ABSOLUTE BATMAN: Here's How Long Scott Snyder's Series Is Intended To Last

ABSOLUTE BATMAN: Here's How Long Scott Snyder's Series Is Intended To Last

Scott Snyder has revealed how many issues he’s currently planning for his Absolute Batman run, and it sounds like the series could wrap up sooner than fans expected.

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By MarkJulian - Nov 15, 2025 03:11 PM EST
Filed Under: DC Comics

Over on his fan newsletter, writer Scott Snyder has revealed just how long he's planning his run to last on Absolute Batman.

Having to change plans last minute, Snyder did a fan Q&A and revealed that he's currently planning for Absolute Batman to last 35-40 issues.

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Of course, if Snyder steps away, DC could always keep the series going with a different writer. But honestly, who would want to be the one to follow what Snyder is currently cooking up and plans for the future?

Absolute Batman #14 is the next scheduled issue of the main series to be released, hitting comic book shelves on November 26. It concludes The Abomination arc and will feature a final showdown between Absolute Bane and Absolute Batman + Catwoman.

Currently revealed and/or teased Absolute Batman arcs: 

  • The Zoo #1 - #6 (Absolute Black Mask)
  • Absolute Zero #7 - #8 (Absolute Mr. Freeze)
  • Abomination #9-14 (Absolute Bane)
  • Joker Special #15 (Absolute Joker)
  • WW Crossover #16
  • Scarecrow Mini Arc #17-#18 (Absolute Scarecrow)
  • Next Major Arc #19-#25

Follow the Bane arc, Absolute Batman will begin to focus on Absolute Joker, a new spin on the familiar Batman antagonist that's primarily acted in the shadows, until more recently.

Snyder revealed that the Joker is more of a traditional, Bruce Wayne-like figure in this reimagining, as he's a billionaire with extensive resources. The Joker will have a similar chaotic ideology, but this time, he'll have real structural power via companies and investments.

The award-winning writer also teased that Joker starts off as a distant figure that becomes more and more prominent as the story progresses. 

The solicit for Absolute Batman #15 reads: "Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man he’s been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe!"

 The cover of Absolute Batman #15 reveals the Absolute Joker as a grotesque, dragon-like Elden Ring boss that definitely lives up to the prior billing as being the most dangerous of all of Absolute Batman's Rogues.

Absolute Batman has been a colossal commercial success for DC Comics since its launch in late 2024. The first issue, Absolute Batman #1, sold nearly 400,000 copies, making it the highest-selling comic of 2024. Since then, sales have remained strong as the Absolute debuts of Bane, Black Mask, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc and Catwoman have maintained fan interest in the series.

The success of the series has launched a new "Absolute" imprint from DC, with alternate takes on Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter.

There are also strong rumors and creator hints that the New Gods, Green Arrow, and Harley Quinn will be the next DC heroes to receive their own Absolute ongoing.

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SuperZeroCustmz
SuperZeroCustmz - 11/26/2025, 7:32 AM
@2BOOKOO4U - ok bruv...Have you Actually read all of the issues so you could come to that stupid ass and short conclusion .I get it's Different so it sucks right?
So what do you like and can you just go be short and stupid w/ a meme that prob just explains your overall attitude towards anything . Even if you read the issues do you have anything constructive and helpful from your monocoleand top hat wearing arse.

Just shut up and go hit up a maybe its maybelyne marathon and spread that Absoulute shite attitude . The only thing youre eating is that meme pic of emoji dog poop .
SuperZeroCustmz
SuperZeroCustmz - 11/26/2025, 7:43 AM
@2BOOKOO4U - Antifa jerk material ...
In all honesty I dont really like everyone being infected w/ Venom and being cose to Bane but you still got a shite attutude w/ that description . DEF tells me that you have NOT read it and just complain about things that you dislike and just have to let strangers know about it . I'd imagine it prob feels like your poop chute is clogged in combo w/ your attitude.

Just your description and then again short and stupid " I dont like Devil Joker " and thats it .


Id almost be excited to hear your reasonings behind the Antifa Jerk Material and how its not just Batman . Id strongly suggest getting that incredible story that you have in your head out on paper so we can blow smoke in your direction and make you feel a bit better shitting on anything you Dont read or just dislike because Just No .

