Absolute Batman ##1
DC Comics • Absolute Batman Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Snyder
Interior Artist
Nick Dragotta
Cover Artist
Nick Dragotta / Jim Lee variant
Publication Date
October 2024
Cover Variant
Variant / Jim Lee Card Stock Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Introduces a gritty, working-class Bruce Wayne in the new Absolute Universe, radically reimagining the Batman mythos with a larger, more brutal iteration of the Dark Knight operating without traditional wealth or a Batcave.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine roll visible on the left edge, slight corner rounding and blunting at the bottom left corner, minor handling wear along the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25, Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales averaging around $15 depending on the specific variant demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a 9.8 is guaranteed; given the minor handling wear and corner blunting, it likely grades around 9.0 to 9.2, making grading cost-prohibitive.
Notable Features
Part of the DC All In initiative, first issue of the Absolute Universe Batman series, features a high-demand variant cover by Jim Lee.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with proper cardstock cover texture, correct barcode and UPC box formatting, standard DC All In branding, and sharp color registration.