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Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson conceived the Absolute Universe as part of DC Comics’ current All In initiative. Yet despite Scott’s experience writing Detective Comics, he never intended to write Absolute Batman. Instead, he approached other writers to script the Absolute Universe’s flagship title. Yet when he offered Jason Aaron the writing job, Jason instead said, "No, I'd like to do Absolute Superman." When Scott approached Kelly Thompson, she responded, "No, thank you. I prefer Absolute Wonder Woman.
Both authors thought a great deal about the series they wanted to write. Along with his proposal, Jason Aaron pitched him twenty issues of Absolute Superman. Kelly Thompson pitched Scott twenty-four issues of Diana's story. Both are superstar authors, and Scott knew he could rely on them to do a great job on the series that was closest to their hearts. Still, DC Comics was relying on him, and Scott still didn't have a writer for Absolute Batman.
Finally, as the birth of the Absolute Universe neared, Scott Snyder approached Nick Dragotta. After Scott explained his concept for the universe and his ideas for the series, Nick started drawing. Once Scott saw the art Nick was producing, Scott got excited. He told Nick, "If you'll do it, I'm in." And before he knew it, Scott Snyder was the writer of Absolute Batman.
With nineteen numbered issues of Absolute Batman in the stores, Scott Snyder is still going strong. He’s excited about his plans, the villains Bruce Wayne will battle, and how those contests will change things for Bruce and Gotham. He's never worked harder, but he's having the most fun he has ever had on a series.
Currently, Scott has scripted his stories out to Absolute Batman #50. So, if you’re a fan of the series, you can look forward to lots more of Scott Snyder’s storytelling. Thanks to DC Comics, Scott Snyder, and WonderCon 2026 for sharing this with us.
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