Bleeding Cool: ‘Absolute Batman’ Is the Best-Selling Comic Book of the Week, Beating Out ‘GI Joe’

As a seasoned comic book enthusiast who has seen the industry ebb and flow with the tides of time, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed by the current state of affairs. The top two spots on this list are not dominated by the usual suspects (Marvel or DC), but rather a surprise contender from Image Comics and none other than the Dark Knight himself from DC Comics!


The “Absolute Batman” comic series penned by Scott Snyder has stirred up debates since its initial release. Readers familiar with Snyder’s work recognize him as a daring author, whose New 52 tenure delivered some exceptional stories – though they also brought about certain contentious storylines concerning Batman and his universe.

He delved into the realm of the Justice League too, contributing to both standard and alternate reality narratives. Although ‘Absolute Batman’ falls under the alternative universe category, it has still garnered significant interest thanks to a variety of elements, some connected to the plot, while others are unrelated.

In this analysis, we’ll delve into how the comic book storyline of “Absolute Batman” has influenced market trends. Interestingly, despite (or perhaps because of) the ongoing debates, “Absolute Batman” appears to be thriving among fans. As per our findings, it ranks as a top-selling title.

We’re sharing data from Bleeding Cool, a reliable weekly resource. Their charts draw upon statistics from numerous retail outlets (a complete list is provided at the end of the linked article). While they don’t cover the entire market, the data they provide is valuable and hence, we think it’s worthwhile to share with you.

No. Title Publisher Writer Artist(s) Price Ratio
1 Absolute Batman #2 DC Entertainment Scott Snyder Nick Dragotta 4.99 100
2 GI Joe #1 Cover Image Comics Joshua Williamson Jordie Bellaire
Tom Reilly
4.99 88.2
3 Amazing Spider-Man #61 Marvel Comics Joe Kelly Ed McGuinness 4.99 40.1
4 Uncanny X-Men #5 Marvel Comics Gail Simone Javier Garron 4.99 38.7
5 Psylocke #1 Marvel Comics Alyssa Wong Vincenzo Carratu 4.99 34.8
6 Transformers #14 Image Comics Daniel Warren Johnson Jason Howard
Mike Spicer
3.99 30.6
7 Ultimate X-Men #9 Marvel Comics Peach Momoko Peach Momoko 4.99 26.6
8 Absolute Batman Noir Edition #1 DC Entertainment Scott Snyder Nick Dragotta 4.99 21.3
9 Venom #39 Marvel Comics Torunn Gronbekk Cafu 3.99 16.7
10 Deadpool #8 Marvel Comics Cody Ziglar Roge Antonio 3.99 16.2

It’s clear that Marvel has a strong hold over the market, but it’s interesting to note that GI Joe, a comic published by Image Comics, and Absolute Batman #2, a DC release, are leading the pack. The only exceptions being the Noir Edition of Absolute Batman #1, also on the list, all other comics listed are from Marvel.

This is certainly great news for Snyder and his series, as it seems that he has once again managed to craft a hit series that the fans are loving, which we can only strongly support!

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2024-11-17 17:14