Absolute Batman's Origin Story Is Officially Revealed, Changing The Dark Knight's Lore

Published Oct 6, 2026, 8:00 AM 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. Sign in to your CBR account The following article contains spoilers for Absolute Batman #24. The story of how Bruce Wayne became Batman has been reiterated and reinterpreted more than enough times. However, learning the specifics of Absolute Batman's origin remains a subject of intrigue among fans. The smash-hit comic book series introduces a working-class version of the Dark Knight who exists in a world filled ...