Absolute Batman's Ark-M Special Officially Confirmed by DC

Published Jul 28, 2026, 2:01 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. DC Comics is set to unleash another Absolute Batman special, and it promises to be one of the bloodiest affairs to ever grace Ark-M. During the recent DC Absolute Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend, attendees got their first look at the upcoming Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M Special from writers Scott Snyder and Frank Tieri and artist Francesco Francavilla. Attendees got to see a pair of covers for the issue showcasing Absolute Batman mainstays such as the monstrous Joker and newcomers including a terrifying new version of Professor Pyg. Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M Special #1 Image via DC Comics Written by SCOTT SNYDER & FRANK TIERI Art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Main cover art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA From the panel, f...