Snyder's Absolute Batman Anime Sparks Comic Price Frenzy

News of an Absolute Batman adult animated series, executive produced by writer Scott Snyder, just sent the comic book aftermarket into a frenzy. Announced at the prestigious Annecy 2026 Animation Film Festival, this new show from WB Animation and DC Studios immediately drove up prices for the popular DC comic. Snyder, known for his impactful runs on Batman comics, will also serve as showrunner, with Nick Dragotta producing.

Absolute Batman was already a direct market bestseller, with recent issues moving over half a million copies. Now, the animation announcement has collectors in a buying spree. Ungraded copies of Absolute Batman #1, previously unbought at $170, are now fetching $200 and climbing, sometimes within mere hours. Signed and slabbed editions, like an Absolute Batman #1 signed by Snyder, sold for $425. Variant covers by artists like Jim Lee and Daniel Warren Johnson are also seeing significant price bumps. This rapid surge indicates intense speculation and excitement for the series.

This kind of immediate market reaction, especially for a Western comic adaptation, is a clear sign of the creative team's reputation and the property's enduring appeal. Catzye has seen similar patterns in the manga world, where a well-anticipated anime adaptation can massively impact print sales. Absolute Batman is already a titan; its animated debut promises to elevate it further.