It’s Official: Absolute Batman Is Basically 'Fan Fiction'

Published Aug 11, 2026, 8:30 AM 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. Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder breaks down how he and artist Nick Dragotta have been crafting the breakout hit series as if it were fanfiction, and all for the better. Speaking to NPR, Snyder explained the creative process behind Absolute Batman, noting that "I just like to pretend we're making fanfiction and nobody's reading it. Like, [Nick Dragotta] comes over, we go in our treehouse, and it's just a book that no one on Earth is reading, and that's it." How Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta Found the Core of Absolute Batman Image via DC Comics There's more to Absolute Batman than just its extreme appeal, and the creative team wanted to emphasize a personally unique take on the Caped Crusader. "You know, at the core, Nick and I really tried ...