Released October 2025
Absolute Evil #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
IT'S THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE--AND ITS VILLAINS STAND UNITED! Without heroes...without protection...without restraint...there is only ABSOLUTE EVIL. The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world...and it's certainly caught the attention of the people who run it. Ra's al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, and the mysterious Joker have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking...and new partnerships. An insidious betrayal from within their ranks is imminent, and if they don't take action, they'll lose control of a planet that was built to be their playground! Superstars Al Ewing and Giuseppe Camuncoli join forces to kickstart the next era of Absolute Universe stories...with several shocking new character reveals, and one big unmissable twist!
Variants
Synopsis
IT'S THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE--AND ITS VILLAINS STAND UNITED! Without heroes...without protection...without restraint...there is only ABSOLUTE EVIL. The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world...and it's certainly caught the attention of the people who run it. Ra's al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, and the mysterious Joker have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking...and new partnerships. An insidious betrayal from within their ranks is imminent, and if they don't take action, they'll lose control of a planet that was built to be their playground! Superstars Al Ewing and Giuseppe Camuncoli join forces to kickstart the next era of Absolute Universe stories...with several shocking new character reveals, and one big unmissable twist!
Key Facts
- Introduction of Joker in full (human form) - appearing in multiple panels but teaser art of a future arc shows a more monstrous version of the character (cameos in multiple issues)
- Introduction of Absolute Green Arrow
- Introduction of Absolute Hawkman
- Introduction of Lex Luthor in the Absolute Universe
- Introduction of the Absolute Justice League: Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, Joker, Lex Luthor
Details
- Series
- Absolute Evil
- Cover Date
- October 2025
- Pages
- 40
- UPC
- 76194139222600111
- Cover Price
- $5.99
- Final Order Cutoff
- September 8, 2025
Creators
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ColoristRomulo Fajardo Jr.
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LettererTom Napolitano
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ArtistStefano Nesi
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WriterAl Ewing
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Cover ArtistGiuseppe Camuncoli
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ArtistGiuseppe Camuncoli
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Cover ArtistStefano Nesi
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Cover ArtistRomulo Fajardo Jr.