DC's 'Absolute Universe' About to Get Absolutely Evil (and We're Here for It)
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
DC's 'Absolute Universe' is getting its first big crossover event with 'Absolute Evil,' a supervillain team-up that's bound to go sideways, plus all the other 'Absolute' titles are shaping up to be essential reading in October 2025.
Right, so DC's diving headfirst into its 'Absolute Universe' with a crossover event called 'Absolute Evil' in October 2025, and it looks like things are about to get properly messy. As IGN South Africa reports, this isn't your standard superhero team-up – think more along the lines of a supervillain summit gone sideways. (Originally reported by Jesse Schedeen at IGN South Africa)
For those not clued in, the 'Absolute Universe' is DC's alternate reality playground where familiar characters get a proper shake-up. It's been running for a year, and apparently, it's been a stonking success. And what better way to celebrate than with a good old-fashioned supervillain brawl, eh?
'Absolute Evil #1' sees Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Hector Hammond, Elenore Thawne, and...wait for it...a mysterious Joker all joining forces. That's a recipe for disaster if I've ever seen one. Al Ewing (who's been knocking it out of the park on other titles) is penning the script, so you know it's gonna be good. But here's the kicker: apparently, there's a betrayal brewing within the ranks. Sounds like a good old-fashioned backstabbing competition, doesn't it?
But that’s not all, mate. October 2025 is shaping up to be a massive month for the 'Absolute Universe' line in general. We're talking:
* **Absolute Batman #13:** The final showdown with Bane? Plus, the debut of Absolute Catwoman! (About bloody time, I say!) * **Absolute Batman Annual #1:** A deep dive into Batman's early days and the story behind the Batmobile. Daniel Warren Johnson involved? Consider me intrigued. * **Absolute Wonder Woman #13:** Diana's uncovering lost Amazonian history while dealing with supernatural shenanigans. Kelly Thompson's on writing duties, so expect some serious emotional depth. * **Absolute Superman #12:** Superman's facing a choice: become Ra’s al Ghul's heir or watch Smallville burn. Talk about a rock and a hard place. * **Absolute Flash #8:** The secrets of Fort Fox are revealed, challenging everything Barry Allen thought he knew. Jeff Lemire writing? You know it's gonna be mind-bending. * **Absolute Green Lantern #7:** The Blackstars are coming for Earth, and Tomar Re is the only thing standing in their way. Cosmic stakes, people!
And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, Absolute Martian Manhunter is making a comeback in December 2025. Seems like DC's doubling down on this alternate universe, and I reckon it's because they're actually having fun with it. Let's be honest, sometimes it's more exciting to see what happens when you completely flip the script, eh?
This whole thing just screams potential, and I'm genuinely curious to see where DC takes it. Whether it's the backstabbing betrayals of 'Absolute Evil' or the character-redefining moments scattered throughout the other titles, October 2025 is shaping up to be a massive month for DC fans. Just promise me there won't be any bloody NFTs shoehorned in, yeah?
Tags: DC Comics, Absolute Universe, Supervillains, Comic Books, Crossover Event
Original article: IGN South Africa