There’s no denying it Batman is one of the most popular comic book characters ever made, and he’s proven it again as his latest comic just became the best-selling comic of 2024. Even though everyone at DC Comics was hoping for Absolute Batman do well, few would have predicted that it would be an absolutely crushing record for the best-selling comic book issue of the year.
As reported by Popverse, Absolute Batman #1 – written by Scott Snyder, with art by Nick Dragotta – is a new look at the Dark Knight mythos, reinventing the classic character in a way never done before. Taking place in a new universe, with the promise of maintaining it for years to come, this new version of Batman resonated greatly with fans.
This new series managed to outsell all other 2024 comics, getting up to three reprints because it was sold out.
Absolute Batman is the reinvention of the Caped Crusader that DC Comics fans have long wanted
Absolute Batman #1 – Written by Scott Snyder; Art by Nick Dragotta; Color by Frank Martin; Clayton Cowles lyrics
One of the downsides of a character like Batman is that he’s been around for decades. He’s been to alternate worlds and different planets, he’s fought muggers and dark gods, it’s hard to keep a character who’s been around for so long feeling fresh and new, but that’s exactly what Absolute Batman it achieved. Although everyone knows the story of Batman, this comic managed to play with its mythos in a new and interesting way. One of the biggest examples is Batman’s Bat Family being made up of its villains. However, there are many other important changes that have also been made.
With more than 400,000 editions sold, Absolute Batman is an undeniably huge success.
Absolute Batman has made big changes to what fans thought they knew about Batman. Instead of Bruce being a spoiled billionaire who grows up largely alone, he’s a young urban designer who lives with his caring mother. This Batman doesn’t have the Bat-Family or even a true rogue’s gallery at the moment. He’s still starting out and building his legend as Gotham’s protector, and these are clearly ideas that have resonated strongly with fans considering the sales numbers. With more than 400,000 editions sold, Absolute Batman is an undeniably huge success.
Absolute Batman is officially the defining comic book of 2024
Absolute Batman #1-2 – Available now from DC Comics; Absolute Batman #3 Releases December 18, 2024
There’s a very real thing in comics known as Batman fatigue. Considering how popular the character is, DC has a habit of pushing him into absolutely everything. It’s not uncommon to see Batman appear in books that have nothing to do with him. This made some fans a little tired of Batman, but it appears that wasn’t the case. character people were tired, but only from the execution of how it was being used. ONEAbsolute Batman proved without a doubt that fans still have plenty of appetite for Batmanit just needs to be placed in new and interesting situations, and people will definitely support these stories.
Source: Popverso
Absolute Batman #1 is now available from DC Comics!