ARK M
IssueDescription
The origins of the enigmatic Ark M facility take center stage as the journals of Amadeus Arkham reveal a hidden and violent history stretching back to the nineteenth century. What began as one man's attempt to build a place of healing has been twisted across generations into something unrecognizable.
Scott Snyder and Frank Tieri craft a story rooted in gothic horror, with Joshua Hixson's art setting a tone distinct from the main Absolute Batman series. The issue provides critical background on the Joker's most dangerous asset within the Absolute Universe.
Issue Details
Issue Number
#1
Release Date
January 7, 2026
Cover Price
$4.99
Cover Date
March 2026
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FOC Date
December 1, 2025
Page Count
25 pages
Age Rating
T+
Diamond Code
1025DC0056
SKU
1025DC0056
UPC
76194139648400111
Series Details
Publisher
Type
One-Shot
Status
Completed
Run
2026 - 2026
Issues Count
1
Genre
Superhero
Format
Standard
Original Language
English
Language
English
Creators
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Characters
Character appearances may contain spoilers.
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A gothic horror take on Arkham's origins told through Amadeus Arkham's journals. Hixson's art drips with dread, and Snyder and Tieri pull off a sneaky Joker character study disguised as a haunted history lesson. Batman barely shows up and honestly it doesn't matter. Easily one of the best single issues in the Absolute Universe so far.
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