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DC ALL IN SAGA: DARKSEID VS. THE WORLD #1 (DC COMICS)
Darkseid is……
Ever since his bold move to capture absolute power, the former lord of Apokolips has been very active in his schemes. From creating the Absolute Universe to attempting to take over Earth Prime, Darkseid remains the greatest threat to the DCU.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #25 (DC COMICS)
After all this time, it comes down to this moment.
Jack Grimm’s meddling in Bruce Wayne’s life has made monstrous impressions on the young man. Everything from the Zoo incident to Tim Drake’s death, Grimm has played a part in Wayne’s greatest tragedies.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #24 (DC COMICS)
The devil has found a way to put fear into the absolute Dark Knight.
Bruce Wayne has been rattled to his core due to the actions of Jack Grimm and the Scarecrow.
BATMAN OF TWO WORLDS #1 (DC COMICS)
Scott Snyder and Matt Fraction are out here flexing as they give us a clash of styles- finesse and brute force- between two of our favorite Bat Boys.
ABSOLUTE CASSANDRA CAIN: THE SHADOW’S HAND #1 (DC COMICS)
As Selina Kyle continues her search for Holly Robinson, another figure is looming in the shadows.
Cassandra Cain’s introduction into the Absolute Universe has been shrouded in mystery.
That ends now.
ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN #3 (DC COMICS)
The search for Holly Robinson is taking its’ toll on Selina Kyle.
When Holly is taken right form Selina’s home, this prompts her to take extreme action. Even if it means re-uniting her old crew from Gotham City.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #23 (DC COMICS)
The devil is right at Bruce Wayne’s doorstep.
Jack Grimm has been making his life hell long before anyone realized. With the help of Scarecrow, Joker continues to break the Bat.
BY A THREAD: BOOK TWO #6 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
It has all come down to this.
Ever since the shroud changed the world, Jo, Charlie and their friends have tried making the best of a world now unknown. Their search for answers have taken them places beyond their wildest dreams. Each move more challenging than the last.
WHITE BOAT #3 (DSTLRY)
After discovering that his twin brother is alive after believing him dead for over a decade. Lee must decide whether he should stay on the island or return home. However, this decision may have already been made for him.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22 (DC COMICS)
Can a Bat know fear?
In Bruce Wayne’s life, he has experienced many tragedies which have led him to becoming the Dark Knight. During this journey of vengeance, he has added a few allies in his crusade. None come more unpredictable than the leader of the Red Hood Gang.
ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN #2 (DC COMICS)
Selina Kyle and trouble go hand in hand.
When her longtime friend Holly Robinson appears at her doorstep, danger follows. After a high speed chase for her assailants, Kyle is now on a quest to find out who attacked her peace.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #21 (DC COMICS)
Fear is circling around Bruce Wayne with grave consequences.
With the emergence of Absolute Scarecrow, Wayne has suffered a devastating loss. Jim Gordon was killed after the villain staged the murder to frame Batman. This has brought Jack Grim’s next phase to the forefront.
ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN #1 (DC COMICS)
Selina Kyle is a walking force of nature.
No matter where she has been, one must never doubt what she is capable of. This is amplified even more in the Absolute Universe.
FIRST LOOK: WHITE BOAT #3 (DSTLRY)
After discovering that his twin brother is alive after believing him dead for over a decade. Lee must decide whether he should stay on the island or return home. However, this decision may have already been made for him. This final issue in the series from DSTLRY releases on July 8th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday May 18th, 2026, DSTLRY gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #20 (DC COMICS)
Bruce Wayne is finding out first hand what the definition of Fear truly is.
Absolute Scarecrow has been unleashing a deadly onslaught to anyone in his path. Batman’s first encounter came with a deadly cost. Jim Gordon was driven mad by Scarecrow’s fear. It resulted in his untimely death off a rooftop.
BY A THREAD: BOOK TWO #5 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
The shroud has changed the world forever. Charlie and her friends are attempting to find hope in the lost darkness. When luck brings them to a blossoming oasis, guards are let down. Much like anything that seems to be paradise, it was too good to be true.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #19 (DC COMICS)
Gotham City has a new face of fear roaming its’ streets.
The Joker has unleashed ARK M’s resident expert on psychology to handle the Absolute Dark Knight. This Bruce Wayne has overcome many obstacles in his short crime fighting career. Is he ready to face what secrets lie within?
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….
DC KO #5 (DC COMICS)
In the end, only one can be King.
Darkseid’s return to the DCU sparked a challenge heroes have never felt. More powerful than ever before, the former Lord of Apokolips came back to claim another universe. A dangerous power held the key to his defeat, Extreme sacrifice was needed to acquire it.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
Gotham City is seeing green these days.
Ark-M has been the home of some of the most dangerous individuals in the Absolute Universe. One of which is Dr. Pamela Isley. The doctor has vengeance on her mind. This is a version of the Batman rogue that might be more deadlier than her DCU counterpart. Is that even possible? Only one way to find out!