Absolute Batman #1: Billionaire Joker & Darkseid's Twisted Gotham!

Get ready for a wild ride in the DC Universe because things are about to get crazy!

The Absolute Universe and a New Joker

Following the epic events of DC All In Special #1, the Absolute Universe has arrived, completely changing what fans know about Gotham and its most infamous villains. One of the most surprising changes is the Joker!

Following Absolute Power, Prime Earth and the greater multiverse are now disconnected, except for the Absolute Universe! And as Darkseid's power influences the new world, Gotham City also transforms in remarkable ways! In Absolute Batman #1 (released on [Insert Release Date]), readers get to see what this crazy universe has in store with its incredible, unexpected takes on all-time heroes and villains.

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A New Batman, A New Joker

The story begins as Alfred Pennyworth of MI6 makes his way to Gotham for the first time in a while to spy on a notorious criminal organization known as The Party Animals, along with investigating a mysterious, newly arrived vigilante.

This new Batman in Absolute Batman turns out to be Bruce Wayne but not as you would remember from other stories. This one's a bit different and working class!

It's not just Batman! This story goes on to make it clear there is something even wilder- the reveal of the Absolute Joker! Even in Manilla, Alfred searches for a target, someone incredibly rich, that is called simply "The Joker."! He even reveals his immense wealth! No one knows the name, as the story implies he never laughs. That explains a lot!

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A Universe Changed

Comic book art: the Absolute version of Batman runs forward, roaring. Image

The creation of the Absolute Universe is a direct consequence of Amanda Waller's desperate attempt to control metahumans. In an incredible and crazy plot, Waller plots a major play! The attempt brought the most amazing superheroes down to her control! With the help of brilliant villains, Waller worked to bring many people under her control in an impressive but ultimately failing takeover! Despite the efforts to capture more from the multiverse the heroes rose up and created Absolute Power #4 which took things in a shockingly different direction!

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Darkseid's Impact

The Joker in Batman: The Animated Series (1992) Image

Though the heroes did win in Absolute Power and the multiversal gates were shut, Darkseid enters this story and is determined to leave his own impact!

Darkseid's energy takes on Prime Earth resulting in a totally twisted reality! We get a twisted new version. The heroes are altered as well!

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The Absolute Joker- A Twist on a Classic

The Absolute Joker, being immensely wealthy, completely turns on its head everything that you have ever seen with The Joker and Batman! This billionaire's cruelty, makes him a very formidable adversary for Batman!

In fact, the world’s reaction to billionaires is a key part of this story! What looks to be different than other Batman storylines?

This new version of Batman, shows more of an interest to support ordinary people.
He becomes someone who fights for everyone.
On the other hand, The Joker truly does bring a new spin to villains and does not seem to want to reform.

There's more to the story than just this powerful transformation. You've always got the Joker bringing a new style, even now. His focus on crime is something even richer as he uses his influence to finance huge operations and brings more chaos! The whole dynamic becomes different but truly in line with the direction the Absolute Universe decided to head in. It does fit quite nicely to the theme of oppressing individuals that Darkseid brings to the table. It's a dark vision of billionaires' excessive wealth, which has many feeling a true sense of dread! This twist brings a completely new perspective on one of comic's most important pairs. The writer, Scott Snyder makes it a remarkable story that many will never forget!

Can Absolute Batman Win?

It looks impossible that Absolute Batman will overcome the Absolute Joker! He has an unfathomable amount of money. However, this new version Batman is quite brilliant and brutal so a win might be in the cards!

The next chapter will show us all whether this is going to be true or not! This is only one storyline to come for Absolute Batman and could introduce more twists and turns as Alfred continues to find new villains in this bizarre new universe! Grab the newest edition now and follow this journey. If "Absolute Batman" might need someone to help. Alfred does seem like a strong potential ally! Tune into see the twists, turns and whether Batman is going to face his most unique battle ever against a villain!