Absolute Batman – #15 – 2025 – DC Comics – Jock Cover B Cardstock Variant – First Full Appearance of Absolute Joker

Description

A terrifying Jock Cover B Cardstock Variant from DC Comics’ hugely popular Absolute Batman series, featuring the horrifying new incarnation of The Joker in the Absolute Universe.

Published in December 2025, this issue is an important chapter in Scott Snyder’s dark reimagining of Batman’s mythology and marks the first full appearance of the Absolute Joker.

The striking cover features an unsettling close-up of the Joker’s monstrous face, emerging from near-total darkness in violent shades of red, black and white. With piercing eyes, an enormous jagged grin and a sinister expression, Jock’s artwork perfectly captures the horror-inspired direction of this new interpretation.

Story Synopsis

Alfred Pennyworth finally reveals to Bruce Wayne the story of the mysterious man he has been pursuing for years.

As Batman learns more about his newest and most terrifying adversary, the Joker makes his dramatic entrance into the Absolute Universe.

Written by Scott Snyder with interior artwork by Jock, this story introduces a disturbing new version of one of Batman’s greatest enemies and lays the groundwork for a dangerous new chapter in Gotham City.

Key Significance & Collector Appeal

* First full appearance of the Absolute Joker, a major character in DC’s Absolute Universe.
* First printing, Cover B Cardstock Variant.
* Disturbing Joker cover artwork by acclaimed artist Jock.
* Features the celebrated creative partnership of Scott Snyder and Jock.
* Part of DC’s successful Absolute Universe / DC All In initiative.
* Particularly desirable for collectors of Joker appearances, Batman key issues and modern horror-themed comic covers.
* Not the regular Cover A or the rarer 1:50 Jock virgin incentive edition.

Comic Details

* Publisher: DC Comics
* Publication Year: 2025
* Release Date: 10 December 2025
* Series: Absolute Batman
* Comic Number: #15
* Printing: First Printing
* Edition: Cover B Cardstock Variant
* Cover Artist: Jock
* Writer: Scott Snyder
* Interior Artist: Jock
* Colourist: Frank Martin
* Original US Cover Price: $5.99
* Format: Original single-issue colour comic
* Rating: Teen Plus
* Language: English

Condition

Bagged comic with an attractive front-cover presentation.

The striking black and red artwork retains strong colour and detail. Light surface marks, possible minor spine stress and small handling imperfections are visible, although some marks may be on the protective sleeve rather than the comic itself.

No obvious major tears or significant folds are visible in the photograph.

The back cover, interior pages and staples have not been inspected, and no professional numerical grade is assigned.

Please refer to the photograph for the exact condition of the comic offered.

An excellent addition to any Absolute Batman, Joker, DC Comics key issue or Jock cover collection, combining a significant character appearance with one of the most memorable horror-inspired covers from the series.