It won’t be long until DC’s newestBatmanfaces off with the one villain who could truly rival the Absolute Dark Knight in size and strength.The Absolute Universe hasenraptured readers everywhere and an iconic writer fans the flames of speculation by revealing a villain that could be appearing soon.
Scott Snyder, one of the mindsbehind DC All In, as well as the writer behindAbsolute Batman, discussed his instant-hit series with fans on the social media siteBluesky. Users complimented the series, and discussed their hopes for the series, including what villains Absolute Batman may encounter soon.
One user opined on the villains they thought would be a goodfit for the Absolute Universe, such as Scarecrow or Mad Hatter. They also asked what villains Snyder in particular was excited to see face off with Absolute Batman,to which Snyder simply responded with the message “bane…”.
Scott Snyder is Excited to Write Bane in Absolute Batman
Absolute Bane Could Be a Powerful Challenge to the Dark Knight
The Absolute Universe is the latest addition to the DC multiverse and was created after Darkseid’s physical form was destroyed, sending his energy out into the ether, where it imprinted on a young universe. This new world was drastically different from the Prime DC Universe, and reflected the oppressive ideals and values of Darkseid. In this world, hope was fleeting and the standard DC heroes' histories were rewritten.In Batman’s case, he grew up in an even worse version of Gotham and lacked the wealth of the Prime Wayne family, forcing him to be a more creative Dark Knight.
Fans haven’t seen much of Batman’s usual rogues' gallery, at least, not as their villainous alter egos (many of them are friends with the Absolute Bruce). But Bane would be a great fit for the Absolute Universe. This is a world that values hardship and strife, the same ideals that forged Bane in the pits of Santa Prisca. If he’s just as good a tactician as his Prime Universe counterpart, an Absolute Bane could make this new Batman’s life hell. Given the nature of Darkseid’s world,a new Bane could break Batman’s spirit in ways the original could only dream.
Absolute Bane Should Appear Eventually, Just Not Yet
Absolute Batman Should Showcase Just How Brilliant Bane Is
Bane is a solid villain, but he’s always worked best as a long-term planner.Absolute Batmanis only a few issues in, so there’s no need to show this potential new Bane just yet. The Absolute Universe has emphasized the core elements of certain characters, and for Bane, it would work best to showcase his Machiavellian nature. Have him working in the shadows,masterminding a game that really pushes Batman in ways that criminals haven’t, before the two meet in an eventual match-up.
There are a lot of villains in Batman’s mythos and Snyder is smart enough to know not to rush things. If he’s excited about using Bane, there’s no doubt fans will eventually see an Absolute spin on him. Hopefully, when Bane finally appears, he’ll be a foe that truly embodies the challenging nature of the Absolute Universe, and he’ll take onBatmanin a battle that will leave fans stunned.
Source:Bluesky
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
