DC Confirms Absolute Universe and DC Universe Will Collide—But Not Anytime Soon

Published Aug 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT According to recent commentary by Scott Snyder, the Absolute Universe will soon be crossing over with the main DC Universe. Outlined in a report by Popverse, the Absolute Universe will team up with the wider DC Universe sometime next year, giving fans a monumental project to look forward to. Scott Snyder, creator of the Absolute Universe, which includes darker DC stories like Absolute Batman, hinted at these plans for the franchise. The Eisner Award-winning Absolute Universe was originally released in October 2024, and features familiar DC heroes and villains in new situations, often with a more somber feel. The Absolute Universe Will Team up With the Original DC Universe In 2027 Image via DC Comics At La Mole Convention 2026 during an interview with YouTuber Charli Romero, Snyder assured fans that a project bringing the Absolute and DC Universes together is on the way, set to release sometime in 2027. However, he was very clear that this collaboration will not affect pre-existing Absolute Universe stories or change the elements fans adore, stating: "Oh, sure. Yeah. I mean, eventually we have a story where these universes have to meet, and it's c...