Absolute Batman Fans Are About to Lose Something Big on October 28

Image via DC Published Sep 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. Sign in to your CBR account Fans are officially staring down a tense holiday season as Absolute Batman sets itself up to go on hiatus in just a matter of weeks. Per DC Comics' upcoming comic book solicitations, Absolute Batman is set to go on hiatus after the release of Absolute Batman #25 on October 28. Of course, this doesn't mean the end of the fan-favorite series, which will return in 2027 with a special guest artist for Absolute Batman #26 and explore Barbara Gordon's personal journey. Why Absolute Batman Is Disappearing This October From the looks of things, the temporary hiatus that Absolute Batman is heading towards will allow the series' creative team to maintain the overall release schedule. Absolute Batman #25 will be an...