DCfans won’t want to miss this year’s Free Comic Book Day, as the event includes a comic teasing a major development in the Absolute Universe. The spotlight of this comic is on a mysterious figure joining the narrative, but the lingering question remains: will this character be a friend or foe to the emerging heroes of the Absolute Universe?
With this mysterious character seemingly targeting Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, he may serve as the link that unites the three heroes…
As part of this month’s solicitations, DC has revealed its offerings for this year’s Free Comic Book Day. While several titles are slated for release, the most significant and highly anticipated isDC All In/Absolute Universe 2025 FCBD Special Edition#1.
This comic promises to expand DC’s newly launched Absolute Universe, home to alternate versions of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Available forfreeat participating comic book stores on June 12, 2025, fans can also purchase a special foil variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, and Frank Martin for $4.99 US, making it a must-have for collectors.
DC Set To Introduce New Character to the Absolute Universe – Are They Friend or Foe?
DC All In/Absolute Universe 2025 FCBD Special Edition#1 Will Be Available at Participating Comic Book Stores July 15, 2025
To clarify,DC All In/Absolute Universe 2025 FCBD Special Edition#1 will be a flipbook featuring two distinct stories. The first focuses onDC’s Earth-Prime Superman, while the second centers on events within the Absolute Universe. The latter story, crafted by Jeff Lemire, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Stefano Nesi, stands out in particular. The synopsis teases the emergence of dark forces gathering to shape events and seize control after biding their time for years. Meanwhile,a mysterious and powerful figure watches from the shadows, with unclear motivations and intentions regarding Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.Hence, it seems DC is poised to introduce a game-changing character to the narrative.
While details about this character remain scarce, fans get a glimpse of him on the back coverofDC All In/Absolute Universe 2025 FCBD Special Edition#1. The artwork shows the figure shrouded in darkness, save for his gleaming, scarred eye and a green-gloved fist shattering a mirror that reflects fragmented images of Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman. The violent depiction, seemingly aimed at the Trinity, suggests this character will play an antagonistic role. Beyond the synopsis and the cover art, however, little else is known about this enigmatic figure.
Then, on the flip side of DC’s FCBD flipbook, DC’s Absolute Universe expands in a new story by Jeff Lemire, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Nesi. Dark forces begin to gather in the shadows… forces that have been waiting a very long time to shape events and seize control. All the while, a mysterious figure watches—but who is this powerful new character, and what do they want with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the emerging heroes?
Is This the Beginning of the Absolute Justice League?
Main Cover by Daniel Sampere & Alejandro Sánchez for DC ALL IN SPECIAL #1 (2024)
With this mysterious character seemingly targeting Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, he may serve as the link that unites the three heroes, potentially acting as the catalyst for their alliance. This positions his introduction as a pivotal moment forthe Absolute Universe, with the possibility of major developments on the horizon. If one of those developments includes bringing Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman together, it could signal the formation of the Absolute Justice League—an event fans are eagerly anticipating. With such potential for game-changing developments,DCAll In/Absolute Universe 2025 FCBD Special Edition#1 is shaping up to be a must-read.
DC All In/Absolute Universe 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1is available June 15, 2025, from DC Comics!
