Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination
DC Comics · Paperback · February 3, 2026
Absolute Batman Vol.
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- Who it’s for
- Edgy genre mashup with a collector's pull and a sustained, immersive pace.
- Themes
- heroism, crime, science fiction
- Pacing
- Fast
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A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! In this chilling new saga, Batman confronts the icy menace of Mr. Freeze and the brutal force of Bane as he uncovers dark secrets within the Ark M facility that link Victor Fries, the Joker, and Gotham’s deepest evils. The story marks the debut of Mr. Freeze’s Absolute Universe version, focusing on Victor Fries, his connection to the Ark M experiment, and its mysterious link to the Joker.
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Batman faces a deadly battle against Mr. Freeze, uncovering chilling secrets about Ark M and the Joker’s involvement. Ark M is a facility meant to help society’s broken, but it has also played a role in creating evil. When Bruce Wayne infiltrates Ark M, he encounters Bane—an old foe with a brutal origin story and a terrifying plan to break Batman. The narrative reveals Bane’s background, motivations, and how he arrived in Gotham, all while Bruce and his friend Waylon Jones endure harrowing trials inside Ark M. Collects Absolute Batman #7-14
Dark Genre Blend
Edgy genre mashup with a collector's pull and a sustained, immersive pace.
Come here for
- Batman at the crossroads of superhero, sci-fi, and crime
- A darker, adult-leaning comic read
Expect
- Absolute-format Batman volume
- Action-forward comic storytelling
Where it sits
| Superhero Comics | 97% |
|---|---|
| Supervillain Comics | 48% |
| Superhero Fiction | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Crime & Mystery Comics
- Superhero Comics
- Action & Adventure Comics
- Authors
- Scott Snyder
- Publisher
- DC Comics
- Published
- February 3, 2026
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- heroism · crime · science fiction
- Reading lane
- Crime & Mystery Comics