Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination (2026)

In this chilling new saga, Batman confronts the icy menace of Mr. Freeze and the brutal force of Bane while uncovering dark secrets within Ark M that connect Victor Fries, the Joker, and Gothams deepest evils. The story introduces the Absolute Universe version of Mr. Freeze, focusing on Victor Fries, his connection to the Ark M experiment, and its mysterious link to the Joker. Ark M is a facility intended to help societys broken, but it has also played a role in creating evil. When Bruce Wayne infiltrates the facility, he encounters Bane, an old foe with a brutal origin story and a terrifying plan to break Batman. As Bruce and his friend Waylon Jones endure harrowing trials inside Ark M, the narrative reveals Banes background, motivations, and how he came to Gotham.