Scott Snyder is known for his tendency to drop spoilers, much like Tom Holland in the Marvel universe—though he bears a closer resemblance to Rami Malek. This penchant for revealing plot details has certainly helped generate excitement and boost sales for his work over the years. Snyder appears to align with Dan DiDio's philosophy, which suggests that revealing spoilers has never negatively impacted DC Comics' earnings. However, following his advance disclosure of information about Absolute Joker, it seems Snyder might be taking a different approach this time. He recently shared on social media, "There are numerous twists and surprises unfolding in Absolute Batman over the next six months, including some significant revelations (as indicated by redacted covers and more)... I often find myself getting overly enthusiastic and sharing too much (perhaps too often?), so I plan to exercise caution in the coming weeks. Rest assured, I will still share teasers, but nothing that reveals crucial details as we ramp up towards this exciting year of Absolute Batman."
In response to inquiries regarding the destiny of Absolute Alfred Pennyworth, he confirmed, "Absolutely! Normally, I would give away specifics about when and where, but all I can share now is that there are indeed major moments for Alfred slated for the next six months."
One of the intriguing elements fans can look forward to is the cover for Absolute Batman #18, set to release in March. This cover, illustrated by Nick Dragotta, offers a tantalizing glimpse into Poison Ivy's evolution within the Absolute Universe, featuring Batman and Barbara Gordon. Other covers by artists Mahmud Asrar and Declan Shalvey are still under wraps.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #18
(W) Scott Snyder
(A) Eric Canete
(CA) Nick Dragotta
"Poison Ivy’s tendrils continue to spread their grasp over Gotham City! Following the explosive conclusion of the previous issue, Batman finds himself battling the mutated creatures spawned by Poison Ivy, only to uncover an even more horrifying threat that lies at the very core of the city. Meanwhile, the Joker’s schemes begin to take shape as he forms an alliance with a new partner."
Price: $4.99, Release Date: 3/11/2026
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