Batman by Darwyn Cooke: Absolute Edition HC

2026-10-20

Release date: 2026-10-20
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 672
Price: $100.00
Publisher: DC
Series: Batman by Darwyn Cooke: Absolute Edition HC
Source: View original listing
First tracked: 2026-10-19
Updated: 2026-10-25

Creators

Artist Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale, William Wray

Assistant Editor Michael Siglain, Nachie Castro, Valerie D'Orazio

Associate Editor Tom Palmer Jr.

Colorist Alex Sinclair, Dave Stewart, Matt Hollingsworth

Cover Artist Darwyn Cooke

Editor Katie Kubert, Mark Chiarello, Matt Idelson

Editor-in-Chief Marie Javins

Executive Editor Dan DiDio, Mike Carlin

Group Editor Mike Marts

Inker Cameron Stewart, J. Bone, Michael Allred, Tex Blaisdell

Letterer Comicraft, John J. Hill, Jon Babcock, Phil Felix, Richard Starkings, Rick Parker, Sean Konot

Penciller Darwyn Cooke

Penciller, Editor Sal Amendola

Story, Penciller Darwyn Cooke

Story, Writer Jeph Loeb

Story, Writer, Artist, Penciller, Colorist, Letterer Darwyn Cooke

Writer Amanda Conner, Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker, Jimmy Palmiotti, Michael Uslan, Paul Grist

Writer, Artist Darwyn Cooke

Writer, Artist, Colorist Darwyn Cooke

Writer, Artist, Letterer Darwyn Cooke

Writer, Penciller Darwyn Cooke

Characters

Alfred Pennyworth Supporting
Amazo Main
Angel O'Day Main
Ape Main
Aquaman Supporting
Barbara Gordon Supporting
Batman Main
Black Canary Main
Bruce Wayne Main
Catwoman Main
Chemo Supporting
Clayface Supporting
Daniel Dickerson Supporting
Darkseid Cameo
Ebony Supporting
Ellen Dolan Supporting
Eustace Dolan Supporting
Flash Cameo
Frank Falcone Supporting
Harley Quinn Main
Harold Jordan Supporting
Harvey Bullock Cameo
Hawkman Cameo
Holly Robinson Supporting
Hugo Strange Supporting
Hurl Girl Cameo
James Stark Main
Jeff Main
Jim Gordon Supporting
Joe Chill Cameo
Joker Main
June Robbins Main
Karen Duncan Main
Killer Croc Supporting
King Faraday Supporting
Leonard Burgess Supporting
Leslie Thompkins Supporting
Madame X Supporting
Mad Hatter Supporting
Magdalene Kyle Cameo
Martha Wayne Supporting
Mister Carrion Supporting
Mister Freeze Cameo
Octopus Supporting
Penguin Cameo
P'Gell Supporting
Poison Ivy Supporting
Queenie Supporting
Red Hood Cameo
Riddler Cameo
Robin Supporting
Roy Raymond Main
Salvatore Maroni Cameo
Sam Bradley Main
Santa Claus Cameo
Scarecrow Cameo
Scarface Supporting
Selina Kyle Supporting
Spirit Main
Summer Gleeson Supporting
Superman Cameo
Ten-Eyed Man Cameo
Thomas Wayne Supporting
Todd Russell Supporting
Tony Delfini Supporting
Two-Face Cameo
Ventriloquist Supporting
Walter Haley Main
William Magnus Main
Wonder Woman Cameo
Zatanna Zatara Cameo

Description

EXPERIENCE THE BRILLIANCE OF DARWYN COOKE'S BATMAN AND CATWOMAN ADVENTURES IN THE ABSOLUTE FORMAT, LIKE NEVER BEFORE! The masterworks of Darwyn Cooke printed in the biggest format ever! Escape into the brilliance of Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) in this massive, one-of-a-kind Absolute Edition celebrating his life, work, and legacy. Featuring an extensive gallery of covers and original art, along with an introduction and essays by artist and longtime editor for Cooke Mark Chiarello, essays by friends and collaborators, and so much more! Collects Batman: Ego, Batman/The Spirit #1, Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score, Catwoman #1-4, Solo #5, stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #23 and #33, Detective Comics #759-762, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Chris Bachalo Creating Catwoman #1, and his first published story from Talent Showcase #19.