast’s path! Wally West is back from the Speed Force and just in the nick of time! Who is going to win this match-up?
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
Veronica Cale has sent her squad after Diana!
The “Suicide Squad” of Area 41 have arrived with eyes on their target. Crashing an art gala in Gateway City puts Diana into a trap. With Zatanna matching her blow for blow, the odds can’t be in Diana’s favor.
If anyone thinks that’s gonna stop Wonder Woman, they are sadly mistaken. .
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #9 (DC COMICS)
The devil on John Jones shoulder.
After a falling out with his Martian partner, Jones has linked up with a darker force. Despair-The-Zero has been the voice in John’s ear. It may not be the one Jones needs to help put his life back together. This is a time where the tables are turned.
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #11 (DC COMICS)
Are dark days ahead for Jo Mullein?
After handling the assassination attempt from Goldface, Mullein looks to take down who has her on notice. This is easier said than done. Hector Hammond has a new weapon to play with. Is Evergreen ready for the deadly threat coming? Only one way to find out.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #16 (DC COMICS)
The skies rain with blood!
Ever since his debut in Absolute Evil #1, many have wondered when they would see the Absolute version of a certain winged warrior again. Their wait finally comes to an end.
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #16 (DC COMICS)
Do you believe in the power of Magic?
For residents of Gateway City, it is an all too familiar element of their protector. Diana of Themyscira has had her fair share of challenges since arriving on the scene. Knowing what she is capable of conjuring in combat makes her dangerous. A new threat looks ready to finally take her out with her own medicine.
ABSOLUTE FLASH #11 (DC COMICS)
No matter the timeline, alternate dimensions chaos……it’s business as usual for The Flash!
When Wally West is pulled into a dimension Dr. Barry Allen was trying to enter, it leads to a dire situation. The same can be said at Fort Fox. A sinister entity is wrecking everything. He bears the last name of THAWNE! This can’t mean anything good for our Absolute Scarlet Speedster.
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #8 (DC COMICS)
Hell never left Middleton.
The White Martian looms in the background while John Jones tries salvaging his life back. His wife Bridget is further away from him than ever due to his secret life. There’s something not quite right with his son Tyler. Could it be the White Martian didn’t go away like Jones and his “partner” thought? Also, who was the group at the end of last issue? So many questions!
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #10 (DC COMICS)
A Green Lantern is dying!
While watching a comatose Hal Jordan, Jo Mullein is shot by the assassin GOLDFACE. Dying on the floor of her ex-wife’s apartment isn’t on the day’s agenda. Meanwhile, Hector Hammond is closer to unlocking the secrets of a darker power. Will he succeed in his devious plans? Only one way to find out!
ABSOLUTE BATMAN : ARK M Special #1 (DC COMICS)
Arkham Asylum
A fixture of Gotham City for decades. The home of the criminally insane. Its’ reputation has been one of housing the most dangerous and corrupt. That isn’t always the patients. It is a place many of Batman’s rogue wind up residing in after an encounter with the Dark Knight.
In the Absolute Universe, it has taken on a whole other life of its own. The work being conducted there is not any plans of rehabilitation. It is more of fear and control. Waylon Jones and Bane are notable names attached to the devious place. How did this all come to be?
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #15 (DC COMICS)
It’s a new day in Smallville, Kansas.
Against incredible odds, the people fought back against the Machine. The Lazarus Corporation & Ra’s Al Ghul were defeated by the Man Of Tomorrow.
It dod not come without great loss. Martha Kent passed away before her adopted son was able to celebrate his victory. Krytpon’s last son also was dealt a blow with Sol, his living sentient cape sacrificed itself to assure a win.
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #7 (DC COMICS)
Back…Back in a Middleton groove.
When DC Comics announced it’s lineup of characters to lead the Absolute Universe, the trinity (Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman) were no-brainers. One name was the biggest X factor of the second wave: Martian Manhunter. The longtime staple of the Justice League was given a complete overhaul by one of comics best creative teams. It resulted in a huge win for fans and critcs alike.