In Absolute Batman, the Joker is the billionaire, not Batman. The new iteration of the Clown Prince of Crime will be drastically different from his Earth-Prime counterpart with resources and vehicles at his disposal. Fans can expect hints of this new Joker in issue #7, with a full reveal coming in issues #13 or #14.
Though the Joker made a brief appearance in the debut issue of Absolute Batman , fans have yet to see him again, even as the series reaches its fourth issue. Fortunately, Scott Snyder recently teased the Joker 's return, revealing which issues he will appear in next and discussing how the villain will be unlike anything Batman has ever encountered. With Absolute Batman and Joker , fans will witness two unknown variables colliding in a way that’s distinctly unique to Earth-Prime continuity.
On January 9, 2025, Scott Snyder sat down with the Owen Likes More Comics YouTube channel, where they discussed all things Absolute Batman. Over the course of the hour-long conversation, fans were treated to plenty of exciting teasers. However, the most intriguing moment came when the two delved into Absolute Joker, a character first teased at the end of Absolute Batman #1 but who has yet to return to the narrative. Snyder shared which upcoming issues fans can expect to see the Gotham rogue play a major role, along with hints about what sets this version of the Joker apart from his Earth-Prime counterpart. Snyder explained that 'the Joker isn't anything like Batman has faced' because Absolute Batman is unlike anything we've ever seen as well. In other words, this version of the Gotham rogue will be drastically different from what both fans and the Dark Knight have encountered before because the Bruce Wayne of the Absolute Universe is equally different. As a result, fans will witness two unknown variables colliding in a way that’s distinctly unique compared to Earth-Prime continuities. Snyder further elaborated that another key factor in what makes this Joker so different is his financial situation. In Absolute Batman #1, it was revealed that in this universe, the Joker is the billionaire, not Batman. This means Joker is the one who has “the resources and the cave—who has the vehicles,” as Snyder put it. He teased that fans will get their first major hint about this Joker in issue #7 of Absolute Batman, but the true depth of how different he is from his Earth-Prime counterpart won’t become clear until issues #13 or #14. By confirming that the Joker is the one with the resources in this universe, it’s clear why this version of the character will be unlike anything Batman has faced before. Typically, the Joker doesn’t have access to billions of dollars or immense resources. This dynamic will undoubtedly shift the battlefield between the two, with Bruce already starting at a disadvantage in terms of resources. However, if Absolute Batman has demonstrated anything, it’s that this version of Bruce is even more resourceful than his Earth-Prime counterpart. Despite the odds, fans can expect him to bring his A-game when facing the Joker
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