Introducing the "Absolute" Version of Batman: The Boy Who Became Chaos
Think of the classic Batman; the brooding hero always battling Chaos. In a world gone mad, Batman was the ultimate bastion of order, ready to save Gotham and beyond. Well, forget everything you think you know about the Caped Crusader. The new "Absolute Universe" is flipping things upside down and taking Batman in an unexpected and mind-blowing direction. He's going dark, and he's going chaotic!
DC is launching a completely new "Absolute Universe," and it's supposed to be significantly darker than the mainstream DC universe, and Scott Snyder, writer for "Absolute Batman," says the main difference between the original Batman and this one, is the core of what each Batman stands for. We know, this seems weird because Bruce is, well, the Boy Who Always Saved The Day. And here's the big reveal – "Bruce IS the Chaos," according to Snyder. But what does it mean for everyone’s favorite Dark Knight to become chaos itself?
Gotham City Gone Mad: The World of the "Absolute"
The Batman we've always known has spent a lifetime cleaning up the messes created by those who revel in chaos. It all starts with a dark memory – the random, chaotic act of crime that took Bruce’s parents, pushing him to devote his life to fighting those same kinds of villains who’ve tried to ruin Gotham, making him a symbol of order! You’d think Gotham City was pretty far gone but actually, things got much worse!
In this new universe, the Joker’s desire for disarray is already a reality. Gotham City has basically become a giant crime scene under total villainous control, and now Batman is going against the grain. The biggest question that's brewing right now is who's playing the Joker? The guy who was obsessed with pushing Gotham into chaos now might be running the whole damn place! And Batman's role as a vigilante is even more important in this universe because it's not just saving Gotham City – he's breaking the evil system! That means we’re looking at a completely different Batman – one that's ready to push Gotham City, kick-start some upheaval, and bring back that feeling of hope by destroying a horrifying world that was already at its peak. Maybe things can't get any better unless they get truly worse.
How Can the "Absolute" Universe Change Everything
The world, the way Bruce Wayne knew it? Completely broken. The new "Absolute Universe" looks terrifying, it’s the villain-takeover! A city controlled by bad guys? Yeah, you won't find anything more disturbing. It’s going to change things in a drastic way, almost like Batman's gonna have a big-time identity crisis! He's no longer a crusader for Order but the chaos to change the existing world, a totally insane but compelling direction!
But let's step back and imagine, maybe this chaos can turn into something positive. What if that destruction that Bruce Wayne unleashes ends up changing Gotham, for the better, from being under this vile, villainous system. Instead of being a champion of the good guys, he'll have to become the villain of Gotham in order to ultimately fix everything. I have a feeling this version of Gotham will require the ultimate sacrifice of a hero – but it also may be the only way the city can become something truly remarkable again.
Will Gotham Be a Better Place?
With a new universe, we have a chance to explore different ideas – a more intense and exciting look at the Dark Knight’s origin. For all intents and purposes, “Absolute Batman" might be the start of a much darker and much more intriguing take on Bruce's character, something we’ve never really seen before! But then, the big question is – what kind of Joker do we have in a world run by criminals?
You can bet this new world has a ton of mysteries, we need to be on the lookout for those! And “Absolute Batman” promises to get real crazy - all that’s in store, but that also makes the upcoming release of “Absolute Batman” on October 9th even more compelling. Batman fans and DC fans will have the chance to look at their beloved character in a way we never thought possible! Just how will the world change with this new “Absolute” version of Batman? I’m excited to see the chaos, the destruction, the fights… and maybe even find some unexpected answers and hope in the process!
