Shop These New DM Exclusive Absolute Universe Hardcovers, Out in Time for CGD!

By Ben Gritz | February 19 2026 | Graphic Novels

DC Comics is releasing three new hardcover editions of the initial volumes of the runaway freight train that is the Absolute Universe, exclusive for comic stores!  They each feature a brand-new jacket with cover art from the incomparable Jim Lee, are priced the same as the standard hardcovers, and release the week of Comic Giveaway Day! This means they will be available for the wonderful celebration of comics that occurs on the first Saturday of May this year!

Please take a look at the Direct Market exclusive hardcover editions below, as well as the other titles in the full Absolute line!

Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo (Direct Market Edition)
Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo (Direct Market Edition)
Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
9781799517092
A gang of masked killers terrorizes the streets of Gotham. A vigilante fights for his city--but he's not the Batman you know. The Absolute Universe, born out of the Justice League's apocalyptic battle with Darkseid, ushers in a set of brand-new realities that reimagine your favorite heroes as you've never seen them before. In Absolute Batman, meet a young Bruce Wayne with no Wayne Manor, no Alfred by his side, and a different axe to grind as the Dark Knight. From the minds of writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, and featuring special guest artist Gabriel Walta, comes an origin story you won't want to miss! Collects ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1-6.
$24.99 US
On sale Apr 28, 2026
FOC Feb 23, 2026
Catalog January 2026
Hardcover
192 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust of Krypton (Direct Market Edition)
Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust of Krypton (Direct Market Edition)
Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval
9781799517115
Spiraling out of the catastrophic events of Absolute Power, a new side of the DC Universe is born--the Absolute Universe! In a different, darker world, Kal-El landed in a remote Kansas field, the last survivor from an alien planet...but even before that moment, nothing unfolded as you'd expect. As he tries to survive in a world seemingly determined to repeat the mistakes of the demolished Krypton, he'll come into conflict with the globe-straddling Lazarus Corporation and its agenda of exploitation...and go fist- to-fist with its brutal army of Peacemakers! Best-selling writer Jason Aaron (Star Wars, Thor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) is joined by superstar artist Rafa Sandoval (The Flash, Action Comics) to reinvent Superman from the ground up! Collects ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #1-6.
$24.99 US
On sale Apr 28, 2026
FOC Feb 23, 2026
Catalog January 2026
Hardcover
176 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon (Direct Market Edition)
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon (Direct Market Edition)
Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
9781799517108
In a different, darker world, Diana of Themyscira was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. They did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger--tragedy, danger, and magic honed her into an even greater weapon. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, it is now time for Diana to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana won't be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson is joined by breakout artist Hayden Sherman to reinvent Wonder Woman from the ground up! Collects ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #1-7.
$24.99 US
On sale Apr 28, 2026
FOC Feb 23, 2026
Catalog January 2026
Hardcover
208 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo
Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo
Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
9781799505259
Without the wealth, without the cave, he’s still the Absolute Dark Knight! Meet Batman as you’ve never seen him before, reimagined with a modern origin story at the hands of superstar creative team Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta!
$17.99 US
On sale Aug 05, 2025
FOC May 05, 2025
Catalog April 2025
Paperback
192 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo
Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo
Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
9781799505242
Without the wealth, without the cave, he’s still the Absolute Dark Knight! Meet Batman as you’ve never seen him before, reimagined with a modern origin story at the hands of superstar creative team Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta!
$24.99 US
On sale Aug 05, 2025
FOC May 05, 2025
Catalog April 2025
Hardcover
192 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination
Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination
Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin, Nick Dragotta
9781799507505
In this chilling new saga, Batman confronts the icy menace of Mr. Freeze and the brutal force of Bane as he uncovers dark secrets within the Ark M facility that link Victor Fries, the Joker, and Gotham’s deepest evils.
$29.99 US
On sale Feb 03, 2026
FOC Nov 03, 2025
Catalog October 2025
Hardcover
224 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination
Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination
Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin, Nick Dragotta
9781799507512
In this chilling new saga, Batman confronts the icy menace of Mr. Freeze and the brutal force of Bane as he uncovers dark secrets within the Ark M facility that link Victor Fries, the Joker, and Gotham’s deepest evils.
$19.99 US
On sale Feb 03, 2026
FOC Nov 03, 2025
Catalog October 2025
Paperback
224 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Flash Vol. 1: Of Two Worlds
Absolute Flash Vol. 1: Of Two Worlds
Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles
9781799505181
Without the mentor, without the family, without the Speed Force, he’s still the Absolute Scarlet Speedster! Superstar creators Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles are taking the Flash into the Absolute Universe with a top-to-bottom reinvention, perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike!
$24.99 US
On sale Dec 23, 2025
FOC Oct 06, 2025
Catalog September 2025
Hardcover
168 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Flash Vol. 1: Of Two Worlds
Absolute Flash Vol. 1: Of Two Worlds
Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles
9781799505198
