Overview
- DC’s June solicit confirms Absolute Batman #21 by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta for June 10, 2026.
- New cover art offers the first look at Absolute Penguin and Absolute Two-Face, showcasing horror-leaning redesigns distinct from classic versions.
- Two-Face appears with long white hair concealing his scarred side and uses a poker chip in place of his traditional coin, according to coverage of the art.
- Penguin is depicted shorter and hunched, using crutches that double as machine guns, with imagery highlighting a more brutal aesthetic.
- The solicitation line "friends become enemies" signals a likely turn against Batman, with some outlets speculating Scarecrow or Joker could influence events, which remains unconfirmed until release.