ABSOLUTE BATMAN ##1
DC Comics • Absolute Batman (2024)
Writer
Scott Snyder
Interior Artist
Nick Dragotta
Cover Artist
Nick Dragotta
Publication Date
December 2024
Cover Variant
1:25 Retailer Incentive Variant (Dragotta Design Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Debut issue of the Absolute Batman series within the DC 'All In' initiative. This story introduces a drastically different Bruce Wayne—a blue-collar engineer without the traditional fortune—facing off against a reimagined version of Black Mask and the Party Animals.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (Estimated)
Condition Details
Highly dependent on the physical copy received; this is a high-resolution stock or digital production image showing sharp corners, flat spine, and no visible manufacturing defects.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $50.00 USD; Graded (9.8): $90.00 - $125.00 USD
Recent Sales
The Absolute Batman #1 launch has seen high demand. 1:25 variants have recently trended between $35 and $60 depending on the specific retailer and auction environment.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the physical copy is a candidate for a 9.8. Pre-screening and a professional press are recommended due to the 'All In' branding's high collectible interest.
Notable Features
First appearance of Absolute Batman (Bruce Wayne). First appearance of Absolute Black Mask. Part of the first wave of the Absolute Universe titles. 1:25 Incentive variant features the lead artist's design work.
Authentication Notes
Official DC 'All In' trade dress present; barcode suffix '00151' indicates issue #1, variant 5, first printing.