WhenDC Comicsfirst unveiled its all-new Absolute Universe, many fans were skeptical about yet another line-wide reboot. However, since its launch, each of the three core titles -Absolute Batman,Absolute Wonder Woman, andAbsolute Superman- has captivated and astounded readers with bold takes on beloved heroes. Now, the Absolute Universe’s success has led to the entire series being reprinted.
Chris Conroy, the Executive Editor at DC Comics, has posted onBlueSkyto announce the line-wide reprinting of theAbsolute Universebooks. Since readers have been having a difficult time picking up certain issues due to how rapidly they’re selling,DC is bringing all three series set in its Absolute continuity back to comic shops, complete with updated cover art.
Some issues are being printed for the fifth time, while others have yet to be re-released until now. In any case, readers can look forward to picking up these acclaimed DC stories in February and meeting the Absolute Universe’s intepretations ofBatman, Wonder Woman, and Superman.
Absolute Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman Are Met With Massive Success
DC Comics' New Universe Is a Hit Among New and Old Fans Alike
According to Conroy, the first three issues ofAbsolute BatmanandAbsolute Wonder Womanwill receive new printings, along with the first two issues ofAbsolute Superman. In Batman’s case, his debut issue was thebest-selling comic of 2024, so it will be released in its fifth printing with a cover drawn by Jim Lee.Absolute Wonder Woman#1 is on its fourth printing, whileAbsolute Superman#1 will get its third. Overall, the demand for DC’s daring new line of comics is evident, as each issue consistently sells out upon its return to shelves.
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There are many factors that have contributed to the Absolute line’s overwhelming popularity among DC fans, with a vital one being the creative freedom behind it.Scott Snyder, Kelly Thompson, and Jason Aaron’s respective collaborations with Nick Dragotta, Hayden Sherman, and Rafa Sandoval have led to three of the most innovative comics on the market. Furthermore, each series has captured the attention of newer readers as well due to their status as easy jumping-on points.DC’s constant rebootsmake its main continuity inaccessible to outsiders, so the Absolute Universe alleviates that problem by starting fresh and allowing anyone to dive right in.
DC’s Absolute Universe Will Soon Expand Beyond Its Core Trinity
As the Current Absolute Titles Get Reprinted, New Stories Are On The Way
In addition to the reprints for the existing Absolute titles, three more highly anticipated series are slated to arrive in 2025.Absolute Flashby Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles,Absolute Martian Manhunterby Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez, andAbsolute Green Lanternby Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay will launch in March and April. Given the success of their predecessors, it can be assumed that these debuts will sell just as well.DC Comicshas struck gold with its Absolute Universe, and as long as readers continue to pick up these stories, they’ll keep coming back.
Reprints ofAbsolute Batman,Absolute Wonder Woman, andAbsolute Supermanwill be available on February 12th, 2025 from DC Comics.
