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I've just read Absolute Batman #1 by Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta (bleedingcool.com)

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I've read Absolute Batman #1 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, the launch of the Absolute Universe for DC Comics, a world formed in the battle with Darkseid, and infused with his energy, a harsher, crueller DC Universe, in which the stars have to shine a bit brighter. I first reported the existence of this comic and line a year ago, though it only came to fruition recently. So, what are my impressions? I am going to do my best to avoid spoilers, this is a book that is partially built with a twist or two that deviated from the standard Batman, but I am going to lead with the very first one, in the opening pages. So be warned, Batspoilers on.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I quite like the pitch, Batman vs the 1%, but can't get over the fact that the insignia on his chest is actually the head of an axe. It feels like it is trying too hard.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 hours ago

I'm interested in this version, now that I know about it. I do think the insignia being an axe head is a bit much. With how easy the axe chopped the guys hand off, it would have to be very sharp. I am assuming he would have a lot of cuts around the axe head while it's on his chest and his jumping around.