Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls (2023 Absolute Edition HC)

A forgotten legend surfaces—and Gotham’s foundations begin to crack.

Whispers of an ancient secret society echo through the streets of Gotham, dismissed by most as nursery rhymes and paranoia. But when a brutal murder bears the mark of the Court of Owls, Batman is forced to question the history of the city—and of his own family.

As he descends into a hidden war for the soul of Gotham, the Dark Knight faces an enemy that has been watching and waiting for generations. The battle that unfolds pits Bruce Wayne against not just assassins and conspiracies, but the deeply rooted myths that shaped his identity. Snyder and Capullo’s reinvention of Batman launches here with haunting intensity and psychological depth.

This Absolute Edition includes Batman (2011) #1–11, newly recolored and presented in an oversized hardcover with deluxe binding, slipcase, and bonus materials like annotated scripts, character sketches, and behind-the-scenes process art—offering the definitive version of one of Batman’s most iconic arcs.