Absolute Batman #23

Dates

Cover date

October 2026

On sale

August 12, 2026

In stores

August 12, 2026

Final order cutoff

July 20, 2026

Pages

32

Editions and covers (33)

Copies of #23 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

• Nick Dragotta Cover

  Barcode 76194138584602311

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• Juan Ferreyra Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194138584602341

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• Kaare Andrews Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194138584602331

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• Gabriele Dell'Otto Dark Knight Returns 40th Anniversary Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194138584602361

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• Jeff Spokes Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194138584602321

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• Damion Scott Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194138584602351

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• Unknown Comics Marco Mastrazzo Variant

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• Rafa Sandoval Homage Trade Dress Variant

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Creators

Stories

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Publisher’s description

BATMAN VS. BATMAN! In a climactic showdown, Batman is forced to battle an unyielding enemy in not just the Robins but in himself. More than one dead character signals a call for help... and a symbol of hopelessness as more friends become enemies.

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