The Zoo, Part One
Description
In Absolute Batman #1, Gotham’s protector faces a stripped-down existence without his usual resources. The story reimagines Batman’s identity when he has no mansion, no fortune, and no Alfred, revealing the core of the Dark Knight in a gritty, modern setting.
Issue Details
Series
Issue Number
#1
Release Date
January 21, 2026
Cover Price
$5.99
Cover Date
March 2026
Average Rating
(1 review)
FOC Date
September 16, 2024
Page Count
48 pages
Age Rating
T
Diamond Code
0824DC016
UPC
76194138584600187
Series Details
Publisher
Type
Regular Series
Status
Ongoing
Run
2024
Issues Count
20
Genre
Superhero
Format
Standard
Age Rating
T+ - Teen Plus
Original Language
English
Language
English
Creators
View all 53Alex Maleev
Cover Artist
Arif Prianto
Cover Artist
Ben Oliver
Cover Artist
Chris Conroy
Editor
Clay Mann
Cover Artist
Clayton Cowles
Letterer
Dan Mora
Cover Artist
Dan Panosian
Cover Artist
Esther Pearl Watson
Writer
Fabrizio De Tommaso
Cover Artist
Frank Martin Jr.
Colorist, Cover Artist
Frank Miller
Writer, Cover Artist
Characters
View all 25Character appearances may contain spoilers.
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth
Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon
Black Mask
Roman Sionis
Harvey Bullock
Harvey Bullock
James Gordon
James Worthington Gordon
Joker
Killer Croc
Waylon Jones
Martha Wayne
Martha Kane
Thomas Wayne
Thomas Wayne
Batman
Bruce Wayne
Joe Chill
Joseph Chilton
Batman
Teams
View all 5Team appearances may contain spoilers.
Key Issue
Key issue details may contain spoilers.
- Premiere issue
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