DC Comics Announces The Absolute Universe Turns ‘Absolute Evil’ This October

To mark the first anniversary of DC’s Absolute Universe, DC focuses on character, continuity, and absolute consequences in a series of one-shots and five all-important new Absolute Universe issues, aimed at redefining the boundaries of DC’s newest alternative universe. Already a darker version of the main DCU, will we be getting an even darker universe at the end of this initiative?

To find out, why not pick up Absolute Evil #1, on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, by writer Al Ewing, with art and main cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Nesi? Variant covers will be provided by Fabrizio De Tommaso, Gerald Parel, Dustin Nguyen, and Riley Rossmo, with a foil variant cover also illustrated by Rossmo.

“In Absolute Evil, Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Hector Hammond, Elenore Thawne, and the mysterious Joker are no longer working at cross-purposes. Together, they’re aligned, united, and dangerous. But an insidious betrayal from within threatens to unravel everything they’ve built.

This one-shot special issue features the introduction of not one but two major Absolute characters who will change the course of the Absolute Universe in its second year, and is unmissable for all fans of this red-hot publishing line!”

Then, on sale Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1 will feature stories about Absolute Batman written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, and Meredith McClaren. The issue will have a main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson, with variant covers by Nick Dragotta, James Harren, and Meredith McClaren (1:25 incentive cover).

“How did Bruce acquire his Batmobile? What happened when Black Mask’s crew tangled with the Bat in those first few days? DC’s Absolute Batman 2025 Annual delivers insight into the raw, formative chaos from Absolute Batman’s earliest days.”

In between these two big title drops, we will also have five ongoing series offering a special tie-in issue with the following titles:

Absolute Batman #13 will be written by Scott Snyder with art and main cover by Nick Dragotta. The issue will also feature variant covers by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Jenny Frison, Adam Hughes, and Brian Bolland, with a foil “Artgerm” variant and ratio variants by David Nakayama (1:25 incentive cover) and Nick Dragotta (1:50 incentive cover).

On sale October 8th, 2025.

“Batman’s final confrontation with Bane threatens to trap him in Ark-M forever. In the aftermath, a new figure steps onto Gotham’s stage. Oh…and Absolute Catwoman debuts in this pivotal issue!”

Absolute Wonder Woman #13 is written by Kelly Thompson, with art by Matías Bergara and a main cover by Hayden Sherman. Variant covers will be provided by Derrick Chew, David Talaski, and Marguerite Sauvage.

“The truth of the Amazons.”

In Gateway City, Diana uncovers lost history as Barbara reveals fragments of the myth of the Amazons. But as supernatural attacks erupt across the globe, Diana and Etta race to find a pattern—only to discover that the answer strikes closer than imagined.”

On sale October 22nd, 2025

Absolute Superman #12 is written by Jason Aaron, with art and main cover by Rafa Sandoval. Variant covers by Jae Lee, Kris Anka, and Mattia De Iulis.

“In the crosshairs of Ra’s al Ghul!

Superman must choose: bend to Ra’s al Ghul’s will and accept his place as the Son of the Demon—or see Smallville suffer. As the Lazarus Corp descends, the invasion of Kansas begins.”

On sale October 1st, 2025.

 Absolute Flash #8 is written by Jeff Lemire, with art by Travis Moore and a main cover by Nick Robles. Variant covers by Haining, Riley Rossmo, and A.L. Kaplan.

“The future of the Flash in peril!

The origins of Fort Fox and Barry Allen’s experimental tech finally surface, but what they reveal will challenge everything Barry knows about speed, consequence, and the foundation of the Absolute Universe itself.”

On sale October 15th, 2025.

Absolute Green Lantern #7 is written by Al Ewing, with art and main cover by Jahnoy Lindsay. Variant covers by Taurin Clarke, Leirix, and Nikolas Draper-Ivey.

“The truth of Absolute Oa.

The Blackstars are coming—and Earth is in their path. Only Tomar Re stands between their cosmic ambition and the final unraveling of what remains of Absolute Oa.”

On sale October 1st, 2025.