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Absolute Universe #1 Set: the comics worth collecting

The launch issue of every Absolute Universe title — the modern set collectors are building.

Editorial notes are unverified development content and prices are demo data.

Essential (3)

Starting from scratch: ~$40 for the cheapest copies, ~$238 graded (through this level).

  1. Absolute Batman #1 Importance 9/10

    The flagship launch that defined the line. Unverified

    Best value: Cover A CGC 9.8
    Trophy: CGC SS 9.8 signed Snyder + Dragotta
    CGC 9.8 $114Raw $21Demo data

  2. Absolute Wonder Woman #1 Importance 7/10

    Wonder Woman's Absolute debut. Unverified

    Best value: Cover A CGC 9.8
    Trophy: CGC SS 9.8 signed Thompson + Sherman
    CGC 9.8 $64Raw $10Demo data

  3. Absolute Superman #1 Importance 7/10

    Superman's Absolute debut. Unverified

    Best value: Cover A CGC 9.8
    Trophy: CGC SS 9.8 signed Aaron + Sandoval
    CGC 9.8 $60Raw $9Demo data

Collector (2)

Starting from scratch: ~$60 for the cheapest copies, ~$356 graded (through this level).

  1. Absolute Flash #1 Importance 6/10

    First expansion wave launch. Unverified

    Best value: Cover A CGC 9.8
    Trophy: —
    CGC 9.8 $70Raw $11Demo data

  2. Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 Importance 6/10

    Critically noticed expansion launch. Unverified

    Best value: Cover A CGC 9.8
    Trophy: DWJ 1:50 CGC SS 9.8 signed DWJ
    CGC 9.8 $48Raw $9Demo data

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