The Dark Knight's Descent into Absurdity DC Comics has announced an "Absolute Batman" limited edition box set, featuring a foil variation of Absolute Batman 1, a trading card, and a t shirt.
This collectible is part of DC's broader strategy to rebrand the Caped Crusader as a working class hero, stripped bare of his usual trappings.
The shift in tone is not new; it's been successful with previous "Absolute" runs, particularly Absolute Batman, which has seen Bruce Wayne divested of his wealth and privileges.