One detail in Absolute Batman #1 really stood out to me: Bruce builds his "nests" on abandoned skyscraper rooftops. It's ironic that in a world where so many can't afford a home, so much space sits empty. Maybe it's not just the Absolute Universe that's steeped in injustice.
“And so Absolute Batman is the spirit that I see in them and a young generation of people who kind of refuse to accept the world the way it is, no matter what the odds are, no matter what the challenges are.” – Scott Snyder
One of the main themes of the Bane arc, as well as the entire series and the whole line, is the cost of victory. Can you win and still remain yourself? After all, the Absolute Universe was created to push its heroes with increasingly difficult challenges, including moral ones.
How often have you felt like you were no longer yourself, yet believed it was necessary? The Absolute Poison Ivy arc unexpectedly explores this theme through the hero’s inner struggles. In the end, he casts off his human side. But is this the right path?
@_DaredevilShots I think the entire season 2 of born again is very messy and weak in terms of storytelling — it’s only held together by occasional standout moments like these.
The moment where AS reinforces the city with his cape is incredible: it’s a metaphor for self-sacrifice, an affirmation of his role as a protector of the oppressed, and a brilliant use of his new abilities. The Absolute Universe captures its heroes with great precision. Coolest.
Bane’s arc, for me and I think for many, massively raised the stakes in AB. What Bruce went through, what was done to his friends, and Bane’s story — it’s just insane. All of this truly set the tone for the Absolute Universe and made its main title so meaningful for many readers.