Absolute Batman Drives New Collectors Despite Hidden Issues

Absolute Batman is absolutely crushing it right now—one of DC's strongest launches in ages, with the larger Absolute Universe striking immediate gold with readers. The book's got the new collector energy working in its favor, which normally means nothing but good news for the industry: fresh stories, fresh characters, fresh sales momentum. That said, there's apparently a catch lurking here, though the details stay vague. Worth noting: initial success doesn't always translate to long-term staying power, especially in this market.