DC Comics recently launched its latest comic book initiative called Absolute Universea more intense, brutal and, most importantly, continuity-free reality, where Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League have new beginnings and radically reimagined origins. Still an incipient universe on the page, new concept art shows which version of Cassandra Cain is Batgirl
could and should be when she makes her inevitable (and official) debut in Absolute Universe!
A piece of fan-made concept art recently shared on Instagram by Norikjan (@anakoly1), this artist has been churning out project after project featuring some of the best and most well-known characters from across the comics spectrum, with Norikjan’s latest uploads being some of his best.
Norikjan has drawn Marvel’s Fantastic Four, both Spider-Men in Peter Parker and Miles Morales, Silk, Magik, Doctor Doom, several Autobots and Decepticons from Transformers fame, and even a lightly armored redesign of Stephanie Brown’s short-lived version of Robin, to name a few, turning each image into a showcase of Norikjan’s unique artistic style.
Cassandra Cain’s Batgirl gets an absolute universe transformation in new DC Comics fan art
Concept art design by Norikjan (@anakoly1)
Starting a new canon parallel to the main DC Comics continuity, the Absolute Universe emerged after the recent death of Darkseid in DC everything speciala cosmic-level event that ripped a hole through dimensions and created a reality that reshaped the company’s most popular heroes and villains. Featuring a brutal Batman, a Wonder Woman who was literally raised in Hell, and a new version of Superman who has yet to make his official debut, It’s only a matter of time before Batman gets a sidekick, with Norikjan’s Batgirl being a great first choice.
Taking cues from Cassandra Cain’s Batgirl—if her expertly balanced fighting stance, fully covered mouth, and tailored costume are any indication—Norikjan gives Cass a less restrictive outfit, with black shorts, utility belt, bandages for hands and wrists, tank top tank top (with what appears to be a bat logo tattooed on her exposed shoulder), spiky costume details, subtle cape and chest emblem, and battle-worn hood all work to bring Cass into the Absolute Universe effectively. Giving fans a black and gold design to follow, Norikjan shows the potential for an Absolute Batgirl to become the next member of Absolute Batman’s ever-growing war on crime.
Brutal fanart shows what Batgirl would look like when she inevitably enters the Absolute universe
It remains to be seen whether any of the Batgirls – Cassandra Cain, Barbara Gordon, Stephanie Brown or others – will make an appearance in the Absolute Universe anytime soon, but considering the goal of this new line is to upend what has come before and introduce characters new and old in completely different ways. renewed, it is highly likely that some version of Batgirl will eventually make her presence knownwith his secret identity and official attire still a big question mark. Regardless of when Batgirl debut, the Absolute Universe is finally in full swing and it’s worth the wait.
Source: @anakoly1