Absolute Batman #22 Preview

 

His father's death shook Bruce Wayne to the core. Then, once he remade himself as the Batman, his closeness to his friends destroyed Eddie, Harvey, Waylon, and Ozzie's lives. Jim Gordon has transitioned to the great beyond. A shadow hangs over his mother's fate. Bruce has even lost Joe Chill, the last person who linked him with the events that changed him forever. 

As Mayor Hill's high-powered mechs tear Gotham apart in their hunt for the Batman, a new helper arises to support the "murderous terrorist". Alfred Pennyworth may call her a demon child. But the "little anarchist" helps "the kid" in ways that surprise the veteran. Is Harley Quinn another of Jack Grimm's creations? And how far can Bruce Wayne trust her?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Absolute Batman #22 Preview

Writer: Scott Snyder

Artist: Werther Dell’Edera

Cover Artist: Nick Dragotta

Variant Cover Artists: Dan Quintana, Brett Bean & Derrick Chew

1:25 Variant Cover Artist: Werther Del’Edera

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Age Rating: 15+

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

Release Date: July 8, 2026

 

 

The Origin of Harley Quinn!

 

 

As the Robins nest in Gotham’s backyard, and Batman faces ultimate defeat, Harley Quinn’s origin is revealed. How does Harley connect with Ark M, and how did the Robins fledge from hatchlings to birds of prey? The call of more than one predator will be answered in this issue.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my review of Absolute Batman #21. 

For what happened before that, see my review of Absolute Batman #20.

For what happened even earlier, see my review of Absolute Batman #19.