Absolute Wonder Woman #15: A Monumental Crossover with Absolute Batman This Christmas Eve!

Mark your calendars for December 24, 2025, as DC Comics delivers an early holiday gift with Absolute Wonder Woman #15, a 32-page, full-color issue priced at $4.99 that marks the first epic crossover in the critically acclaimed Absolute Universe. Written by Eisner Award-winner Kelly Thompson, with stunning art by Hayden Sherman and vibrant colors by Jordie Bellaire, this TEEN+-rated issue brings together the reimagined Diana of Hell and a hulking, streetwise Bruce Wayne from Absolute Batman for a clash that promises to redefine the boundaries of DC’s bold new continuity. If you’re a fan of groundbreaking superhero storytelling, this is the comic event of the year you can’t afford to miss!

The Absolute Universe: A Bold New Era for DC’s Icons

Launched in October 2024 as part of DC’s All In initiative, the Absolute Universe has taken the comic world by storm, offering radical reinventions of DC’s most iconic heroes. Absolute Wonder Woman, written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, reimagines Diana as the adopted princess of Hell, stripped of Themyscira’s paradise and the Amazonian sisterhood. This darker, fiercer Diana has captivated readers with her relentless pursuit of justice and truth, earning the series the 2025 Eisner Award for “Best New Series” and Bellaire’s “Best Coloring” for its breathtaking visuals. Critics have praised its bold reimagining, with DC Comics News noting its “intriguing new take on Diana” and League of Comic Geeks hailing Sherman’s art as “a revelation.”

Equally electrifying is Absolute Batman, crafted by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. This series redefines Bruce Wayne as a towering, blue-collar vigilante in a gritty Gotham, with a record-breaking print run of nearly 400,000 copies by the end of 2024, making it the best-selling comic of the year. Its raw, chaotic energy and innovative take on the Batfamily have drawn raves, with Bleeding Cool calling it “a game-changer for Batman fans.” Together, these series have sold over 2.5 million units by February 2025, proving the Absolute Universe’s unstoppable momentum.

The Crossover Event We’ve Been Waiting For

Since the Absolute Universe debuted, fans have clamored for the moment when its reimagined heroes would collide. Absolute Wonder Woman #15 answers that call, uniting Diana and Bruce for the first time in a story that promises to shake the foundations of Alpha-World. Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, this crossover has sparked a frenzy on X, with fans like @dcuworld and @TheComicSource calling it “a Christmas gift to comics lovers” and “the crossover we’ve all been waiting for.” Scott Snyder himself teased the event on Instagram, hinting at “a holiday gift” that will tie the Absolute Universe’s threads together, while Kelly Thompson’s Substack post coyly promised “something absolutely awesome.”

In this issue, expect Diana, the last Amazon forged in the fires of Hell, to confront the raw, unpolished power of Absolute Batman, a Bruce Wayne unlike any other—massive, grounded, and shaped by Gotham’s unforgiving streets. The story, set in Gateway City, is likely to build on Absolute Wonder Woman #13’s supernatural attacks and Diana’s quest to uncover the lost history of the Amazons, with Batman’s arrival adding a new dynamic to the cosmic and mystical threats. The cover by Hayden Sherman, revealed at SDCC, showcases the two heroes in striking contrast, hinting at a clash of ideals and strengths that will test both characters. As Snyder noted at the DC All In: What’s Next panel, Absolute Wonder Woman “inspires” his work on Absolute Batman, suggesting this crossover will lay the groundwork for deeper connections across the Absolute Universe.

Why This Issue Is Unmissable

Absolute Wonder Woman #15 is more than just a crossover—it’s a pivotal moment for DC’s hottest new imprint. Thompson’s sharp writing blends Diana’s fierce determination with emotional depth, while Sherman’s dynamic art and Bellaire’s Eisner-winning colors bring every page to life with unparalleled intensity. The addition of Absolute Batman, fresh from his showdown with Bane in Absolute Batman #13, promises a thrilling contrast between Diana’s mythic, supernatural world and Bruce’s gritty, street-level vigilantism. With variant covers by artists like Derrick Chew and Marguerite Sauvage, plus potential ties to the upcoming Absolute Evil one-shot featuring villains like Ra’s al Ghul and the Joker, this issue is poised to be a collector’s dream and a narrative turning point.

Where to Get It

Absolute Wonder Woman #15 hits comic shops, bookstores, and DC’s digital platforms like DC Universe Infinite on December 24, 2025. Visit your local comic shop or use DC’s store locator to secure your copy, and check for exclusive variant covers that are sure to sell out fast. Digital readers can access it via DC Universe Infinite, with Ultra members getting new releases 30 days after print. For collectors, keep an eye out for foil and ratio variants, as Absolute Wonder Woman #1 saw multiple printings with variants by Jim Lee, Dan Mora, and Stanley “Artgerm” Lau.

Join the Absolute Revolution

The buzz on X is electric, with @DCPlanetFR calling it “a beautiful Christmas gift” and @aspiringkrypto proclaiming “Merry Christmas to us!” Absolute Wonder Woman #15 is set to be a landmark issue, blending the mythic grandeur of Diana with the brutal intensity of Absolute Batman. As the Absolute Universe begins to weave its heroes together, this crossover promises action, mystery, and the kind of bold storytelling that has made Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Batman must-reads. Don’t miss this historic team-up on December 24, 2025—grab your copy and witness the dawn of a new era in superhero comics!

Sources: Bleeding Cool, DC Comics, Popverse, Comic Book Club, posts on X