DC’s ‘Absolute’ Universe Is Set To Expand This October
DC Comics is going “all in” with the Absolute Universe this October with two new one-shots and not one, not two, but FIVE blockbuster issues which are set to start the next stage of the universe.
Those issues are set to deliver shocking moments that redefine the boundaries of DC’s newest universe. The first of the one-shots is ‘Absolute Evil #1‘, which will feature a story about the rising tide of villainy in the Absolute Universe. In ‘Absolute Evil,’ Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Hector Hammond, Elenore Thawne, and the mysterious Joker are no longer working at cross-purposes. Together, they’re aligned, united, and dangerous. But an insidious betrayal from within threatens to unravel everything they’ve built. This one-shot special issue features the introduction of not one but two major Absolute characters who will change the course of the Absolute Universe in its second year.
‘Absolute Evil #1’ is set for release on 1st October 2025 and is written by Al Ewin, with art and main covers by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Nesi. Variant covers will be provided by Fabrizio De Tommaso, Gerald Parel, Dustin Nguyen, and Riley Rossmo, with a foil variant cover also illustrated by Rossmo.
The second one-shot is ‘Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1‘ which explores Batman’s early years. Here is the official synopsis from DC, “How did Bruce acquire his Batmobile? What happened when Black Mask’s crew tangled with the Bat in those first few days? DC’s ‘Absolute Batman 2025 Annual’ delivers insight into the raw, formative chaos from Absolute Batman’s earliest days.”
The issue is on sale on 29th October and will be written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, and Meredith McClaren. The issue will have a main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson, with variant covers by Nick Dragotta, James Harren, and Meredith McClaren.
Then, DC have teased what is coming up for the ongoing titles and it looks like Superman has a lot to deal with! In ‘Absolute Superman #12’, Superman must choose: bend to Ra’s al Ghul’s will and accept his place as the Son of the Demon—or see Smallville suffer. As the Lazarus Corp descends, the invasion of Kansas begins. The issue is on sale 1st October and is written by Jason Aaron, with art and cover by Rafa Sandoval, variant covers are available and are by Jae Lee, Kris Anka and Matt De Iulis.
In addition to this, ‘Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust of Krypton’ which collects issues #1-6 will publish and release on 19th August 2025. The handover is price at $24.99, with a softcover available for $17.99.
You can pre-order all of these comics which are set to expand the ‘Absolute’ universe right now from your local comic shop.
