Absolute Batman #20 Review

Written by: Scott Snyder

Art by: Nick Dragotta

Colors by: Frank Martin

Letters by: Tom Napolitano

Cover price: $4.99

Release date: May 13, 2026

Recap

Last issue saw the introduction of the Absolute Universe versions of Scarecrow, Deathstroke and the Robins. It ended shockingly with a major character's death that put Batman squarely in the frame for the dastardly deed.

Review with Plot Spoilers

This is another jam-packed issue of Absolute Batman and I am happy to say I am here for it. I don't think there is another comic out there right now that gives you as much bang for your buck as this series. In fact it can sometimes feel like there is a bit too much going on, like Scott Snyder is cramming in as much as he possibly can. At least it's always worth your time to give the issue a couple of reads. I do that anyway when I'm writing or making reviews, which is great when the comic is a banger but sucks with the less entertaining books.

Deathstroke: The Terminator #2 Review - More Bang For Your Buck

• Written by: Tony Fleecs

• Art by: Carmine Di Giandomenico

• Colors by: Ivan Plascencia

• Letters by: Wes Abbott

• Cover art by: Dan Panosian (cover A)

• Cover price: $3.99

• Release date: April 15, 2026

Deathstroke: The Terminator #2 (DC Comics, 4/15/26,): Writer Tony Fleecs and artist Carmine Di Giandomenico put Deathstroke against the ropes when a mysterious enemy appears to have the Terminator cornered at every turn. The issue is filled with gunfights, explosions, and impossible challenges for the mercenary. Verdict: Comic readers looking for a high-octane action comic will love this one.

Batwoman #2 Review - Noir Atmosphere to The Hilt

• Written by: Greg Rucka

• Art by: Dani

• Colors by: Matt Hollingsworth

• Letters by: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

• Cover art by: Dani, Matt Hollingsworth (cover A)

• Cover price: $3.99

• Release date: April 15, 2026

Batwoman #2 (DC Comics, 4/15/26): Writer Greg Rucka and artist DaNi put Kate Kane back in her costume after she escapes her hospital room to seek vengeance against the people who harmed her. While the issue is packed with dramatic, intense moments and plenty of Bat-family action, new readers will likely be completely lost without a proper setup or history lesson on the players. Verdict: This is for Batwoman fans only who already have a handle on her previous runs.

Lobo #2 Review - When Poking Fun Is All You Have

• Written by: Skottie Young

• Art by: Jorge Corona

• Colors by: Jean-Francois Beaulieu

• Letters by: Nate Piekos

• Cover art by: Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu (cover A)

• Cover price: $3.99

• Release date: April 15, 2026

Lobo #2 (DC Comics, 4/15/25): Writer Skottie Young and artist Jorge Corona continuing the Main Man’s mission to star in a reality show, showing his exploits as the universe’s greatest bounty hunter, though working for executives and censors isn't all it is cracked up to be. The issue is heavy on satire and pokes fun at corporate entertainment, but the not-so-gentle ribbing regularly takes the place of an actual plot. Verdict: For die-hard Lobo fans only.

Absolute Batman #19 Review - The Rogues Gallery Just Got A Lot Bigger

• Written by: Scott Snyder

• Art by: Nick Dragotta

• Colors by: Frank Martin

• Letters by: Tom Napolitano

• Cover art by: Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin

• Cover price: $4.99

• Release date: April 15, 2026

Absolute Batman #19 (DC Comics, 4/15/26): Writer Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta find Absolute Batman now has a larger team and a harder edge fighting crime in Gotham City. Meanwhile, a whole host of mainline characters make their Absolute debut. This issue is packed full of wow moments and surprises. but the plot may be too invested in Easter eggs for its own good. Verdict: Absolute Batman is still one of the best comics from DC.

The Fury of Firestorm #1 Review: DC's Nuclear Chaos Unleashed

• Written by: Jeff Lemire

• Art by: Rafael De Latorre

• Colors by: Marcelo Maiolo

• Letters by: Lucas Gattoni

• Cover art by: Rafael De Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo (cover A)

• Cover price: $3.99

• Release date: April 8, 2026

The Fury of Firestorm #1 (DC Comics, 4/8/26): Writer Jeff Lemire and artist Daniele De Latorre unleash the Nuclear Man on Bedford, Colorado, in a chilling apocalypse nightmare where the Firestorm matrix spirals into god-like destruction. This kinetic reimagining of Ronnie Raymond's instability crackles with dread; Verdict: A must-read for fans.

Green Lantern Corps #15 Review: Guy Gardner’s Mission Spirals Into Chaos

• Written by: Morgan Hampton

• Art by: Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert

• Colors by: Arif Prianto

• Letters by: Dave Sharpe

• Cover art by: Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Arif Prianto (cover A)

• Cover price: $3.99

• Release date: April 8, 2026

Green Lantern Corps #15 (DC Comics, 4/8/26): Writer Jeremy Adams and artist Xermanico escalate Guy Gardner’s Allsight mission as a multicolor Lantern team faces a Manhunter ambush during an emotional entity retrieval quest. The execution feels ambitious but uneven, with kinetic visuals carrying pacing gaps. Verdict: For die-hard fans only.

