Perfection.

This is one of the best comics I have read.

This should have won the Eisner. Perhaps though, it's too graphic?

I am genuinely blown away by this. This is without question, the best super hero comic book on the shelves today.

Every month is a genuine treat.

Ha. One day, I look forward to owning the Absolute "Absolute Batman."

I'm speechless.

Holy shit this series is dark and brutal!

This issue is basically the origin story of the absolute version of some of Batman’s most iconic villain and goddamn I was NOT ready for how messed up it is.

The way Snyder builds Bane as this dark unstoppable force really makes you want to see Batman finally DESTROY him. I seriously can’t wait for their showdown, I’m sure it will be one for the ages.

Without a doubt the best thing in comic books right now (along with Ultimate Spider-Man). more

Gabe watches Michael Bay films on loop.

The dynamic between these 4 central characters is absolutely magnificent.

They have the kind of character rapport that most writers would kill for.

The punch.

Magnificent. The best Marvel comic on the shelves and the best Spider-man since the previous Ultimate Spider-man. DC are absolutely trouncing Marvel in terms of quality- this is one of few runs Marvel has that can go toe to toe with DC Absolute. more

An absolutely brutal issue that cleverly shows Bane’s origin story and explains his motives in a way that makes the reader both scared (for Batman) and thrilled for the eventual showdown between Batman and Bane.

"But it cries out for your sin... Let it taste more".

Sheesh, this was incredibly tough! Just like this incredible series.

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!

THIS IS INSANE!!!

Wow.

Snyders storytelling is simply thrilling. I love these character variants. The experiments Batman went through? Does he have powers now or will he?

His friendship with Croc resonates with me. The brutality of the experiments are as fascinating as they are soul destroying.

Also, it seems this Batman gets up to mischief with Selina in a way Prime Batman seldom does.

The core cast cast is so well done. Enemies in normal continuety, now not only his closest friends...

They are actually in on the Batman gig. I've wanted a fresh Batman take for many years and Synder is delivering every issue.

I just find reading it exhilarating in a way that other comics can't replicate. It's Scott Snyder, the dude is just special. That he hasn't been tapped for Holywood proper is insane to me. I'm just glad he's still doing comics at all.

Yeah, this is the best Absolute series. I'm not sure the others even come close at this stage. more

Plot
This comic focuses on the origin of Gwen Stacy. She lost her mother at a young age and discovers that her father is part of a cult called MYSTERIO, which firmly believes there are two timelines: one they live in and the other they should live in, but which was altered with a time shift. In other words, they discovered the Maker's time illusion.

The leader of this cult is Quentin Beck, and Gwen is an important member. She was always watching over Harry, and when Kraven shot him, it was actually an illusion of Mystery, who at the time was Gwen Stacy. She later mercilessly murdered Kraven after Peter left.

Harry, unaware of who Gwen was, sent Otto to watch over and protect her when he was kidnapped by Kraven. She fired him because he was close to exposing her.

A mind-blowing installment with a shocking and totally unexpected revelation about Gwen Stacy.

Art
It's loaded with brilliant details that explode in your face, supported by subtle, well-placed textures, giving a raw and powerful tone to this shocking story that gives Spider-Man a realistic twist.
It's organic and dynamic.

Summary
Gwen Stacy's mysterious origin is revealed, something no one could have predicted.
THIS ISSUE IS SHOCKING AND REVEALING
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