Absolute Batman #20E Martin Simmonds 1:25 Variant Bagged & Boarded

This is the main cover by artist Nick Dragotta (pencils) and Frank Martin (colors), with Scott Snyder as writer. The cover depicts a dark, armored Batman in a gritty, fiery orange-and-black palette, gripping a massive hammer-like weapon (a clear visual homage to Guts’ Dragon Slayer from Berserk). The issue itself (released May 13, 2026) is a major “seminal” storyline moment: a tragic loss rocks Gotham, the Robins make their debut/enter the hunt, and huge secrets about Batman’s origin, family, and the larger conspiracy (involving Scarecrow, Joe Chill, the Joker, and more) are revealed. It’s packed with emotional intensity, dark twists, and striking artwork that fits the mature, grounded tone of the Absolute line.