Emperor Aquaman #16 Review: A Cosmic Pivot for the King of Atlantis

• Written by: Jeremy Adams

• Art by: John Timms

• Colors by: Rex Lokus

• Letters by: Dave Sharpe

• Cover art by: John Timms

• Cover price: $3.99

• Release date: April 8, 2026

Emperor Aquaman #16 (DC Comics, 4/8/26): Writer Jeremy Adams and artist John Timms deconstruct Arthur’s new cosmic mandate as he restores Mera’s powers and forms a questionable alliance for a universal Lighthouse expansion. The measured pacing and expansive lore building offer a kinetic shift in the series' direction. Verdict: Worth reading.

Bizarro: Year None #1 Review - A Bizarre Take On A Familiar Character

• Written by: Kevin Smith, Eric Carrasco

• Art by: Nick Pitarra

• Colors by: Michael Garland

• Letters by: Dave Sharpe

• Cover art by: Nick Pitarra, Michael Garland

• Cover price: $4.99

• Release date: April 1, 2026

Bizarro: Year None #1 (DC Comics, 4/1/26): Writer Kevin Smith and Eric Carrasco alongside artist Nick Pitarra deconstruct the Daily Planet newsroom before launching Jimmy Olsen and Perry White into a warped parallel reality via a duplicator ray mishap, delivering a media-satire origin tale. Uneven execution with sharp banter but delayed pacing and confusing inciting beats make it a mixed bag. Verdict: For die-hard fans only.

Batman #8 Review: The Bat Is Now Gotham’s Public Enemy

• Written by: Matt Fraction

• Art by: Ryan Sook

• Colors by: Tomeu Morey

• Letters by: Clayton Cowles

• Cover art by: Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey (cover A)

• Cover price: $4.99

• Release date: April 1, 2026

Batman #8 (DC Comics, 4/1/26): Writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jiménez turn Bruce Wayne into the target of a slow-burn political and personal pressure campaign, with Batman tracking a Gotham power play that has gone straight from civic theater to open war. Uneven, talk-heavy, and too light on forward momentum, Verdict: For die-hard fans only.

Absolute Superman #18 Review: Steel, Shazam, and a Brutal Lazarus Trap

• Written by: Jason Aaron

• Art by: Rafa Sandoval

• Colors by: Ulises Arreola

• Letters by: Becca Carey

• Cover art by: Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola (cover A)

• Cover price: $4.99

• Release date: April 1, 2026

Absolute Superman #18 (DC Comics, 4/1/26): Writer Jason Aaron and artist Rafa Sandoval push Superman into a Lazarus-fueled trap as Lois, Talia, Ras, and Steel all collide around a brutal power grab. It is sharp, kinetic, and sharply mean, Verdict: Worth reading.

DC / Marvel: Superman / Spider-Man #1 Review: A Heavyweight Crossover With Light Impact

• Written by: Mark Waid

• Art by: Jorge Jimenez

• Colors by: Tomeu Morey

• Letters by: Tom Napolitano

• Cover art by: Jorge Jimenez (cover A)

• Cover price: $7.99

• Release date: March 25, 2026

DC / Marvel: Superman / Spider-Man #1 (DC Comics, 3/25/26): Writer Mark Waid and artist Jorge Jimenez unite the Man of Steel and the Wall-Crawler to stop a Brainiac-Doc Ock heist. While technically proficient, the retro energy feels safe and slightly recycled. Verdict: For die-hard fans only.

Green Lantern #33 Review: Jeremy Adams Returns Kyle Rayner to His Roots

• Written by: Jeremy Adams, Ron Marz (backup)

• Art by: Xermanico, V Ken Marion, Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Darryl Banks

• Colors by: Romulo Fajardo Jr, Veronica Gandini. Adriano Lucas, Chris Sotomayor

• Letters by: Dave Sharpe

• Cover art by: Xermanico (cover A)

• Cover price: $5.99

• Release date: March 25, 2026

Green Lantern #33 (DC Comics, 3/25/26): Writer Jeremy Adams and artist Xermánico ground Kyle Rayner in a relatable L.A. traffic jam while masterfully retelling his origin for the legacy 600th issue. The execution is kinetic and soulful. Verdict: A must-read for fans.

The Flash #31 Review

• Written by: Ryan North

• Art by: Gavin Guidry

• Colors by: Adriano Lucas

• Letters by: Buddy Beaudoin

• Cover art by: Gavin Guidry, Giovanna Niro (cover A)

• Cover price: $3.99

• Release date: March 25, 2026

The Flash #31 (DC Comics, 3/25/26): Writer Ryan North and artist Gavin Guidry launch "Flashes of Insight" as Wally West balances domestic life with a bizarre vision of public self-endangerment. While the visual storytelling masterfully captures the Speed Force's kinetic energy, the narrative logic regarding civilian "hero-baiting" feels technically disjointed. Verdict: For die-hard fans only.

Superman #36 Review: Can a Mass Murderer Actually Become the New Superman?

• Written by: Joshua Williamson

• Art by: Dan Mora

• Colors by: Alejandro Sanchez

• Letters by: Ariana Maher

• Cover art by: Dan Mora (cover A)

• Cover price: $4.99

• Release date: March 25, 2026

Superman #36 (DC Comics, 3/25/26): Writer Joshua Williamson and artist Dan Mora pivot to a meta-fueled redemption arc as Superboy-Prime attempts to claim the Superman mantle in a post-Darkseid world. The execution is visually kinetic but structurally familiar. Verdict: It's fun but pushes the meta envelope to the max.