DC's All In publishing initiative provides a unique opportunity for top-tier creators to explore the iconic heroes of the DC Universe in a fresh, continuity-free environment. Spearheaded by comics legends Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson, the initiative includes the Absolute Universe, which follows up on the Absolute Power arc from late 2024. This ambitious new arc reimagines the status quo for Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, promising to defy expectations for fans of these classic characters.

Since its launch in October, the Absolute Universe has been expanding across multiple ongoing titles, making it challenging to follow the storyline's progression. To help fans navigate this complex narrative, we've compiled a detailed chronology and reading order for DC's Absolute Universe in 2025.

Note: It's important to distinguish between the Absolute Universe titles and DC's "Absolute" collected editions, such as the new Absolute Batman: Zero Year. These are separate entities.

The Reading Order

For the ongoing series, start with our recommended reading order, then continue with subsequent issues in release order. Each main Absolute series is planned to run for six issues and will be collected in future trade paperback editions.

1. DC All In Special #1 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Wes Craig, and Daniel Sampere

### DC All In Special #1

0See it at AmazonThis oversized one-shot, crafted by the visionary Scott Snyder, lays the groundwork for the Absolute Universe. It's the essential starting point before diving into the rest of the series, particularly Absolute Batman.

2. Absolute Batman #1 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta

### Absolute Batman #1

1See it at AmazonLaunched in October 2024, Absolute Batman #1 marks the true beginning of the Absolute Universe. This issue presents a gritty, reimagined Batman where Bruce Wayne is not wealthy, lacks a high-tech Batcave, and has no Alfred to keep him grounded.

3. Absolute Wonder Woman #1 by Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman

### Absolute Wonder Woman #1

0See it at AmazonReleased shortly after Absolute Batman #1 at the end of October, this issue offers a fresh take on Wonder Woman. It reimagines Diana as a heavily armed Amazon warrior on a quest for purpose, challenging the traditional Greek mythos.

4. Absolute Superman #1 by Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval

### Absolute Superman #1

0See it at AmazonPenned by the acclaimed Jason Aaron, Absolute Superman #1 explores a more relatable Man of Steel, imagining what his life would be like if he came from humble beginnings.

5. Absolute Flash #1 by Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles

### Absolute Flash #1

0See it at AmazonKicking off the second wave of the initiative in 2025, Absolute Flash #1 challenges Wally West to master his speed without the support of his Flash family or the Speed Force.

6. Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez

### Absolute Martian Manhunter #1

0See it at AmazonThe second title in the 2025 wave, this issue takes a dramatic departure from the original character. It follows FBI agent John Jones as he battles a Martian takeover of his body and mind, drawing him into a larger conflict.

7. Absolute Green Lantern #1 by Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay

### Absolute Green Lantern #1

0See it at AmazonThis innovative take on the Green Lantern mythos features four individuals—Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and Jo Mullein—dealing with the aftermath of a crashed Green Lantern in a small town.

Upcoming Collected Editions

Currently, only the first three Absolute titles have announced release dates for their collected editions:

• Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo releases on August 5
• Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon releases on August 12
• Absolute Superman Vol. 1: The Last Dust of Krypton releases on August 19

While this is all the Absolute Universe has planned for now, there's potential for these narratives to lead to a grand finale or additional event by the end of 2025 or beyond, possibly introducing more heroes to the Absolute treatment.