Absolute Batman #21 — Nick Dragotta Penguin Card Stock Variant Cover (2026)

Absolute Batman #21 — Nick Dragotta Penguin Card Stock Variant Cover presents a striking portrait of Penguin in a gritty, stylized Gotham City environment.

The artwork shows Penguin leaning forward aggressively between towering skyscrapers. He wears a dark suit with a white shirt, dark gloves, heavy boots, and a gold chain around his neck. His face is heavily scarred, with a distinctive swept-back hairstyle and intense expression. He grips large firearms in both hands, emphasizing his dangerous and powerful presence.

The background is rendered almost entirely in black, white, and gray, using dense vertical lines and geometric skyscraper patterns to create a distinctive graphic-novel aesthetic. The speech balloon reads “I STILL RUN THIS TOWN.”, reinforcing Penguin's claim over Gotham.

The cover prominently displays the Absolute Batman #21 logo and DC All In branding. The issue is part of the Absolute Batman series written by Scott Snyder, with interior art by Nick Dragotta and colors by Frank Martin.