DC Comics has revealed that their Aboslute line will grow in 2025 at NYCC today, and there will be a new series in their DC All In initiative. In attendance at the panel were Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, Tom King and Daniel Sampere, Joshua Williamson, and Dan Mora, Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles, Jason Aaron, Jeremy Adams, Al Ewing, Clayton Henry, and Hayden Sherman.
The big news was that a new Absolute series, Absolute Maritan Manhunter, is on the way, written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Javier Rodríguez. The series will join Absolute Green Lantern and Absolute Flash in 2025. Camp is making his DC series debut with artist Javier Rodríguez on a new take on one of DC’s most enigmatic characters. Fans will have to wait until next March to see if Chocos (Martian Manhunter’s favorite snack) will be involved.
Speaking of Absolute, writer Jeff Lemire was one of two panelists working on titles for both All In and Absolute, and he was joined on the panel by artist Nick Robles to talk more about their Absolute Flash series, also launching in March.
The duo discussed how Scott Snyder recruited them for the series, reimagining the Fastest Man Alive for this new storytelling universe, why Wally West was the right speedster for it, whether others who have carried the mantle of the Flash will be seen in the series (and how), and how Robles approaches drawing a superhero series, compared to his previous work on The Dreaming. In another NYCC first look, fans were treated to interiors from the series, including the very first public look at “Absolute” versions of Captain Cold and Captain Boomerang. Check those out below.
The Green Lantern Corps will also join DC’s Absolute line in March of 2025, and Ewing spoke about collaborating with artist Jahnoy Lindsay on Absolute Green Lantern. As the audience got another exclusive reveal of art by series artist Lindsay, Ewing revealed how Absolute “showrunner” Scott Snyder convinced him to become part of the Absolute Universe, how the series will follow the same aesthetic of the other Absolute titles like Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman, what members of the Green Lantern Corps will appear in the series in addition to Jo Mullein, and what kind of story readers can expect from him and Lindsay when the series launches in March 2025.
Adams will continue writing the monthly adventures of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps, but he also revealed early details on Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum with art provided by V Ken Marion. This January 8 one-shot follows the events of the Green Lantern Civil Corps Special, as a re-formed Green Lantern Corps led by Hal Jordan investigates a new threat: “Fractal Lanterns,” beings that manifest uncontrolled parts of the emotional spectrum, appearing throughout the universe and threatening the very essence of sentient life.
Also revealed, John Ridley will co-write Justice League: the Atom Project with Ryan Parrott. With art by Mike Perkins, the series is kicking off in January 2025. It’s a spy thriller featuring Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi (the heroes called Atom) working with the newly-formed Justice League to bring order to chaos, restoring and backing up the superpowers of DC’s Super Heroes following their battle with Amanda Waller. But not everyone wants their powers back, and one hero will do whatever it takes to make sure his abilities are never found—Captain Atom!
On January 29th, Lex Luthor returns post “House of Brainiac” in Superman: Lex Luthor Special from Joshua Williamson with art by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira.
So what’s Superman: Lex Luthor Special about?
During the battle of the House of Brainiac, Lex Luthor’s memories were wiped clean. But following the DC All In Special, the world needs him to remember his past. There’s a key piece of information in Lex’s past that could unlock an epic mystery plaguing Superman and the Justice League, but Lex may not want to remember. It’s up to the Man of Steel to decide if the info is worth sacrificing Lex’s newfound peace and the return of his fiercest enemy.
At the panel, Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, the team behind Absolute Batman, expressed how thrilled they are with the positive response from fans as the series debuted. They made sure to thank colorist Frank Martin for his remarkable work on the revamped version of Batman. The series’ launch was further celebrated with the reveal of the Absolute Batman Noir Edition #1 cover, which will be available in comic shops on November 13.
Snyder and Dragotta also hinted at more about their first story arc, “The Zoo,” and gave fans an early look at artwork from Absolute Batman #2, which also hits stores on November 13. Among the highlights was a new version of the Batmobile, which they were excited to reimagine for this series. Additionally, DC revealed both main and variant covers for issues #3 and #4 of Absolute Batman.
Artist Hayden Sherman, who is working on Absolute Wonder Woman with writer Kelly Thompson, shared insights into their collaboration. Fans have responded so strongly that the first issue is being reprinted before it even hits stores. Sherman discussed how they and Thompson developed a fresh take on Wonder Woman’s character design, which will continue to evolve. They also shared details about giving Wonder Woman a massive sword and a fiery Pegasus as part of her new look.
Jason Aaron, who is writing Absolute Superman alongside artist Rafa Sandoval, talked about their work on the series, which will be released on November 6. Aaron reflected on how living in Kansas gives him a personal connection to Superman. He spoke about how he and Sandoval stripped down Superman’s character to fit into the new universe and hinted at potential changes to other familiar characters.
Jeff Lemire also gave more details about his take on the JSA (read our interview for more on that). Lemire discussed the differences between the JSA and the Justice League.
Ram V discussed his upcoming project, The New Gods, which reimagines Jack Kirby’s Fourth World. He shared feedback he’s received since the announcement and offered insights into how he’s developing Darkseid and other key characters, in collaboration with Snyder and Joshua Williamson.
Al Ewing is working on two DC projects, including Metamorpho: The Element Man and Absolute Green Lantern, which will be released in 2025. Ewing, a long-time fan of Metamorpho, shared his excitement about working on the series and collaborating with artist Steve Lieber, while also discussing how Scott Snyder convinced him to join the Absolute universe.
Tom King and Daniel Sampere spoke about Wonder Woman’s recent developments, particularly the birth of her daughter, Trinity, which has been a long time coming in the series. They reflected on how Trinity has evolved from their original ideas and how Wonder Woman balances her new role as a mother with the ongoing challenges she faces.
Check out a preview of Wonder Woman #15 below.
Artist Dan Mora revealed his work for Justice League Unlimited, which will launch on November 27, and shared his experience continuing his collaboration with writer Mark Waid. He also joined Joshua Williamson to talk about their new Superman storyline, where Lois Lane becomes Superwoman, and how that dynamic changes Superman’s place in the DC universe.
Finally, Clayton Henry shared his experience working on Action Comics, which is moving to a weekly release schedule. He previewed upcoming storylines involving the Phantom Zone and talked about the return of Mon-El, who plays a significant role in the series.
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