Without the mentor, without the family, without the Speed Force, he’s still the Absolute Scarlet Speedster! Superstar creators Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles are taking the Flash into the Absolute Universe with a top-to-bottom reinvention, perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike!
$17.99 US
On sale Dec 23, 2025
FOC Oct 06, 2025
Catalog September 2025
Paperback
168 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Flash Vol. 2: Still Point
Absolute Flash Vol. 2: Still Point
Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles
9781799508380
In a desperate bid to save his father and himself, Wally West must wage the ultimate war of speed, which will define the fate of the universe—and his soul!
$24.99 US
On sale Jun 23, 2026
FOC Mar 23, 2026
Catalog February 2026
Hardcover
160 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Flash Vol. 2: Still Point
Absolute Flash Vol. 2: Still Point
Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles
9781799508397
In a desperate bid to save his father and himself, Wally West must wage the ultimate war of speed, which will define the fate of the universe—and his soul!
$17.99 US
On sale Jun 23, 2026
FOC Mar 23, 2026
Catalog February 2026
Paperback
160 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1: Without Fear
Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1: Without Fear
Jahnoy Lindsay, Al Ewing
9781799505556
Without the Corps, without the ring, without the willpower, what’s left is the Absolute Green Lantern! Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay have reinvented the mythology of the Green Lantern from the ground up, creating a sci-fi epic of cosmic proportions!
$17.99 US
On sale Dec 09, 2025
FOC Sep 08, 2025
Catalog August 2025
Paperback
176 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1: Without Fear
Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1: Without Fear
Jahnoy Lindsay, Al Ewing
9781799505549
Without the Corps, without the ring, without the willpower, what’s left is the Absolute Green Lantern! Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay have reinvented the mythology of the Green Lantern from the ground up, creating a sci-fi epic of cosmic proportions!
$24.99 US
On sale Dec 09, 2025
FOC Sep 08, 2025
Catalog August 2025
Hardcover
176 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 2: Sojourner
Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 2: Sojourner
Jahnoy Lindsay, Al Ewing
9781799508410
Cosmic Legacy, Reignited—Green Lantern Faces the Edge of the Emotional Spectrum
$19.99 US
On sale Jun 09, 2026
FOC Mar 09, 2026
Catalog February 2026
Paperback
176 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 2: Sojourner
Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 2: Sojourner
Jahnoy Lindsay, Al Ewing
9781799508403
Cosmic Legacy, Reignited—Green Lantern Faces the Edge of the Emotional Spectrum
$29.99 US
On sale Jun 09, 2026
FOC Mar 09, 2026
Catalog February 2026
Hardcover
176 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision
Javier Rodriguez, Deniz Camp
9781799505211
Beyond Mars, beyond physical form, beyond human understanding…what’s left is the absolute Martian Manhunter! Brought into the Absolute Universe by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez, Absolute Martian Manhunter reinvents the Justice League’s resident Martian from top to bottom, taking him on a mind-bending, psychedelic journey that transcends dimensions.
$17.99 US
On sale Nov 18, 2025
FOC Aug 04, 2025
Catalog July 2025
Paperback
160 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision
Javier Rodriguez, Deniz Camp
9781799505204
Beyond Mars, beyond physical form, beyond human understanding…what’s left is the absolute Martian Manhunter! Brought into the Absolute Universe by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez, Absolute Martian Manhunter reinvents the Justice League’s resident Martian from top to bottom, taking him on a mind-bending, psychedelic journey that transcends dimensions.
$24.99 US
On sale Nov 18, 2025
FOC Aug 04, 2025
Catalog July 2025
Hardcover
160 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust of Krypton
Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust of Krypton
Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval
9781799505327
Without the fortress, without the family, without a home…what’s left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
$24.99 US
On sale Aug 19, 2025
FOC May 05, 2025
Catalog April 2025
Hardcover
176 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust of Krypton
Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust of Krypton
Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval
9781799505334
Without the fortress, without the family, without a home…what’s left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
$17.99 US
On sale Aug 19, 2025
FOC May 05, 2025
Catalog April 2025
Paperback
176 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Superman Vol. 2: Son of the Demon
Absolute Superman Vol. 2: Son of the Demon
Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval
9781799507758
The Son of the Demon Rises—Superman’s Rage Unleashed
$29.99 US
On sale Mar 03, 2026
FOC Nov 17, 2025
Catalog October 2025
Hardcover
208 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Superman Vol. 2: Son of the Demon
Absolute Superman Vol. 2: Son of the Demon
Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval
9781799507529
The Son of the Demon Rises—Superman’s Rage Unleashed
$19.99 US
On sale Mar 03, 2026
FOC Nov 17, 2025
Catalog October 2025
Paperback
208 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon
Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
9781799505297
Without the island paradise, without the sisterhood that shaped her, without a mission of peace…she’s still the Absolute Amazon!
$24.99 US
On sale Aug 12, 2025
FOC May 05, 2025
Catalog April 2025
Hardcover
208 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon
Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
9781799505303
Without the island paradise, without the sisterhood that shaped her, without a mission of peace…she’s still the Absolute Amazon!
$17.99 US
On sale Aug 12, 2025
FOC May 05, 2025
Catalog April 2025
Paperback
208 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me
Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
9781799507536
Trapped in the Maze, Forged by Myth—Wonder Woman Faces Her Greatest Test
$29.99 US
On sale Feb 17, 2026
FOC Nov 03, 2025
Catalog October 2025
Hardcover
208 Pages
DC Comics
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me
Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me
Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
9781799507543
Trapped in the Maze, Forged by Myth—Wonder Woman Faces Her Greatest Test
$19.99 US
On sale Feb 17, 2026
FOC Nov 03, 2025
Catalog October 2025
Paperback
208 Pages
DC Comics
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