Absolute Batman ##1
DC Comics • Absolute Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Snyder
Interior Artist
Nick Dragotta
Cover Artist
Daniel Warren Johnson
Publication Date
January 2025
Cover Variant
Second Printing Variant
Printing
Second Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'DC All In' initiative, this issue reimagines Batman without his traditional wealth and resources. Bruce Wayne is a working-class city engineer taking on a brutal version of the Party Animals in a redesigned Gotham City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Visible minor bluntness to the bottom left corner and slight bag kinking near the spine. General gloss remains high with no significant color-breaking creases visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Second printings for this high-volume launch typically settle at or slightly above MSRP ($5.99) unless the first print sells out and becomes scarce. Current sales trends show strong volume but high supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless you are seeking a 9.8 for a personal collection. As a second printing of a high-distribution modern book, the cost of grading will likely exceed the immediate resale value.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Absolute Universe Batman (Bruce Wayne). Introduction of the 'Axe-Bat' logo design. This specific version is the 1:25 scale incentive inspired second printing cover by Daniel Warren Johnson.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern DC comic with correct glossy stock, 'All In' branding, and barcode suffix '00112' indicating the second printing of issue #1.