Absolute Batman has established himself as an extremely large force to be reckoned with. But how did he get to this point? How did he push himself? And how did the tragic events of his childhood, and the advice of his father, shape the man who he became...literally? Guest artist Gabriel Walta joins for this essential origin issue of Absolute Batman to explore Bruce Wayne's past, and his inevitable future to go BIGGER. Don't miss this pivotal issue!
'Absolute Batman' #4 honors the caped crusader's storied history by giving us a perfect reinterpreted origin. A novel take on Year One right at the turn of New Year's, one that also works great as a standalone single issue. It's a personal story with a healthy dose of social commentary, ambitious in its scope, with a balance of homages and new ideas. The series has a freedom that previous Batman comics did not, and I'm especially excited as to how it explores Bruce's relationship with his parent's killer. Read Full Review
We get some hints at a larger villainous conspiracy here, as well as some great action as we see our Batman in action for the first time. But while Walta's guest art is brilliant, what really makes this issue so strong is how effectively it gets us into Bruce's head as he comes of age and uses his pain to become something we haven't seen before. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #4 is the most concise issue of the book thus far as a result of its shift in artistic approach and narrative focus. Centering on the younger aspects of Bruce, both as a wide-eyed child with a problem-solving mind at work and the fledgling crime fighter, strip the character down to the essential elements that separate him from his main continuity counterpart. That thematic focus is bolstered by Waltas artwork, which speaks to the rugged nature of this universe and the darker impulses of Bruce, as he dips into the more vicious aspects of the bat. Rounded out by Martins coloring which serves as the adaptive bridge between visual styles, the issue succeeds at its job as the Absolute Year One by solidifying the books characterization experiments. Read Full Review
The tragic beginnings of the Dark Knight come into the light with this chapter. Snyder pens an emotionally driven issue with strong writing. Walta, Martin and Cowles keep a brooding sense to panels as the evolution from Man to Bat begins. High level storytelling at its finest. Read Full Review
Gabriel Hernandez Walta creates some beautiful art in this issue. I love the evolution of the Batman visually in this issue and how the character views the world through an engineering standpoint. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman Issue 4 is this universe's Year One. It is a fantastic origin story that answers many of the questions that had arisen from three issues of mystery and intrigue. Read Full Review
Overall, Absolute Batman #4 is a pivotal issue that provides crucial context for the series. It's a well-crafted exploration of Bruce Wayne's character, grounded in his deep-seated trauma and the influence of his father. While light on action, it's a must-read for anyone invested in this unique take on the Batman mythos. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #4 stands on its own as brilliant deep dive in to the Absolute Universe's version of Bruce Wayne. Scott Snyder proves, once again, why he may be THE ultimate Batman writer whilst guest-artist Gabriel Walta brings an interesting new perspective to this new Earth. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #4 reveals the origins of this new, brutal Batman. His ingenuity, perseverance, and willingness to succeed at any cost have always been there, but they just needed time to coalesce into a formidable dark knight. The fill-in artwork does not quite live up to the standards set by the rest of the series, but still manages to capture the grit of this darker Gotham. Read Full Review
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