Notice! Spoilers for Absolute Batman #2!The first Bat Family characters who Batman He often turns to Nightwing and Batgirl in times of need, but in the Absolute Universe, he has a whole new family. Batman always needs a family, and in this universe, without Dick Grayson or Barbara Gordon working with Batman, Bruce has had to turn to his childhood friends – which may surprise some fans.
Absolute Batman #2 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta further delves into the relationship between Bruce Wayne and his childhood friends. Although the Prime Universe’s Bruce didn’t have many childhood friends, Absolute Batman grew up with many of them, and they are all familiar characters from the larger Batman mythos.
Needing to obtain information about the brutal Party Animal gang, Bruce asks Harvey Dent, Oswald Cobblepot and Edward Nygma for help. While this group of characters may seem shocking, these Absolute versions are far from the brutal villains they are in the Prime Universe. Bruce grew up with them in Gotham, and they’re the only people Bruce Wayne can trust now.
Batman’s worst villains are his best friends in the all-new universe
Absolute Batman #2 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin and Clayton Cowles
Early in his career in the main DCU, Batman was often a solo character. Other than Alfred, he had almost no one he could trust. Over time, he gathered more allies, such as Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent and eventually the entire Bat-Family, including early members Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon. Since then, the Bat-Family has become the greatest asset that Batman depends on in times of need. While the Justice League is great and Batman clearly trusts Superman, there is no one he trusts more than the family he chose and trained.
Although Batman is often known for being a loner, he has never hesitated to ask for help when he needs it.
While having Batman rely on his “villains” for help is a fun twist for the Absolute Universe, it’s actually not that unusual. Prime DC Universe Batman has often turned to his villains. Even after Harvey Dent became Two-Face, Batman always looks to him for help in times of great need. He even let Two-Face watch over Gotham while he was out of town. Batman also trusted the Riddler several times, even working closely with him during the time Edward was trying to be a hero. As for Cobblepot, well – Batman has worked with the Penguin for years.
No matter the universe, Batman always has allies to turn to when he needs help.
Batman Rarely Works Alone
One of the best parts about Batman is his will to win. No matter what, he will find a way to achieve his goals, and although Batman is often known for being a loner, he has never hesitated to ask for help when he needs it. Although his current family in the Absolute Universe has no idea that they are actually helping Batman, it is unlikely that they would deny it even if they knew the truth. Bruce Wayne grew up with these people and has known them for decades. They are your best friends and whether they know it or not, they are currently from Batman greatest allies and the strangest new version of Bat Family.
Absolute Batman #2 is now available from DC Comics!