Batman by Neal Adams Absolute Edition HC (2025)

The legend evolves, as Neal Adams’s groundbreaking vision of Batman expands across decades in this stunning Absolute Edition.One of the most influential and groundbreaking comic book creators of all time, Neal Adams's work on Batman would forever define the character and shape him into the icon of today.Reimagining the Dark Knight for an entire generation of fans, Adams returned "the Batman" to his roots as a shadowy urban vigilante, shaping the tone, look, feel, and storytelling that has become the standard for the legendary character.Experience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman from October 1970 to Spring 1998 in this oversize, beautiful Absolute format, featuring his stories from Detective Comics #404, #407-408, and #410; Batman #232, #234, #237, #243-245, #251, and #255; The Brave and the Bold #93 and #102; Batman: Stacked Cards (PR-27); Batman: Robin Meets Man-Bat (PR-30); and Batman: Mystery of the Scarecrow Corpse (BR-512), along with an extensive cover gallery and more, in chronological order!Return to the original art and colors in this celebratory volume (one of two). Featuring a brand-new foreword by legendary creator Walter Simonson (Detective Comics, Fantastic Four, Thor) and introduction by writer and longtime Batman collaborator Dennis O'Neil.

Neal Adams’ legendary reimagining of Batman begins here—dark, grounded, and visually explosive. Across Gotham’s alleys, moody mansions, and supernatural corners, Adams’ dynamic realism reshapes the Caped Crusader for a new era, from the first appearance of Man-Bat to iconic team-ups in The Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics, and World’s Finest.Teaming with writers including Denny O’Neil, Frank Robbins, and Bob Haney, Adams transforms Batman into a lean, haunted figure of noir intensity—an evolution that would define every modern version of the character. These stories introduce master criminals, occult threats, political conspiracies, and psychological mysteries, all rendered with the bold innovation that made Adams one of the most influential artists in comics history.Eperience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman from 1968 to 1970 in the oversize, beautiful, Absolute format! Return to the original art and colors in this celebratory volume (one of two).Collects Batman #219; Detective Comics #395, #397, #400, #402; World's Finest Comics #175–176; The Brave and the Bold #79–86.