‘Absolute Batman’ Is Once Again the Best-Selling Comic Book of the Week

The Absolute Batman comic book series penned by Scott Snyder has stirred up debate since its release, yet it remains one of the most beloved series among fans. Readers familiar with comics are aware that Snyder is a daring author, and his New 52 tenure produced both exceptional and contentious Batman and associated universe storylines.

Initially, the label “Absolute Batman” sparked much debate, but it’s now clear that this moniker has become one of DC Comics’ most robust resources in today’s market. This is demonstrated by the outstanding sales figures for the series – they’re simply phenomenal!

In this analysis, we’ll discuss how the ongoing comic book storyline has affected sales, given that even with all the debates (or perhaps, specifically due to them?), Absolute Batman continues to be popular among readers and currently ranks as a top-selling title of the week, based on our latest reports.

The data source we’re utilizing here is known as Bleeding Cool, which provides reliable weekly rankings. These rankings are robust due to the fact that they compile data from numerous retail outlets (the complete list is provided at the end of the linked article).

Although they may not encompass the entire market, their data is still significant and relevant. Therefore, we’ve chosen to pass this information along to you.

No. Title Publisher Writer Artist Price Ratio
1 Absolute Batman #4 DC Scott Snyder Gabriel Walta 4.99 100
2 Magik #1 Marvel Ashley Allen German Peralta 4.99 62.0
3 Uncanny X-Men #8 Marvel Gail Simone Javier Garron 4.99 45.2
4 Amazing Spider-Man #65 Marvel Joe Kelly Cafu 4.99 40.0
5 Transformers #16 Image Daniel Warren Johnson Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer 3.99 38.0
6 Wolverine #5 Marvel Saladin Ahmed Martin Coccolo 4.99 32.7
7 All-New Venom #2 Marvel Al Ewing Carlos Gomez 4.99 30.3
8 Aquaman #1 DC Jeremy Adams John Timms 3.99 29.3
9 Daredevil Unleash Hell #1 Marvel Erica Schultz Valentina Pinti 4.99 28.1
10 New Champions #1 Marvel Steve Foxe Ivan Fiorelli 4.99 23.7

Surprisingly enough, Marvel’s reign over the comic book market remains unchallenged, but this week has seen a shake-up. The fourth issue of “Absolute Batman”, a DC Comics title, is leading the pack. Even the debut issue of “Aquaman” made its way onto the list, and “Transformers” #16 from Image Comics is holding strong in the top ten. Marvel claims the remaining eight spots. As a dedicated movie critic of comic book adaptations, I must say this diversity in the top ten is an exciting development for the industry.

This development is undeniably wonderful for Snyder and his series, as it appears that he’s yet again created a series that fans adore. We wholeheartedly endorse this success!

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2025-01-12 16:13