ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22 TYLER KIRKHAM EXCLUSIVE JOKER BATTLE-DAMAGED VIRGIN VAR (07/08/2026)
Step into a watershed moment in Gotham with this ultra-rare exclusive edition. ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22 features Tyler Kirkham’s Joker Battle-Damaged Virgin Variant, limited to just 1,000 copies. Written by Scott Snyder with art by Werther Dell’Edera, this issue deepens the mythos as Harley Quinn’s origin is revealed, illuminating her ties to Arkham and reshaping the Robins’ evolution from hatchlings to birds of prey. The raw, high-contrast artwork captures Batman’s perilous moment as the story unfurls with shocking twists and dark revelations.
Key highlights
- Exclusive Tyler Kirkham cover — Joker Battle-Damaged Virgin Variant
- Print Run: 1,000 copies
- Release date: July 8, 2026
- Condition guarantee: 9.2+ on the book unless stated otherwise; 9.8 not guaranteed on raw copies
Why this edition stands out
This Virgin Variant delivers a bold, untempered presentation of the Joker’s chaos against Batman’s resolve, all rendered in Kirkham’s signature dynamic linework and color. The issue centers Harley Quinn’s origin—an essential chapter for fans tracking her rise within the Batman universe—and teases how her history with Arkham reshapes the dynamic among Gotham’s fiercest protectors and perilous antagonists. If you chase a pristine, limited-edition piece that entwines pivotal origin moments with top-tier art, this is a must-have.
Creator and publication details
- Writers: Scott Snyder
- Artists: Werther Dell’Edera
- Cover Artist: Tyler Kirkham
- Format: Virgin Variant collector’s edition
- Publisher context: ABSOLUTE BATMAN series installment
