Absolute Batman's Scott Snyder Confirms Azreal Appearance

Image via DC Published Aug 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Jason is an award-winning journalist whose writing career dates back to when he developed the ability to use a crayon. He, most notably, worked previously as a "professional fan," as he likes to call it, at CinemaBlend, for which he wrote about anything and everything under the pop culture umbrella... especially Batman. His passion for the art of cinema began even earlier, stemming from repeat viewings of The Wizard of Oz. This initially led him to pursue a career in filmmaking -- and even work briefly in the industry as an extra in the straight-to-video family film, Alice Upside Down -- before deciding that his talents would be better served discussing and showing appreciation for the various forms of entertainment he is passionate about. In the nearly two years since its debut, Absolute Batman has introduced wild reinterpretations of many legends of Gotham City lore. Of course, since Batman has existed for nearly nine decades, there is plenty of room to see more. Fans have expressed a desire to see the Absolute Universe debut of many certain DC heroes and villains alike who exist in the Dark Knight's inner circle. Recently, author S...