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DC ’s Absolute Universe has reimagined long - established lore in unprecedented way , with its impact extend toBatman ’s iconic rogues gallery . While changes to the Dark Knight ’s villains have been present since the unveiling issue ofAbsolute Batman , the latest release brings even more adjustment , resulting in a major lore transformation .
Scott Snyder returns withAbsolute Batman#7 , this time joined by Edgar Albert Guest artist Marcos Martín and colorist Muntsa Vicente . As fans who have been follow the series know , issue # 6 marked the finale of the first spark , withBatman defeating Black Maskand his sadistic Party Animals .
This finis also impart a major position quo transmutation , as Bruce try out the help of his friends , who , in Earth - Prime continuity , are his scallywag , uncharacteristically revealing himself as Batman . Absolute Batman#7 picks up in the wake of this revelation , unveiling a surprising twist regardingthe ignorantness role Waylon Jones , Harvey Dent , Oswald Cobblepot , and Edward Nygma played in mould Bruce into Gotham ’s protector .
How Bruce Wayne Used His Friends to Forge Himself Into Batman
Comic Page Comes from Scott Snyder’sAbsolute Batman#7 (2025) - Art by Marcos Martín & Muntsa Vicente
After the demise of their old friend , Matches Malone , Waylon , Harvey , Oswald , and Edward gathering , trying to piece together what happened to their former acquaintance . It ’s during this moment of manifestation that Bruce makes an unexpected appearing , corroborate he was the last to see Matches alive . His friends are shocked by this revelation , but even more so by Bruce ’s sudden return , especially since he had gone dark on them after his Batman reveal . Edward points out that they all thought he was drained , too , with Oswald finishing his sentiment by saying thatthe last time they find Bruce , he was“diving out of a aeroplane dressed like @#% & Nosferatu . ”
Bruce apologetically admits that he should have kept them out of his vigilante activities and not involved them . But as the conversation unfolds , his friends start connecting the dose of their past interactions with him , realise that the sentence they spend together was , in core , part of Bruce ’s preparation to become Batman . Harvey asks,“Was it for Batman , when you clerked with me?”The others follow wooing , with Waylon asking if their training was for Batman , and Oswald and Edward respectively ask if their fourth dimension slumming and examine together was also part of Bruce ’s mission . Bruce avoid answering , but his secretiveness speak volumes .
DC ’s latest disclosure , recast [ freebooter ] as a Superman villain rather than a Batman baddie , was a major surprise and an clever move .
Batman’s Rogues Aren’t Just His Friends in the Absolute Universe, They’re His Trainers
Main Cover by Nick Dragotta & Frank Martin forAbsolute Batman#7 (2025)
What is particularly interesting aboutBatman learning various skillsfrom Waylon , Oswald , Harvey , and Edward is that the Absolute Universe has reimagined these iconic rapscallion as playing a major role in Bruce ’s education to become Batman . In Earth - Prime continuity , Bruce ’s scoundrel - concern breeding is primarily link up to Ra ’s al Ghul , with little to no impact from Two - Face , Penguin , Riddler , or Killer Croc . In direct contrast , the Absolute Universe has completely rewrite these rogues ' roles inBatman’sstory , making them not only his friend but also key figure in training the Dark Knight himself .
ABSOLUTE BATMAN # 7is usable now from DC Comics !