You bring NOTHING to the table of possible conversation beside another childish meme that you took from my 13 year olds photo bomb bank .

Elmo bruv ..? To convey that We can just go ahead and freely read something different and it being ok w/ people like you .
You are seriously the worst and simple . So go read your book and please send it our way when the masterpiece drops


Take a breath there bud ...Its just another Batman story from Snyder who obvioulsly you seem to have some sort of man hate crush on or something .
2BOOKOO4U
2BOOKOO4U - 11/26/2025, 10:41 AM
@SuperZeroCustmz - is.........

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2BOOKOO4U
2BOOKOO4U - 11/15/2025, 4:55 PM
Absolute....

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ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 11/15/2025, 5:15 PM
@2BOOKOO4U - not even close.
InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 11/16/2025, 7:28 PM
@2BOOKOO4U - It's so funny when people just say things are bad without actually reading them. But your avatar is from BvS so you probably haven't read any comics that aren't written by Frank Miller anyway.
2BOOKOO4U
2BOOKOO4U - 11/16/2025, 9:50 PM
@InfinitePunches - You can like that Antifa jerk material wannabe Miller Batman on steroids x 10 all you want. Devil Joker is retarded. It's just not Batman and it's garbage as far as I'm concerned. Have at it. User Comment Image
ImNotaBot
ImNotaBot - 11/15/2025, 5:02 PM
Good! Absolute series and DC K.O is saving comics right now. I hope that Marvel follows up with a new universe after are done with the ultimate universe because the main 616 universe is a dumpster fire right now.
SuperZeroCustmz
SuperZeroCustmz - 11/26/2025, 7:51 AM
@Sicario - I thought that at 1st read as well . But then it wouldnt be a secret society so I just kinda went w/ it .
But for the worlds greatest detective to just find out . I want to feel like thats the whole element of mystery that we only really get in detective comics type runs .
Agreed though .
I kinda want a comic run entirely around tghe copurt and Batman is the sub character . We really didnt get that w/ the Talon run . It felt like a lot was missing or scrapped.

Have you ever read Grayson or the Redondo Nightwing run ? Thats got some great stuff that makes me feel like it could happen to the Court . Like a big murder mystery or inner circle story . Could DEF be a cool addition to Absolute Batman or a side issue
Sicario
Sicario - 11/28/2025, 12:48 PM
@SuperZeroCustmz - I honestly don't read much comics. Iam what you'd call a casual with these things. But what I like is storytelling, and for it to surprise me among other things.

Just the headline itself was turnoff for me, a secret society in gotham where the world's greatest detective resides? C'mon that makes no sense. And once I read it, I didn't feel like it had enough pull for it to make sense in universe.

Which is weird since Scott snyder is knocking it out of the park with absolute batman. Almost like someone else is writing the story. Honestly I don't think I have encountered any concept from it which I didn't like. Hopefully they'll make anime styled animation, or their usual cartoon, or better yet, a spiderverse style adaptation.

As for the court of owl pov styled comic, I think that is literally the only way it would work. The ginormous lengths they go to stay hidden, a mastermind behind the court of owls that is obviously smarter than batman, a ras al ghoul adjacent character from the arkham games or something similar. But unlike a committee, a moriarty of sorts.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 11/15/2025, 5:17 PM
Really hoping he brings things full circle with the Court of Owls at some point before he ends his run. I feel like the animal-themed secret societies was teasing this. Maybe Court of Owls is the main society controlling the rest.
Sicario
Sicario - 11/15/2025, 5:31 PM
@ObserverIO - I don't know, I have never liked the court of owls. It for some reason felt very hollow. Like how wouldn't batman know a secret society was controlling gotham since forever, makes him seem like a doofus.

Although absolute batman could definitely put a fun twist on it
maxx
maxx - 11/15/2025, 7:56 PM
For the most part, Snyder's take on all things DC (especially Batman) is the best thing to happen to comics in decades. The man really gets Gotham, and his stories are endlessly entertaining.

In fact, Gunn should be working with Snyder more instead of some of the other writers he's turned to for inspiration.

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