Absolute Batman ##1
DC Comics • Absolute Batman (2024)
Writer
Scott Snyder
Interior Artist
Nick Dragotta
Cover Artist
Nick Dragotta
Publication Date
January 2025 (Estimated)
Cover Variant
Third Printing Variant
Printing
Third Printing
Comic Description
The debut of the Absolute Universe version of Batman. In this continuity, Bruce Wayne is a working-class city engineer rather than a billionaire, and he must defend Gotham from a brutal gang known as the Party Animals.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint/Mint (CGC 9.8)
Condition Details
Professionally graded and encapsulated; white pages. No visible flaws within the acrylic holder. Top-tier condition with sharp corners and no spine stress.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25 | CGC 9.8: $75 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for the Absolute Batman #1 Third Printing in CGC 9.8 have stabilized between $80 and $100 as supply for later printings enters the market.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded at the highest common market tier (9.8). No further action recommended as value is maximized for this printing.
Notable Features
First appearance of Absolute Batman (Bruce Wayne) and Absolute Alfred Pennyworth. Features the 'All In' initiative branding. This third printing features specific recolored cover art by Nick Dragotta.
Authentication Notes
Enclosed in an authentic CGC Universal Grade slab with a holographic security seal. Certification number 4702519008 is verifiable through the CGC database.