But its such a fun, heightened twist that sits with this heightened version of Batman.

Its also especially interesting given how purely violent it is.

If he bleeds out thatstill kinda countsas a Bat-kill!

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I really want to push the horror element and like lean into some of Scotts chops.

Bring that scary Batman back.

What he has to do is slice people apart with his own emblem, apparently.

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Some kind of spear could be fun.

Maybe just dont tip it with Kryptonite.

Absolute Batman#1 is set to hit shelves October 9.

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