DC Comics Releases Epic New Variant Covers For Absolute Universe's Trinity: Batman, Wonder Woman, & Superman

DC Comics Releases Epic New Variant Covers For Absolute Universe's Trinity: Batman, Wonder Woman, & Superman

DC Comics has shared a huge gallery of variant covers for Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Superman, the tiles which will launch DC Comics' own version of Marvel's Ultimate Universe.

By JoshWilding - Aug 23, 2024 04:08 AM EST
Filed Under: DC Comics

At last month's San Diego Comic-Con, DC Comics announced plans for a new Absolute Universe of comic books launching this October, November, and beyond. 

The publisher has today shared the main covers for the first issues of Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Superman along with the Trinity's new logos and shared variant covers for each launch title. 

This is meant to be DC Comics' Ultimate Universe and each of these characters has been drastically reinvented, as a result. Whether what we see in these titles will influence DC Studios' plans remains to be seen and likely hinges on how these comics are received by fans. 

For Absolute Batman, we have artwork from Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin, Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Mitch Gerads, and Ian Bertram.

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Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta introduce fans to a new Batman with the release of Absolute Batman #1. In this iteration, fans will be introduced to a version of the Dark Knight that doesn’t have the money, mansion, or butler of his core-line counterpart. Readers will quickly find out what makes this the “Absolute” version of Batman when the debut issue, with colors by Frank Martin and letters by Clayton Cowles, arrives at participating comic book shops and digital retailers Wednesday, October 9.

Next up is Absolute Wonder Woman. The main cover is by Hayden Sherman and Jordie Bellaire, with Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Jeff Dekal, and Dan Panosian all providing variants.

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For Diana, there is no island paradise, no sisterhood to shape her, nor a mission of peace—so what is the purpose of an Amazon warrior in this new universe? Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson and breakout artist Hayden Sherman reinvent her from the ground up in Absolute Wonder Woman #1, with colors by Jordie Bellaire and letters by Becca Carey, on sale Wednesday, October 23.

Last but most certainly not least is Absolute Superman. The series looks set to deliver a bold new take on the Man of Steel, something that's evident from a main cover by Rafa Sandoval and Ulises Arreola.

As for those variants, they come our way from Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Clayton Crain, and Matteo Scalera. 

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Writer Jason Aaron and artist Rafa Sandoval join forces to present a new Man of Steel with the launch of Absolute Superman #1. This Superman has no family, no Fortress of Solitude, and no home. Will he still stand for truth and justice in this new universe? Readers can find out when Absolute Superman #1, with colors by Ulises Arreola and letters by Becca Carey, hits participating comic book shops on Wednesday, November 6.

All three launch issues will also have a "foil design variant" featuring the new crests for each member of DC's new Absolute Trinity.

Which of these titles are you most excited about picking up later this year?

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campblood
campblood - 8/23/2024, 5:20 AM
Not a fan of any of the costumes, especially Batman
MG0019
MG0019 - 8/23/2024, 8:46 AM
@campblood - Might be one of the worst Batman designs.

The logo, the axe, the random spikes; but especially the cape. The cape is so confusing. And it seems to confuse the artists as well, since they draw it differently every time.

I get that it’s supposed to be a glider setup, the ridges are supposed to be a frame that connects to his hands. But sometimes it’s there, sometimes not. Sometimes the cape covers his fists, sometime not. When it’s folded in they look more like crutches.
DrDReturns
DrDReturns - 8/23/2024, 12:31 PM
@campblood - Agreed.
@MG0019
I mean, Wonder Woman is Wonder Woman with red tattoos (also, I personally don't care about the character).
Batman looks like another edgy watered-down Frank Miller design. Overdesigned and unclear on its function. To the point that every artist has depicted it differently...
Superman... Well, I love the symbol. Might be my favorite interpretation since "Man of Steel".
oliverttom
oliverttom - 8/23/2024, 6:36 AM
WWs sword is straight up ridiculous!
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 8/23/2024, 8:30 AM
@oliverttom - Some of y'all have never mained Sigfried in Soul Calibur and it shows.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 8/23/2024, 6:48 AM
Glowie boots and wrists? is that really the best they could come up with for a new Superman design?
tylerzero
tylerzero - 8/23/2024, 6:54 AM
@HashTagSwagg -

I do think the “S” looks good.
DrDReturns
DrDReturns - 8/23/2024, 12:32 PM
@tylerzero - The 'S' is awesome, in my opinion.
DrDReturns
DrDReturns - 8/23/2024, 12:35 PM
@HashTagSwagg - Don't forget the collar... ;-)
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 8/23/2024, 7:19 AM
I’ve seen this done better elsewhere

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elilache52
elilache52 - 8/23/2024, 7:37 AM
@FireandBlood - LOL that's even far worse.. imho anyway. At least the absolute trinity looks like the DC trinity.
MisterBones
MisterBones - 8/23/2024, 7:50 AM
That Batman logo is PITIFUL
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 8/23/2024, 7:55 AM
Because those are not Bruce. Diana and Clark, those are Damian, Jon and Donna/or Lizzie with dyed hair
Beer85
Beer85 - 8/23/2024, 8:10 AM
20 years too late and ugly designs.
malschla
malschla - 8/23/2024, 8:12 AM
So the gimmick is to take away their family… but since Batman was already an orphan, they had to take away his money instead?
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 8/23/2024, 8:28 AM
Man, that Dan Panosian WW cover . . .

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AgentSmith
AgentSmith - 8/23/2024, 8:30 AM
IDK, I think Batman looks kinda Bad A$$. And, I'm always a sucker for a Jim Lee cover. Could be interesting. The Ultimate line was pretty hot when it came out. Spider-man #1 still holds it value. Guess it still all comes down to story telling. I'll probably give them a shot and I haven't bought a book in years..... But, that's just me. Shred away!
AgentSmith
AgentSmith - 8/23/2024, 8:47 AM
Is it just me or does that WW Dan Panosian cover have a Adrianne Palicki or a Alexandra Daddario vibe to it???
dragon316
dragon316 - 8/23/2024, 9:29 AM
Nice designs Batman cape is little weird in n edges looks good for different universe
DR3D
DR3D - 8/23/2024, 1:57 PM
DC’s edgy universe
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 8/23/2024, 2:38 PM
Looks interesting. Gonna have to check these out.
IcePyke
IcePyke - 8/24/2024, 1:23 AM
That Bat symbol...

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