Absolute Batman ##1
DC Comics • Absolute Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Snyder
Interior Artist
Nick Dragotta
Cover Artist
Simone Di Meo
Publication Date
October 2024
Cover Variant
1:25 Incentive Variant (Cover E)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The debut of a new Dark Knight in the Absolute Universe. This version of Bruce Wayne is a working-class engineer without the traditional fortune or Wayne Manor, reimagined for DC’s Absolute line. Features a confrontation with the Party Animals gang and a massive, hulking redesign of the Batman character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4 - 9.8 range)
Condition Details
Digital image quality limits precise grading of the physical copy, but the corners appear sharp and the spine shows no visible color-breaking stress or ticks in this view.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
The 1:25 Di Meo variant has recently sold between $25 and $50 depending on the vendor and condition; graded 9.8 copies are currently trending around $115.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the copy is a guaranteed 9.8 to maximize value on the secondary market. A professional press is recommended for modern books to remove any minor non-color-breaking handling marks.
Notable Features
First appearance of Absolute Batman (Bruce Wayne) and the Absolute Universe version of Killer Croc (referenced in the background/sewer setting). 1:25 incentive ratio variant features a virgin-style cover without trade dress.
Authentication Notes
Modern high-gloss cardstock; features the 'Absolute' logo style on the spine (though not visible in this cropped view). Colors should be deep and saturated. No known counterfeits of this specific incentive variant exist currently.