As Bruce Wayne investigates the mysterious black site known as Ark M, he reluctantly draws his friends into Batman's dangerous work — and comes face-to-face with powerful new enemies. What is happening at this dark facility? What is Alfred's history with Bane, the villain who has arrived in Gotham City to protect Ark M's secrets? And what does it all have to do with the mysterious Joker?

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Absolute Batman #2: Abomination is a comics entry for issue #2 in Absolute Batman from 2026. GrailHub tracks publisher, series, issue number, cover date, creators, characters, and first appearances where that data is available.

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Characters associated with this issue include Alfred Pennyworth (Earth Alpha), Bane (Earth Alpha), Barbara Gordon, Batman (Earth Alpha), Catwoman (Earth Alpha), and Edward Nygma.

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Publisher: DC Comics
Series: Absolute Batman
Issue number: #2
Cover date: Feb 1, 2026
Store date: Feb 3, 2026
Characters: Alfred Pennyworth (Earth Alpha), Bane (Earth Alpha), Barbara Gordon, Batman (Earth Alpha), Catwoman (Earth Alpha), Edward Nygma +12 more
Creators: Andrew Marino, Clay Mann, Clayton Cowles, Frank Martin, Ivan Plascencia, Jim Lee +9 more