Absolute Batman #1-13 + Annual (DC, 2024). #2 is the Daniel Warren Johnson Variant and #5 is the Clay Mann & Seth Mann Variant.
KEY ISSUES:
- #1: Introduction of Alfred Pennyworth, an M16 agent; Black Mask; Waylon Jones, Killer Crock in the mainstream universe; Martha Wayne; Commissioner Gordon; Barbara Gordon; Harvey Bullock; Selina Kyle; Oswald Cobblepot; Edward Nygma; Harvey Dent; Matches Malone; Joker, first cameo appearance; Julia Pennyworth, cameo appearance; & Thomas Wayne. Death of Thomas Wayne. 1st team appearance of the Party Animals, led by Black Mask.
- #2: Introduction of Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, Harvey Dent – as adults but without their mainstream universe alter egos
- #3: Full appearance of Selina Kyle as a child, Introduction of Julia Pennyworth in full, & 1st appearance of AL, an artificial intelligence robot created by Edward Nygma
- #4: Origin of Batman’s early days as a vigilante and the background of the bat archetype & 1st appearance of Randal Powers, an organized crime affiliate
- #6: 2nd cameo appearance of Absolute Joker & First mention of Bane in the Absolute Universe
- #7: 1st appearance of Victor Fries Jr., the son of Victor and Nora Fries who turns into a monstrous humanoid in the final panel
- #9: Introduction of Bane; Deathstroke, briefly in a photograph; & Dick Grayson, briefly
- #10: Waylon Jones introduced as Killer Croc, Introduction of Clayface as the K.L.A.Y. biome, & 1st appearance of Dr. Arkham
- #11: Origin of Bane in the Absolute Universe
- #12: Introduction of Catwoman in costume, head only in final panel & Introduction of Harley Quinn, unnamed and obscured by a hood
- #13: Introduction of Catwoman in costume, in full & Introduction of Harley Quinn in full
- Annual #1: Origin of the Absolute Batmobile
In our opinion, these comics are in VF/NM condition. Please see the pictures provided to judge the condition for yourself. These are the actual comics you will receive.
