Absolute Batman #10

Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Nick Dragotta Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: July 16, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 15 User Reviews: 32
9.5Critic Rating
9.3User Rating

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Bruce Wayne is trapped within the horrors of Ark M as his best friendWaylon Jones endures unimaginable tortures…but what awaits Batman isfar more terrifying than anything either has faced…the true form of Baneis revealed. But it’s how Bane plans to break Batman that will have you,our dear readers, bending over backward.

  • 10
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Jul 20, 2025

    Absolute Batman 10 delivers big time on the initial Absolute Universe rivalry with Batman and Bane as well as the first appearance of Killer Croc. This Abomination arc has been fantastic and makes for a relatively easy enough jumping on point for new readers. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg Jul 16, 2025

    Absolute Batman #10 is another shining example of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta being at the top of their game. Mixing elements of body horror, science-fiction and good old vigilante drama, it exemplifies everything which has made this book one of the best in comics. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Jul 16, 2025

    This issue is packed with disturbing visuals that could probably never happen in the main line, and the tension is through the roof throughout. Read Full Review

  • 10
    ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar Jul 16, 2025

    Absolute Batman #10 might be too much for some, and it is unquestionably heavy and brutal at times. That said, the light at the end of the tunnel was worth it, and it's all setting up a final clash between Batman and Bane that has the potential to be something truly special. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Comic Watch - Kevin Rossi Jul 16, 2025

    It is no surprise, but Absolute Batman #10 is one of the best issues yet with no signs of slowing down. The tone and pacing is perfectly executed and the art continues to be pitch perfect. The pieces are starting to come together and giving readers a better picture of Gotham and this universe. If Absolute Batman #9 raised the stakes, this issue launched them to space. Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    Monkeys Fighting Robots - Mohamed Malla Jul 16, 2025

    Absolute Batman #10 is one of this team's best and biggest issues so far, with every creator involved pulling out the stops to make Absolute Bane the most terrifying that he can be. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen Jul 30, 2025

    Overall, this was a solid issue that builds nicely on everything we've already learned about this alternate take on the Dark Knight. The storytelling continues to layer emotional depth onto Bruce's journey, while the visual storytelling and world-building inside Ark M keep the tension high. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    AIPT - Marvel Maximus Jul 16, 2025

    'Absolute Batman' #10 embraces the ridiculousness of comic books, using the medium's absurdity to its advantage. It delivers an emotional story that is equal parts humorous and horrifying. Snyder and Dragotta maintain Absolute Batman's quality with unending creativity. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Jul 16, 2025

    Absolute Batman #10 is yet another spectacular issue in one of the best comic book series on the market right now. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta find ways to keep you constantly concerned about the situation Bruce Wayne faced. In the process, Bane and Dr. Ark M are established are incredibly scary villains that you don't know if Batman can overcome. The high sense of concern keeps you constantly guessing what will happen next as you turn each page. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Jul 18, 2025

    Absolute Batman #10 is a triumph in its raw portrayal of survival and indomitable will. The writing is sharp, the art is visceral, and the characterizations are potent. It's a dark, compelling read that redefines the limits of Batman's endurance. Read Full Review

  • 9.3
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Jul 16, 2025

    How far can a Bat be broken? That is the question posed in this latest chapter. Snyder pens a disturbing look at the true horror of Gotham. Dragotta, Martin and Cowles construct the brutal and dire world which Batman now finds himself in. The Absolute Universe has never been a hopeful world. This chapter shows there are many levels to descend before hitting absolute despair. Read Full Review

  • 9.2
    KPB Comics - Chris Hernandez Jul 16, 2025

    Absolute Batman #10 is a fresh, dark, and utterly unpredictable take on the Dark Knight. You'll be bending over backward trying to figure out what happens next! Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Jul 19, 2025

    The horror and the awesome Batman-ness of it all are pushed to extremes in this issue and it definitely works, along with some truly outstanding character designs. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Batman-News - Jackson Luken Jul 16, 2025

    Absolute Batman #10 is thrilling mix of horror and action that stands as a testament to the perseverance of the human spirit. Batman is brought to his absolute lowest by the Bane and the scientists at Ark M, but his will to fight continues no matter the cost. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta create a tense, gruesome atmosphere inside the Hellish facility where any sane person would believe all hope is lost. Luckily Batman is just a little bit insane. Read Full Review

  • 8.9
    Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton Jul 20, 2025

    I can't continue to heap enough praise on Dragotta's art and page design. His splash pages are climaxes, and it's insane how much detail and character he can cram into these multi-panel grid pages. Read Full Review

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