New leaked covers reveal the first face-to-face meeting between the Dark Knight and Diana Prince, and the redesign of Zatanna
Los worlds of the Absolute Universe of DC Comics They continue to expand and, with them, the enthusiasm of the fans. While Marvel puts an end to its renewal Ultimate UniverseDC pushes the accelerator with its darker and more ambitious versions of classic heroes. In January, the pages of Absolute Batman #16 Yes Wonder Woman Absolute #16 they promise an explosive intersection: the first meeting between Batman and Wonder Womanbeyond Zatanna’s debut in this new editorial line.
The continuation of the DC Comics Absolute Universe
The leak published by Bloody cold shows a tense scene between a Bruce Wayne portly and wild Yes Diana Princeequally impressive. In this story, Batman seeks the Amazon’s help save your friend Waylonnow converted to Killer crocodilea creature consumed by uncontrollable hunger.
In the leaked images, both heroes face each other looking directly into the eyesequal in strength and presence, which anticipates both a physical and ideological clash.
But not everything will be cooperation. In parallel, Absolute Wonder Woman will begin his new titled story arc Season of the WitchWhere Zatanna bursts in as a direct threat. Its design maintains the classic essence – hat, corset and jacket – although modernized with a darker touch, adapted to this reinterpretation of the DC universe.
In this version, Zatanna comes not as an ally, but as an assassinwith the aim of ending the Amazon. According to the official synopsis text, “Diana’s life will never be the same again”. It is not excluded that the sorceress will end up changing sides, but her entry promises chaos, witchcraft and a new vision of magic in this universe.
Snyder defends the monthly format
The screenwriter Scott Snyderbrain behind Absolute Batmanhe explained in recent interviews that this line was an opportunity to reconnect with the essence of the monthly comic.
“The project reaffirmed everything I love about this medium,” he said. “The thrill of making people wait every month, of giving them something to talk about, something that hits hard and lasts.”
Snyder argues that comics should still bet on the big momentscliffhangers and plots that generate conversations among readers:
“If we forget what makes the monthly comic special, we won’t survive in such a tough economy. So let’s all bet big.”
Against Absolute Batman in hellthe arch continues to be visible a tormented Bruce Wayne, ready to descend into hell find a cure to save his friend. On this journey, the Dark Knight must face gods and demonsconfirming the epic and supernatural tone of the saga.
For his part, Kelly Thompsonauthor of Absolute Wonder Womanwill take Diana to Portal Citywhere their new mission will be interrupted by the arrival of Zatanna and a war between witches that promises to redefine their role in the mortal world.
Both series will have variant covers by top-tier artists such as Frank Cho, Michael Cho, Guillem March and Derrick Chewsuggesting that DC is betting big on the visual identity of its Absolute universe.
The struggle of the new universes
DC’s strategy seems clear: contrasts the fall of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe with the consolidation of its own alternate multiversedarker, riskier and full of revisitations. Zatanna’s presence adds a touch of mysticism and promises to expand the magical side of the new canon, while the first meeting between Batman and Wonder Woman aims to be one of the most anticipated moments of next year.
Between the hellish action of Gotham and the enchantments of Gateway City, January is shaping up to be a decisive month for the future of the Absolute world. And if Snyder and Thompson make anything clear, it’s that this new era of DC He’s not afraid to reinvent his gods…or throw them to hell, if necessary.
