Absolute Superman #16

Dates

Cover date

April 2026

On sale

February 4, 2026

In stores

February 4, 2026

Final order cutoff

January 12, 2026

Pages

40

Editions and covers (6)

Copies of #16 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

• Rafa Sandoval Cover

  Barcode 76194138585301611

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• InHyuk Lee Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194138585301631

  This edition’s page
• Gerald Parel Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194138585301621

  This edition’s page
• Mahmud Asrar Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194138585301641

  This edition’s page
• 2nd printing

  Second Printing Gerald Parel Cardstock Variant Cover

  Marked as a later printing on the cover or in the indicia.

  Barcode 76194138585301652

  This edition’s page
• 2nd printing

  Second Printing Rafa Sandoval Logo Color Variant Cover

  Marked as a later printing on the cover or in the indicia.

  Barcode 76194138585301612

  This edition’s page

Creators

Stories

• The Never-Ending Begins Part Two: This Universe Will Break Your Heart, Kid · 22 pages

Publisher’s description

A CRUCIAL FOLLOW-UP TO ABSOLUTE EVIL #1! Superman finds himself at the forefront of a bold new age of heroes in the Absolute Universe, but he quickly learns that he wasn't the world's first super-powered protector. Enter Hawkman, who has a few tips for the new kid, whether he wants to hear them or not!

Characters