The Real Reason Absolute Batman #14 Is Delayed — And When You’ll Finally Read It

Small heads-up for Bat-readers: the next Absolute Batman slipped a bit on the calendar, but there is a decent reason, and it could pay off on the page.

The delay, the reason, the new date

Absolute Batman #14 was originally locked for November 12, 2025. It first looked like a one-week bump, but that has now turned into a two-week delay. The creative team added five more pages of story, and with Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta making extra tweaks, the new release date is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

• Issue: Absolute Batman #14
• Writer: Scott Snyder
• Illustrator: Nick Dragotta
• Colorist: Frank Martin
• Publisher: DC Comics
• New release date: November 26, 2025
• Availability: physical copies at comic shops; digital will hit DC Universe Infinite first
• Why the delay: five extra story pages and additional changes from the team

Quick catch-up from #13 (minor spoilers ahead)

Absolute Batman #13 brought Catwoman into the mix and gave us our first look at Absolute Harley Quinn, who is leading a rebellion against Joker and his schemes inside Ark M. Bruce is currently juiced on Venom, while Bane remains an absolute monster when that stuff is flowing. Rather than wait for the city to get chewed up, Batman decides to take the fight straight to Bane.

What #14 seems to be setting up

The cover art points to a heavy, gloves-off showdown: the Caped Crusader teaming with Absolute Killer Croc against an enhanced Bane. On top of the big brawl, those extra pages are not just padding; they are reportedly there to seed upcoming moves across the Absolute Universe, with possible ripple effects tied to the formation of the Absolute Justice League.

Two weeks is two weeks, but five new pages and a bigger swing at the wider Absolute Universe is a trade I will take. Circle November 26 if you want it day one, or keep an eye on DC Universe Infinite if you are reading digital the moment it lands.