Absolute Batman ##1
DC Comics • Absolute Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Snyder
Interior Artist
Nick Dragotta
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
December 2024
Cover Variant
Variant Cover (Jim Lee)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A new reimagining of the Dark Knight as part of the DC All In / Absolute Universe initiative. This Bruce Wayne is a working-class city engineer without the Wayne fortune, fighting a more brutal war on crime in Gotham.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible under bag; sharp corners; no visible color-breaking creases; flat and glossy cover surfaces with standard production quality.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies selling consistently for $10-$15 plus shipping; CGC 9.8 copies have seen early sales near $85.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate. Only worth grading if you are confident it will hit a 9.8. Pressing is recommended due to the heavy cardstock often used for these covers which can show minor handling marks.
Notable Features
First appearance of Absolute Batman; DC All In branding; Jim Lee variant art; foil-like logo elements; debut of the Absolute Universe.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the barcode sequence ending in 00171 (or similar variant code); features standard DC matte/gloss cardstock of the Absolute line.