Preview: Absolute Batman #25
Absolute Batman #25
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta
All the villains. All the heroes. All the stakes. What’s left… of Absolute Batman?
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DC Shop Reveals the Absolute Batman Artist Collection
DC has announced the launch of DC Shop’s Artist Collection: Absolute Batman, an all-new line of merchandise inspired by DC’s comic book series Absolute Batman, the acclaimed reimagining of the Caped Crusader from writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta. The collection spotlights Dragotta’s striking artwork and the now-iconic Absolute Batman emblem through a range of premium collectibles and apparel.
Reinventing Batman for a new generation, Absolute Batman has captivated fans with its bold visual identity and fresh take on Gotham City. The Artist Collection brings that groundbreaking vision from the page to fans through thoughtfully designed pieces that celebrate the artistry and attitude of the series.
The centerpiece of the collection is a standout leather jacket featuring a tonal embossed Absolute Batman emblem, an embroidered leather DC logo patch, and custom DC-branded metal buttons. Designed to make a statement, the premium jacket embodies the distinctive aesthetic that has helped define Absolute Batman.
Collectors can also bring home one of the series’ most memorable elements with a highly detailed 3D-cast magnetic replica pin inspired by Absolute Batman’s battle-axe. Measuring five inches in length, the collectible faithfully re-creates the iconic symbol and arrives in a premium collector’s box complete with a certificate of authenticity.
The Absolute Batman Artist Collection extends beyond the Dark Knight himself as Gotham City’s most infamous rogues take center stage in a new line of modern streetwear-inspired apparel. Featuring bold graphics and contemporary silhouettes, the designs celebrate iconic DC Super-Villains including Absolute Catwoman, Absolute Joker, Absolute Two-Face,and more, highlighting the larger-than-life personalities that make Gotham City one of comics’ most compelling worlds.
Fans can showcase their fandom with the Absolute Batman oversize zip tote bag featuring Nick Dragotta’s striking artwork. Equipped with dual shoulder straps and plenty of room for everyday necessities, it’s a versatile accessory designed for both daily use and convention adventures.
This new Artist Collection continues DC Shop’s commitment to delivering premium products that connect fans to the stories, characters, and creators they love. By combining elevated craftsmanship with one of comics’ most talked-about new interpretations of Batman, the collection offers fans a unique opportunity to wear and display a piece of the Absolute Universe.
Absolute Batman #24 shakes things up a bit as Batman reflects on recent revelations
In the battle of self, of Batman versus Batman, there can be only one. Everyone Bruce has ever known, ever cared about, or ever loved will face their ultimate inner demons.
Story: Scott Snyder
Art: Nick Dragotta
Colors: Frank Martin
Letters: Tom Napolitano
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Preview: Absolute Batman #24
Absolute Batman #24
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta
WITHOUT THE BADGE… WITHOUT HER FATHER… ABSOLUTE BAT ENTERS THE SCENE. In the battle of self, of Batman versus Batman, there can be only one. Everyone Bruce has ever known, ever cared about, or ever loved will face their ultimate inner demons.
Absolute Batman #23 is a nice chapter in The Straw Man story arc
BATMAN VS. BATMAN! In a climactic showdown, Batman is forced to battle an unyielding enemy in not just the Robins but in himself. More than one dead character signals a call for help…and a symbol of hopelessness as more friends become enemies.
Story: Scott Snyder
Art: Nick Dragotta
Colors: Frank Martin
Letters: Tom Napolitano
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Preview: Absolute Batman #23
Absolute Batman #23
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta
BATMAN VS. BATMAN! In a climactic showdown, Batman is forced to battle an unyielding enemy in not just the Robins but in himself. More than one dead character signals a call for help… and a symbol of hopelessness as more friends become enemies.
The 2026 Dragon Awards Nominees announced
The nominees for the 2026 Dragon Awards have been announced. The awards highlight the best releases from roughly labor day to labor day of the past year.
The awards are handed out each year during DragonCon which takes place in Atlanta, Georgia. These are intended as more fan awards, so voting is open to everyone.
Voting is now open until Friday, September 4th. You can register to vote here.
Congrats to all of this year’s nominees.
