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AbsoluteBatmanhas been a huge success for DC Comics , thanks in large part to author Scott Synder ’s skillfulinversion of the Caped Crusader ’s authoritative lore , and that include the series ’ approach to the hero ’s legendary roster of villains , who take on totally new dynamics in this updated interpretation of the character ’s lore .
In an interview with Newsweek , Snyder teased further programme to bring down the “ rule ” governing sure Batman baddie , specifically mentioning the upcoming appearance ofAbsoluteMr . Freeze .
At seemingly every bend , what fan have descend to sleep together and expectabout Batman and Gotham City has been upendedin exciting and intellection - provoking ways , and accord to Snyder , he has only begun to scratch the aerofoil of this spectacular reinvention . In improver to Mr. Freeze , Snyder also promised that “ everyone is coming , ” referring to Batman ’s most infamous rogues .
Scott Synder On HisAbsolute BatmanPlans
Batman has arguably the most stacked rogues gallery in superhero history ; ask an average , non - laughable reader to name risible record book villains off the top of their forefront , and a disproportional amount are probable to derive fromBatmanlore . The cause for that staunch from thier iconic designs , but also from the figure of speech that dependably guide these antagonist ' actions . The Joker is the unbalanced , sadistic clown ; Two - Face flips a coin to determine his action , good or sorry ; Mr. Freeze , as Scott Snyder points out , is on a continuous seeking " to relieve his married woman . "
The Joker has always been a reflection of Batman , but in the Absolute Universe , he ’s more of a reflection of Bruce Wayne than the Dark Knight .
Absolute Batman Turns What Readers Know And Expect Upside Down
So Far, This Strategy Has Been A Hit
By radically altering Bruce Wayne ’s backstory , Absolute Batmanhas already recontexualized his family relationship with several authoritative Gotham rogues , making them vernal acquaintance of the next vigilante . While fan eagerly watch these updated character dynamics blossom , they should also look many more classic scoundrel to get drastic newAbsoluteincarnations . grant to Scott Snyder : " we have architectural plan for everyone , from Man - Bat to Ivy , Clayface . " In other words , this raw DC continuityis still very much in the physical process of occupy form , and what striking height it will takeBatmanto is as up in the air as it has ever been .
Source : Scott Snyder Newsweek interview
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