Absolute Superman Just Brought Doomsday to the Absolute Universe

Published Jul 24, 2026, 6:00 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. The following contains major spoilers for Absolute Superman #21, on sale now from DC Comics. Superman's deadliest enemy has officially made their Absolute Universe debut, and Doomsday is scarier than ever before. After finally reducing the raging Teth-Adam to his diminutive child form, the titular hero of Absolute Superman #21 (by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Zander Cannon, Ulises Arreola, and Becca Carey) can only watch as Hawkman seemingly obliterates the ancient threat. Surprisingly, Hawkman only sent the villainous King Shazam halfway across the universe rather than striking him down, specifically to a barren world teeming with Doomsdays. Absolute Superman #21 Written by JASON AARON Art by RAFA SANDOVAL Breakdowns by ZANDER CANNON Colors by ...