Absolute Batman #9 — Nick Dragotta Cover (2025) | Bane's Arrival

Absolute Batman #9 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Absolute Universe as Batman faces the arrival of a powerful new threat: Bane. The Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin cover presents a dramatic, heavily stylized interpretation of Bane, featuring his imposing masked face, massive physique, orange-red cape and distinctive green venom tubes against a dark background. The bold green ABSOLUTE BATMAN logo and DC All In branding complete the striking composition.

Inside, Bruce Wayne investigates Ark M, a mysterious facility connected to the creation of evil, only to encounter an old adversary of Alfred's known as Bane. The issue launches the “Abomination, Part One” storyline and is an important early chapter in the expanding Absolute Batman mythology.