Best Science Fiction Novel
- The Faith of Beasts by James S.A. Corey
- Radiant Star by Ann Leckie
- Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman
- Slow Gods by Claire North
- The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi
- God’s Junk Drawer by Peter Clines
Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)
- Red City by Marie Lu
- Queen Demon by Martha Wells
- Academy of Outcasts by Larry Correia
- Hell to Pay by Sherrilyn Kenyon
- The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely
- Twelve Months by Jim Butcher
Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel
- Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron
- The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard
- Hazelthorn by CG Drews
- Ride or Die by Delilah S. Dawson
- Sky on Fire by E.K. Johnston
- Queen of Faces by Petra Lord
Best Alternate History Novel
- Powerless by Harry Turtledove
- World War 3.2 by John Birmingham
- The Winds of Fate by S.M. Stirling
- The Unnecessary War by Brian C. Thompson
- A Resistance of Witches by Morgan Ryan
- No Man’s Land by Richard K. Morgan
Best Horror Novel
- It Was Her House First by Cherie Priest
- Play Nice by Rachel Harrison
- Girl in the Creek by Wendy N. Wagner
- The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- King Sorrow by Joe Hill
- The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas
Best Illustrative Book Cover
- Brigands & Breadknives, by Carson Lowmiller
- The Ishtar Deception, by Dominic Harman
- The Sapphire Heart, by Jeff Brown
- Hemlock & Silver, by T. Kingfisher
- Pretenders to the Throne of God, by Joe Wilson
- The Second Death of Locke, by Anna Moshak
Best Comic Book / Graphic Novel
- Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
- Absolute Wonder Woman, by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
- Something is Killing the Children, by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’Edera
- Daredevil, by Stephanie Phillips, Lee Garbett
- X-Men: Elsewhen, by John Byrne
- Absolute Superman, by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series, TV or Internet
- Strange New Worlds Season 3, Paramount+
- Foundation Season 3, Apple TV
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HBO
- Alien: Earth, FX
- Fallout Season 2, Amazon
- Plur1bus, Apple TV
- The Boys Season 5, Amazon
- Widow’s Bay, Apple TV
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie
- Superman, by James Gunn
- Project Hail Mary, by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
- Disclosure Day, by Steven Spielberg
- Predator: Badlands, by Dan Trachtenberg
- Frankenstein, by Guillermo del Toro
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, by Jon Favreau
- Toy Story 5, by Andrew Stanton
- The Sheep Detectives, by Kyle Balda
Best Digital Game
- Hades II, Supergiant Games
- Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry
- Silent Hill f, NeoBards Entertainment
- Ghost of Yōtei, Sucker Punch Productions
- Forza Horizon 6, Playground Games
- Battlefield 6, Battlefield Studios
Best Tabletop Game
- Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn, Wizards of the Coast
- ACKS II Revised Rulebook, Autarch
- Magic: the Gathering – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wizards of the Coast
- 7 Wonders Dice, Repos Production
- Warhammer 40,000 The Maelstrom, Games Workshop
- Wingspan Americas Expansion, Stonemaier Games
Absolute Batman #22 reveals the origin of Harley Quinn but overall, things are getting too connected
As the Robins nest in Gotham’s backyard, and Batman faces ultimate defeat, Harley Quinn’s origin is revealed. How does Harley connect with Ark M, and how did the Robins fledge from hatchlings to birds of prey? The call of more than one predator will be answered in this issue.
Story: Scott Snyder
Art: Werther Dell’Edera
Colors: Frank Martin
Letters: Tom Napolitano
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Preview: Absolute Batman #22
Absolute Batman #22
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Werther Dell’Edera
THE ORIGIN OF HARLEY QUINN! As the Robins nest in Gotham’s backyard, and Batman faces ultimate defeat, Harley Quinn’s origin is revealed. How does Harley connect with Ark M, and how did the Robins fledge from hatchlings to birds of prey? The call of more than one predator will be answered in this issue.
Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios announces Joker: Laugh Riot, Absolute Batman, and Krypto Animated Series’
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation have unveiled the next wave of animated projects joining their rapidly growing slate during a joint presentation, “World’s Finest Animation: DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation Showcase,” at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The presentation featured Peter Safran (Co‑Chairman and Co‑CEO, DC Studios) and Sam Register (President, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna‑Barbera Studios Europe), alongside Warner Bros. Animation artists who shared first looks and creative insights into the next era of DC animation.
Joker: Laugh Riot
When Batman is murdered, the Joker launches a ruthless crusade through Gotham’s underworld to find the killer who took away his greatest adversary. But as his violent quest for answers pushes him closer towards vigilante than villain, Joker is forced to confront the truth that without Batman, he doesn’t know who he is.
Series Greenlight, Adult
Network: TBA
Executive Producer: Jim Krieg
Director: Yasuhuro Aoki
Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, SOLA Entertainment
Absolute Batman
Absolute Batman boldly reinvents the Batman mythos for a new generation of fans, reimagining the Dark Knight as a working-class hero up against impossible odds (and the most terrifying foes ever), on a mission to prove that even in an era of wealth, power and corruption, one good person can change the world.
No manor, no money… all Batman. When you take away the manor, the money, the advantages, what you’re left with is something absolute.
Series Development, Adult
Network: TBA
Executive Producer: Scott Snyder
Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios
Untitled Krypto Project
When he’s not hanging out with Superman or Supergirl, Krypto tags along with a gang of misfit criminal wannabes who live down the block, and they soon discover he’s a ball of destructive, lovable energy worse than any of them! As he follows them into misadventures and poorly laid plans, Krypto’s pure nature slowly ends up redeeming them, whether they want it or not.
Series Development, Kids
Network: TBA
Executive Producer: C.H. Greenblatt
Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios
