ABSOLUTEBATMAN#19PABLO VILLALOBOS · EXCLUSIVE VARIANT
FEAR IS EVOLVING.
A terrifying new era begins as Scarecrow steps into the spotlight — bringing a fresh wave of fear and chaos to Gotham. This isn't just another issue. It's the launch of a major arc, and the first appearance of Absolute Scarecrow.
FIRST ABSOLUTE SCARECROW
The debut of Absolute Scarecrow — Dr. Jonathan Crane emerges from the shadows of Ark M. A true first-appearance key.
NEW ARC STARTS HERE
New debuts, new villains, new alliances. This issue is the on-ramp — the perfect place to jump into the run.
PABLO VILLALOBOS EXCLUSIVE
Variant art by Pablo Villalobos — a CBBST exclusive you won't find on the shelf. Dark, horror-driven cover.
BUILT FOR COLLECTORS
Perfect for Batman & DC collectors. Raw books guaranteed 9.2 or better. CGC 9.8 available for the graded chase.
“FEAR HAS A
NEW FACE.”
Absolute Scarecrow emerges from the shadows of Ark M as a new story arc begins. Poison Ivy proved to be just one of the many horrors within the bowels of the Ark M facility — and as Joker sets his sights on Absolute Batman, he enlists the help of one of the center's most terrifying doctors, Dr. Jonathan Crane. While Bruce Wayne tries to align himself with Barbara Gordon, there's more than one alliance formed in this issue. New debuts. New villains. A new arc starts here.
THREE WAYS IN
Trade dress cover. Raw, bagged & boarded. Guaranteed 9.2 or better.
Trade, Virgin Color Foil & Virgin B&W — the matched three-cover set.
Professionally graded Blue Label Trade. Ships early November.
FIRST FEAR.
FIRST IN.
A first appearance only happens once. When the Absolute Scarecrow debut sells through, that's it — the fog rolls in and the moment's gone. Move first.