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Absolute Batman #1: The Engineer Who Fights Crime & Rebuilds Gotham

The world of DC Comics is getting a big shakeup with the launch of the Absolute Universe, a brand-new reality powered by Darkseid's energy! This wild new world features an exciting, unexpected take on the classic character, Batman!

Absolute Batman: A New Beginning

Forget everything you thought you knew about Batman because the Absolute Batman #1 (released in 2024) introduces us to a Bruce Wayne unlike any other! Written by Scott Snyder, this new iteration ditches the billionaire playboy persona and unveils an underdog who's actually a skilled engineer!

This new comic, was made in a unique way and brings new creative elements for those following DC series.

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Fixing the Collateral Damage

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One of the biggest criticisms of superhero stories is that those beloved heroes tend to leave a massive trail of destruction! It can overshadow the good they've managed to do, because the damage makes life harder for the cities they are in.

Absolute Batman brings a powerful answer to that! In a new comic, the writer, Snyder, lets us know how different this Batman truly is! With the voice of the classic character, Alfred Pennyworth, fans learn that this Batman isn't leaving destruction behind. In fact, Bruce Wayne makes sure to repair what damage he makes, even those parts such as the stairs blown up the night before! That means he’s using his engineering background to rebuild! Even if he's not fixing every broken part or doing it alone! It is a powerful demonstration and a step that few have ever considered.

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An Insider Perspective

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This particular Batman isn't your average hero!

This means we get to explore Bruce Wayne's skills as an engineer who worked in different sectors of Gotham's infrastructural aspects and got some serious power from his positions.

  • Sanitation
  • Power Grid
  • Water Department
  • City Hall

What's so interesting? Is he becoming corrupt?

Well, that might be a scary idea! But there’s something cool going on! Bruce, isn't using these powerful roles to gain personally, and uses this special advantage and insider status in different areas of the city to better serve the citizens! For those who have not given Batman's role in protecting Gotham a fair share, it gives an opportunity for audiences to give him a fresh take!

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A New Look at Batman

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It looks like a major change in this iconic series and some might question if that was necessary! What stands out the most about the work of Snyder, in this new title, Absolute Batman #1, is the bold changes that reinvented the comic book genre!

While this Batman isn't what some people might have expected, he showcases a totally new, exciting vision, and may just become one of the best adaptations ever made. Those who are jaded with some of the current versions of Batman on screen may get pulled back into these great characters as he finally gets some more well deserved credit. Fans will see this when they check out Absolute Batman #1 from DC Comics, available everywhere that sells them! It seems there is no ending, so make sure to follow up as a reader! The creators behind this title seem more committed than ever before to show a new way of presenting this iconic character.

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