Scott Snyder Reveals Who He Wants To Join In On Absolute Batman

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Published Feb 26, 2026, 9:12 AM EST

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This article contains spoilers for Absolute Batman #17.

The ongoing DC Comics hit Absolute Batman is a singular vision from creator Scott Snyder, but more than one artist has contributed to the ambitious reinterpretation of The Dark Knight. Could one of the writer's most revered collaborators be added to the running?

Scott Snyder essentially shared on social media that his dream Absolute Batman project would be a collaboration with renowned artist Greg Capullo.

The reveal came in the form of a reply to a recent series of tweets that started with the former duo being asked by Edgar Davids (@DKJoker84) if there was a chance of Capullo serving as a guest artist on the acclaimed comic. The illustrator responded with a repost bearing the caption, "I’ve done more than my fair share of Batman," complemented by two peace hand sign emojis with a pencil emoji in between.

Another user named 5M (@Thuunderbagua) replied to that post saying that he, "Wouldn’t be mad if [Capullo] filled in for one of those two issue arcs the absolute line is doing." Capullo then retweeted this with an eye-opening reveal: "My brother Scott did offer."

A reply from Nick Gaynor (@Kashm3) asking if the artist turned down the opportunity was then met with another retweet from Capullo explaining that he did say no, feeling that more than a decade of drawing Batman is enough for him. He also mentions that he has been "thrilled" by Snyder's success with Absolute Batman so far.

However, before the exchange with Gaynor, Snyder responded to Capullo's reveal that the writer offered him a spot on Absolute Batman by quoting the post with an assurance that the opportunity would always be on the table.

So, it looks like the chance of seeing Snyder and Capullo working together to bring another tale from Gotham City to life is up in the air. All it comes down to is the artist's decision, and he appears to have moved on from Batman comics.

This would understandably come as a disappointment to fans, especially at such an exciting time for the Absolute Universe. The official debut of Absolute Poison Ivy (a more frightening depiction of the traditionally seductive ecoterrorist) just occurred in Absolute Batman #17, and Snyder recently confirmed that Absolute Robin is coming in the series' 20th issue.

Of course, the one recent DC Comics reveal that makes the mere idea of Capullo filling in for main Absolute Batman artist Nick Dragotta most exciting is the shocking unveiling of the Absolute Court of Owls.

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Batman and a Talon from the Court of Owls comic book story arc.

The final page of Absolute Batman #17 drops one of the hit series' biggest bombshells yet. Not only does the Court of Owls exist in this universe, but Bruce Wayne's still-living mother, Martha, is a former member once again lured into the shadows.

The secret society that has covertly controlled Gotham City for years was first introduced in the 2011 Batman story arc, "The Court of Owls," which was written by Scott Snyder and featured artwork by Greg Capullo. The New 52-era run has since become one of DC character's most iconic modern stories and certainly one of the most famous from the duo.

Snyder and Capullo have also collaborated on several more revered stories featuring The Dark Knight, such as Batman: Death of the Family and Dark Knights: Metal. Their work would be recognized by many as a definitive iteration of Batman for its time.

Capullo first came to prominence in the 1990s, working on titles like Quasar and X-Force for Marvel before transitioning to Image Comics to draw for Todd McFarlane's Spawn. In 1997, the publisher also began putting out a horror comic of his creation called The Creech, a "creature feature" that he is working on resurrecting.

Absolute Batman #18 will be available in comic book stores and on digital platforms on March 11, 2026.