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🦇 Spotlight: Absolute Batman #15 (DC)
On-sale date: December 10, 2025
- Creative team: Writer: Scott Snyder; Art by Jock; Cover by Nick Dragotta.
- What’s happening: This issue finally brings the Joker into the “Absolute Universe,” with Alfred revealing to Bruce Wayne the story of the man he’s been chasing for years. The Comic Book
- Variants: Several variant covers solicited — by Jock, Ben Oliver, Brian Bolland; plus a 1:25 ratio variant by Sanford Greene, and a 1:50 variant by Jock.
Why this matters: With Joker entering the arc, this issue could mark a major turning point in the “Absolute Batman” storyline — high stakes, horror-tinged visuals (per early solicit details), and a top creative team. For collectors, the combination of first prints and multiple variant covers makes #15 a strong candidate for high demand.
📰 Other Notable Releases for December 10, 2025
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #6
- This is the final issue (6 of 6) of this Elseworlds-style arc, solicited for 12/10/25.
- Expect a climactic finish — the solicitation teases a threat “more powerful than anything our heroes have ever gone up against before,” indicating big story stakes.
Action Comics #1093 (DC) — also on sale 12/10/25
- A key Superman-line release the same week — worth a look if you follow the wider DC Universe beyond the “Absolute” line.
Bonus: Other titles — As per publisher solicitations, other books arriving 12/10/25 include many ongoing and event-linked series.
📈 Collector & Fan Notes: What to Watch
- Priority pull for Absolute Batman #15 variants: The Sanford Greene 1:25 variant and other card-stock variants are often limited — pre-ordering early is smart if you want a shot at them.
- Joker + horror visuals = high interest: The introduction of the Joker to the “Absolute Universe,” especially under a horror-toned run (as many early previews suggest), increases speculation potential — both for reading value and long-term collectibility.
- Wrap-up arcs matter: With Gotham by Gaslight #6 concluding its run and Action Comics #1093 launching new beats, this week offers both ends of story arcs — sometimes these issues spike in demand for “last issue / reset” reasons.
- Diversified reading: Whether you follow the “Absolute Universe,” classic Superman/Batman titles, or Elseworlds-type arcs, there’s a solid mix this week — good for collectors who like variety.
🔮 My Take: What I’m Most Excited For
- Absolute Batman #15 — Top priority. Joker’s debut, horror-driven visuals, multiple variants, and an Absolute Universe milestone make this the hot book of the week.
- Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #6 — For fans of darker, alternate-era Batman stories — a strong ending issue that could hold value.
- Action Comics #1093 — A solid grab for Superman fans, especially if the issue pushes new developments in his storyline.
