I think I like this run more than Scott Snyder New 52 Batman, and that is high praise. This run, Morrison Batman Incorporated, and Scott Snyder Batman run showed how Batman had the perfect era in New 52

It's honestly crazy on how good this series has gotten, and how Absolute DC Universe has been firing on all cylinders. Absolute Flash, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter are solid, and of course we got the DC Trinity. While I personally think Absolute Wonder Woman is the best, and Absolute Superman is my favorite, I can confidently say that Absolute Batman is the most entertaining and consistent.

It's impressive on how Scott Snyder still has a lot of creative juice and ideas for Batman. Perhaps it is because Absolute DC Universe is not shackled or inhibited by the continuity where the author has to take into account every event, but Scott Snyder can do whatever he wants in this book while also having top notch writing. I love the fight on how it's basically like a manga battle, yet I can see the fight choreography. I like the art and coloring, I like the different takes on Batman's villains. I like how Bruce Waynes learns that he needs to live instead of just going in guns blazing while not caring about his life. Scott Snyder's exposition isn't overbearing and bloated like the later half of his DC Career, it's more digestible and easier to understand.

Overall, I'm very impressed, and this is the best ongoing Batman series I read in a long time. And I was a James Tynion IV and Zdarsky defender. It's honestly strange on how Absolute Batman is better than most of Scott Snyder's other Batman books, perhaps this is because it's an ongoing series and he can end whatever he wants without having a certain issue limit. more

Utterly bone chilling. An utterly wild ride with exciting reveals and crucial/consequential character moments. The most important Matches Mallone ever, I love this.

Batman vs Fries is tantamount to an exhilarating old school manga battle. The character Waylon is set to become is utterly (and absolutely) insane. The wait until the next issue is going to be hell. Comfortably my favourite Absolute comic is Absolute Batman. I relish being this into comics again. Thank you Scott Snyder. This has been the shot in the arm Batman has needed since Synders last run.

King was not great, James Tynion was terrible, Joshua Williams wasn't good and the return of Jeph Loeb hasn't been brilliant. But...maybe the writers weren't the issue? Maybe our rigid expectations of mainline Batman are impossible to appease. Maybe a reboot was the answer all along. It's not something I'd really pondered until now. I love the non Batman works of all those writers. So much blame was flung at all these writers, perhaps the parameters were more challenging than we knew. Snyder had a clean slate and now Batman is the most vital he's been in comics in years. more

As a huge fan of the original comic run, this is a wonderful treat.

Very good issue, though with precious few answers as to what is happening. Only more questions. Premise seems to be intriguing, but until we start to understand what is happening, excellence will likely elude it.

Best issue so far! In particular, the character moments shine, especially the conflict that the legacy members have with the JLU.

A chilling issue with genuinely scary moments that make you worry for Superman when he and Braniac inevitably collide. I did miss not having Kal appear this issue, but otherwise it’s another instant classic!

Classic old school Batman. No reinvention of wheels.

Is this really as bad as people are saying?
Or perhaps, the character is so popular that it is literally impossible to please everyone?

For the mean time, I'm enjoying this. It's not DC Absolute or Ultimate Spider-Man level but I don't feel it's bad as it's being made out to be.

I feel like people's reaction to everything these days is default negativity and expectations of perfection.

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A masterpiece. How this book isn't better known is beyond me. I near wept.

Modern America disgusts me. This comic highlights that we need to work together to save our planet and the people that live in suffering. Unity. Togetherness. Helping our neighbours and fellow men and women.

Conservative America has brainwashed people into thinking these ideas are signs of weakness or communist rhetoric. Your neighbour is not your enemy. The ultra wealthy that lord themselves over the rest of society are.

If we could unify as a people, break the shackles of the rich and see that everyone is catered to and cared for, it can only be better than current society. We aren't even trying any more.

This comic is a wake up call. We need to join together and lift each other up. We need to fight against extremist leaders.

If you read this comic and feel nothing, you are broken.

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I never read Deadpool and spodey so this is my first exposure to itsy bitsy and I quite like her as a villain. Sort of like a spider-harley Quinn type. A little psycho, a lil freaky. This redesign of hers is pretty awesome. Maybe she can get an action figure now.

Solid issue, the action scenes are really good. Pepe larraz art is hitting and exceeding every expectation. Sometimes he draws panels in sideways or upside down do you can turn the book and see from Peter's perspective. Its very cool.

Gotta say I never expected Norman being "good" for so long and their dynamic has reached a point where I enjoy seeing them talk. They've always had similarities eith their scientific minds so it's refreshing to have them tackle a problem together.

Kinda more interested in this stuff than whatever hellgate is but im open to see what Kelly comes up with. This run is 3/3 for me so far.
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I was introduced to Tate's work via his releases with wonderful Jeff Lemire. His ability as a storyteller continues to blossom. I'm not sure I'd say he is great yet but there is greatness in him that I feel will be realised fully one day.

honestly one of the best superman stories of all time, if not the best superman story of all time. Beautiful art and a strong mature message on how /superman cant solve everything, and it is up to humanity to fix themselves.

I honestly really like the art here, and I like how Al Ewing makes this story sound so intruiging and mysterious. I'm really digging the DC Absolute Universe line-up right now

The art is perfect as usual. Storywise, I'm starting to see a direction, which is a huge improvement.

It's a Brainiac-focused story… without Superman ): … and I love it!!

Aaron really delivered here. I love everything about this version of Brainiac — the parallels with Clark, the design, the voice Aaron gave him — everything. And in the end, we’re getting another Superman villain showing up!! One of my favorite issues in the series (though the lack of Superman is definitely a thing). more

I just love how Jason Aaron gave this Brainiac a twisted demented version, and Carmine Di Giandemenico's art really sells the eerie aspect. This doesn't have Superman in it, but it's really well-done here

Who spiked Gabe's drink with molly?

It’s better than issue #1, but I still have a lot of questions and no answers yet. Still, the art is beautiful, and I really like the theme and atmosphere of the book.

Fun - I await the conservative backlash. Saving the planet is evil in America, don't you know?