Amid the gluttony of comics in 2025, DC’s Absolute Universe stood out above all the rest. But which single issues sold best? Here’s the full rundown!
If you’ve been reading comics in the last year, chances are you’re well-acquainted with DC‘s Absolute Universe. The series has been top tier, from with titles ranging from Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman, to Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez’s Absolute Martian Manhunter, and so on. These creative, unique, and reimagined takes have rejuvenated these characters. They’re similar enough to feel authentic, but different enough to feel novel. They have everyone flooding into comic stores for the latest issues. “I hope it reminds people that these characters are meant to be renewed,” Scott Snyder said in a 2025 AMA. “They’re meant to be burned down and put together. Batman weaponizes his trauma to make the world better, that’s how he wins.”
The creative risks that came with the Absolute Universe carried plenty of apprehension, but the bold storytelling strokes from some of the most talented named in the industry have paid dividends. And naturally, that’s more than reflected in sales figures. Four of the top 10 best-selling single issues of 2025 were Absolute Universe titles. Funny enough, the #1 spot is shared by industry titans Marvel and DC, in the form of crossover comic Deadpool / Batman #1.
Looking specifically at Absolute single issues, it’s no surprise that Absolute Batman #15 secures the top spot. Reuniting Scott Snyder with artist Jock, it introduced Absolute Joker into the mix in a quite phenomenal backstory. Naturally, Absolute Batman dominates the Top 25. Even 2024’s Absolute Batman issue #1 (which is now on its unprecedented 10th reprint) makes the cut. Let’s take a look at the full list:
- Absolute Batman #15
- Absolute Batman #13
- Absolute Flash #1
- Absolute Batman #4
- Absolute Batman #5
- Absolute Batman #7
- Absolute Batman #6
- Absolute Batman #9
- Absolute Batman #8
- Absolute Martian Manhunter #1
- Absolute Batman #12
- Absolute Batman Annual 2025 #1 (One-Shot)
- Absolute Batman #10
- Absolute Batman #14
- Absolute Batman #11
- Absolute Batman #1
- Absolute Green Lantern #1
- Absolute Evil #1 (One-Shot)
- Absolute Superman #3
- Absolute Batman #3
- Absolute Wonder Woman #4
- Absolute Flash #2
- Absolute Superman #4
- Absolute Martian Manhunter #2
- 25.Absolute Wonder Woman #6
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The huge sales of the Absolutes is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, quite the opposite — there’s talk of so many more characters getting Absolute titles, even some pretty obscure DC characters. Let the momentum continue.
What’s your favourite single issue of the DC Absolute Universe so far? Tell us in the comments down below!
