“Arcadia” has drawn together three of the DCU’s most complex characters.

Vic Sage is trying to unlock a mystery involving human trafficking. Oliver Queen is attempting to rebuild his status with Queen Industries. Bruce Wayne is on a search for those involved with an assassination attempt.

Last readers saw, The Question was taken prisoner. Green Arrow was fighting the good fight but ran into new opposition: Batman?!

Even in defeat, Batman finds a way to win.

During the “DC K.O.” tourney, The Dark Knight was eliminated by The Joker. His saga should have ended there. Implementing a failsafe, Batman wound up in a future imperfect. Dick Grayson became Batman. Robins were a unit more than any sidekick. Bruce Wayne was insane. After defeating Grayson, Bruce Wayne was moved to a Gotham ran by Jason Todd, otherwise known as Batman.

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?

Dr. Annika Zeller has been drawing unwanted attention.

Her work on the Crown of Storms is extraordinary. With great success comes greater problems. Certain people don’t want to see her progress further with her work. Even on a night out, Zeller is a walking target.

Lucky for her that an apparent date might be able to step in to intervene. That person’s name is Bruce Wayne.

Cassandra Cain is on a path of vengeance.

Being the daughter of Lady Shiva, Cain is accustomed to handling herself in a fight. The Unburied are advancing in their plans. Samsara is their prime target. This has led to a recruitment by Nyssa al Ghul to join her war. This doesn’t sit well with Cain, who has revenge on her mind.

The fate of the DCU will be in one person’s hands. It will not be given. The title will be earned through combat.

Darkseid is coming. After creating the Absolute Universe, the former lord of Apokolips wants more. It was revealed an Absolute Champion must be crowned to face off against the upcoming evil. This is no easy task. Heroes and villains have now been put into a deadly tournament. As it progresses, the challenges do not get easier. The latest round presents quite the showdown.

Hal Jordan. Bruce Wayne. “Frenemies from work”

Two heroes that couldn’t be any more different. Their methods and personalities constantly clash while trying to accomplish the same goal. With Jordan needing answers to the effects from the Book of Oa, one person would have the answers. Jordan books a one-way ticket to Gotham City to see if Batman can help. It might be a better question to ask if they can co-exist while trying.

At last, two good souls in a dark world finally cross paths.

Since its’ inception, fans have wondered when the heroes of the Absolute Universe would finally meet. Their patience was tested but n answer came at San Diego Comic Con 2025. During a panel, Scott Snyder announced that ABSOLUE BATMAN would meet ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN in a future crossover event.

No Fear. No Hope.

When a deadly virus comes to Gotham City, Batman becomes a victim. This is all orchestrated by The Lion. Taking fear away makes for a very dangerous landscape. It also means certain death. Batman’s case has has a fair share of globe-trotting looking for answers.

His latest clue points him in the direction of one of his most deadliest rogues: The Scarecrow!

Even in the future, the best laid plans don’t always work out so well.

Virgil Hawkins aka Static is pushing the Q-Wave Energy Grid. The game changing technology spells endless possibilities. It also draws unwanted attention. With a threat like Shutdown ready to upend everything, Static appears to have a partner in fighting the good fight with him. Terry McGuiness aka Batman Beyond is in tow for this latest adventure.

Sometimes, home isn’t where the heart lies. This is especially true in the case of Bruce Wayne.

When humanity tampers with dark matter, the result are shadows. Dark creatures reeking havoc all over the universe. This has prompted Wayne to assume the mantle of Immortal Legend Batman.

His intense hunting of shadows does not come without cost. Wayne’s risked all he cares about in his vigilant quest. This includes his life which time may be running out on. His latest case leads him back to a place he left: Gotham!

The Zanni has struck Dick Grayson in an unthinkable manner.

Nightwing-Prime was taken out of commission by Olivia Pierce. When Grayson goes looking for revenge, he gets way more than bargained for.

The fate of the DCU will be in one person’s hands. It will not be given. The title will be earned through combat.

Darkseid is coming. After creating the Absolute Universe, the former lord of Apokolips wants more. It was revealed an Absolute Champion must be crowned to face off against the upcoming evil. This is no easy task.

Who is worthy of the crown of “Absolute Champion?”

That is the question defining the DC Universe. Darkseid is coming. After creating the Absolute Universe, he wants more! The heroes have faced him before but never at this level of power. There is one shot to defeat him, but it comes with a heavy cost.

The fate of the DCU will be in one person’s hands. It will not be given. The title will be earned through combat.

Darkseid is coming. After creating the Absolute Universe, the former lord of Apokolips wants more. It was revealed an Absolute Champion must be crowned to face off against the upcoming evil. This is no easy task. Heroes and villains have now been put into a deadly tournament. As it progresses, the challenges do not get easier. The latest round isn’t going to hold back.

The definition of pure evil.

Throughout the history of comics, one character has personified what pop culture thinks of a villain. His motives are shrouded in mystery. He does what he wants not for glory or money. The reason is just because he desires chaos. A maniacal laugh is his trademark. Some know him as the Clown Prince of Crime. Most recognize him as THE JOKER!

A father’s revenge knows no limits. The latest danger in Gotham City is a man with a very short list of names to cross off. Avenging his son’s death is the only thing fueling his days. Burning the Iceberg Lounge down with a body count behind it was only the start. Penguin and Two-Face were at the top of the hit list. Now a new name tops them both.

The fate of the DCU will be in one person’s hands. It will not be given. The title will be earned through combat.

Darkseid is coming. After creating the Absolute Universe, the former lord of Apokolips wants more. It was revealed an Absolute Champion must be crowned to face off against the upcoming evil. This is no easy task. Heroes and villains have now been put into a deadly tournament. As it progresses, the challenges do not get easier. The latest round presents quite the showdown

A dark day sets in Gotham City. Vandal Savage has grown his influence as Gotham Police Commissioner. Batman has been dealing with being a hero to hunted. Looming in the distance is Dr. Zeller and the work she has been doing. It is a great deal to handle for the Dark Knight.

If only that was his greatest current problem…

Darkseid has returned to the DCU after creating the Absolute Universe. With his power levels at an all time high, drastic measures were taken. The heart of Apokolips might be the key to stop him. It does not come without sacrifice.

A tournament was put in place to crown an Absolute Champion. Batman was a favorite to win it all. Fate knocked him off track with a crooked smile. The Joker eliminated him in a sneak attack in the tourney.

Being prepared for anything, the Dark Knight had a failsafe put into cheat the deadly game. He has been sent into a new world of Gotham City. This landscape is dominated by older versions of his Robins. It also leaves him with a haunting legacy to carry.

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