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  • Published: 29 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9781799508700
  • Imprint: DC Comics
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 408
  • RRP: $225.00

Batman by Neal Adams: Absolute Edition 1967-1970



Neal Adams’ legendary reimagining of Batman begins here—dark, grounded, and visually explosive. Across Gotham’s alleys, moody mansions, and supernatural corners, Adams’ dynamic realism reshapes the Caped Crusader for a new era, from the first appearance of Man-Bat to iconic team-ups in The Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics, and World’s Finest.

Teaming with writers including Denny O’Neil, Frank Robbins, and Bob Haney, Adams transforms Batman into a lean, haunted figure of noir intensity—an evolution that would define every modern version of the character. These stories introduce master criminals, occult threats, political conspiracies, and psychological mysteries, all rendered with the bold innovation that made Adams one of the most influential artists in comics history.

Experience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman from 1968 to 1970 in the oversize, beautiful, Absolute format! Return to the original art and colors printed on uncoated paper in this celebratory volume (one of two).

Collects Batman #219; Detective Comics #395, #397, #400, #402; World’s Finest Comics #175–176; The Brave and the Bold #79–86.

  • Published: 29 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9781799508700
  • Imprint: DC Comics
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 408
  • RRP: $225.00

About the authors

Dennis O'Neil

Dennis O'Neil began his career as a comic book writer in 1965 at Charlton, where then-editor Dick Giordano assigned him to several features. When Giordano moved to DC, O'Neil soon followed. At DC, O'Neil scripted several series for Giordano and Julius Schwartz, quickly becoming one of the most respected writers in comics. O'Neil earned a reputation for being able to "revamp" such characters as Superman, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, and Batman, whom O'Neil brought back to his roots as a dark, mysterious, gothic avenger. Besides being the most important Batman writer of the 1970s, O'Neil served as an editor at both Marvel and DC. After a long tenure as Group Editor of the Batman line of titles, he retired to write full-time.
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