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NM UNREAD COPY. This comic is Absolute Batman #23 (Cover E), a special variant released on August 12, 2026, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Frank Miller's landmark 1986 series, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Cover Artist: Painted by acclaimed illustrator Gabriele Dell'Otto.Homage Design: The artwork is a direct visual tribute to the legendary cover of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #2 (originally subtitled "Dark Knight Triumphant"), swapping out the traditional older Bruce Wayne for the massive, heavily armored Absolute Universe incarnation of Batman riding a warhorse.Creative Team: Written by Scott Snyder with interior art by Nick Dragotta and colors by Frank Martin.Story Content: This milestone issue features a dramatic "Batman vs. Batman" conflict and formally introduces the terrifying, body-horror-inspired Absolute version of Clayface.