‘Absolute Batman’ Anime Rumors Intensify Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con

Absolute Batman is arguably the biggest thing to happen to DC Comics in more than two decades. Batman remains the publisher’s most valuable IP, and with Absolute Batman continuing to post massive sales numbers nearly two years into its run, it would be more surprising if DC weren’t developing some form of adaptation.

Whether that’s an animated series, feature film, anime project, or even a live-action production remains unknown. But over the past few months, rumors surrounding an Absolute Batman adaptation have continued to circulate throughout convention circles and online communities.

The latest round of speculation was sparked by the verified Instagram account Josh’s Comic Books, which posted the following:

“I can say with absolute certainty… that I have absolutely no evidence… that an Absolute Batman anime movie is in the works. Better grab your copies now before this completely unfounded rumor sends prices to the moon.”

“For legal reasons, I made this up.”

While clearly framed as a “joke”, the post immediately got collectors and fans talking.

Adding fuel to the conversation is the fact that Nick Dragotta, co-creator and artist of Absolute Batman, has already publicly expressed interest in seeing the series adapted as an anime. During a League of Comic Geeks AMA, Dragotta said:

“Personally, I’d love to see a Studio Trigger anime of Ab Bat.”

For those unfamiliar, Studio Trigger is the acclaimed Japanese animation studio behind , one of the most celebrated anime adaptations of the past decade.