Absolute Batman, Vol. 1: The Zoo
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Our view
Batman is boldly reimagined in “Absolute Batman, Vol. 1: The Zoo”, yet keeps everything that makes the character compelling. Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Nick Dragotta, it pits a vigilante who is not the Batman of earlier comics against a gang of masked killers terrorising Gotham. Some readers praise the action and an origin story that holds together, and others warn how graphic the violence gets.
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About the book
A gang of masked killers terrorizes the streets of Gotham. A vigilante fights for his city—but he’s not the Batman you know. The Absolute Universe, born out of the Justice League’s apocalyptic battle with Darkseid, ushers in a set of brand-new realities that reimagine your favorite heroes as you’ve never seen them before. From the minds of writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, and featuring special guest artist Gabriel Walta, comes an origin story you won’t want to miss!
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.6 across 98 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 40% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.6 | 98 | 100% |
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