Absolute Batman comic books issue 1

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $225.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Gerads Foil Edition. Label #4559042008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Mitch Gerads. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

2nd Printing. Cvr C Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $74.09 View scans Paper: White Label #4679122005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by Scott Snyder. Art and Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Written by Scott Snyder. Art and Cover by Nick Dragotta. FOIL COVER. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 48 pages, full B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

3rd Printing. Cvr B. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Jerome Opena. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

4th Printing. Cvr A. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

The 616 Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Tyler Kirkham. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $74.99 View scans Paper: White Fourth Printing/Di Meo Variant Cover. Label #4682813011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

4th Printing. Cvr B. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Simone Di Meo. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $1,000.00 View scans CGC Signature Series Paper: White Scott Snyder & Skottie Young Authenticated Autographs. Young Variant Cover. Label #4633008012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Webstore Exclusive Variant Cover by Skottie Young. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $70.00 View scans Paper: White Seventh Printing/Spears Foil Edition. Label #4633011003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

7th Printing, Cvr C. Foil Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Mark Spears. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

(W) Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A) Joshua Hixson (CA) Joshua Hixson INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?! 32 pages, full color, rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.99

Add to cart Near Mint $17.99

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Zoo!" Collects Absolute Batman (2024 DC) #1-6. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta and Gabriel Hernandez Walta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. A gang of masked killers terrorizes the streets of Gotham. A vigilante fights for his city--but he's not the Batman you know. The Absolute Universe, born out of the Justice League's apocalyptic battle with Darkseid, ushers in a set of brand-new realities that reimagine your favorite heroes as you've never seen them before. In Absolute Batman, meet a young Bruce Wayne with no Wayne Manor, no Alfred by his side, and a different axe to grind as the Dark Knight. From the minds of writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, and featuring special guest artist Gabriel Walta, comes an origin story you won't want to miss! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.99

Add to cart Near Mint $24.99

Nick Dragotta Cover

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Zoo!" Collects Absolute Batman (2024 DC) #1-6. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta and Gabriel Hernandez Walta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. A gang of masked killers terrorizes the streets of Gotham. A vigilante fights for his city--but he's not the Batman you know. The Absolute Universe, born out of the Justice League's apocalyptic battle with Darkseid, ushers in a set of brand-new realities that reimagine your favorite heroes as you've never seen them before. In Absolute Batman, meet a young Bruce Wayne with no Wayne Manor, no Alfred by his side, and a different axe to grind as the Dark Knight. From the minds of writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, and featuring special guest artist Gabriel Walta, comes an origin story you won't want to miss! Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $89.99 View scans Paper: White Batman Day Special Edition. Label #4682813014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+

Add to cart Near Mint $69.95

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale. A MURDERER IS LOOSE, KILLING ONLY ON HOLIDAYS... As the calendar's days stack up, so do the bodies littering the streets of Gotham. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar to discover who Holiday is before he can claim his next victim. Finally, back in print! The celebrated masterpiece returns to the Absolute format for the first time in nearly a decade! From the Eisner Award-winning team behind Superman for All Seasons comes one of the greatest Batman stories ever told! Featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes extras, and more! Includes tons of extras! Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $64.00

Add to cart Near Mint $64.00

Note: This book jacket is a clear acetate printed with an image of Batman. When removed, it shows the face of Bruce Wayne.

1st printing. Collects Batman (2011-2016 2nd Series) #0, 21-27, 29-33, and BATMAN: ZERO YEAR DIRECTOR'S CUT #1. Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Greg Capullo, Rafael Albuquerque, Andy Clarke, Danny Miki, and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. Introduction by by Scott Snyder. From the legendary SCOTT SNYDER and GREG CAPULLO! After training around the world, Bruce Wayne has returned to Gotham City, only to find his home has experienced some deadly changes at the hands of the Riddler. Will his new skills be enough to save the city from its mysterious fate? Collects the entire Zero Year story from BATMAN in Absolute format for the first time, along with a brand-new introduction by Snyder. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 512 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $99.99

2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407. Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by David Mazzucchelli. ABSOLUTE BATMAN: YEAR ONE presents one of DC Comics' most lauded tales in two hardcover volumes contained by a slipcase. The first volume will reprint the recolored version of the story from previous collected editions, remastered with new, high-resolution scans of the original coloring by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis. The second volume will reprint the original 1987 version of the story as it ran in BATMAN #404-407, reproduced from scans made by Mazzucchelli and Lewis from the printed comic book pages, presented on stock that simulates the look and feel of the original comics. This volume will include Miller's complete scripts and Mazzucchelli's complete pencil layouts for all four chapters! Together, the two volumes will include more than 60 pages of bonus material, including everything seen in the existing hardcover and trade paperback collections. Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 288 pages (Total), full color. Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $16.00

Add to cart Fine $11.00

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #14-18.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule Earth with an iron fist. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, Jonah Hex, and many more!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $63.00

Add to cart Near Mint $63.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: Madness (1994 Legends of the Dark Knight Special), Batman: Ghosts (1995 Legends of the Dark Knight Special), Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight - Halloween Special (1993) and Catwoman: When in Rome (2004) #1-6. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale. EISNER-WINNERS JEPH LOEB AND TIM SALE'S EPIC STORIES FROM THE WORLD OF LONG HALLOWEEN! The Dark Knight must contend with hidden fears, madness, and ghosts all on this, the most chilling night of the year: Halloween. All the ghosts and goblins of Gotham have made Batman their target. The Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin...even the spirit of Thomas Wayne. Can Batman keep his wits when he can't trust his own senses? Plus, when Catwoman heads to Italy with the Riddler in tow, she hopes to take some time away from the troubles of Gotham City. But business always finds a way to ruin a trip... The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween, Superman For All Seasons) presents ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HAUNTED KNIGHT, which includes their three Halloween specials and the international caper CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME. This edition also includes a sketchbook section by Tim Sale. Hardcover (with slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 336 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $200.00

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4 and The Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001) #1-3.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller.

Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more!

Includes Extras.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 512 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

1st printing. Written by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. One of the most popular graphic novels of all time, this twisted tale of insanity and perseverance is presented as an Absolute Edition for the first time. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This edition collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE with Bolland's reimagined colors and the original edition's colors, a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE and Joker artwork from Bolland's long career with DC, including never-before-published artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: Featuring the event that tragically changed Barbara Godon/Batgirl's (and future Oracle) life forever (At least until the New 52). - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.99

1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #14-18. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino. Don't miss a gorgeous hardcover collecting the blockbuster story "Absolute Power," written by Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) with stunning art by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino (JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE) originally presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14-18! In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule the earth with an iron fist, with humanity bending to their will. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, Jonah Hex, and many more! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $135.00

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #655-658, 663-669, and 672-675, and Batman Incorporated (2012 2nd Series) #5. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, John Van Fleet, Ryan Benjamin, Chris Burnham, Jesse Delperdang, Sandu Florea, Jonathan Glapion, Mark Irwin, and Saleem Crawford. Cover by Adam Kubert. Introduction by Andy Kubert. The status quo in the Bat-Family was forever changed when Damian Wayne--the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul--was introduced to the Batman mythos. Determined not to let Damian succumb to the murderous ways of the League of Assassins, Bruce takes in his son and tries to teach him how to be a hero. But Damian's indoctrination from birth as a lethal killing machine may prove to be too much for even the Caped Crusader to undo. And how will Bruce's attempts to bond with his biological son affect his relationships with his adopted wards? From the inspired minds of comics guru Grant Morrison (Action Comics, All-Star Superman) and artists Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), and Tony S. Daniel (Detective Comics) comes several astonishing tales of the Dark Knight--plus a future glimpse of Damian Wayne taking up the mantle of Batman--in this Absolute Edition of Batman and Son. Cover price $150.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

30th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Dave McKean.

One of the greatest Batman stories ever told, BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM is celebrated in this new 30th anniversary slipcased edition featuring new cover art by Dave McKean!

The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over and are demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to endure the personal hells of The Joker, the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the prison.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 232 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $105.00

Add to cart Very Fine $90.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #1-11. Written by Scott Snyder and James TynionIV. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. Introduction by Scott Snyder. A brutal assassin is sinking his razor-sharp talons into Gotham City's best and brightest, as well as its most dangerous and deadly. If the dark legends are true, his masters are more powerful predators than the Batman could ever imagine—and their nests are everywhere. From the superstar team of writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and artist Greg Capullo (Batman/Spawn), Batman: The Court of Owls is a soaring saga of mystery and terror that kicked off one of the decade's most successful comic book runs! Includes character sketches, the full script and pencils to BATMAN #1. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 384 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $86.00

Add to cart Near Mint $86.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Dark Knight III: Master Race (2015-2017) #1-9 and Dark Knight Returns The Last Crusade (2016 DC). Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert, Frank Miller, John Romita, Jr. and Peter Steigerwald. Cover by Andy Kubert. It's been three years since the Batman defeated Lex Luthor and saved the world from tyranny. Three years since anyone has seen Gotham City's guardian alive. All of the Dark Knight's allies--Wonder Woman, Hal Jordan, Superman--have retreated from the front lines of the war against injustice. But now a new war is beginning. An army of unimaginable power, led by Superman's own daughter, is preparing to claim Earth as its new world. The only force that can stop this master race--Batman--is dead. Long live the new Batman... Written by comics legends Frank Miller (300) and Brian Azzarello (Wonder Woman), the sequel to the groundbreaking The Dark Knight Returns series features incredible artwork from superstar artist Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), as well as Klaus Janson (The Dark Knight Returns), John Romita Jr. (All-Star Batman), Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets) and Frank Miller himself! This volume collects Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1-9, all of the Dark Knight Universe Presents tie-in issues, and the prequel story Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade #1. Also includes over 150 variant covers and a sketchbook gallery packed with behind-the-scenes extras. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 624 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $135.00

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #1-11. Written by Scott Snyder and James TynionIV. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. The explosive "Court of Owls" storyline gets the Absolute Edition treatment! It all begins when a series of brutal murders rocks not only Gotham City to its core but also the Caped Crusader himself when the prime suspect is one of Batman's closest allies - Dick Grayson! After a series of deadly discoveries, Bruce Wayne has learned that the Court of Owls is real - and a deadly threat out to control Gotham City! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 384 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $43.00

1st printing. Collects Batman: Three Jokers (2020 DC) #1-3. Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Jason Fabok. Batman doesn't understand how or why, but the fact is certain: the man he has spent a lifetime chasing isn't one man at all. There are three Jokers. Now that he knows the unbelievable truth, Bruce needs real answers. Joined by Barbara Gordon and Jason Todd, two former victims of The Joker's brutality, the Dark Knight is finally on a path to defeat the madman once and for all. Every last one of him. Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock, Batman: Earth One) and Jason Fabok (Justice League: The Darkseid War) reunite to present one of the most overwhelming comics events in years. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 248 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.